About Des moines public schools
Des Moines Public Schools: Providing Quality Education for Over 100 Years
For more than a century, Des Moines Public Schools has been dedicated to providing quality education to the students of our community. As the largest school district in Iowa, we serve over 33,000 students across 63 schools and programs.
Our mission is simple: to ensure that every student graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to be successful in college, career, and life. We believe that every child deserves an excellent education regardless of their background or circumstances.
At Des Moines Public Schools, we offer a wide range of programs and services designed to meet the unique needs of each student. From early childhood education to high school graduation and beyond, we are committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares our students for success.
One of our top priorities is ensuring that all students have access to high-quality teachers who are passionate about their work. We recruit and retain top talent from around the country through competitive salaries and benefits packages as well as ongoing professional development opportunities.
We also recognize that learning doesn't just happen inside the classroom. That's why we offer a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports teams, music programs, clubs, and more. These activities provide opportunities for students to explore their interests outside of academics while building important social skills like teamwork and leadership.
In addition to traditional academic programs like math and science classes or English language arts courses; Des Moines Public Schools offers specialized programming such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses which allow high schoolers an opportunity earn college credit while still in high school; Career & Technical Education (CTE) which provides hands-on training in fields like healthcare or engineering; International Baccalaureate (IB) program which offers rigorous coursework focused on global perspectives; Dual Language Immersion program where children learn two languages simultaneously starting at kindergarten level - Spanish/English or Chinese/English depending on location - giving them an advantage when it comes time for college applications or job interviews later on down the road!
We understand that not all families have equal access resources needed succeed academically so we strive make sure everyone has what they need succeed by offering free breakfast lunch daily any student who needs it regardless income level family size!
At Des Moines Public Schools ,we are committed not only educating but also empowering our students become active citizens who contribute positively society throughout their lives!