The year 2020 has been remarkable in many ways, but none so potentially course changing as the local and national debates, rallies and protests around racial injustice. As events in Des Moines unfolded early in the summer and …
Congratulations to East High School’s activities director Lyle Fedders on being recognized as a Certified Master Athletic Administrator by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. It is the nation’s top level of certification for high school ADs. Below …
For much of 2020, the word “virtual” has been attached to many of the things we do. Adults attend virtual meetings and conferences. Students attend virtual classes and lectures. Families hold virtual reunions for the holidays. Yet, there …
A group of Des Moines Public Schools parents and employees is launching a campaign today, on international Giving Tuesday, to raise money for additional personal protective equipment (PPE) for the district in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. …
