The tools of the teaching trade are changing. And Des Moines Public Schools is on the leading edge with a new state of the art toolkit: Go Math. Click the photo to read how DMPS is a national leader through its investment in technology, providing teachers with the tools to implement a new math curriculum and support their students in the classroom.
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On Friday, September 12th Madison Elementary had its first Parent Teacher Organization event of the year. Due to Iowa’s beautifully unpredictable weather our Annual Boogie on the Blacktop was held in our Gymnasium and the Art and Music …
Students celebrated the new school year by painting their own jumbo tiger mascot, eating lots of pizza and dancing to music in the gym. Hundreds of people gathered at Madison Elementary School for the annual Boogie on the …
Madison first graders are off to a great start to their school year! They are mastering daily routines and excited to dive into reading, writing, and math activities. Students are spending quality time each day learning phonics skills, …
This year Davenport teaches kindergarten through fifth grade at Madison on the north side of Des Moines, where she also serves as arts integration specialist. “I love that it’s different every day and I love when the kids …
In order for a student to be considered for a school fee waiver, families must provide annual income for all people in their household. This information is also important for your child’s school. School eligibility for programs such …
Kindergartners at Madison have been excited to begin their first few weeks of school! Many participated in the summer Jumpstart program. The Jumpstart program consists of meeting their teacher one on one, allowing Mrs. Stellner, Mrs. Jansen, and …
It’s the goal of every school and school district to provide students a great education and, ultimately, a high school diploma that helps each of them be ready to succeed at their next stage in life. But, unless …
Madison has a new part time staff member. She has beautiful blond hair, big brown eyes, a great smile and loves to wear red neck bands. She is patient, understanding, and loves to be with people. Maddie is …
