The last day of school for DMPS elementary schools is June 2nd. Elementary students will be fed lunch before going home. Park Avenue will dismiss at noon.

The 5th Grade Recognition Ceremony will take place in the auditorium from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31st. Family members are encouraged to come celebrate the achievements of this class as they complete their time at …

Your entire family is invited to the PTA-sponsored Park Avenue Night at the Zoo! Join us on Friday, May 27th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. for FREE admission, train rides and carousel rides. The Safari Grill will be …

Six students represented Park Avenue at the Drake Relays on Friday evening, April 29, 2016. Tahmari wrote, “Drake Relays was the best day ever. When I was running it felt like I was walking on air. I was …

All Des Moines Public Schools will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Decoration Day was established in May of 1868, as a way to honor the dead from the Civil War. Since most areas …

Join the students and staff of Park Avenue Elementary School on Thursday, May 12th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm as we celebrate our International Baccalaureate themes with classroom presentations. The 5th graders will be presenting their personal project, …

Brody Orientation for 5th Grade Students Wednesday, May 11, 2016 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM   — Brody Middle School 5th Grade students and parents should take this opportunity to visit Brody Middle School to learn about the …