Lovejoy Elementary

06/06/2026

Des Moines Public Schools is once again participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program, providing free meals to children throughout summer break. From June through mid-August 2026, meals will be available to the public at 31 school ...

06/04/2026

Our 16 students who haven’t missed a single day of school this year got to celebrate with a pizza party today! Way to show up, Cruisers. We’re proud of you!

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05/29/2026

Sun’s out, shades on, learning postponed 😎

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05/22/2026

We enjoyed celebrating our Lovejoy alumni today as they returned for a gradation celebration. They got to meet with our current 5th graders and celebrate both major transitions happening soon, as well as interact with past teachers, enjoy some treats and participate in a school wide clap out! Congrats Class of 2026! ❤️

05/19/2026

Reminder: Kindergarten Orientation is tomorrow night! We can't wait to meet all our incoming students!

05/18/2026

Reminder: our Girls On The Run athletes will be outside the school from 3:00-4:00 TODAY to raise money toward as charity of their choice! They will be supplying lemonade, chips, cookies and handmade bracelets. Please bring cash if you are able. Hope to see you there!

🍋 Girls on the Run Lemonade Stand 🍋

Come support our Girls on the Run community project on Monday, May 18th from 3:00–4:00 PM at the front of Lovejoy Elementary! 💚

The girls will be selling lemonade, cookies, and chips to raise money for a charity of their choice. Cash and Venmo will be accepted! 😊

We would love to see our Lovejoy families stop by and support the girls and all of their hard work this season!

05/08/2026

🍋 Girls on the Run Lemonade Stand 🍋

Come support our Girls on the Run community project on Monday, May 18th from 3:00–4:00 PM at the front of Lovejoy Elementary! 💚

The girls will be selling lemonade, cookies, and chips to raise money for a charity of their choice. Cash and Venmo will be accepted! 😊

We would love to see our Lovejoy families stop by and support the girls and all of their hard work this season!

05/07/2026

Lovejoy is hosting Kindergarten Orientation night on May 20th from 4:00-5:00 PM!

If you have a student who will be coming to Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, we would love to see you! Parents will obtain information on the upcoming school year, get to meet the Kindergarten team and school Admin. Students will get a chance to tour the school, see the classrooms and meet their future students and friends!

If you are still needing to enroll your student, please bring your child's birth certificate, proof of address, parent photo ID and a copy of the childs immunization records. Our office manager will be available to assist with this during orientation!

When: May 20th
Where: Lovejoy Elementary (Library)
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM