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Greenwood Elementary School Building
Recess and friendship
Greenwood Elementary School Students Walking Through Neighborhood
Greenwood Elementary School Students Walking Into School
Greenwood Elementary School Building Signage
2nd Grade students p;resented their Schools From Around the World projects with Kindergarten.
A student poses next to her artwork displayed at the DMPS Art Show
The Rider Crew stopped by to spend time in classrooms with students
Students pose for a quick photo during the neighborhood cleanup walk
Students pose for a quick photo during the neighborhood cleanup walk.
Students take a break from Trunk or Treat to pose for a photo in their costumes.
Families run for a great at DMPS OneRun
Welcome Back to Greenwood!
Greenwood Elementary School Students Posing for Photo
Greenwood Elementary School Students at Desk
316 37th Street | Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone: 515-242-8410 | Fax: 515-323-8620
Come Here. Become Here. Why You Should Enroll Now at DMPS! Come Here. Become Here. Why You Should Enroll Now at DMPS!
Preschool Registration for School Year 2024-25 Now Open Preschool Registration for School Year 2024-25 Now Open
Kindergarten Sign-Up is Now Open for School Year 2024-25 Kindergarten Sign-Up is Now Open for School Year 2024-25
Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts Reads to Greenwood Students Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts Reads to Greenwood Students

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Welcome to the new Greenwood Elementary School website! Here you can find out what’s for lunch, learn about upcoming news and events and much more. Use the menu at the top of the page or the Quick Links menu to the right to find what you’re looking for.

2023-2024 School Supply List

DMPS Virtual Backpack

We are pleased to welcome you to the virtual backpack for Des Moines Public Schools,  our central hub for information about school and community events and information of interest to students and their families. The new virtual backpack allows the Des Moines Public School District to distribute school and community information electronically to parents, staff, and students. Click here to visit the virtual backpack!

Des Moines Public Schools uses Nutrislice to provide easier and more complete menu information about breakfast and lunch at all of our schools.

Visit DMPS Nutrislice to see what’s for breakfast or lunch at any school on any day of the school year.

The Woodchuck Word: A Greenwood Elementary Monthly Parent Newsletter

Review the monthly newsletters for important information and updates on all things Greenwood!  These monthly newsletters include school events, opportunities for students through community activities, lunch menus, parent information and more.

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All Events

  • No School; Professional Development

  • School Board Meeting

  • School Board Meeting

  • Ruby Van Meter Graduation

  • Memorial Day; No School, Offices Closed