Thank you to everyone that contributed! It was a great success!

We kick-off our building fundraiser on September 29 We are trying to raise $6000 that will go to the walking track, school supplies and to support PTO family programs.  Thank for your support.  Our students appreciate it!

Join us on Tuesday, August 23rd from 4pm-6pm for Back to School Night.  Come and meet your teacher, drop off supplies, get general information and celebrate the beginning of a new school year.  We can’t wait to see …

Registration for the 2016-2017 school year will be July 28th from 1pm-7pm at South Union Elementary School.  We look forward to seeing each of you!

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.

At DMPS, we work to ensure that students are receiving a great education in schools that are not only first-rate learning environments, but are also safe and secure. Over the years DMPS has taken many steps to better ensure the safety and well being of our students, staff, parents and visitors. This spring and summer, DMPS will begin implementing an Electronic Visitor Check-In system for parents and visitors. Click on the headline to read more.