Des Moines Public Schools
Recent News About Des Moines Public Schools
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Street Closure Notification
Street Closure Notification
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DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Signing Ceremony Celebrates Skilled Trades Students
While high school signing ceremonies are often held for student-athletes heading off to play college sports, Central Campus has started a new tradition: celebrating students who are using their skilled trades education to head off to good careers.
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DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOL: Masks Optional But Strongly Encouraged Inside DMPS Buildings
Effective May 20, face coverings will be optional in DMPS buildings for staff, students, and visitors.
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Des Moines Public Schools denied injunction, but decide to ignore state rule regarding online instruction
Polk County Judge Jeffrey Farrell recently denied the Des Moines Public Schools' (DMPS) request for a temporary injunction against the decision by Gov. Kim Reynolds requiring schools to hold at least 50% of classes in-person, but the DMPS lawsuit against Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education continues and DMPS intends to act as if the injunction had been granted.
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Iowa DOE denies Des Moines Public Schools' attempt to start year with virtual learning
The Iowa Department of Education (DOE) refused Des Moines Public Schools’ request to kick off the school year with digital learning, sparking a lawsuit from the district in an effort to get the DOE to change its mind, Iowa Public Radio reported.