Delaware Elementary

We are looking forward to seeing all of our families again for the 2023-2024 school year. Here is a list of upcoming Back to School Nights.* *May be subject to change. Always look for emails from your...

We’re so excited that your kindergartner is coming to Southeast Polk!  We have eight amazing elementary buildings across the district filled with talented and passionate staff who are trained to provide your child with an incredible educational...

Greetings from Mr. Walker! We want to welcome your child to the 2021-22 Kindergarten class here at Delaware Elementary. For some of you this is a new experience, while others may have already had a child attend Kindergarten....

Southeast Polk Foundation Grant Helps Strengthen Literacy Skills for Students  A $19,000 grant from the Southeast Polk Education Foundation allowed the curriculum department to purchase multi-sensory instructional resources to support preschool through second-grade students. The resources are...

National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. The special week honoring them provides recognition for those who implement comprehensive school counseling...

Fall 2019 Grant Recipients The Southeast Polk Education Foundation has completed its fall grant cycle.  Seven recipients within the Southeast Polk School District have received grants totaling $42,568. Willowbrook Elementary STEM Innovation Center $5,000 was awarded for...

Des Moines Register Names Southeast Polk Community School District  5 Time Winner of the Top Workplaces Award  Southeast Polk Community School District has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by the Des Moines Register for the...

Student Assistance at Southeast Polk Southeast Polk schools partners with Employee and Family Resources to provide3 supports for students. Established in 1964, Employee & Family Resources (EFR) is a non-profit human services organization in Des Moines, Iowa....

Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 3, 2019 Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Southeast Polk nutrition professionals have a lot on their...

Southeast Polk elementary schools participated in a coin drive that created friendly competition, while also bringing the students together to support Special Olympics Iowa.  The week-long fundraiser raised $3,907.67 to help send Special Olympics Iowa athletes to...