Mrs. Allen has made another batch of pillows for the second reading challenge at Park Avenue.  Read a book, submit the title (K-2) or a summary (3-5) to Ms. Hurt in the library, and be entered into the …

The first reading challenge for the year is finished and Park Avenue had a great turnout for the number of students involved.  Several students won pillows made by Mrs. Allen.  There is a new round of pillows up …

The Pennies for Patients fundraiser was a huge success at Park Avenue this year.  Our students worked together to raise almost $900 to send directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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.