Weeks Middle School

Weeks Middle School is in the southeast part of Des Moines, at 901 SE Park Avenue. It serves grades 6–8. There are 640 students at the school, and there is 16:1 students teacher ratio. For all families in the district, it is a friendly and community-oriented place. The school is friendly and encourages students to get involved in a lot of different activities. The school has 48% female and 52% male. A third of the students are good at math and a third are good at reading. As part of the district's "Reimagining Education" plan for 2026, the school is getting new classrooms. The school has also started the Diploma+ program, which lets students learn in a way that is tailored to them. The SAY Poetry Club, Al Éxito, eSports, and special groups like the Gaming Club and Ignite Bible Club are just a few of the extracurricular activities that students can take part in. Most homes in the area cost between $155,000 and $270,000. Families say that the school has a lot of good resources and always gives students good advice. Weeks Middle School wants to be one of the best middle schools in Iowa.

Weeks is enhancing its "Full-Service Community School" model by integrating new on-campus health and family services. New leadership appointments in Jan 2026 are aimed at cultivating transformative talent within the student body. The school is expanding its after-school partnership programs to offer more diverse extracurricular options.

Q1. What services are offered at the Weeks Middle School "Community School" center?

Ans. As a Full-Service Community School, Weeks offers on-site resources including a food pantry, clothing closet, and dental and health check-up coordination.

Q2. Does Weeks Middle School have a school-wide "PBIS" reward system for students?

Ans. Yes, students earn "Wildcat Points" for demonstrating positive behaviors, which can be redeemed for prizes at the school’s "Wildcat Store."

Q3. Are there competitive sports for 7th-grade girls at Weeks Middle School during the spring?

Ans. 7th-grade girls can participate in spring sports such as track and field, tennis, and soccer, with the season usually starting in late March.

Q4. What types of STEM-based after-school programs are currently at Weeks Middle School?

Ans. Weeks frequently hosts a 4-H STEM club and a robotics team where students engage in science experiments and engineering challenges.

Q5. How can parents access their child's daily attendance at Weeks Middle School?

Ans. Parents can monitor attendance in real-time through the "Infinite Campus" parent portal or mobile app, which is updated by teachers every period.