The South Union Rail
Responsible, Respectful, and On The Right Track!
Upcoming Dates to Remember!
- November 27th-29th- NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
- December 3rd- Picture re-take day
- December 12th- Color Day (Wear your grade level colors!)
- December 13th- NO SCHOOL (Professional Development)
- December 23rd-January 1st- (Winter Break)
- January 16-20th- NO SCHOOL (Professional Development/MLK Day)
- February 19th- NO SCHOOL (Professional Development)
World Kindness Day- We are the "I" in KIND!
Holiday Assistance
DMPS Metro Kid's Care
Metro Kids is open after school until 6pm and on Non-School Days! They provide a safe environment, DHS Licensed and trained staff, homework help, and students are able to make new friends! Register online at DMSchools.org. To see more, visit and like us on Facebook at Metro Kids Care https://www.dmschools.org/academics/programs/before-after-school-care/metro-kids-care/
21st Century After School Clubs
The Winter Programming will run December 2nd thru March 13th on regular school days. If you have any questions regarding the program, please e-mail Dema at Dema.AbuAssaf@dmschools.org
Outside Recess
As a district, students will be going outside until the 'feels like' temp is less than 15 degrees. Please watch the weather and dress your child accordingly.
Ms. Belt's Slime Party!
De Meyer's Urban Leadership Interns!
Wittenwyler's Investigators!
Color Day December 12th
Wear your grade level colors!
- KG-Red
- 1st- Orange
- 2nd- Yellow
- 3rd- Green
- 4th- Blue
- 5th- Purple
A special 'Thank you'
Thank you to all who participated in our PJ fundraiser for the Jauregui family. We are so amazed by your generosity! We used the money raised to buy Cerenitie's family gift cards for Wal- Mart and Kum 'n Go. Thank you for being a community who helps eachother! South Union...This is Us!
Inter-State Photos
If you have any concerns regarding your child's school photos, please contact Inter-State studios at 1800-821-7923
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Miss Ashley and Miss Jami
School Hours (Daily)
Doors Open: 7:25am
School Starts: 7:45am
Dismissal: 2:40pm
Email: Ashley.Lack@dmschools.org
Website: https://southunion.dmschools.org/
Location: 4201 South Union Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: (515) 242-8409
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southunionelementarydsm/