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Enjoy a restful break! Classes resume on March 25.

– Parent-Teacher Conferences that were scheduled for 2/21 will be held this Thursday, February 28, from 4 – 8 P.M. (the same time schedule will be followed.)   The K-1 Music Program has been moved to Tuesday, March 5 …

Students in several grade levels have enjoyed learning about gardening this year with their classroom gardens! In these photos, students in kindergarten and third grade celebrate their work and enjoy vegetables that they have grown this year. This project was made possible through an on-going partnership with Food Corps and DMPS Food and Nutrition to educate students on healthy options for their diet and lifestyle.

The School Board has decided that classes should not be held in Des Moines Public School on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 21) and President’s Day (February 18).  This means there will be no school for students, teachers …

  A group of River Woods students and their families attended the November 7th dress rehearsal of the Des Moines Playhouse show “Little House Christmas at Plum Creek”.  River Woods’ own Ms. Sheriff played Mrs. Nelson in the …

The November PBIS Fun Friday will be an author visit. Join in the fun on November 13th at 2:30!

No student classes November 21st – 23rd. Happy Thanksgiving!

December 13th at 6:30 in the River Woods Gym.

School Hours are 8:35-3:20. Breakfast is served from 8:00-8:20. *Early Out every Wednesday at 1:50