Early Registration for 2014-2015

Your early registration packet will be coming home in May. Please fill out the papers inside and return them to the office by June 2nd.  You will also need to enclose your address verification with your packet. Your …

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Samuelson Singers Performance

Samuelson Singers will be performing at Veterans Hospital on Tuesday, May 13th. Students will be able to share their talents one more time for ill or disabled veterans. Thank you to Mr. Jones for arranging this opportunity.

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Students Attend Makers Convention

The first annual Des Moines 21st Century Community Learning Centers Makers Convention featured nearly 300 students from 9 schools, including Samuelson. The students presented their work with food, robotics, photography, music and everything in between. Click on the image to see more photos of the event.

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“Like” The Samuelson PTO Facebook Page

Visit the Samuelson PTO Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SamuelsonPTO  and “like” it as another way to keep updated on upcoming Samuelson events. PTO is interested in your comments and feedback. We want everyone to be involved in supporting quality …

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Kindergarten Sign Up 2014-2015

If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 15, 2014, they are eligible for kindergarten here at Samuelson. If you already have a child in Des Moines Public Schools you will need to …

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Samuelson Gold Medal Winners

Congratulations to our gold medal winners.  These students earned gold medals for being respectful, responsible, and motivated learners.  Their name was drawn out by their classroom teacher and they were recognized during morning announcements.  These students enjoyed lunch …

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DMPS Considers New Attendance Areas

It’s been more than 25 years since DMPS made comprehensive changes to elementary school attendance areas. A lot changes in a quarter of a century, and to better serve students and meet the needs of schools the district is considering new attendance areas for many elementary schools. Click the headline to learn about the plan and share your opinion.

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Volunteers for 5th Grade Celebration Needed

On Tuesday, January 14th at 7pm (following the PTO meeting) in the library, there will be the 1st meeting to plan the 5th grade celebration. Every year the 5th grade parents work together to plan a going away …

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Weather-Related Closings and Early Dismissals

In the event of severe weather, schools will either be closed for the entire day, begin 2 hours later, or be dismissed 90 minutes early. Announcements will be made through the local news media, the school district’s web site, …

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21st Century Before and After School Program

Students registered for our 21st Century Before and After School Spring session will begin their classes on Tuesday, January 21st. The last day for our spring session is Friday, April 4th. Please note that no before or after …

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