In spite of the debate about when the school year should start, at DMPS we wonder: when does it end? That’s because activities take place at our schools nearly every day of the year. Click on the image to visit our Summer Programs web page to learn more about our summer offerings, from Metro Kids to meal programs to new sports camps.
The first day of Kindergarten 2015-2016 will be here before you know it! It’s an exciting time for staff and students, but it all starts with registration. Sign-up begins on March 11. Register soon to guarantee a spot in your neighborhood school. To find out where to register and what to bring, click on the image.
In their second year performing at Wright’s Big Arts Week, Valley High School mimes entertained our K-5 audience.
Iowa Asian Alliance hosted Wright families in a culture fair. Students sampled eggrolls, chicken fried rice and lo mein, while learning about the diversity within Asian cultures. A highlight were the Dragon Dancers.
The Railettes were one of 13 performances at Wright during Big Arts Week. Performances included the East High Band, Baker’s Dozen Mime Troupe, Wright Orchestra, Hoover Drama, Wright Band, East High Handbells and Show Choir, Lincoln Jazz Band, …
Wright Elementary School 3rd graders are using a school bus as their sleigh, delivering handmade gifts to sick children and the elderly, and packing meals for the hungry. This day of service is part of their Artful Learning unit on courage. To see the Beads of Bravery they delivered to Blank Children’s Hospital, click on the image.
Wright Elementary School welcomed parents and families yesterday for our second annual Gallery of Arts. Each classroom became an “individual gallery” of themed art projects based on units of study including dependence, consequence, courage, interdependence and relationships. Click the photo to see more of this special event.
Des Moines Parks and Recreation and Des Moines Public Schools are partnering to offer a youth basketball league for the 2014-2015 season. The program is for students in grades 1st through 7th. The registration deadline is October 17 and fees are $50 per student or $450 per team. Click the image to learn more and register to play.
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.
You can now turn to Twitter for instant updates from the classroom! Principal Lindsey Cornwell started the @wrightdmps account and now every teacher has a classroom account. Follow your child’s classroom Twitter feed for pictures, news and fun instantly. Click the image to learn more.
