Once the new Des Moines Public Schools web site went online last December, focus quickly shifted to upgrading the 60+ school web sites throughout the district. The goal of this effort has been to find the right balance …
Des Moines School Board member Cindy Elsbernd founded Iowa Kidstrong, Inc. in 2005 in response to what has been declared one of today’s most pressing threats to children and families – childhood obesity. The mission of Kidstrong is …
In 2007, the Des Moines School Board asked the community a basic question: what knowledge, skills and abilities should high school graduates have in order to be ready for their next stage in life? Thanks to feedback from …
Musician Justin Roberts (Class of 1988) and adventurer Charlie Wittmack (Class of 1995) are the newest inductees into the Theodore Roosevelt Hall of Fame. Roosevelt High School will celebrate their recognition with an all-school assembly on Thursday, April 12. Both Justin …
Polk County Health Department issued the following press release today regarding pertussis (whooping cough) being present in the community, including at some of our schools. Please be aware of the symptoms to look for and what you can do …
