A special grant is allowing students at eight DMPS middle schools to learn the basics of business, and support their community. When Weeks Middle School students decided on a lemonade stand, they had no idea how hard it would be! Luckily, they don’t give up easily. Click on the image to read more.
Parents, staff and students arrived to our auditorium ready to embark upon a new beginning or as one student speaker put it “our future is now.” Students were recognized by their teachers for their academic and personal accomplishments …
To celebrate excellent academics, students with all proficient grades (3’s and above) were invited to decorate the sidewalks outside of Weeks Middle School. The sidewalk art students created exhibited school pride, excitement for the beginning of summer and …
More than 150 middle school students were honored on-stage at North High School for outstanding achievement in a variety of categories. Each DMPS Middle School was represented at the 1st Annual Stellar Awards and each student took home a standing plaque and a book, highlighting the quality recognized that evening. To see more of this amazing night, click on the picture.
Local businesses, colleges and community leaders helped to educate 8th grade students about future career and education options. The event featured Weeks’ and East’s former principal Tom Lee as the keynote speaker. Check out our Flickr page for …
Weeks’ Wellness Committee served up delicious smoothies during lunch on Friday. The Wellness Committee partnered with Hy-Vee dietitians to put together a healthy and delicious snack for students. Click on the article title for the recipe.
Hundreds of middle school students, along with parents and teachers, gathered at East High’s Williams Stadium yesterday for the annual DMPS Middle School Track & Field Meet. Click the headline to read and see more about about this yearly competition as students gave it their all in a variety of athletic events.
Weeks Middle School celebrated excellent student behavior with an organized Field Day. Students who exhibited great behavior during term 5 were invited to play games and enjoy the beautiful weather at the end of the school day. Our next event for term 6 will celebrate students with excellent academics!
Students came in style for the annual 8th grade Formal dance. The dance was themed Hollywood Masquerade and attendees wore eye masks to bring style, mystery and fun to the elegant event. Check out the dance pictures on our Flickr page.
The National Junior Honor Society at Weeks is sponsoring “Pennies for Patients,” a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, May 1st -May 14th. Student, staff, parents and community members can donate spare change to their student’s Advisory classroom. Send spare change with your student or donate online at www.schoolandyouth.org/ia
