Moore Elementary School

04/01/2026

So proud of our Moore Community!

Thank you for supporting our first mini Dance Marathon!

With a UI Dance Marathon and pie’s in the face to raise money for cancer research, Moore Elementary School had plenty of fun to end their school week on Friday, March 27. First grade teacher Shauna Peterson spoke to the students about how special it is for a school to come together. Peterson said,...

01/29/2026

Thank you Mr. Johnson for a fun P.E. Family Week!

Moore Elementary School’s physical education teacher, Mr. Johnson, invited families to join their students in PE class this week. Tuesday’s lesson focused on teamwork, using a vivid parachute to bring the concept to life. During team-building exercises, each participant held the edge of the para...

12/13/2025

11/13/2025

Please join us for our 2nd Annual State Of Moore tonight 5-7pm!
Dinner and childcare will be provided!
Don’t miss this informative and collaborative event!

11/05/2025

What’s Happening Wednesday Reminders:
PFM Texas Roadhouse Night is today 3-10 pm (information in newsletter)
Popcorn Friday, November 7th.
November Family Newsletter:

Moore Elementary Family Newsletter

11/04/2025

Election Day!

We look forward to seeing our Husky Pups back at school tomorrow, Wednesday November 5th!

The polls are open! You will be able to vote from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Make your voice heard in today's bond election and find your polling place here: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx

10/27/2025

10/24/2025

On November 4, voters will decide if the $265 million dollar Reimagining Education Bond will pass. For Moore Elementary School, Reimagining Education means our students will get an even more engaging education, and their opportunities will increase:

Elementary Options
For elementary, Moore Elementary School families will be able to choose from their neighborhood school or a Signature School anywhere in the district. Nearby in the Northwest region, elementary students can attend the Cowles Montessori School or they will be able to choose the Moulton School, which will become a Signature School for the fine and performing arts.

Middle and High Options
For middle and high school, students will be able to choose neighborhood schools with new, modern career and technical education facilities, or they will be able to choose a Signature School. The Cowles Montessori School and the Moulton School will both go through eighth grade, and the Meredith/Hoover School will be a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) program for sixth through 12th grades.

Engaging, Personalized Learning
The plan introduces Diploma+, a program that provides students with hands-on learning opportunities throughout their journey from pre-K through graduation. Through Diploma+, Moore Elementary School students have access to rigorous, relevant, personalized learning pathways that are proven to increase graduation rates and prepare them for their futures.

For more information about the districtwide initiative, visit the Reimagining Education website.

Reimagining Education in the Des Moines Public Schools is a five-year plan to strengthen student outcomes and provide the best educational choices to prepare all students for successful futures.

Through future-focused education with hands-on learning in modern facilities, Signature Schools with career and technical education, STEM, health sciences, arts and Montessori approaches, and enhanced opportunities from preschool through graduation with Diploma+, our students will be uniquely positioned for success in their lives after graduation.
🚀 Learn more about the Nov. 4 bond election that would make this plan possible: https://reimagine.dmschools.org/

10/15/2025

What’s Happening Wednesday

Reminders:
The Scholastic Book Fair will be open Thursday, October 16th-Thursday October 23rd. School hours are 8am-10am and 1pm-2pm. The fair will also be open during conferences. Cash and card will be accepted.

Parents can set-up an eWallet for students to shop in lieu of cash or card.
Visit: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mooreelementaryschool6

PFM is sponsoring dinner for staff during conferences to contribute please sign-up at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090944A9A62CA1FF2-59357472-food

DMPS Annual OneRun is Saturday, October 18th. Moore has a goal of 100 participants! Please consider signing up today!

www.dmpsfoundation.org

Ensuring that at DMPS, no teacher’s vision and no student’s learning are limited by a lack of resources.

10/15/2025

Committee adds strong public oversight to bond effort Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) leaders in partnership with the DMPS School Board has announced the creation of a Reimagining Education Bond Oversight Committee. This independent, third-party committee will be ...

09/17/2025

We are so proud of you Novus!

When Moore Elementary School held a Thursday morning school assembly, part of the time was talking about goals and good habits for a successful new school year. And part of the time was to celebrate one of their one: Novus Wiggs. A 3rd grader, Novus was presented with a medal for being a National Ma...