Congratulations to Goodrell Middle School teacher Eric Galvin, winner of the WHO-TV/Allied Insurance Golden Apple Award. Principal Craig Leager says Galvin, a 26-year veteran, is a passionate educator who goes above and beyond to help students succeed academically, emotionally …
As Winter draws near – and with winter weather already in the air – the following is a note from Superintendent Tom Ahart on the decision-making process at Des Moines Public Schools about “snow days.” Be sure to …
The business was blood on Wednesday afternoon at Brody Middle School, and business was good. When students dismissed there was a bloodmobile parked in the school parking lot, one of seven mobile units operated by LifeServe Blood Center …
It’s been an especially high-flying week out at the DMPS Aviation Technology Lab on the grounds of the Des Moines International Airport. Tuesday night the program’s new facility was cleared for takeoff by the School Board, as they …
The Merrill/Cowles Mock Trial team finished 9th at the 2014 Middle School Mock Trial State Championship. One hundred and seventy-two teams competed at this year’s state tournament, held in Des Moines on Monday, November 17 and Tuesday, November …
