Student and District Fees - Des Moines Public Schools

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

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

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