Winter Break will be from Monday December 24th through Friday January 4th.  Classes will resume on Monday January 7th.  Happy Holidays!

YOU’RE INVITED! WHAT? Family Skating Event for Willard students and families WHERE? Skate West (2019 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265) WHEN? Thursday, December 20 from 4:00PM-6:00PM COST? FREE for Willard students and families ***Informational flyer and …

Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Music Concert will be held on Tuesday December 11th at 5:30pm. 3rd through 5th Grade Music Concert will be held on Thursday December 13th at 5:30pm. Please come and enjoy!    

Please remember to dress your child appropriately!  Students go outside for recess unless it is below 10 degrees.  Make sure your child has a warm coat, hat and mittens or gloves.

There will be no school November 21-23.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday!

Willard will be celebrating Veteran’s Day on Friday November 9th from 7:30-8:30. Thank you to all men and women who have served for our freedom!  

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 23rd from 3:15 to 7:00pm and Wednesday, October 24th from 2:00 to 7:00pm.  Your student should have brought home a note with your conference date and time.  If this …

Come and check out the wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level.  Books starting at $1.00. Books make great gifts! If you cannot make it to the Book Fair, you can order online at …

Pictures will be taken the morning of Tuesday October 2nd.  Please have your student bring their best smile!

Des Moines Public Schools is happy to announce the adoption of an innovative mobile device app and website entitled Here Comes the Bus®. Please click here to get more info.  The code for DMPS is 87641.  If you need …