Food Pantry

Cattell’s new Free Food Pantry! The pantry will open on September 10th from 3:00 – 4:00 and will continue to be open the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. Swing by the pantry to shop for free canned …

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Attendance Policy

The Des Moines Public Schools student attendance policy is created based on the belief that all families value the importance their child’s education. Through a meaningful partnership with schools and consistent communication, together we can overcome obstacles that impact regular …

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School Supply List

KINDERGARTEN 8 BLACK Expo Markers 1 big package of Clorox wipes 2 boxes of Kleenex 3 boxes of 24 Crayons 1 pack of 10 Markers 1 pack of 10 Colored Pencils 8 Glue Sticks Backpack Girls: 1 box of …

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Iowa School Performance Profiles

As you may have heard, the Iowa School Performance Profiles were published by the State Department of Education on October 26, 2023. These profiles function as our school’s “report card” for the State and Federal government. The state collects information …

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Learning about Braille

Cattell first grade students were learning about Braille and creating their own works of art using the braille machine. A special thank you to Ms. Denise Bean from the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled for …

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