The Polk County Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccinations for persons age 16 and older. CLICK HERE to find an appointment for anyone needing a COVID-19 vaccination. Please read the letter below from the Polk County Health Department. …

English Version (Scroll down for Spanish Version) The Polk County Health Department is hosting two community clinics dedicated to vulnerable populations on Friday the 16th and Saturday the 17th of April at our location (1907 Carpenter Ave Des Moines). These clinics will offer drive-thru and walk-up options …

School pictures will be taken the morning of Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in the Ruby Van Meter gym. The photographer will leave Ruby Van Meter around noon.. We are working with Inter*State Studios to provide clean and safe …

The Des Moines Public Schools Audiology team provides hearing screenings for students in preschool, kindergarten, first, second, and fifth grades throughout the district. Ruby Van Meter screenings will take place on Friday, March 5, 2021. Due to concerns …

Ruby Van Meter Virtual Families: Next Monday, January 25thmarks the start of our second semester during this pandemic. We are releasing new learning opportunities for our virtual learners across all grade levels at Ruby Van Meter.   Please see …

There will be no school on Monday, January 18, 2021 in honor of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Have a safe and warm holiday. We look forward to seeing the in-person students on Tuesday, January 19, …

We know that you are excite about Winter Break! The safest way to celebrate winter holidays is at home with the people who live with you.  If you do plan to travel or gather with others this holiday week, please take steps …

Ruby Van Meter Social Worker Heather Kerndt reminds us that planning for and celebrating the holidays brings a whole set of stresses to our lives. 2020 may be especially challenging with the pandemic, growing numbers of positive cases …