On October 18th Cowles Montessori Parent Group sponsored the annual “Pawction” to raise money for Montessori materials and training at Cowles Montessori.  This event included a silent auction, a live auction and a potluck. To prepare for this …

Cowles Montessori Preprimary Classes head to the Pumpkin Patch On Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, 2014 the six Preprimary classes from Cowles Elementary will travel to Cambridge, Ia. to go on a Pumpkin Tour at Center Grove Orchard.  This is …

FANTABULOUS The Sixth graders are putting together a night of family fun for Friday, October 31st from 6:00-7:30.  They are organizing a “Fantabulous Fun Night” that will take place in conjunction with Cowles Trunk-or-Treat night.  Be prepared for …

The Upper Elementary team just held their Interest Fair on Friday, October 3rd!  The students pick a topic they are interested in and do research on it.  They also make a poster and share their research to their …

Cowles wins highest JRFH/HFH Combo Increase 2013-2014

Mrs. Dare’s 7th & 8th grade collaborative art class worked as a group to design and paint one of the Des Moines snow plows for the season.  This past Saturday the plow was on display at the Downtown …

Des Moines Parks and Recreation and Des Moines Public Schools are partnering to offer a youth basketball league for the 2014-2015 season. The program is for students in grades 1st through 7th. The registration deadline is October 17 and fees are $50 per student or $450 per team. Click the image to learn more and register to play.