A Second Century of Excellence in Education

Â鶹¹û¶³ Moines Public Schools has educated the students of Iowa’s capital city for more than a century. Today, the district is the largest provider of public education in Iowa, with more than 30,000 students and nearly 5,000 teachers and staff at work in more than 60 schools throughout the community.

Students, parents, teachers, and staff come from diverse backgrounds, all of which contribute to the richness of a DMPS education. The district is continually working to Reimagine Education and widen the range of opportunities to meet the academic interests, abilities, and goals of every student.

DMPS has the largest variety of educational programs in Iowa, including the only public Montessori schools. Students can begin enrolling at Central Academy – one of the nation’s top college prep academies – in 7th grade to focus on advanced learning. Central Campus is Iowa’s high school career and technical education epicenter drawing students from around the region to study in eight different academies offering everything from aviation to marine biology to welding and more. Virtual Campus high school gives access to curriculum online to make education more accessible for all.

A comprehensive and ongoing capital improvements campaign has renovated and updated many of our schools, dozens of which have now earned the Energy Star designation, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Â鶹¹û¶³ Moines Public Schools, one of Iowa’s pioneering public school districts, remains committed to becoming the destination of choice for families looking for the most diverse student body and widest range of educational opportunities for their children, inspiring the district motto: Come Here. Become ‘The Best You’ Here.

Accreditation

The Â鶹¹û¶³ Moines Independent Community School District is accredited by the Iowa Department of Education.

Enrollment & Registration

From preschool through high school, our school district is proud to offer the most – and best – educational choices to students and families in Iowa. Please visit our Enrollment & Registration page for information on how to sign up your child to attend Â鶹¹û¶³ Moines Public Schools.

History of DMPS

For a more in-depth history of Â鶹¹û¶³ Moines Public Schools, be sure to read these two documents (one written at the time of the nation’s Bicentennial and one written for the school district’s centennial):

  • by Dr. Robert Denny
  •  by Dr. Dale Vande Haar

Educational Equity Â鶹¹û¶³ment

It is the policy of the Â鶹¹û¶³ Moines Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you believe you have (or your child has) been discriminated against or treated unjustly at school, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Â鶹¹û¶³ Moines, IA 50312; phone: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org.

For more about educational equity at DMPS, please click here.