06/04/2026
We celebrated three amazing retirees today! Thank you for time with DMPS and Perkins!
Perkins Elementary is a K-5 building that is part of the Des Moines Public School District. Go Penguins!
06/04/2026
We celebrated three amazing retirees today! Thank you for time with DMPS and Perkins!
05/30/2026
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Des Moines students celebrate end of school year with ice cream outing Perkins Elementary students in Des Moines walked to Snookies Malt Shop to celebrate the end of the school year, continuing a decade-long tradition.
05/12/2026
05/11/2026
Perkins Carnival is FRIDAY!
12/23/2025
This was amazing! Thank you Perkins PTA!
12/23/2025
10/08/2025
Please help support our Walkathon fundraiser!
Perkins Walkathon is nearly here! Just two more days until Friday October 10th 🐧👟🐧
The weather forecast for Friday looks gorgeous 🌞
Families are encouraged to come cheer your kiddos on! 🎉
5th grade - 8:05-8:50
4th grade - 8:55-9:40
3rd grade - 9:45-10:30
1st grade - 12:00-12:45
2nd grade - 12:50-1:35
Kindergarten - 1:40-2:25
All kids will get a piece of fruit and a bottle of water after they walk, thanks to our awesome neighborhood partners at Price Chopper💪🏻
And don't forget to donate to our fundraiser! We're getting closer to our goal and the fundraiser is open for another 12 days—Perkins appreciates your support so much!
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/walkathonPerkins25
08/14/2025
Please download Parent Square in order to receive information throughout the year from Perkins!
08/06/2025
Registration is now open for fall Girls on the Run at Perkins. We would love to support your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader!
Girls on the Run is an empowerment organization that inspires participants to be joyful, healthy and confident using evidence-based lessons that combine relationship building, community strengthening, and goal setting with physical movement.
Mon / Wednesday 2:40–4:00 PM
@ Perkins Elementary
Season starts: Sept 15
Season ends: Nov 9 (5K)
Program Fee: $150
Financial assistance is available.
This is not a Perkins Elementary program. Sign-up is managed by the YMCA.
For more information and to register, visit:
www.gotrcentraliowa.org/programs
or email [email protected]
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |