Pathways to Success students partner with DMU

Weeks Middle School Pathways to Success students had the opportunity to visit Des Moines University and meet with DMU mentors.  The students visited the workspace of their mentors and learned about the diagnostic equipment used by doctors.  Click …

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Weeks’ Science Fair

Weeks held its annual Science Fair competition, but this time we pulled all of the stops as this year the competition was school-wide.  Every science student in grades 6th through 8th designed, developed and executed research or a …

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Weeks Girls Head to Basketball Shootout

The 1st Annual DMPS “Metro Girls Basketball Shootout” gets underway on Saturday, December 13th at 9:00 AM on the campus of East High School. All ten Des Moines middle schools will take to the court in this day-long event. Show your support for these young student-athletes. Click the image for more details about the event.

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Music is in the air…

Weeks had a whirlwind of excellent instrumental performances as the Weeks Band and Orchestra performed in a Fall concert.  The students performed an array of seasonal pieces for parents, staff and students.  See more pictures of the concerts …

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After School Activities

Interesting in crafting, sewing, athletics, cheer, drama or alternative art?  Then join our variety of after school clubs that meet throughout the week.  Students can join more than one club as they learn new skills, explore interesting topics …

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Veteran’s Day Performance

Weeks’ Chorus students honored our veterans at Hy-Vee by performing patriotic songs for the crowd.  Students put on a wonderful performance and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.

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Weeks Science Teacher wins DMPS Foundation Grant!

Weeks gets an update of new and improved lab materials for Ms.Heller’s 6th grade Science room with the help of a $500 grant from the DMPS Foundation.  The grant money was used to purchase hotplates, thermometers, glass stirring …

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Adults take in some Iowa history

Parents and students from the Adult English classes took a field trip to the State Historical Building and Museum.  On Saturday, learners toured the museum and learned about the history and culture of Iowa. Check out pictures from …

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1st Place in Snow Plow Art Competition

8th grade year-long Art students won 1st place for middle schools in the city-wide snow plow painting contest.  Students designed and painted a snow plow shovel to highlight the city’s efforts to inform and prepare for a snowy …

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DMPS, Parks & Rec Partner for Basketball

Des Moines Parks and Recreation and Des Moines Public Schools are partnering to offer a youth basketball league for the 2014-2015 season. The program is for students in grades 1st through 7th. The registration deadline is October 17 and fees are $50 per student or $450 per team. Click the header to learn more and register to play.

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