des moines public school parent portal

by Mozelle Reynolds 5 min read

What is Des Moines public schools'Infinite Campus?

Des Moines Public Schools uses Infinite Campus as its web-based student information system. The service allows students and parents/guardians to access academic information and other student records. The questions and answers below provide additional information about Infinite Campus.

How do I access the Student/Parent Portal?

If you are already a student, parent or guardian, and have an Infinite Campus account, you may access the system by simply clicking on the icon to the right or visiting your school’s web site. What information is available to students and parents within the portal? And more… Who has access to the Student/Parent Portal?

What is the Infinite Campus student portal?

Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal Des Moines Public Schools uses Infinite Campus as its web-based student information system. The service allows students and parents/guardians to access academic information and other student records. The questions and answers below provide additional information about Infinite Campus.

How do parents of current DMPS students without portal accounts get accounts?

Parents of current DMPS students without portal accounts should contact their student’s school building to have a portal account created for them. As a parent, do I need my own account or can I use my child’s account?

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Welcome to DMPS

لأكثر من 100 عام، بقيت مدارس دى موين ألعامة تقدم خدمة تعليمية مميزة للطلاب فى مجتمعنا. و أليوم، مقاطعة مدارس دى موين تعتبررائدة ومبتكرة فى مجال ألتعليم ألعام لأنها توفر للأسر أفضل ألخيارات ألتعليمية فى ولاية آيوا. نسعى جاهدين لنصبح نموذجاً للدولة فى مجال ألتعليم ألمدنى.

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How to contact DMPS?

Current DMPS families who don’t have access to a computer, or need assistance with registration, are encouraged to contact the Family Call Center, 515-242-8221, for assistance.

When is online registration for 2021?

Online Registration. On July 12, 2021, online registration will open for the 2021-22 school year for families currently in the district.

How to contact the Welcome Center for 2021?

If you will be enrolling a NEW STUDENT from your family for the 2021-22 school year, please call the Welcome Center at 242-7371 BEFORE you begin your online registration application.

Parent Informational Meeting

Please Click HERE to view the Parent Informational Meeting for Virtual Campus.

Technology questions or issues

If your student has computer issues or technology problems, please follow the steps outlined on this page or call

Online Family Resource Guide

Please Click HERE to view the DMPS Family Resource Guide. This is a complete guide to many community resources.

Do you have questions about classes?

Please message teachers via email, call (515) 242-8483 or text through Microsoft Teams for a response.

What time is the Welcome Center at DMPS?

HOURS. Monday through Friday: 8:00 to Noon and 12:30 to 4:30 PM.

How many parents can you send to register a student?

Families are encouraged to send only one parent or guardian to register a student (the student does not need to be present). Please have all documentation ready at check in, and be prepared to return and wait in your vehicle until registration staff comes to get you.

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What Information Is Available to Students and Parents Within The Portal?

  1. District and School announcements
  2. Report cards
  3. Attendance Records
  4. Assessment Scores
  1. District and School announcements
  2. Report cards
  3. Attendance Records
  4. Assessment Scores

How to Establish A Student/Parent Portal account?

  • Parents new to the district will receive a portal account after enrolling their student at the Welcome Center. Parents of current DMPS students without portal accounts should contact their student’s school building to have a portal account created for them.
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as A Parent, Do I Need My Own Account Or Can I Use My Child’S account?

  • All parents are strongly encouraged to setup their own account. Only a parent account has the privilege to update household information as well as the ability to view all children in a household from a single place. Parents also have the added benefit of receiving district and school wide announcements.
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Is My Information Secure While I View Them Within The Student/Parent Portal?

  • Infinite Campus uses SSL (secure socket layer) encryption technology to ensure data is protected while information is in transit. It is similar to what the banking industry is utilizing.
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How Often Is Information Updated in The Student/Parent Portal?

  • Attendance information will be updated daily. Grades and assignments will be updated as soon as they are graded by your child’s teacher(s).
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How Do I Report Errors Or Request Update to My Information?

  • Log into your parent portal account and select “Household Information” from the index to update your household phone number or address. Select “Family Members” to update contact phone numbers for any members in your household. Select “Contact Preferences” to change the types of messages you receive from your student’s building(s). Otherwise, you may contact your child’s s…
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Is There A Mobile App to Access Infinite Campus on The Go?

  • Yes, Infinite Campus App is available for download for your iPad, iPhone, iPod and Android devices: 1. Launch the Campus App, select Settings, choose “Des Moines Independent” for the district, and “Iowa” for the state. 2. Enter your Campus Portal Username and Password. 3. Select “Log In / Sign In”
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