Title I Fall Family Learning Events Schedule

Please join us this fall for your child’s grade level Title I Family Learning Event! Events are scheduled as follows: KDG: TH., Nov. 17; 1st grade: T., Nov. 1; 2nd grade: TH., Oct. 13; 3rd: Th., Nov. 10; …

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School Picture Day – TH., October 13

Fall pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 13th. As a reminder, payment with cash (exact change only) or check will be required when your child’s picture is taken to place picture orders. Our office does not accept …

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Summer Assistance for Families in Need

If you have summer food, health or clothing needs, Des Moines Public Schools and Polk County have resources for you. From immunizations to free meals, clothing to utility payments, you’ll find a list of places where help can be found. For a list of DMPS no-cost summer meal locations and times, and to learn more about other available resources, click on the headline.

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High Tech Meets Visitor Sign-In at Carver

At DMPS, we work to ensure that students are receiving a great education in schools that are not only first-rate learning environments, but are also safe and secure. Over the years DMPS has taken many steps to better ensure the safety and well being of our students, staff, parents and visitors. This spring and summer, DMPS will begin implementing an Electronic Visitor Check-In system for parents and visitors. Click on the headline to read more.

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