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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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.

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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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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 …

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