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COME HERE. BECOME (The Best You) HERE. For nearly 120 years, Des Moines Public Schools has been in the community, for our community. We meet our students where they are and help them become who they want to be. We do that by offering the most comprehensive curriculum in Iowa, preparing them for college and careers. And with students from more than 100 countries, our global perspective prepares them for life. We are proud of our past, excited for our future, and welcome students to come here and become here. Des Moines Public Schools.

School District with main offices in Davenport, Iowa. The DCSD serves students in Blue Grass, Buffalo, Davenport, and Walcott, Iowa. There are 32 schools in the district: 3 high schools, 6 intermediate schools, 17 elementary schools, and 6 locations for preschool and alternative education. The DCSD is considered an urban school district. Approximately 1,286 teachers serve approximately 15,305 students. Founded in 1858 it established one of the first publicly funded high schools in the United States, the third teachers’ training school and hired the first female superintendent in the country.

The West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) is a highly-ranked accredited public school district in Iowa with approximately 9,000 students in grades K-12. The district offers one of the largest selections of excellent academic courses and programs in the state, allowing students a customized learning experience. Caring, experienced teachers partner with families to develop each child’s potential through innovative, proven methods. Through authentic learning that connects them with business, nonprofit, and civic leaders, students can make a difference in their community. A WDMCS school is a family, where teachers care about each student and students can safely learn, explore, and play. Students can find a place to belong, connect, and explore their interests through a diverse selection of outstanding academic programs and extra- and cocurricular activities. WDMCS graduates possess the essential skills and integrity to communicate, collaborate, and solve problems as confident people, embracing our diverse and changing world.