About

Monroe Elementary School is located at 3015 Francis Ave (corner of 30th St and Hickman Ave) in the Beaverdale Neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa. At Monroe, we call ourselves the “Little Huskies” and proudly wear the colors of green and yellow to show our school spirit.

Monroe Mission

• We will prioritize excellence and self-efficacy by developing strong learners and leaders in a safe, trusting, and inclusive environment.
• We will enact DMPS Core Curriculum in ELA, Math, Extended Core, and SEL with integrity.
• We will use MTSS to provide research-based practices and consistency in processes and protocols, when engaging in data-based decision making, in service of equitable outcomes for all learners.
• We will engage in collaborative conversations, planning, coaching, and feedback to positively impact teacher actions in service of student learning.

Absences / Tardies

Parents can call 515-242-8425 or send an email to lanette.miller@dmschools.org if their child is sick, or has any other attendance issue. You can also record your child’s absence via Infinite Campus. When notifying of an attendance issue, please include your student’s name, your name, and why they will be out of school.

School Hours:

7:40 AM – 2:35 PM

Office Hours:

7:00  AM – 3:00 PM