2017-2018 Online Registration

On July 17, 2017, online registration will open for families currently in the district for the 2017-18 school year. Families new to DMPS should contact the Welcome Center (see below) as soon as possible. To help ensure that schools and …

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Thank You

Thank you to all of the parents who have helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so special. Samuelson is lucky to have the support of such awesome people!

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Samuelson 5th Grade Students Take First Place!

Samuelson Elementary 5th grade won the 3rd Annual Des Moines Public Schools Northwest Elementary Bowling Tournament at Plaza Lanes on April 20th. Schools participating: Hillis, Monroe, Moore, Findley, King, Samuelson, Oak Park, Perkins, and Madison

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Know Your Rights

To all of our students who are immigrants or refugees – and to their friends and classmates and teachers who are also concerned because of these recent events – know that you belong here and Des Moines Public Schools …

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Dress Up Day!

This Thursday, March 23rd, have your child come to school dressed as their favorite storybook character in honor of Dr. Seuss!  

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2017-2018 Kindergarten Sign Up

If you have a student who will be five on or before September 15, 2017 now is the time to start thinking about kindergarten! Our building will be hosting Kindergarten Sign-Up on April 12 from 2:30-6:30 PM. This …

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Samuelson Family Title Night

Join us at Samuelson from 5-6:30 on April 4th for free pizza, games, and prizes! Come have fun and learn about how the Title program supports literacy and math instruction at Samuelson.

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21st Century Programming Begins Soon!

Your child is invited to participate in the Samuelson 21st Century Program! All Samuelson students are eligible to participate. Programming starts on March 20th and goes through May 12th. This is an incredible opportunity for your child(ren). Please …

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Which Homeroom Will Earn A Popcorn Party?

February Box Top collection sheets will be coming home in your child’s backpack soon. Collect as many Box Tops as you can to help your child’s homeroom earn a popcorn party given by the Samuelson PTO. If you …

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