It's never too late to help students become lifelong readers. Our popular asynchronous course Improving Reading for Older Students returns this October. Registration opens Sept. 21, with discounts for teams of 4 or more. Start gathering your team today! bit.ly/34ucZ4h

More action shots of Ss working on observations and questioning in Gwen room! Awesome to see everyone working together! #HanaHawks

Yet MORE evidence that building knowledge can boost reading comprehension, from a study of American Reading's science-focused lit curriculum in kindergarten. Sonia Cabell @ClassroomWonder TNTP My latest Forbes post: forbes.com/sites/nataliew…

Before tonight's game, Lincoln High School football players were at Weeks Middle School first thing this morning to greet students and give each of the future Rails a team wrist band. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjA6usH

I’ve got to take a minute to shout out freshmen Ernie Kennedy! DMPS & Hoover are celebrating Title XI & I can’t think of a better person to highlight than her! On both offense & defense Ernie is IN THERE! She’s a playmaker & tough as hell. She’s also a phenomenal student

The most awesome watermelon harvest from our garden. Thanks Ms. Eva and Clara. FoodCorps Moore Elementary #lovemoore

FINAL from Drake Stadium: Roosevelt 34-14 over Ottumwa #iahsfb Next game at Urbandale Friday 9/16

A packed house DM Public Schools Fleur B. Teaching and Learning staff learning and growing together. Committing to the work of supporting and empowering our schools so each child can have the future they deserve. #allmeans

DMPS is excited to partner with our friends at Des Moines Public Library for a community read of "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Join DMPS and DMPL at one of a series of community discussions on this award-winning book that is part of our 5th grade curriculum. dmschools.org/2022/09/dmps-a…

DMPS co-teachers bringing all the knowledge! Leveraging our collective capacity for our students! DMPS Teaching & Learning

This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The DM Public Schools Food and Nutrition department couldn't operate without our truck drivers. Thanks for all you do! #morethanmeals #desmoines #iowa #schoollunch #truckdriver

It’s a great day to do Math! Next time you are parking bring on the geometry. #weareallmathpeopledmps

A fantastic day of learning, supporting and leading with our DM Public Schools Elementary Principals. #allmeansall

We love seeing Title IX t-shirts across the school district celebrating this important anniversary for women athletics. Want to get your own Title IX gear AND support a new athletic scholarship program? Visit our online store today: title9.anterastores.com/index.php #LeadHerForward

Please join us for Community Reads!

Our youngest students got the spotlight today to cut the ribbon on a new playground at McKee Early Childhood Center. All four early childhood centers improved their playgrounds thanks to $500K in Headstart funds thru the American Rescue Plan. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjA7FPg

The DMPS Custodial Services team helps keep our 30,000 students and 5,000 staff members safe and healthy all year long. We are so thankful for our custodians! #CustodianAppreciationDay

October is National Principals Month. Yesterday our elementary principals met at @DMPL for a day of professional development. We are grateful for their work as educational leaders in Des Moines. #ThankAPrincipal