Science Fair Season Kicks Off at Weeks

The atmosphere after school on Thursday at Weeks Middle School was absolutely scientific! More than 500 projects were on display in the school gym and cafeteria for the annual science fair. So jammed were the display spaces that the judges were jostling their way from project to project like rush-hour commuters on a crowded subway. Click on the image to read and see more about the inquisitive minds at Weeks.

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Stand and Deliver…new student desks!

A Weeks student won new 4 ergonomic stand-up student desks in a Fuel Up  to Play 60 summer camp. The student won a poster competition explaining how the desk would help students be ready to learn.  Our teachers …

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Door Decorating Contest

Congratulations goes to Ms. Maharry’s Advisory for their triumph! Weeks students had a friendly advisory competition showing how they live the 8 Keys of Excellence. This month’s key is Speak with Good Purpose where students learn and live …

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Veterans Day Performance

Weeks Band honored our service men and women by performing patriotic music at the SE 14th HY-Vee during the Veterans Day Breakfast. Afterwards our students ate breakfast and mingled with Des Moines veterans and families. Check out our Flickr page for more pictures of the event.

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Hockey Unit gets an exciting start

6th grade students in Mr. Summy’s Physical Education class began their Hockey unit by watching the professionals. Students were invited to watch the Iowa Wild as an exciting introduction to their new unit. Check out pictures from the event on our Flickr page.

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Pennies for Patients

National Junior Honor Society is has begun its annual charity fundraiser. Weeks students will be raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with a penny drive. Students and staff will be collecting money, from pennies to dollars, in a friendly competition between Advisories. Please support the efforts of our NJHS and give what you can to this worthy cause!

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Tutoring Sign Up for Title I 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 28 Title I schools, including Weeks, in Des Moines and meet low income guidelines. To learn more and to register, simply click the headline.

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Spring Break Trip to Washington, DC

Plans are in the works for a trip to Washington, DC as well as historic Philadelphia during the 2016 spring break for DMPS 8th grade and high school students. For interested parents and students, please click the photo to learn more about this fun and educational opportunity including information on costs, application forms, schedules and more.

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Weeks Students Look Ahead to College, Career

Weeks Middle School students looked into their futures this week during the annual Career Day and College Fair. Students listened to presentations from businesses ranging from from La’ James International to the Animal Rescue League. They were also able to talk to representatives from visiting colleges. To see more photos, click on the image.

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Middle School: Faster, Higher, Stronger

Hundreds of middle school students gathered at Williams Stadium on Monday evening for the annual DMPS All-City Middle School Track & Field Meet. Great weather led to some great results, and a reminder of the district-wide effort to increase middle school sports and activities. Click the image to read and see more of the competition.

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