Rob Stewart Earns DMPS Distinguished Lean Practitioner Award Rob Stewart received the 2nd annual DMPS Distinguished Lean Practitioner award at a meeting of the district’s administrative cabinet on Thursday. The award recognizes achievements in streamlined processes, reduced costs and/or …
Our hearts are heavy at Des Moines Public Schools over the death this past weekend of Thomas Harper, our Chief Financial Officer and secretary to the School Board, and our condolences go out to his family and friends. …
The Hoyt Jazz Band took top honors in the middle school category at the recent Southeast Polk Jazz Festival. Not only did they win first place for the best band but also their saxophone, trombone and rhythm sections …
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF TINKER The community is invited to a reception celebrating a half century since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tinker decision, protecting the free speech rights of students. The event is Sunday, February 24 beginning at 2:30 PM …
It’s awards season in the performing arts. The Grammys were last week, the Oscars are next Sunday. Last weekend was the Iowa High School Speech Association’s All-State contest, and an ensemble from Roosevelt High School brought home some …
