Congratulations to students from Merrill Middle School and Cowles Montessori School on their strong showings at the State Mock Trial Tournament this week, sponsored by the Iowa State Bar Association. The Merrill/Cowles Team Purple brought home the 12th place …

The honors for DMPS teachers continue to pour in this school year. Heather Anderson, a teacher at Cowles Montessori School, is the recipient of this years Excellence in Education Award, presented by the Iowa State Education Association. Last …

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) held its 28th annual Philanthropy Day luncheon today at the downtown Marriott Hotel and for the 12th consecutive year students from DMPS played a central role in the event. AFP recognized five philanthropic community …

What better place than the library at East High School for Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s official proclamation this morning commending all of the Iowa high schools that were part of this year’s Iowa College Application Campaign? Not only …

After a round of Veterans Day events broke out across the district late last week, the patriotic fever continued this morning with an observance at Studebaker Elementary School where 31 vets were fed and feted. “We want your …