Des Moines Public Schools

"You'll love it here!" Don't take our word for it, let our students take you on a visit to middle school. When you come here, you'll feel like you belong here. #publicschools #middleschool #dsmusa

We took The Become Here Project podcast on the road as Roosevelt High School principal Steven Schappaugh and East High School senior Christopher Ramirez-Chavez shared their excitement about co-hosting the 2024 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines. Follow the link or listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gM6t6CJH

DMPS welcomes Allison Salow as the new Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning. Salow started her career at DMPS as a student teacher and returns with experience in educational leadership and a commitment to equity and excellence in education. #educationleadership https://lnkd.in/gRi4FpuT

One week from today, Des Moines Public Schools will host the Biggest Job Fair of the Year. Join us at Roosevelt High School, meet our hiring staff and explore the possibilities!

Des Moines Public Schools is pleased to announce Dr. Kabrina R. Johnson will be joining the district as the new Director of Middle Schools. She arrives in Des Moines with three master's degrees in addition to her Ed.D. and two decades of experience as an educator and leader. Read more about Dr. Johnson on our website. https://lnkd.in/gciTCWr4

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Robert Lundin as the district’s new Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Lundin started his decades-long career in the classroom, is bilingual, and has state and international education leadership experience. Read more about him on our website.

Our school nurses work on behalf of staff, students, and families every school day, forming connections, evaluating health conditions, assessing needs, and so much more. Because of their presence more students with health conditions have access to education in a school building with their peers. Thank you to our school nurses for the important work they do and the many lives they touch. #NationalSchoolNurseDay

Every Teacher Appreciation Week we think back on our favorite teachers who helped shape us into the people we are today. Des Moines Public Schools employs 2,656 teachers and 660 teacher associates in 60+ buildings and programs. This week we are hearing so many stories of schools and families together celebrating educators with food, activities, and plenty of love. Thank you to our teachers for the amazing difference you make in young lives all year long!

Nearly 5,000 people work to provide and support a quality education to more than 30,000 students in Des Moines. From school administrators and educators to bus drivers and technology professionals to food and nutrition providers to financial experts, these dedicated DMPS employees are committed to providing the best possible experience for students and families. Each month the Become Here Spotlight will shine on an administrator, an educator and a staff member to share a little more about the many people working to teach and support the children and students of our community, and in the words of those who nominated them for the recognition. This month, join us in congratulating Success Case Manager and coach Treavor Hixon at Harding Middle School and Dr. Ryan Williamson, associate principal at North High School.

The DMPS Food & Nutrition Department each year presents the “All About the Kids” Award. Think of it as their version of an employee of the year award. This week, not one but two people at Ruby Van Meter School were honored for 2024: Brian Wilkinson, the head cook, and Jill Gray, the school’s clerk. The lunchroom at RVM was packed with students, teachers and staff who came to celebrate the good work that goes into the nutritional that takes place at school.