Des Moines Public Schools’ Winter Break begins Wednesday, December 23rd. Students return to class on Monday, January 4th. The Park Avenue office will be closed during Winter Break. We hope you have a safe and warm break.

Thank you to all the families who came to Park Avenue Elementary School’s first A Night for the Arts! We were pleased to have over 75% participation from our kindergarten, first and second grade classrooms. Many hours of …

Younger elementary students joining in song at A Night for the Arts on December 10th. Thank you to Park Avenue Students, Friends, and Family for participating in our first Night for the Arts.  Kindergarten, First, and Second graders’ …

Artwork lines the hallways in preparation for A Night for the Arts, which was held the evening of December 10th. Thank you to Park Avenue Students, Friends, and Family for participating in our first Night for the Arts.  …

HOW TO LEARN OF WEATHER-RELATED CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL SCHEDULE: There are several ways DMPS notifies the community of weather-related cancellations, delays or early dismissals. First, it’s easy to find out directly from the school district. If you use social …