Jackson Elementary Bench Honors Beloved Principal
A permanent remembrance of former principal Robert (Bob) Langbehn was dedicated Wednesday morning at Jackson Elementary, on what would have been his 91st birthday. Langbehn passed away in 2016 and his remains were buried at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, …
Superintendent, Board Chair Oppose Rescission of DACA
The following statement is from School Board chair Teree Caldwell-Johnson and Superintendent Tom Ahart in response to today’s announcement that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program would be rescinded: Earlier today, President Trump and his Administration …
DMPS, Wellmark Partner on Youth Diversity Summit
Event to Address Biases and Inclusion with Students Des Moines Public Schools is always climbing. There are no plateaus, no leveling off. The district has the peaks of a mountain range. There’s the annual Teen Summit staged downtown …
Hemingway Scholar Hoover’s 21st Hall of Fame Inductee
The following is a speech read by Principal Kathie Danielson while inducting Dr. Sandra (Whipple) Spanier into the Hoover High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Dr. Spanier is only the 21st Hoover alum to receive the honor. The Hoover-Meredith …
