8th Grade Physical Education students participate in the culminating task of the Team Oriented Activities Unit. Students were responsible for teaching the class a complete lesson that culminates in a demonstration of coordinated teamwork. Here, a group of …
Two new service groups have recently formed at Meredith. The SPIRIT Council was formed in January and had two days of intensive training with community leaders. The SPIRIT Council represents all grades and all students and will be …
Technology is so much more than keyboarding and PowerPoints at Meredith. Students follow the “Design Cycle” in both their Computers and Family/Consumer Sciences classes. The design cycle begins with a real-life problem and requires students to think through …
7th grade students are exploring the various ways in which groups secure their civil rights. Students recently visited the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center to launch this study. Michael Kates, Museum Director, engages the students in …
The IB Middle Years Programme reaches from grades 6 to 10. Because of this, Hoover and Meredith teachers are working in collaborative partnerships to insure a strong course of studies across all 8 subject groups. Here, humanities teachers …
Mr. Lin’s 6th grade Chinese students are learning to write Chinese characters. This challenging task is made more engaging as students create a mural showing the new characters they are learning this year.
Eighth grade science students are using their knowledge of forces and motion to analyze a simulated crash site. Their investigation will conclude with a letter to the district attorney as an expert witness.
Shandra Gillson and Jesse Luangaphayvong were recognized at the Optimist Youth Appreciation Luncheon for their contributions to their school and community.
The Meredith Art Club recently completed the decoration of a Des Moines Public Works snow plow blade. Art Clubs throughout the district will compete for a cash award at the Downtown Farmer’s Market on October 6. Visitors to …
7th grade science students at Meredith constructed strands of DNA. As an inquiry-based activity, they were not given a specific model to follow, but were expected to consult various sources and test ideas with classmates before determining a …
