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4301 College | Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: 515-242-8430 | Fax: 515-323-8638
Reimagining Education Prepares DMPS and Students for the Future Reimagining Education Prepares DMPS and Students for the Future
Iowa State University Star Arianna Jackson Reads at Perkins Iowa State University Star Arianna Jackson Reads at Perkins
Library Dedicated to First Black Teacher at DMPS Library Dedicated to First Black Teacher at DMPS
Kindergarten Sign-Up is Now Open for School Year 2024-25 Kindergarten Sign-Up is Now Open for School Year 2024-25

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Winter Conferences

Winter Conferences will take place on February 10th and 11th.  A link will go out soon to allow you to sign up.  Your child’s teacher will review progress towards grade level standards and our recent FAST testing for math and reading.

Friendship Party

All grades will have Friendship parties on Friday, February 14th during school.

Perkins Donation Revtrak Link

We are excited to offer a new Revtrak online donation link.  Anytime you would like to donate to Perkins, you can use this link.  Thank you all so much!

https://dmps.revtrak.net/es/perkins-es/

Pick up and Drop off Procedures

Please remember to have your child exit your car on the passenger side as it is dangerous to get out on the driver side.  Continue to take a right turn only during congested times to allow us to be safer and faster.

Quick Links

All Events

  • No School; MLK Jr. Day

  • Second Semester Begins

  • School Board Meeting

  • Parent University: Basic Needs Resources

  • Superintendent Chats with Dr. Roberts