Community

Community Outreach. Public Input.

With more than 30,000 students and nearly 5,000 employees, there are a lot of stories to tell about the work and accomplishments within Des Moines Public Schools. And there is a lot of information to share, from school regitration to high school graduation and countless things in between.

The Community Relations Department works closely with administration and staff to inform employees and the public about what’s happening in the district. Please visit ths links to the right to see our most recent news releases; copies of the DMPS Community Report; and stories from DMPS-TV, our 24/7 cable channel.

You can also get news and information about Des Moines Public Schools by following us on Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets. Simply click on the social media icons at the bottom of this page.

Media requests should be directed to:

Phil Roeder
Director of Community Relations
901 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-242-8153 (office)
515-991-5603 (mobile)
phillip.roeder@dmschools.org

Sarah Taylor
Communications Specialist
901 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-242-8162
sarah.taylor@dmschools.org