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1800 Grand Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-242-8422 | Fax: 515-242-7391
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Welcome to the Downtown School website! Here you can find out what’s for lunch, learn about upcoming events, enjoy DTS news and much more.

The Downtown School began school year 2022-23 on Wednesday, August 24. For a downloadable academic calendar, click here.

Suggested school supply lists are posted to our website annually for all grade levels. Watch for a link to the 2023-24 school supply list.

Des Moines Public Schools uses Infinite Campus as its web-based student information system. You will use Infinite Campus to register your child for school each summer, access academic information and more. If you do not have an Infinite Campus parent portal account, contact the school office at 242-8422.

Click Here to access the Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal

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