Mark your calendars for Cattell Back to School Night, August 23rd from 5-7pm!  Students can bring their school supplies, meet their teacher, have snacks and see the new main office!

Below are the supply lists for each grade level.  Please contact the office at 242-8403 if you have questions or need assistance obtaining supplies. KINDERGARTEN   * Backpack * Gallon size Ziploc bags (1box) * Kleenex (2 boxes) …

If you have summer food, health or clothing needs, Des Moines Public Schools and Polk County have resources for you. From immunizations to free meals, clothing to utility payments, you’ll find a list of places where help can be found. For a list of DMPS no-cost summer meal locations and times, and to learn more about other available resources, click on the headline.

At DMPS, we work to ensure that students are receiving a great education in schools that are not only first-rate learning environments, but are also safe and secure. Over the years DMPS has taken many steps to better ensure the safety and well being of our students, staff, parents and visitors. This spring and summer, DMPS will begin implementing an Electronic Visitor Check-In system for parents and visitors. Click on the headline to read more.