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Looking for a career that truly makes a difference? Des Moines Public Schools is hiring Special Education Associates.
✅ Summer, winter and spring breaks, plus paid holidays
📚 Paid training and development
💙 Healthcare, IPERS retirement
💵 $2,000 hiring bonus!
👉 dmps.schoolspring.com?jobid=5355138
✅ Summer, winter and spring breaks, plus paid holidays
📚 Paid training and development
💙 Healthcare, IPERS retirement
💵 $2,000 hiring bonus!
👉 dmps.schoolspring.com?jobid=5355138
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Looking for a career that truly makes a difference? Des Moines Public Schools is hiring Special Education Associates.
✅ Summer, winter and spring breaks, plus paid holidays
📚 Paid training and development
💙 Healthcare, IPERS retirement
💵 $2,000 hiring bonus!
👉 dmps.schoolspring.com?jobid=5355138
✅ Summer, winter and spring breaks, plus paid holidays
📚 Paid training and development
💙 Healthcare, IPERS retirement
💵 $2,000 hiring bonus!
👉 dmps.schoolspring.com?jobid=5355138
Big news at North High School! Students are eligible for a FREE 529 education savings account thanks to By Degrees Foundation. Students will receive up to $500 for meeting personal and academic goals. Interim Superintendent Matt Smith encouraged students to talk to their families about the future.
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Big news at North High School! Students are eligible for a FREE 529 education savings account thanks to By Degrees Foundation. Students will receive up to $500 for meeting personal and academic goals. Interim Superintendent Matt Smith encouraged students to talk to their families about the future.
This week, we honor Laura Amsler - 2025 DMPS Homeless Liaison of the Year.
Laura serves Roosevelt High School students and is a steady source of support for families experiencing homelessness. Read more about Laura and #HomelessAwarenessWeek at DMPS: www.dmschools.org/2025/11/home...
Laura serves Roosevelt High School students and is a steady source of support for families experiencing homelessness. Read more about Laura and #HomelessAwarenessWeek at DMPS: www.dmschools.org/2025/11/home...
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This week, we honor Laura Amsler - 2025 DMPS Homeless Liaison of the Year.
Laura serves Roosevelt High School students and is a steady source of support for families experiencing homelessness. Read more about Laura and #HomelessAwarenessWeek at DMPS: www.dmschools.org/2025/11/home...
Laura serves Roosevelt High School students and is a steady source of support for families experiencing homelessness. Read more about Laura and #HomelessAwarenessWeek at DMPS: www.dmschools.org/2025/11/home...
Students at Edmunds Elementary took part in the annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. 65 years ago today, Bridges was one of the first students to integrate a school. The event uplifts tolerance, respect, and the importance of quality public education for all. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAJdW
November 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Students at Edmunds Elementary took part in the annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. 65 years ago today, Bridges was one of the first students to integrate a school. The event uplifts tolerance, respect, and the importance of quality public education for all. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAJdW
Big things are happening at DMPS! With the Reimagining Education bond approved, our work to bring new opportunities to students is just beginning. You’ll also find stories of generosity, creativity, and kindness in this week's edition of TheWeek@DMPS. myemail.constantcontact.com/Reimagining-...
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Big things are happening at DMPS! With the Reimagining Education bond approved, our work to bring new opportunities to students is just beginning. You’ll also find stories of generosity, creativity, and kindness in this week's edition of TheWeek@DMPS. myemail.constantcontact.com/Reimagining-...
Students in Megan Harms' Child Development class at Hoover High School had some hands-on learning today, helping with the PE class at Moore Elementary School as part of their studies about children and exercise. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAFyf
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Students in Megan Harms' Child Development class at Hoover High School had some hands-on learning today, helping with the PE class at Moore Elementary School as part of their studies about children and exercise. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAFyf
The Central Campus culinary arts program students are presenting a Farm-to-Table Gourmet Dinner to celebrate fresh, local ingredients and student-crafted dishes that highlight the best of Iowa’s harvest.
🌽Tickets are available now! www.vancoevents.com/us/events/la...
🌽Tickets are available now! www.vancoevents.com/us/events/la...
November 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Central Campus culinary arts program students are presenting a Farm-to-Table Gourmet Dinner to celebrate fresh, local ingredients and student-crafted dishes that highlight the best of Iowa’s harvest.
🌽Tickets are available now! www.vancoevents.com/us/events/la...
🌽Tickets are available now! www.vancoevents.com/us/events/la...
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight - Abe Goldstein 🌟
Windsor Elementary is grateful for Abe Goldstein - a musician, writer, and CultureAll Ambassador - who shares his talents with students every day. Read more about Abe on our website. www.dmschools.org/community-en...
Windsor Elementary is grateful for Abe Goldstein - a musician, writer, and CultureAll Ambassador - who shares his talents with students every day. Read more about Abe on our website. www.dmschools.org/community-en...
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight - Abe Goldstein 🌟
Windsor Elementary is grateful for Abe Goldstein - a musician, writer, and CultureAll Ambassador - who shares his talents with students every day. Read more about Abe on our website. www.dmschools.org/community-en...
Windsor Elementary is grateful for Abe Goldstein - a musician, writer, and CultureAll Ambassador - who shares his talents with students every day. Read more about Abe on our website. www.dmschools.org/community-en...
It’s FAFSA time for seniors! 🎓
Filing early gives you the best shot at grants, scholarships and work-study before funds run out. Even if you’re undecided on college, submit an application now to keep your options open.
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-...
Filing early gives you the best shot at grants, scholarships and work-study before funds run out. Even if you’re undecided on college, submit an application now to keep your options open.
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-...
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
It’s FAFSA time for seniors! 🎓
Filing early gives you the best shot at grants, scholarships and work-study before funds run out. Even if you’re undecided on college, submit an application now to keep your options open.
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-...
Filing early gives you the best shot at grants, scholarships and work-study before funds run out. Even if you’re undecided on college, submit an application now to keep your options open.
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-...
Looking for a career that truly makes a difference? We are hiring Special Education Associates.
✅ Summer, winter and spring breaks, plus paid holidays
📚 Paid training and development
💙 Healthcare, IPERS retirement
💵 $2,000 hiring bonus!
👉 dmps.schoolspring.com?jobid=5355138
✅ Summer, winter and spring breaks, plus paid holidays
📚 Paid training and development
💙 Healthcare, IPERS retirement
💵 $2,000 hiring bonus!
👉 dmps.schoolspring.com?jobid=5355138
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Looking for a career that truly makes a difference? We are hiring Special Education Associates.
✅ Summer, winter and spring breaks, plus paid holidays
📚 Paid training and development
💙 Healthcare, IPERS retirement
💵 $2,000 hiring bonus!
👉 dmps.schoolspring.com?jobid=5355138
✅ Summer, winter and spring breaks, plus paid holidays
📚 Paid training and development
💙 Healthcare, IPERS retirement
💵 $2,000 hiring bonus!
👉 dmps.schoolspring.com?jobid=5355138
The Nov. 4 bond has been approved by voters! Over the next five years, Des Moines Public Schools will implement the Reimagining Education plan and provide the best educational choices to students. Discover what Reimagining Education looks like for your school. reimagine.dmschools.org/what-is-the-...
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The Nov. 4 bond has been approved by voters! Over the next five years, Des Moines Public Schools will implement the Reimagining Education plan and provide the best educational choices to students. Discover what Reimagining Education looks like for your school. reimagine.dmschools.org/what-is-the-...
The polls are open! You will be able to vote from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Make your voice heard in today's bond election and find your polling place here: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The polls are open! You will be able to vote from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Make your voice heard in today's bond election and find your polling place here: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
A reminder that there are no classes at DMPS today and tomorrow for our annual Election Day break. See you on Wednesday!
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A reminder that there are no classes at DMPS today and tomorrow for our annual Election Day break. See you on Wednesday!
DMPS Chief Operations Officer Dr. Rainey Briggs on what modernized school buildings could mean for our students.
November 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
DMPS Chief Operations Officer Dr. Rainey Briggs on what modernized school buildings could mean for our students.
Election day is tomorrow, Nov. 4! Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Find your polling place here: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
Find your polling place here: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
November 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Election day is tomorrow, Nov. 4! Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Find your polling place here: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
Find your polling place here: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
If the Nov. 4 bond passes, it would cost the average Des Moines homeowner about $16.53/month - less than a Netflix subscription and keeping the rate lower than five years ago.
Even with the bond, the DMPS tax rate would still be ~$2 lower than its 2020 peak.
reimagine.dmschools.org/more-answers/
Even with the bond, the DMPS tax rate would still be ~$2 lower than its 2020 peak.
reimagine.dmschools.org/more-answers/
November 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
If the Nov. 4 bond passes, it would cost the average Des Moines homeowner about $16.53/month - less than a Netflix subscription and keeping the rate lower than five years ago.
Even with the bond, the DMPS tax rate would still be ~$2 lower than its 2020 peak.
reimagine.dmschools.org/more-answers/
Even with the bond, the DMPS tax rate would still be ~$2 lower than its 2020 peak.
reimagine.dmschools.org/more-answers/
DMPS presented a revised Reimagining Education plan in July - shaped by community feedback - reducing costs while keeping students first.
If the Nov. 4 bond doesn’t pass, the risk is building closures, staff reductions, and delayed safety upgrades.
🚀 Learn more: reimagine.dmschools.org/more-answers/
If the Nov. 4 bond doesn’t pass, the risk is building closures, staff reductions, and delayed safety upgrades.
🚀 Learn more: reimagine.dmschools.org/more-answers/
November 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
DMPS presented a revised Reimagining Education plan in July - shaped by community feedback - reducing costs while keeping students first.
If the Nov. 4 bond doesn’t pass, the risk is building closures, staff reductions, and delayed safety upgrades.
🚀 Learn more: reimagine.dmschools.org/more-answers/
If the Nov. 4 bond doesn’t pass, the risk is building closures, staff reductions, and delayed safety upgrades.
🚀 Learn more: reimagine.dmschools.org/more-answers/
"Reimagining Education is our promise to the community." - Interim Superintendent Matt Smith. Watch the full media availability with Smith, Mayor Connie Boesen, American Equity CEO Jeff Lorenzen & DMPS mom Dr. Amber Graeber, about the Nov. 4 bond. youtu.be/ksiA36mDS1s?...
October 31, 2025 at 9:46 PM
"Reimagining Education is our promise to the community." - Interim Superintendent Matt Smith. Watch the full media availability with Smith, Mayor Connie Boesen, American Equity CEO Jeff Lorenzen & DMPS mom Dr. Amber Graeber, about the Nov. 4 bond. youtu.be/ksiA36mDS1s?...
If approved, the Nov. 4 bond would give DMPS students a competitive edge after graduation. Reimagining Education invests in modern STEM + CTE spaces for hands-on learning, real-world experience, and career-ready certifications. 🚀 Learn more: reimagine.dmschools.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 PM
If approved, the Nov. 4 bond would give DMPS students a competitive edge after graduation. Reimagining Education invests in modern STEM + CTE spaces for hands-on learning, real-world experience, and career-ready certifications. 🚀 Learn more: reimagine.dmschools.org
We are honored to receive the endorsement of the NAACP Des Moines Branch. They're calling Reimagining Education, “one of the most inclusive planning efforts in our city’s history.”
Read the full endorsement on our website: www.dmschools.org/news_release...
Read the full endorsement on our website: www.dmschools.org/news_release...
October 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We are honored to receive the endorsement of the NAACP Des Moines Branch. They're calling Reimagining Education, “one of the most inclusive planning efforts in our city’s history.”
Read the full endorsement on our website: www.dmschools.org/news_release...
Read the full endorsement on our website: www.dmschools.org/news_release...
And they're off ... with Halloween approaching, students at Wright Elementary School cheered on their teachers and staff as they donned inflatable costumes and had a race. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCyYfh
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
And they're off ... with Halloween approaching, students at Wright Elementary School cheered on their teachers and staff as they donned inflatable costumes and had a race. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCyYfh
The bond election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 4! Find your polling place and hours here: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The bond election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 4! Find your polling place and hours here: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
We're excited to share that we have four 2025 State Cross Country Meet qualifiers! Congratulations to Isabel Spradling and Meredith Gentry - Roosevelt, Marvin Mejicano - North and Chase Gordon - Hoover.
October 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
We're excited to share that we have four 2025 State Cross Country Meet qualifiers! Congratulations to Isabel Spradling and Meredith Gentry - Roosevelt, Marvin Mejicano - North and Chase Gordon - Hoover.
Our students have big dreams!
Hear them share why they love their schools, what they want to be when they grow up, and why they deserve good schools.
🚀 Learn more about the Reimagining Education plan and the November 4 bond election at reimagine.dmschools.org
Hear them share why they love their schools, what they want to be when they grow up, and why they deserve good schools.
🚀 Learn more about the Reimagining Education plan and the November 4 bond election at reimagine.dmschools.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Our students have big dreams!
Hear them share why they love their schools, what they want to be when they grow up, and why they deserve good schools.
🚀 Learn more about the Reimagining Education plan and the November 4 bond election at reimagine.dmschools.org
Hear them share why they love their schools, what they want to be when they grow up, and why they deserve good schools.
🚀 Learn more about the Reimagining Education plan and the November 4 bond election at reimagine.dmschools.org
Trunk or treat at Walnut Street: a rainy night didn't dampen the fun but just moved it indoors as students, families, teachers and staff gathered for some Halloween festivities. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCz2Hc
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Trunk or treat at Walnut Street: a rainy night didn't dampen the fun but just moved it indoors as students, families, teachers and staff gathered for some Halloween festivities. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCz2Hc