Friends & Family Day at Ashley Oakland Star Playground
Join us on Sunday, October 1st at the accessible Ashley Oakland Star Playground (1895 E. McKinley Avenue) from 2:00 – 4:00 PM for an afternoon of Ruby Van Meter community fun! Snacks and refreshments will be provided by …
September 23rd One Run raises money for schools!
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. This September marks the 4th year of the event. Here …
No School Friday and Monday, September 22 and 25
There will be no school on Friday, September 22, 2023 for Professional Development. There will be no school on Monday, September 25, 2023 in observance of Yom Kippur.
PICTURE DAY! Friday, September 15th.
Lifetouch will be here on Friday. September 15, 2023 to take school pictures. The photographer will be set up when students arrive at school; they will leave around noon. Flyers were sent home with the students the week …
Back to School Open House Tuesday, Aug. 22nd.
We are getting excited about the first day of school! The Back to School Open House/Meet the Teacher Night is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visit Ruby Van Meter to meet your …
Complete Online Registration Now
Online Registration for 2023-24 is open! Online Registration needs to be completed before school starts. Look for the link in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. When you open your Parent Portal, click on the word MORE at the bottom …
2023 – 2024 School Supply List
CLICK HERE for a printable copy of the Ruby Van Meter School Supply List. Your contributions to the classroom allow us to use our funds for curriculum materials, student activities and special events. Thank you so much!
Free back to School Physicals in July!
Every kid deserves a healthy start to the school year & DMU would like to do more and be your medical home! Come in for your FREE back-to-school physical during two days of walk-in physicals (no appointment or insurance required) …
PBIS Spirit Day Celebrates Students at Ruby Van Meter
Last Day of School: Friday. June 2nd DISMISSAL at 12:45
The last day of school will be Friday, June 2nd. Students will be dismissed at 12:45 PM. Time change per the Transportation Department. Students will eat lunch before dismissal. Please call the office at 515-242-8220 if your student …