NO SCHOOL Wednesday, April 10th

There will be no school on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This is a comp day for teaching staff who have given up their evenings for parent/teacher conferences. DMPS sends good wishes to those families celebrating Eid al-Fitr or …

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RVM Transition Information Night Tuesday, April 9th

Planning ahead is critical for families caring for children with special needs. Ruby Van Meter School wants to make you aware of opportunities and resources available to your student. Families with students ages 14 and up are invited …

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PTO Meeting Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM

The PTO is scheduled to meet virtually Monday, April 1, 2024  at 5:00. Discussion will revolve around the annual Basketball Jamboree, which is scheduled for Friday, April 12th. The meeting will be held virtually. Contact Associate Principal Laurel …

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Spring Break March 11-19, 2024

Des Moines Public Schools Spring Break 2024 is scheduled for March 11th – 19th. Students will return to class on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The Ruby Van Meter office will be closed during Spring Break. If you need …

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One Run Brings Great Dividends for Ruby Van Meter!

One Run is an annual FREE  2 mile fund raising event for runners,  walkers and Des Moines Public School supporters sponsored by the Des Moines Public Schools Foundation. In September 59 staff, students and friends participated on behalf …

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NO SCHOOL February 12 – 13th

There will be no Des Moines Public School classes Monday, February 12th and Tuesday, February 13th. Students are preparing for a long weekend, while educators prepare for professional development and many schools are scheduling parent-teacher conferences. Don’t miss …

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Virtual PTO Meeting Monday, February 5th

Ruby Van Meter Parent teacher Organization convenes at 5:00 on Monday, February 5, 2024. The meeting is virtual. The link to join the meeting is: Join conversation (microsoft.com) We will be discussing the Jamboree in more detail.  Here is …

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