Des Moines Public Schools is home to more than 30,000 students being provided with the most diverse educational programs offered in Iowa.
Des Moines Public Schools is Iowa's largest provider of public education and exists so that graduates possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful at the next stage of their lives. DMPS is home to the state's top Advanced Placement program, is Iowa's first district to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme, home to the only public Montessori school in Iowa, and has nationa
June 2, 2026 DMPS Board Meeting
Find this meeting's agenda here: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031983&MID=31234
06/01/2026
The future of Reimagining Education isn't being decided behind closed doors.
Before recommendations are finalized, DMPS is asking students, families, staff, and community members to weigh in on future Signature School programming, middle school CTE Maker Spaces, student pathways, and enrollment options.
Your feedback will help shape the next phase of this work.
Learn more and hare your thoughts by June 30: https://www.dmschools.org/2026/06/help-shape-the-future-of-dmps-survey-open-now/
06/01/2026
What should future Preschool-8th Grade Signature Schools look like?
How should students access them?
What opportunities should middle school students have through CTE Maker Spaces?
Des Moines Public Schools wants your feedback.
We're launching a major Reimagining Education public feedback opportunity to gather input on future programming, student pathways, and enrollment options before recommendations are finalized.
🎥 Watch the videos
📝 Take the survey
📅 Share your feedback by June 30
Visit reimagine.dmschools.org/public-input and help shape the future of education in Des Moines.
06/01/2026
It's a huge soccer day at DMPS: Hoover and Roosevelt in first round matches at the state tournament. The Huskies face Davenport North at Noon (Indianola HS) and the Riders play SE Polk at 5:00 PM (Valley Stadium). Good luck Hoover and Roosevelt!
06/01/2026
Many thanks for our friends at the Des Moines Menace for a terrific DMPS Night at their match on Saturday! And a special shout out to Edmunds Elementary student Jefferson for his performance of the National Anthem!
05/31/2026
🎉 Congratulations to the DMPS Class of 2026 Retirees!
This year, we celebrate dozens of educators and support staff who have dedicated their careers to serving Des Moines students, families, and schools. More than 40 retirees have served DMPS for 30 years or more.
Thank you for your service, your commitment, and the countless lives you've impacted.
Read more and see the full list of retirees:
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2026 Retirees! - Des Moines Public Schools This spring, we proudly celebrate the educators and support staff retiring from Des Moines Public Schools after years of dedicated service to our students, families, and the Des Moines community. Remarkably, more than 40 of this year’s retirees ...
05/30/2026
WOW! Roosevelt High School's new band uniforms look great. They wanted to pay homage to Teddy Roosevelt. The Roosevelt Music Boosters received a nearly $50,000 Polk County Community Development Grant for new uniforms as their old ones have been used for over 20 years.
The Theodore Roosevelt High School Roughrider Regiment Marching Band were selected to represent Iowa at the 85th Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 7, 2026. They are one of a limited number of bands nationally invited to perform on this anniversary.
Theodore Roosevelt Roughrider Bands and Guard
Des Moines Public Schools
Polk County Iowa
05/30/2026
Congratulations, Riders!
A great win over Dowling tonight puts us on the way to the state championship next week! Way to go, Roosevelt! 💙🤍💙