“Boys 2 Men” is an afterschool program for 5th grade boys at Edmunds Elementary that helps young boys with life skills make the transition to becoming an adult. Boys 2 Men mentor John Hawkins promotes goals and standards …

A job well done by students throughout the district during the statewide tornado drill, part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. We stopped by Edmunds Elementary School to take some photos of what students and staff do to stay safe in the event of an actual tornado (and thanks to Brian O’Keefe from the Des Moines Fire Department for stopping by to make sure things were done right). Click the image to see more photos.

Lisa Cardamone’s first graders at Edmunds have discovered that literacy can be exciting! Everyday students work as a class, in small groups and independently as they complete their “Daily 5” rotations. Students have found that focus and dedication …

Edmunds students in Ms. Bowman’s fifth grade class have found a new way to enjoy reading.  Each Friday, fifth graders have an opportunity to “DEAR” – Drop Everything And Read.  DEAR is a way for students to pick …

We’re excited to announce we’re beginning to accept preschool applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Head Start applications are being accepted now and Universal Preschool applications will be accepted beginning March 11. To find out more, click on the image.

The first day of Kindergarten 2015-2016 will be here before you know it! It’s an exciting time for staff and students, but it all starts with registration. Sign-up begins on March 11. Register soon to guarantee a spot in your neighborhood school. To find out where to register and what to bring, click on the image.

Seven Edmunds art students were excited to participate in the All Des Moines Public School Art Exhibition last month. The annual exhibit was held at Capital Square in Downtown Des Moines, with all elementary, middle schools and high …

Students  at Edmunds took part in the annual 4th Grade trek to the Des Moines Art Center to tour the world-class art and gain a greater understanding of what they have learned in art class.   Over 85 students, …

The Edmunds Fifth grade student council hosted the 2nd annual canned food drive at Edmunds.  Student council students traveled to all the classrooms in the school to explain the can drive and encourage all students to participate. During …

In Ms. Sinclair’s third grade class, the student’s reading skills are strong and are continuing to grow stronger. The students are building on their fluency and decoding skills, while also learning to go deeper into the meaning of …