Save the Date: Ruby Van Meter 50th Anniversary Celebration April 28, 2024
Join us for Ruby Van Meter’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, April 28, 2024. We will host an open house with a short program and tours of the new playground and sensory mural. The festivities last from 2:00 …
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 …
PTO Meeting March 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM
The PTO is scheduled to meet virtually Monday, March 4, 2024 at 5:00. To get the link for joining the meeting, contact Associate Principal Laurel Friedman at laurel.friedman@dmschools.org.
Ruby Van Meter Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary
Music Concert and Art Show Reception February 28th
Come to Ruby Van Meter School on Wednesday, February 28th for an afternoon of celebrating the arts. We will start off with the Transition and Middle School concert at 1:30 PM in the gym. Students will be presenting …
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 …
Join us at the Ruby Van Meter Winter Carnival on February 13, 2024
February 13 is a conference day for teachers and families to discuss student progress. Our PTO has made this day an extra special day for students, families and staff. Join us from 12:00-4:00 to attend your students’ conference …
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 …
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 …
Special Olympics Basketball Skills Competition
High School and Transition students who can dribble, pass and shoot (and that have current physicals on file) will travel to the Valley Community Center to compete in the Special Olympics Basketball Skills event. The bus will leave …