21st Century Before & After School Break

Dear Parents/Guardians, The before and after school program will not have classes on Thursday, October 16th, due to conferences.   We will have classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday of next week.  We also want to remind you that …

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What’s for Lunch? Ask the DMPS Mobile App

You can now find out what’s for breakfast and lunch at every school on every day of the year. You can even find out nutritional information. Just visit the Dining section on the new DMPS Mobile App. If you don’t yet have the app, click the header to download it for Apple or Android and learn more about its many features.

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DMPS Well Represented at Beaverdale Parade

DMPS was well-represented in the Beaverdale Fall Festival parade as students, teachers and parents – along with marching bands and cheerleaders – took part in the event. School Board members Rob Barron, Connie Boesen, Teree Caldwell-Johnson and Cindy …

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1st Grade Family Literacy Night

Attention first graders and their families! We would like to invite you to the Samuelson First Grade Literacy Night at the Franklin Avenue Library on Monday, September 22nd from 4:30-5:30 pm. This event is designated to help make …

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Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

Children may arrive at school between 8:15 and 8:45 in the morning.  The school doors open at 8:15.  At that time, children may either go to breakfast or the gym.  Please do not send your child to school …

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Samuelson Now Fits in the Palm of Your Hand

The new DMPS mobile app is designed to provide up-to-date and helpful information about the school district and all schools right in the palm of your hand. Now you can connect with Samuelson and every school in Des Moines from anywhere and everywhere. Click the photo to learn more about the app and download to your Apple or Android smartphone.

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Meet The Teacher Night

Meet the Teacher Night is on Monday, August 18th from 5:00 – 6:30. During this time you will be able to meet your child’s teacher and have your child bring their school supplies. This makes the first day …

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No Cost Meals Available this Fall at Samuelson

Students at 35 Des Moines schools and three learning centers can now eat breakfast and lunch at no cost because of a special U.S. Dept. of Agriculture program targeting high poverty schools throughout the U.S. The move will ensure students are focused on learning and not on hunger. To see a list of schools and learn more about the program, click on the image.

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