At Des Moines Public Schools, we challenge each other and champion each other. We're more than educators. We're motivators, mentors, and cheerleaders. A champion for your child.

This is the inspiring story of the North girls soccer team (: The girls realized that they are at their best when they just have fun! ⁦⁦KCCI News⁩ ⁦Scott Reister⁩ ⁦@JeffDubrofKCCI⁩ kcci.com/article/iowa-h…

If you build it, they will come: in its first season, Mediacom Stadium hosts the Iowa high school boys soccer tournament, including the Hoover Activities playing for the Class 3A title. Hoover faces Dallas Center-Grimes this morning at 10:00 in the championship game. Go Huskies!

We took The Become Here Project podcast on the road as Des Moines Roosevelt principal Steven Schappaugh and East High School senior Christopher Ramirez-Chavez shared their excitement about co-hosting the 2024 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines. dmschools.org/news-and-infor…

A new Central Campus paid student internship program is getting rave reviews from students who are calling it a "best decision" and "exciting and challenging." See how an Iowa Workforce grant is helping students find pathways to their dream careers. dmschools.org/2024/10/studen…

Happy Election Day! The polls in Iowa are open until 8:00 PM. More information on voting is available at voterready.iowa.gov

Reimagining Education is about preparing for the future of DMPS and providing the best education for students. Today, we launch a new web site to share news and updates about our work to improve student outcomes and develop high-quality places to learn. reimagine.dmschools.org

Central Academy's talented student potters have been hard at work crafting one-of-a-kind pottery pieces. Join them at Mainframe Studios on Dec. 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. to find fun holiday gifts and support DMPS student artists!

In addition to here on X as well as Facebook and Instagram, you can get news and updates from Des Moines Public Schools now on Bluesky. Follow along at bsky.app/profile/dmscho….

We hope everyone had a nice holiday break. DMPS teams have been out since 3 a.m. preparing sidewalks for students and staff at our buildings. School buses are proceeding with caution, and we ask all drivers in Des Moines to take extra care. Be safe out there!

On #GivingTuesday, please consider gifting locally and helping teachers and students right here in Des Moines. "Every request we fulfill is an investment in our classrooms." - Jenna Knox, DMPS Foundation Chair and School Board member dmschools.org/2024/12/donate…

Central Academy Potters had their first pottery sale of the year at Mainframe during the Ceramics Invitational First Friday. The students picked themes for their pottery stands and created marketing materials to learn about selling artwork. See photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUGsq

Superintendent Roberts & Director Josie Sturgis discuss the recent Iowa School Performance Profiles on this episode of The Become Here Project. Learn where DMPS has improved and where there is room for growth, particularly among students with disabilities. dmschools.org/news-and-infor…

So proud to be part of this amazing team!

At DMPS we're opening new doors to stronger schools, expanded PreK, and pathways to college and careers. Because the Reimagining Education initiative is about more choices. And together we're building a better future ... for our future. Learn more at reimagine.dmschools.org

It's #SchoolCommunicatorsDay! From sharing student successes to guiding families through big changes, our communications team - Phil, Amanda, Adam, Kyle, Jon and Amy - helps tell the story of public education every day. Follow us on social media and be part of the conversation!

Teachers in inflatable costumes surprise King Elementary students and race to win over every kid’s heart. ❤️

HOT this weekend! 🥵 If you have outdoor plans be sure to hydrate with water, find shade, and take plenty of breaks. #iawx

The summer edition of TheWeek@DMPS is here!🌞

🎙️ New episode: The Become Here Project Podcast What if a high school diploma carried even greater value? DMPS Chief Academic Officer Dr. Robert Lundin shares how Diploma+ is changing the way students experience high school. 🎧 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-…