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Charter Elementary school · Horizon Science Academy

Horizon Science Academy Des Moines

Horizon Science Academy Des Moines, a public charter school, serves grades K–3 for 79 students in Horizon Science Academy.

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Next day off: Mon, Jan 4 · No School (PK-6th): Teacher Professional Development · All days off

Horizon Science Academy calendar

Key dates

Nov24
1PM Early Dismissal (K-6)Tuesday · All dayKey date
Dec18
1PM Early Dismissal (PK-6)Friday · All dayKey date
Jan4
No School (PK-6th): Teacher Professional DevelopmentMonday · All dayKey date
Jan18
No School (PK-6th): MLK DayMonday · All dayKey date
Jan29
No School (PK-6th): Teacher Professional DevelopmentFriday · All dayKey date
Feb15
No School (PK-6th): President's DayMonday · All dayKey date

Coming up

Nov24
Thanksgiving LunchTuesday · 10:45 AM · 4801 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
Feb24
No Pre School: Professional DevelopmentWednesday · All dayKey date
Mar10
1PM Early Dismissal (K-6)Wednesday · All dayKey date
Mar12
1PM Early Dismissal (PK-6)Friday · All dayKey date
Mar31
No Pre School: Professional DevelopmentWednesday · All dayKey date
Apr15
No School (PK-6th): ConferencesThursday · All dayKey date
Apr16
No School (PK-6th): Teacher Professional DevelopmentFriday · All dayKey date
Apr28
No Pre School: Professional DevelopmentWednesday · All dayKey date

Last checked Oct 31, 2026, 8:12 PM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

Its largest grade in 2023–24 was kindergarten, with 34 students. 4% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch. The closest park is Tower Park (0.2 mi).

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