2019 - 2020 News Releases

Susan Tallman Officially Chief of Human Resources
Statement by Des Moines School Board on Iowa Senate Action
DMPS Will Continue Offering No-Cost Meals Over Summer Break
Play Ball: Being “Safe” Means Even More This Season
Metro Kids Care Will Remain Closed Through June
2020 Commencement: Celebrating Success One Graduate at a Time
DMPS to Study District’s Athletic Facilities Needs
Going Virtual, Not Viral: Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremonies
Superintendent Joins Call for Federal COVID-19 Support of Schools
Meal Sites More Than Double to Meet Need, Improve Access
DMPS to Complete School Year Through Distance Learning
Mayor, Council Laud DMPS’ Decision to Close Schools
Statement from Superintendent on End of the School Year
DMPS Hosts Virtual Job Fair Throughout the Month of April
Closure Doesn’t Stop Selection of New Middle School Leaders
DMPS to Launch Meal Program During COVID-19 Shutdown
A Decade of Growth: Class of 2019 Marks New High for Grad Rate at DMPS
DMPS, Drake Partner to Develop New Community Stadium
DMPS Hires Equity and Inclusion Program Manager
DMPS Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
DMPS, Register Host Youth Forum for Presidential Candidates
DMPS Names New Director of Virtual Campus
Long-Time DMPS Educator to Direct Human Resources
District Selling Building, Moving Staff to Absorb Funding Cuts
DMPS Expands Program to Offer Free Meals at More Schools