The Foundation for Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) invites princesses, princes, and their chaperones to join us for a fun-filled morning on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 8-10 am at Jordan Creek Town Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with princesses, enjoy breakfas

Learn why Iowa State’s College of Design is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. Explore our programs, tour of facilities, and meet current students and faculty in your major. Event is free and open to the public. (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)

Have Iowa schools changed over the years? See for yourself by investigating artifacts that your parents or grandparents might have used when they were in school. Bonus: no homework! Recommended for children ages 8-12 who are accompanied by an adult. Free, but advance registration at iowaculture.gov (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)

Our Totally Treble Festival is a one-day event for girls in grades 5-12. Attendees will work with the a cappella group Boots & Cats from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and Heartland Youth Choir staff. Please see event flyer for more information and registration.

Our Guys Power Sings is a one-day event for guys in grades 5-12. Attendees will work with the a cappella group Vox Infinite from Des Moines and Heartland Youth Choir staff. Please see event flyer for more information and registration.

The Playhouse education department encourages self-development through the dramatic arts, explores the skills of the theatre, fosters an appreciation of the theatre, and acquaints students with technical theatre knowledge.