Back by popular demand – It’s Sweet and Sour Day!  Sponsored by our amazing PTO.   Below are the dates for the year.  They are $0.50 each and money is due the day before they are delivered. Money Collection …

Please contact the main office to sign your student up for kindergarten jump start, August 9-11 from 8:30-11:00.  Student will meet the kindergarten and extended core staff, learn about different areas in the building and practice for the …

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.

On Friday, December 11, 2015 the Grand View Education Club made a generous donation of $1,000 to Cattell Elementary. This money will be used to purchase brand new books for every student that goes to Cattell. Each student …

Saturday, October 24 was Cattell day at the Grand View football game. Cattell’s cheer squad cheered and a select group of 5th graders sang the National Anthem. It was great to see everyone there!

Thursday, October 22 we had a pep assembly to celebrate ALL 18 classrooms meeting their class goals. PLUS, Grand View football players and cheerleaders came to help us out with some skits.