Des Moines Public Schools

Congratulations to North High School's Jon Johnson, another DMPS AD honored by the NIAAA - National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as a Certified Athletic Administrator, an example of a district-wide commitment by our high school leaders to raise the bar for programs and enhance opportunities for students. https://www.dmschools.org//ads-raise-the-bar-for-activiti/

Hubbell Elementary School held its Dream Walk this morning, their culminating event for Black History Month as students shared messages about equality, justice and issues they care about. Read and see more on our web site at the link below. https://www.dmschools.org//black-history-month-culminates/

Doctors and nurses from MercyOne were back at Central Campus for the third time this month for another COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Des Moines Public Schools teachers and staff. Nearly 1,300 are being served today, with over a thousand getting their second vaccine dose and another 250 in for the first time. And a special thanks to The Masked Duo - our graphic designer Adam Rohwer and elementary director Barry Jones - for performing at the clinic this morning; many people mentioned it was the first live music they've heard in a year! https://www.flickr.com/photos/dmps/albums/72157718461128997

A reminder there's no school for preschool only today and tomorrow. Enjoy! Everyone else, we'll see you in class.

A windfall for Windsor Elementary School today as Hy-Vee stopped by with a $1,000 check! Fuel Your School sweepstakes winner Joe Judge picked the school to receive the money. Principal Scott Nichols said the funds will be used to boost social and emotional learning (SEL) supports at the school.