There are assemblies and then there are assemblies. From a student point of view, many of them, let’s face it, don’t amount to much more than a break in the humdrum of the regular class schedule. But just …
Imagine walking to school some chilly November morning and riding home that afternoon in the sunshine on a free bike! Thanks to the Des Moines Bike Collective (DMBC), 27 kids at Madison Elementary School got there yesterday either …
Des Moines Public Schools was honored by the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance for the school district’s innovative and efficient procurement practices. Jennifer Sulentic, regional manager for the Alliance, said: “As a participating member of U.S. Communities Government …
Continuing a more than 50 year sister city relationship with Kofu, Japan, Des Moines Public Schools has five teachers currently placed in Kofu Japan Schools. The teachers participating in the Des Moines School/Kofu School Exchange program are Mark Snell, Cindy …
Those not yet in the mood for Thanksgiving should have come to the annual feast yesterday at Smouse Opportunity School. For a couple of hours the historic school became a multi-floored restaurant serving turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and …
