Preschool Offerings: New Locations, Montessori Options

DMPS Preschool Registration Now Open for School Year 2024-25 Des Moines Public Schools is opening online registration for preschool today, Thursday, March 7, for the 2024-25 school year, offering several new locations at existing K-5 elementary schools including …

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COVID-19 Recommendations Change at DMPS

With COVID-19 vaccine and boosters now widely available, the federal guidelines on isolation during a COVID-19 infection are expected to become less restrictive within the next several weeks. The State of Iowa guidelines changed this week, impacting childcare …

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Two-Hour Delay at DMPS for Wednesday, January 10

The Des Moines Public Schools operations team has been out all day clearing parking lots, sidewalk and driveways throughout the district. But, with the large amount of snow over the past 24 hours – along with strong winds …

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School Board Seeks Input in Setting Goals for DMPS

The Des Moines School Board is seeking the community’s input as it reviews and updates goals for Iowa’s largest provider of PK-12 education. An important part of the goal setting process is hearing from members of the public, which …

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