Lovejoy is excited to offer new programming for the 2016-2017 school year! Metro Kids Care will be offered before school starting 6:30AM until the start of the school day, and after school until 5:45PM (including early dismissal Wednesdays). …
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.
Lovejoy is honored to have been chosen to receive the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant! This will be used for our garden and beautification project! We greatly thank Lowe’s for this wonderful contribution to our school and are …
On Thursday, May 12th Lovejoy celebrated Culture Night with Traditions Around the World! The countries featured were Guatemala, Liberia, El Salvador, Mexico, Nepal, and Sudan. Over 350 students and families were in attendance to learn about other traditions, …
Thank you to the American Diabetes Association for bringing the Diabetes Busters program to Lovejoy for our 4th grade students! Students learned about nutrition, physical activity and Diabetes 101. We are grateful to ADA for sharing this program …
Lovejoy’s PTO will be hosting an end-of-the-year carnival & movie night on Wednesday, June 1st from 4p-6:30p at Lovejoy. Families are invited to join us for a night of fun! Students must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets …
Thank you to the residents of Wesley Life for the donation of books to Lovejoy Elementary School!
In partnership with the Red Cross and Mercy College, all 3rd-5th grade Lovejoy students participated in the Pillowcase Project. Students were able to learn about disaster preparedness, including what to do in a fire or tornado situation. Coping skills were also introduced and practiced. At the end of the presentation students were able to decorate their own pillowcase.
At DMPS, we work to ensure that students are receiving a great education in schools that are not only first-rate learning environments, but are also safe and secure. Over the years DMPS has taken many steps to better ensure the safety and well being of our students, staff, parents and visitors. When we return from Spring break, an Electronic Visitor Check-In system will be implemented at Lovejoy. Click on the headline to read more.
Lovejoy Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with many “celebrity” guest readers! Readers included members of the Des Moines Barnstormers, DM Police Chief Wingert, Fire Lt. Gary Ramquist, Words Taylor and District employees Mike Lord and Susie Tallman. Students are celebrating Read Across America week with dress-up days and a door decorating contest. Click on the headline to see more photos!
