Iowa Assessment Testing

McCombs students will be taking the Iowa Assessment tests in April.  There is information for parents, including a schedule, and information for students regarding test taking strategies in the linked documents. Parent Information for the Iowa Assessment Iowa …

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Scholastic Book Fair

McCombs will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair during the Spring Conferences, March 12 and March 13.  It will be located in the library with hours from 3:15 PM to 7:00 PM both days.

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Iowa Requires Vaccine Booster for 7th Graders

Iowa law now requires that all students entering 7th grade receive a one-time booster of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine. This change is being implemented at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year. For more information about the Tdap booster and how to get it for your child, please click the above headline.

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Renovated and Re-Dedicated McCombs

The theme at McCombs Middle School has been Re-Newell, as in Newell McCombs, the school’s namesake and former DMPS Superintendent of Schools between 1941 and 1956. Wednesday was a blast from the past and Thursday was a tour of the future at our newly renovated and rededicated school. Click the headline to read and see more.

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A Flashback to the 70s at McCombs

It was the 1970s at McCombs as teachers, staff and students celebrated the decade our school was built. Click on the headline above to read and see more as our school community prepared to celebrate our school renovations.

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