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From Willard Students to Teachers: Meet Htee Moo and Day Say
They first came to DMPS as young ELL students at Willard Elementary School. This month they've returned as first-year teachers at Willard. Read this inspired story of two dedicated new educators inspired by the teachers in their own lives.
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Welcome Back: We Are Excited for the 2023-24 School Year
When you're hot, you're hot: warm temperatures didn't dampen the excitement of welcoming back students and families for a new school year. Enjoy photos from several schools across DMPS kicking off a new year of learning.
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DMPS: One of America's Best Midsize Employers
DMPS is honored to be named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, one of only 10 Iowa employers on the list. The ranking is based on a survey of ~45K American workers at companies and institutions with 1,000 to 5,000 U.S. employees.
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Introducing our New DMPS Superintendent: Dr. Ian Roberts
We are excited to welcome Dr. Ian Roberts as he begins his tenure as the new superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools.
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Preschool Enrollment is Open for the 2023-24 School Year
Students who attend preschool do better in reading and math all the way through 5th grade. Make sure your child starts elementary school with the preschool advantage. Preschool enrollment at DMPS is now open for the 2023-24 school year.
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Come Here. Become Here. Des Moines Public Schools.
Become a doer, a dreamer, a problem solver, a leader. Become amazing here. Become the best you here ... at Des Moines Public Schools.
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