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We are hosting our first-ever school tour for community members on Wednesday, March 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. of Des Moines Elementary School. Come learn more about our schools and see our amazing students and staff in action.
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![Student receives Chromebook in drive-thru device distribution.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591817084/highlineschoolsorg/yhimgtqv6a224mmsugfu/ProposedTechLevy-1000x600.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591817084/highlineschoolsorg/yhimgtqv6a224mmsugfu/ProposedTechLevy-1000x600.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591817084/highlineschoolsorg/yhimgtqv6a224mmsugfu/ProposedTechLevy-1000x600.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591817084/highlineschoolsorg/yhimgtqv6a224mmsugfu/ProposedTechLevy-1000x600.png","width":1000}])
All students need access to technology to learn and be prepared for today’s careers. On July 8, school board members voted to place a two-year $32.5-million technology levy on the November 3 ballot. The levy will not increase taxes beyond the current rate.
![Kindergarten Jumpstart 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1592865872/highlineschoolsorg/gwytvvizemcccrqdaiqc/jumpstart.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1592865872/highlineschoolsorg/gwytvvizemcccrqdaiqc/jumpstart.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1592865872/highlineschoolsorg/gwytvvizemcccrqdaiqc/jumpstart.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1592865872/highlineschoolsorg/gwytvvizemcccrqdaiqc/jumpstart.jpg","width":1200}])
![Car]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1546987586/highlineschoolsorg/stf1dwhqleb7dypfbxoj/3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1546987586/highlineschoolsorg/stf1dwhqleb7dypfbxoj/3.png","width":500}])
Please enjoy this end of year parade created just for you from Des Moines Elementary staff!
![DME Flash Mob Video for Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1592510699/highlineschoolsorg/mvxomh3nbzjgmdigp4rh/Video.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1592510699/highlineschoolsorg/mvxomh3nbzjgmdigp4rh/Video.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1592510699/highlineschoolsorg/mvxomh3nbzjgmdigp4rh/Video.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1592510699/highlineschoolsorg/mvxomh3nbzjgmdigp4rh/Video.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1592510699/highlineschoolsorg/mvxomh3nbzjgmdigp4rh/Video.jpg","width":1245}])
See our DME Staff Flash Mob Video in this announcement!
![End of year and summer updates from Des Moines]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1592519403/highlineschoolsorg/xp1ln90ur12z4fbieg05/SummerOfficeHours_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1592519403/highlineschoolsorg/xp1ln90ur12z4fbieg05/SummerOfficeHours_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1592519403/highlineschoolsorg/xp1ln90ur12z4fbieg05/SummerOfficeHours_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1592519403/highlineschoolsorg/xp1ln90ur12z4fbieg05/SummerOfficeHours_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1592519403/highlineschoolsorg/xp1ln90ur12z4fbieg05/SummerOfficeHours_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1592519403/highlineschoolsorg/xp1ln90ur12z4fbieg05/SummerOfficeHours_1.jpg","width":1650}])
![Student working on a Chromebook during distance learning.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1594158947/highlineschoolsorg/yeh1m2sg4izqz3kxlgm7/rullan_jordan-104.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1594158947/highlineschoolsorg/yeh1m2sg4izqz3kxlgm7/rullan_jordan-104.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1594158947/highlineschoolsorg/yeh1m2sg4izqz3kxlgm7/rullan_jordan-104.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1594158947/highlineschoolsorg/yeh1m2sg4izqz3kxlgm7/rullan_jordan-104.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1594158947/highlineschoolsorg/yeh1m2sg4izqz3kxlgm7/rullan_jordan-104.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1594158947/highlineschoolsorg/yeh1m2sg4izqz3kxlgm7/rullan_jordan-104.jpg","width":2200}])
We have concluded our most recent Thoughtexchange, which asked families for their feedback on our draft plan for fall. Thank you to all who provided feedback, we had over 2,000 individuals participate. Here are the results.
![High school student works on classwork at home during the COVID 19 pandemic.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1593609385/highlineschoolsorg/tchpecyajkb9dnkkveqg/robinson_kila-112.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1593609385/highlineschoolsorg/tchpecyajkb9dnkkveqg/robinson_kila-112.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1593609385/highlineschoolsorg/tchpecyajkb9dnkkveqg/robinson_kila-112.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1593609385/highlineschoolsorg/tchpecyajkb9dnkkveqg/robinson_kila-112.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1593609385/highlineschoolsorg/tchpecyajkb9dnkkveqg/robinson_kila-112.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1593609385/highlineschoolsorg/tchpecyajkb9dnkkveqg/robinson_kila-112.jpg","width":2200}])
See results from our most recent ThoughtExchange and watch one of our webinars held on July 1 about our draft plan for fall 2020.
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We are developing a draft plan for returning to school this fall.You are invited to take this survey about the plan and to share your thoughts and questions in this Thoughtexchange format.
![Join Superintendent Enfield to Give Feedback on Fall Planning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1593013402/highlineschoolsorg/aeut6gjgyr1gckpjtfi4/Vasquez-Bautista_Juan-105.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1593013402/highlineschoolsorg/aeut6gjgyr1gckpjtfi4/Vasquez-Bautista_Juan-105.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1593013402/highlineschoolsorg/aeut6gjgyr1gckpjtfi4/Vasquez-Bautista_Juan-105.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1593013402/highlineschoolsorg/aeut6gjgyr1gckpjtfi4/Vasquez-Bautista_Juan-105.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1593013402/highlineschoolsorg/aeut6gjgyr1gckpjtfi4/Vasquez-Bautista_Juan-105.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1593013402/highlineschoolsorg/aeut6gjgyr1gckpjtfi4/Vasquez-Bautista_Juan-105.jpg","width":2200}])
As our district workgroups formulate plans for returning to school in the fall, we need your input. Please join Superintendent Susan Enfield on July 1 to learn about our proposed plan for fall, give feedback and ask questions.
![graphic of survey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1526511262/highlineschoolsorg/jral9uhh7werkbmgeis7/survey.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1526511262/highlineschoolsorg/jral9uhh7werkbmgeis7/survey.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1526511262/highlineschoolsorg/jral9uhh7werkbmgeis7/survey.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1526511262/highlineschoolsorg/jral9uhh7werkbmgeis7/survey.png","width":1000}])
In order to provide technology to our incoming kindergarten students for participation in virtual Jump Start experiences, it is necessary to collect information about students’ access to technology and internet connectivity.
Our Mission
At Des Moines Elementary, we value each of the roles within our community. We view students, families, teachers, and staff as integral components to ongoing success. We see every member of our community as having something to offer, something to gain, and many ways to demonstrate success.