DMPS Tests Message Systems on November 20

On Thursday, November 20 at 2:30, DMPS will be conducting a test of our automated message systems. The safety, security and well-being of our students and staff is always a top priority at Des Moines Public Schools. As …

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HOMECOMING 2014

    The 2014 RVM Homecoming festivities will take place during the week of September 29th      through October 3rd.  The theme song selected for this year’s Homecoming is yet to be determined.  Students have submitted ideas for theme …

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What’s for Lunch? Ask the DMPS Mobile App

You can now find out what’s for breakfast and lunch at every school on every day of the year. You can even find out nutritional information. Just visit the Dining section on the new DMPS Mobile App. If you don’t yet have the app, click the header to download it for Apple or Android and learn more about its many features.

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Open House

You are invited to Ruby Van Meter’s Open House to meet our teachers.

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‘Red Day’ Targets Ruby Van Meter School

Dozens of Keller Williams employees took the day off from selling homes to help clean up Ruby Van Meter School in advance of graduation. The friendly bunch cleared weeds, cut back bushes, raked and rehabbed some of the landscaping. Keller Williams calls the service project, “Red Day” and you can read and see more by clicking on the headline.

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Ruby Van Meter School Serves Up Success

Ruby Van Meter students are serving up more than just coffee at Plymouth Grounds! Teacher Melinda Collins is making sure of it. Read all about their career adventure. Just click on the headline!

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Rick Lussie Music Appreciation Day

This year’s theme for Rick Lussie Day is “Fiesta!” Students will be breaking piñatas, making their own instruments, and learning how to salsa with the help of Salsa Des Moines.  There is a great line up of performers …

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Ruby Van Meter Students Operate Coffee Shop

“Plymouth Grounds”, a coffee shop run by Ruby Van Meter School students and volunteers from Plymouth Church has been in operation since January 2012.  It is located on the 42nd Street side of Plymouth Church at 4120 Ingersoll. “Plymouth …

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