Third grade students just completed the Structures of Life Unit. They enjoyed learning about the behavior and structures of crayfish.

Phillips kindergarten students are studying fire safety and received expert information from the firefighters at Station # 3. We appreciate your service and the time spent with our students!

Kindergarten students are learning the alphabet. Mrs. Stone-Flomo awards her students with a certificate when they have mastered the ABC’s. Students came to Mrs. Fitzgerald’s office to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. We are proud of our students!

Des Moines Parks and Recreation and Des Moines Public Schools are partnering to offer a youth basketball league for the 2014-2015 season. The program is for students in grades 1st through 7th. The registration deadline is October 17 and fees are $50 per student or $450 per team. Click the image to learn more and register to play.

You can now find out what’s for breakfast and lunch at every school on every day of the year. You can even find out nutritional information. Just visit the Dining section on the new DMPS Mobile App. If you don’t yet have the app, click the header to download it for Apple or Android and learn more about its many features.

Security doors have been installed at Phillips. The office door will be locked from 8:15 am to 3:00 pm. When parents or students need to enter the office there is a doorbell you may ring to notify staff.

Phillips students are featured on the Hall of Fame board that is posted in the cafeteria for their continued positive behaviors. Only 8 students receive this award monthly. We are proud of our students!

Students and staff raised $1,140 in less than a week to support ALS research. So, Kristy Fitzgerald and her 3 daughters rose to the challenge in memory of their grandfather and great grandfather who passed away from ALS and MD. Click the image to see more photos.

The new DMPS mobile app is designed to provide up-to-date and helpful information about the school district and all schools right in the palm of your hand. Now you can connect with Phillips and every school in Des Moines from anywhere and everywhere. Click the photo to learn more about the app and download to your Apple or Android smartphone.

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