Students had a special assembly on Friday, May 13th. KIOA came and presented a $5,000.00 check to our favorite lunch lady, Kim Leete! She won a game on the radio station Wednesday, May 11th. Congratulations KIM! We are so happy for you. Thank you KIOA for making this special announcement at Phillips!

Our 3rd grade students had a special visit from the Des Moines Police Department Friday, May 13th. They were able to meet one of the K-9 officers. Students learned the duties and responsibilities of the K-9 officer and how he works with his partner. Thank you to the Des Moines Police Department for taking your time to educate our students about the K-9 unit.

Our 4th grade classes visited Living History Farms on Friday, May 6, 2016. They had a beautiful day to visit.

If you have not come into the office to sign-up your child for kindergarten for this fall, please call and make an appointment to come in. You will also be able to register your kindergarten child for the Jump Start orientation that will be July 28th and July 29th. Please call the school office at 242-8431.

At DMPS, we work to ensure that students are receiving a great education in schools that are not only first-rate learning environments, but are also safe and secure. Over the years DMPS has taken many steps to better ensure the safety and well being of our students, staff, parents and visitors. This spring and summer, DMPS will begin implementing an Electronic Visitor Check-In system for parents and visitors. Click on the headline to read more.