Safety at school is one of the district’s top priorities. Schools practice fire drills six times each year and the Des Moines Fire Department partners with the district, offering curriculum supports that enhance knowledge of good safety practices …

Nomi Health, the direct healthcare company coordinating COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts across the country, is partnering with Des Moines Public Schools to give students and staff members priority access to COVID-19 testing. Two locations – at Hoover …

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on the supply chain, some food and beverages normally provided to students may not be available. DMPS food and nutrition teams continue to report supply chain and product availability shortages …

NOTE: following the press release is a letter sent by Superintendent Ahart to all DMPS families on Tuesday, September 14 providing additional information on the mask requirements in effect at DMPS. In light of the U.S. District Court’s …

Carol Wynn-Green will be the new Equity and Inclusion Program Manager at Des Moines Public Schools. She replaces Jacob Cummings, who left the district to pursue other opportunities. Originally from Iowa, Wynn-Green graduated from Coe College in Cedar …