Des Moines District Teachers improve their methods and practices of teaching by attending training at Perkins Elementary school on Friday, October 23, 2015. This is an annual event provided for our educators who are committed to making our schools a more …

Meet Sloan F.  She is a 5th grader here at Perkins and is out to do one thing.  CHANGE THE WORLD!  Sloan likes to help out around Perkins as well.  She is trying to change the way people …

Great News! Anna Lundy has been randomly selected to be a finalist in this weeks Student of the Week contest on Artsonia!  We have three days to cast as many votes for her as possible! Please encourage students, …

On October 9 students at Perkins participated in a Walk-A-Thon to benefit the school.  Students received their “passport” and “visited” places all over the world.  They traveled from Des Moines to New York, Europe, South America, and many …

Drake University student and Junior Achievement leader Lindsey Pallas taught students in Mrs. Bentzinger’s class about places in their communities that help them.  Students designed their own community maps using blank maps and stickers.  Students got to decide …

Conferences Wednesday, October 21 from 2:30 to 7:30 and Thursday, October 22 from 4:00 to 8:00.

Look at the wonderful things students are learning in art at Perkins. Ms. McCoy is teaching students  to have a theme. Many of us are visual learners. Art brings ideas to life. She teaches her students lessons that are …

First Grade went on a field trip to Saylorville Lake. Naturalists or volunteers lead students through various programs exploring nature and the great outdoors. Perkins field trips sponsored mainly by our wonderful PTA. These experiences allow Perkins teachers to extend …

Students in Ms. McCoy’s Art Club have been working hard on getting their snow plow ready for judging.  This year’s plow has a theme that was chosen by the students.  It will be focusing on a dog park …

Ms. Catherine Bright wins big at gymnastics meet!! Gymnastics is an Olympic sport that originates back to 1896 in ancient Greece.  This  nimble sport that continues to grow in popularity today remains one of the most popular events of the …