Click on link to view the DMPSTV video on our Cultural Night.

DMPS is expanding opportunities for more and more students to participate in a wide range of activities, including athletics. To support that effort, we are also expanding our summer sports camp offerings for elementary students. To learn more, …

In spite of the debate about when the school year should start, at DMPS we wonder: when does it end? That’s because activities take place at our schools nearly every day of the year. Click on the image to visit our Summer Programs web page to learn more about our summer offerings, from Metro Kids to meal programs to new sports camps.

The Madison 5th Graders have been very fortunate to work with a master storyteller and musician as part of the Turnaround Arts Program. David Gonzalez helped the fifth graders explore the art of storytelling. He brought out their …

Madison Elementary celebrated its Cultural Night, featuring drumming, song, and dance from around the world. The school’s event is part of a growing emphasis on arts education. Madison is one of five schools participating in the Turnaround Arts program, an initiative sponsored by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Click the image for more photos.

Madison 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be taking the Iowa Assessments from March 30th through April 10th. There will be one test each day. Please make sure your child is at school, well rested and on time, …

Six of Madison’s 4th grade students had an exciting opportunity last week at the Civic Center thanks to Des Moines Performing Arts. Students experienced a ‘Found Sound’ workshop with Scrap Arts Music artists. Students were ushered unto the …

We’re excited to announce we’re beginning to accept preschool applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Head Start applications are being accepted now and Universal Preschool applications will be accepted beginning March 11. To find out more, click on the image.

The first day of Kindergarten 2015-2016 will be here before you know it! It’s an exciting time for staff and students, but it all starts with registration. Sign-up begins on March 11. Register soon to guarantee a spot in your neighborhood school. To find out where to register and what to bring, click on the image.

Madison Elementary students celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss with a fun school wide reading activity. Students enjoyed some popcorn and books with their friends. Their favorite part was being able to read with a sibling. It was …