East High School senior Ruth Phaviset hefts an overstuffed book bag over her shoulder in the student commons at Central Campus and heads, let’s see, where to next? Work as a nurse’s aide? Hospice to volunteer? Orchestra or choir …

Friday afternoon at Brody Middle School, some very well-prepared 7th graders culminated their International Baccalaureate unit on water quality with a round table discussion that examined the issue from many perspectives and was led by a pair of guests …

To show support for Breast Cancer Awareness, and raise money for the cause, DMPS high school marching bands are going PINK. During the month of October, each band will be wearing pink plumes in their marching band uniform …

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad knows more than a little about applying for acceptance. He’s doing it again this fall as he stands for reelection. But this morning he was at Hoover High School issuing a proclamation about applications …

Zakery’s Bridge: Children’s Journeys From Around The World To Iowa isn’t a primer on the global makeup of Des Moines Public Schools, but it could be. With students from nearly 90 countries attending DMPS, many know a thing …