Memorial to Officers Stands Tall at Stowe

When DMPD police officers Carlos Puente-Morales and Susan Farrell were killed in the line of duty earlier this year, our elementary school was personally touched. Officer Puente-Morales’ children attend Stower and Officer Farrell’s cousin is a teacher here. Today, students and police officers planted two trees on our school’s front lawn, a memorial that will stand tall in honor of two fallen officers. Click the photo to read and see more of this touching tribute.

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Summer Assistance for Families in Need

If you have summer food, health or clothing needs, Des Moines Public Schools and Polk County have resources for you. From immunizations to free meals, clothing to utility payments, you’ll find a list of places where help can be found. For a list of DMPS no-cost summer meal locations and times, and to learn more about other available resources, click on the headline.

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Stowe Talent Show

June 2 was Stowe’s annual talent show.  We had a talented group of student performers entertain us with their various acts.  Click on the image to see more photos.  

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5th Grade Clap Out and Graduation

On June 1 Stowe Elementary honored our fifth grade graduates with a clapout in the hallways followed by a graduation ceremony and reception.   We are very proud of our fifth grade graduates and wish them well on their journey to middle school!  …

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Stowe Students Participate in Poetry Slam

Stowe students participated in the 21st Century Afterschool Half-Pints Poetry Club. The following four students represented Stowe in the Half-Pints School vs. School Slam on May 24 at Central Campus:  Hailie, Amani, Bay, and Zavion, led by our very own Mr. Montgomery.  

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Stowe Field Day 2016

Click on the image to see more photos of Stowe Elementary Field Day.  Thank you to the Stowe staff, parents, family members and community volunteers for making this happen.   Also a BIG thank you to Ms. Williams  and …

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Stowe Elementary Walk-a-Thon a success!

  Wednesday, May 18, was Stowe’s 2nd Annual  Walk-a-Thon.  Students grades K-5  walked (and ran)  raising money to help offset costs covered by PTO throughout the school year.   This year over $4300 was raised.  A BIG thank you to families, friends, …

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Stowe Golden Eagle Ceremony

On May 6, during our School-Wide Morning Meeting, we recognized our fourth group of Golden Eagles for the 2015-2016 school year. Golden Eagles are nominated by their classroom teachers for exhibiting the IB Learner Profile and Attitudes all …

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