Welcome to our New Online Home

In many ways, a web site is the front door to an organization. It invites you in, welcomes you, and helps you find what you are looking for once inside. For many years, Des Moines Public Schools has …

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Central Academy Passes the Test

“Des Moines Central Academy, a nationally known magnet school, is recognized for the excellent performance of its students. We commend Central Academy…” Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education The Advanced Placement Program was created in the 1950s by The …

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Kindergarten Starts in Preschool

The Des Moines preschool program is a trampoline that gives kids a big jump on their educational development. In each of the last three years, students who’d attended preschool scored higher in all six components of the Phonemic …

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DMPS: The District of Choice

Not many cities offer more within the bounds of one school district than Des Moines does. According to Superintendent Dr. Nancy Sebring, “The concept of offering a variety of school choices ties nicely with the work we are …

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