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Des Moines Elementary School
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Find your child's school supply list for the 2019-20 school year.
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Please join us on September 25 at 7:00 p.m. to share your thoughts and participate in a community conversation on how to create a better future for special education in Washington state.
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We're back! The 2019-20 school year is officially underway.
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Here’s drop-off and transportation information to help Des Moines Elementary School students and families plan for a successful first day of school at the new site.
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Good attendance will help children do well in high school, college and at work. Students can suffer academically if they miss 10% of the school. That's just one day every two weeks.
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The Grand Opening Celebration for your new Des Moines Elementary School is September 26. Find out more and RSVP to save a seat.
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Please be advised we are closing all schools and the Family Center to allow all staff to participate in the Highline Equity Symposium.
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It is almost time for school to start! Here are nine things to do as you get ready for the first day of school.
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Kindergarten Jumpstart has been delayed. New information will be sent out soon.
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Check here for our summer office hours!
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.