Des Moines Public Schools

A major milestone for DMPS!

Four groundbreaking ceremonies across Brody, McCombs, Goodrell, and Weeks this week are officially launching the first construction projects connected to Reimagining Education.

Community members gathered alongside students, staff, families, board members and elected leaders to celebrate new opportunities coming to schools throughout Des Moines.

Upcoming CTE Maker Spaces will support healthcare pathways, digital technology experiences, computer science exploration, collaboration, creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning before high school. Classroom additions at Weeks will make room for enrollment growth.

Thank you for believing in students and supporting this work. We have photos from the Brody Middle School event. Watch for more photos coming soon!

An exciting honor for DMPS!

The National School Public Relations Association recognized Des Moines Public Schools with a Golden Achievement Award for communications connected to Reimagining Education.

This effort included community conversations, multilingual outreach, surveys, videos, public meetings, newsletters, digital updates, and countless opportunities for families and residents to stay involved.

Thank you for helping shape what comes next for students across Des Moines. Read more: https://www.dmschools.org/2026/06/reimagining-education-earns-national-communications-honors/

Listen to Hoover Huskies goalkeeper Amisi Bita reflect on his team capturing Herbert Hoover High School's first state championship in school history.

Amisi Bita on Des Moines Hoover's first-ever boys soccer state title Hear from Des Moines Hoover goalkeeper Amisi Bita after the Huskies beat Norwalk and won their first Iowa high school boys soccer state title.

Free summer meals are back at DMPS. ☀️🍎

Des Moines Public Schools is once again offering free meals for children all summer long through the USDA Summer Food Service Program.

Meals will be available from June 8 through mid-August at 31 school and community locations across Des Moines.

Any child age 18 or younger can eat for free. No registration or application is needed.

For more than 40 years, DMPS has proudly helped make sure children and families have access to healthy meals during summer break.

The Summer Meals web page can be translated into additional languages using the website translation feature. Follow the link to find a location near you.

DMPS Summer Meals Available at 31 Locations - Des Moines Public Schools 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 ...

Des Moines Hoover wins first-ever boys soccer state title in thriller vs. Norwalk See link below ⬇️

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Hoover High School won the 2026 Iowa State Class 3A Soccer Tournament. It was the first state soccer title for the Huskies and any DMPS high school. After being down two goals, Hoover tied the match on two penalty kicks and then it was a back-and-forth shoot out, with the Huskies finishing on top with a final score of 4-3. Congratulations Hoover!

One more huge soccer day at DMPS: Hoover High School plays for the state title today at Noon! The Huskies face Norwalk at Mediacom Stadium. Good luck Hoover! For tournament information, including tickets, please visit https://www.iahsaa.org/soccer/state-tournament-central/

That's a wrap on the 2025-26 school year!

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for a year filled with learning and growth. We are proud of all you've accomplished.

Have a safe and relaxing summer break. We'll see you in the fall!