Since October, a group of 12 fourth and fifth grade students have been preparing for the Children’s Choice Challenge! The Children’s Choice Challenge is in it’s first year, and promotes reading among Des Moines’ young students. Our Penguins …
Last Thursday, the Perkins 5th grade boys basketball team beat the (previously) undefeated North Combo team. The battle was hard fought, but our boys prevailed victorious as they so often do. LeBron James, forward for the Miami Heat, …
Today the 2nd and 3rd grade students put on a musical theatre for the ages. Not only were they singing various songs, but also tying them together to create a fluid and comprehensive story. Saira Martinez-Robles expressed her …
Spirit Days February 28- Mustache Day March 7-Perkins Spirit Day March 13 (Thursday before Spring Break)-PJ Day March 28-Crazy Hair Day April 4-Perkins Spirit Day April 11-Perkins Spirit Day April 18- Super Hero Day April 25-Perkins Spirit Day …
It’s that time of the year again! The Perkins annual 5th grade dance is fast approaching (only two days away, to be exact) and the hallways have been buzzing with excitement since Monday. “I just want it to …
It’s been more than 25 years since DMPS made comprehensive changes to elementary school attendance areas. A lot changes in a quarter of a century, and to better serve students and meet the needs of schools the district is considering new attendance areas for many elementary schools. Click the headline to learn about the plan and share your opinion.
