We are BALANCED.  We work hard and play hard in 1st grade.

Welcome to Des Moines Public Schools! New this year, incoming kindergarten students will focus on learning schoolwide routines, take part in welcome, culture and community building activities, and undergo some informal assessments before being assigned to a teacher. …

Students have been busy with many end of year activities. All students participated in 2 days of Field Day where they participated in 6 different events. 3rd grade wrapped up their unit and created solar ovens to cook …

It is almost time for the annual Stowe Talent Show. We have switched to a video talent show as this gives the opportunity for ALL talents to be shared. Mrs. Schmitt has talked with all students in 1st …

Module 3 focused on the American Revolution for 4th grade students. In Unit 1 they spent a lot of time learning background information about the American Revolution. Who was involved? When did it happen? Where did it take place? …

We have been studying the water cycle so students were able to see it in action with a cloud experiment (water, shaving cream, and blue food dye). We were like scientist and used our observation skills along with …

First graders enjoyed dressing up like superheroes to support the 3rd-5th graders during ROCK THE TEST week.

Kindergarten did a nature walk to finish up our Sharing the Planet unit. During the walk we observed living and non-living things, as well as co-created a tree collage full of nature!