Parent Teacher Conferences Rescheduled

Conferences scheduled for Wednesday, February 25th were canceled due to an anticipated winter storm.  Our official make-up date is Thursday, March 5th from 3:45 – 7:30pm.  Additionally, teachers are holding conferences before and after school hours the week of March …

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Tutoring Sign Up for River Woods Students

Students who attend a Title I school in Des Moines may be eligible for tutoring services at no cost to their family. In order to be eligible students must attend one of the 25 Title I schools in Des Moines and meet low income guidelines. To learn more and to register, click on the headline.

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Non-Sale Fundraiser Class Contest

Please help us raise funds by collecting and sending your rewards to school. COKE REWARDS, LABELS for EDUCATION, and BOX TOPS are now being collected – thanks for your support!      

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Winter Weather Is Here!

Now that the colder weather is officially upon us, please make sure your students come to school in appropriate cold weather gear – winter coats, hats, mittens, boots, snow pants (when applicable).

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What’s for Lunch? Ask the DMPS Mobile App

You can now find out what’s for breakfast and lunch at every school on every day of the year. You can even find out nutritional information. Just visit the Dining section on the new DMPS Mobile App. If you don’t yet have the app, click the header to download it for Apple or Android and learn more about its many features.

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Tutoring Sign Up at North High School

Students who attend a Title I school in Des Moines may be eligible for tutoring services at no cost to their family. In order to be eligible students must attend one of the 25 Title I schools in Des Moines and meet low income guidelines. To learn more and to register, click on the headline.

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River Woods Now Fits in the Palm of Your Hand

The new DMPS mobile app is designed to provide up-to-date and helpful information about the school district and all schools right in the palm of your hand. Now you can connect with River Woods and every school in Des Moines from anywhere and everywhere. Click the photo to learn more about the app and download to your Apple or Android smartphone.

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River Woods Elementary: Fall Break

It’s been a terrific 2014-2015 school year so far! Can you believe we’re already looking ahead to fall break? This year, fall break for continuous calendar schools falls between Sept. 22 and Oct. 10. Here at River Woods we work hard, study hard and play hard! Let’s crack the books so we’re ready for fall break!

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No Cost Meals Now Available at River Woods

Students at 35 Des Moines schools and three learning centers can now eat breakfast and lunch at no cost because of a special U.S. Dept. of Agriculture program targeting high poverty schools throughout the U.S. The move will ensure students are focused on learning and not on hunger. To see a list of schools and learn more about the program, click on the image.

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