DMPS high schools are demonstrating an exceptionally high level of citizenship this week. On Monday at Roosevelt, an AP Government class staged the culmination of a unit about a simulated election campaign in the school auditorium. Students role-played …
Kevin McKee was born with sacral agenesis, a spinal disorder that rendered his legs useless. He was also born with exceptional perseverance, a less visible but more important condition. McKee grew up in Davenport, Iowa. That’s where he …
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB) partnered with North High School this year to create an internship program for students, providing professional and educational opportunities before they pursue higher education. The first four North students …
Tomorrow is Veterans Day, always a special occasion of remembrance and gratitude around the nation. But since Saturday is not a school day, many at DMPS paid tribute to the men and women who served our country a …
Enrollment trends continue to be on the rise at Des Moines Public Schools as the school district has had increases eight of the past nine years. While many urban school districts across the country have seen declines in recent years, …
