Like most school districts, Des Moines Public Schools charges fees for some programs and services to recover expenses, where allowable.

This page contains a listing of student fees, food service prices, child care prices, and facility costs for the 2022-23 school year.


 

Activity Pass
High School Student  $65/year
Middle School Student $40/year
Punch Pass (10 games – home school only) $50/year
Individual Adult $115/year
Senior Citizen $40/year
Family $300/year
Activity/Sports Registration (Grades 6-12)
First three activities $15/activity
Four or more activities No additional fee
Band Instruments
K-12  Rental $50/year*
*Only applies to students renting a district instrument
Driver’s Education
In-District $375 (1st time)
Out-of-District $375 (1st time)
Graduation Fee
Cap/Gown for High School Graduates $60
Textbook & Technology Fee
Kindergarten $35/year
Grades 1-5 $35/year
Grades 6-8 $55/year
Grades 9-12 $70/year
Technology Device Replacement & Repair
Laptop Replacement (est.) $550**
HP Laptop Charger Replacement $38
Microsoft Charger Replacement $55
**Actual cost is subject to current purchase contract
Various Other
Planners Cost determined by school
Lost Textbook / Library Book Replacement cost
NSF/Return Check / ACH Return $35
Flight Simulator $55/hr***
***Restriction – Must be enrolled in an accredited aviation course

FOOD SERVICE FEES

Breakfast
DMPS Students: PreK – 12 $0
Non-DMPS students:

  • Pre-K – 5th Grade
  • Grades 6 – 8
  • Grades 9 – 12
 

  • $0
  • $1.80
  • $1.85
Adult $2.15
Lunch
DMPS Students: PreK – 12 $0
Non-DMPS students:

  • Pre-K – 5th Grade
  • Grades 6 – 8
  • Grades 9 – 12
 

  • $2.90
  • $2.95
  • $3.05
Adult $4.15
After School Snack
PreK – 12 $0

 


ADDITIONAL FEES

For additional fees and information see: Fees FY 2022 and FY 2023

  • Metro Kids Care p. 5
  • Cowles/Metro Kids Care p. 6
  • Early Childhood-Preschool p. 7
  • Facility Usage p. 8-9