DMPS Response to the Signing of Senate File 482

The following is a statement from Des Moines Public Schools interim superintendent Matthew Smith in response to the signing of Iowa Senate File 482: “Serving the most diverse community in Iowa, Des Moines Public Schools is committed to …

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DMPS Announces 3 New Principals and 3 On the Move

This summer Des Moines Public Schools will promote three new principals and celebrate three more principals who are on the move. A total of six schools will have fresh leadership at the helm. “At Des Moines Public Schools, …

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Kristin Rourk New Director of Early Childhood Programs

Des Moines Public Schools welcomes Kristin Rourk as the new Director of Early Childhood Programs. She joins the district as Susie Guest, the current director, retires following a decades-long career serving Des Moines students. Rourk received her bachelor’s …

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UPDATES: DMPS Network Outages and Interruptions

This page contains, in chronological order, announcements and notices made since a cyber security attack against Des Moines Public Schools. 2:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2023 As you know, last month Des Moines Public Schools was the …

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New Stadium to Recognize Donors, Sponsors of the Venue

Mediacom Stadium: New Home for DMPS, Drake Athletics A new stadium that will host student-athletes from Des Moines Public Schools and Drake University is recognizing major donors and sponsors supporting the construction and operation of the project. This …

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