9th Annual Washington D.C. 8th Grade Trip 2019-2020

UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL MEETING Des Moines Public Schools is excited to offer our 9th annual 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip. This trip will take place over Spring Break 2020.  What: Informational parent (and student) meeting When and Where: Thursday, …

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Application Period Open For Trip to KOFU, Japan

The student application process for the June 2019 Kofu, Japan Exchange is underway. This student exchange is entering its 36th year and proves to be one of the most rewarding educational opportunities offered to the students of Des Moines Public Schools. Click on the headline to see a student produced video and read more about the trip. Students must be at least 12 years old on or before June 1, 2019 to be eligible.

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Student IDs, DART Access to Change

The way students access DART buses is changing beginning in school year 2018-19. When students receive their school IDs this Fall, the badge will have a QR code embedded on it. The QR code will serve as the student’s “ticket” to ride DART. Students will be required to scan the QR code when boarding DART buses. Click on the headline to read more about the change, and the district’s partnership with DART.

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