On July 5, 2016, online registration will open for new families and families currently in the district for the 2016-17 school year. To help ensure that schools and students are well prepared for the first day of school, parents are …

If you have summer food, health or clothing needs, Des Moines Public Schools and Polk County have resources for you. From immunizations to free meals, clothing to utility payments, you’ll find a list of places where help can be found. For a list of DMPS no-cost summer meal locations and times, and to learn more about other available resources, click on the headline.

The Des Moines Public School district is once again sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program, with sites providing free meals to all children 18 years of age or younger beginning on June 6 and June 13, 2016. There …

Thank you to all the Field Day volunteers. With your help, Field Day was a success! Samuelson students had a blast with activities like tug of war, limbo, bean bag toss, races, and the balancing beam.    

Samuelson Field Day is Friday, May 20th. Kindergarten through second grade will participate in the morning starting at 9:00. Third through fifth grade students will start their events around 1:00. The forecast predicts nice weather. We look forward …

Mark your calendars. We have scheduled our annual Field Day for Friday, May 20th on our beautiful school grounds! This “party” is a great way to end our school year at Samuelson. As in years past, we need …

Guest author Joyce Knock visited kindergarten guidance classes on Friday, April 8th.  She read her book, ” I am NOT dumb and I am NOT a stinky butt”!  She gave each student a “no name-calling” bracelet.  Also, 3 …

Great news! The 21st Century Before &  After School Program has been extended until Friday, April 29th.

Your child has a chance to attend 21st Century Summer school programming starting June 5th! All Samuelson students who are currently in Kindergarten-4th grade are eligible to participate.  Instruction will include reading and mathematics skills as well as …

The Samuelson Half Pint Poets presented their original poetry during an assembly this morning. Words Taylor has been working the students for the past three weeks. Here are examples of some of the poetry written by Samuelson students: …