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501 Holcomb Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone: 515-242-7200 | Fax: 515-242-8491

Bulletin Board

Hours of Operation:  School hours are 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM. School office hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.  Summer office hours are 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Tech Office Hours:   Daily Hours are before school 7:45 – 8:15 AM and after school 3:25 – 3:45 PM.  For help, please email the building tech specialist at Michael.Lucht@dmschools.org.

FOR STUDENTS…
Canvas: https://dmschools.instructure.com/
Outlook: www.outlook.com/DMSchools.org
School CNXT: Click HERE for instructions in English + 11 additional language translations.

Polar Bear Apparel!  Click HERE to shop and order!

Schedule changes go through the Counseling Office.
Kerry Williams- (Last name begins with A-En) Schedule an appt.  https://bit.ly/NHSC_A-D
Trent Griggs- (Last name begins with Eo-Le) Schedule an appt. https://bit.ly/NHSC_E-K
Laura Negrete-Reinders- (Last name begins with Lf-Re) Schedule an appt. https://bit.ly/NHSC_L-Q
Tiffani Veen (Last name begins with Rf-Z) Schedule an appt. http://bit.ly/NHSC_Veen

*** Schedule an appointment with Nurse Terri Kruse HERE

Remember to check the Infinite Campus Parent Portal for grades and assignment updates. Unable to access the parent portal? Call 242-7200. How to log into the Parent Portal

For Silver Cord Program Information, please click HERE.

To sign up, please see Ms. Pinkney in room 1405 Black hallway or email meja.pinkney@dmschools.org for more information.

All Events
  • Picture Retake Day

  • Parent University

  • Girls Wrestling: Fort Dodge Early Bird (Varsity)

  • Debate: Polar Bear Open (High School)

  • Otters Club Practice