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Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District

April Parent and Family Update

Posted Date: 04/15/26 (09:43 AM)
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April Parent and Family Update

4/14/2026

ADM Families,

The weather is changing and it appears that spring is here! With warmer weather comes spring sports and activities, as well as end of year excitement that includes wishing our seniors well as they conclude their time at ADM! While the end of the school year is fast approaching, we remain focused on maximizing the remaining days to meet our wildly important goal.
2025-26 Wildly Important Goal: Decrease PS-11 students scoring 'Not Yet Proficient' in reading/ELA from 12% to 10% by June 1, 2026.
 

New High School: Updates

Work continues on the construction of the new high school! In March, the ADM Board of Education received an update from FRK Architects and Engineers about the progress being made, which included some updated photos of the construction site. Take a look at the linked presentation to view the updated photos. As a reminder, updates are also posted to ADM’s Facility Master Planning portion of the ADM Website. View Presentation: FRK Architects and Engineers Board Update
 

Preschool Center: Updates

As part of the 2023 bond referendum, voters approved funds to repurpose the DeSoto building to become an ADM Preschool Center. This project involves the demolition of the 1922 three-story portion of the DeSoto building and minimal renovation to the remaining portions to serve as a preschool center. Planning is currently underway for this project which will result in the preschool leaving Adel Elementary and moving to the preschool center in DeSoto for the start of the 2028-29 school year. Use the following link to learn more about all projects in ADM’s 10-Year Facility Master Plan: ADM 10-Year Facility Master Planning
 
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English Learner Program (EL) Curriculum Revision Update

At the April Board meeting, the ADM Board of Education received an update about ADM’s English Learning (EL) program and work completed throughout the year related to EL curriculum revision. Jessica Novelli, ADM’s EL Teacher, provided information about her role at ADM and work occurring to support students who come to ADM with a primary language other than English. Did you know that ADM currently has students who speak Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Urdu, Tigrinya, Chinese, Russian, Bosian, and Swahili? Take a moment to view this presentation to learn more: EL School Board Update
 

School Counseling Curriculum Revision Update

At the April Board meeting, the ADM Board of Education received an update about ADM’s School Counseling program and work completed through the year related to School Counseling Curriculum Revision. Middle School Principal Kim Timmerman provided an update with information about the School Counseling team’s focus this year and about SchooLinks, a new platform that will be used to provide support for college and career exploration and planning, workplace learning experiences, and four year planning.
View the following presentation to learn more: School Counseling Board Update
 

Reminder: On-Site Counseling

ADM partners with Family Connections, Inc. to provide in-person on-site mental health therapy services for students. Students may be referred for these services by the district or a family may express interest in services directly to Family Connections, Inc. Appointments take place on-site at ADM, with all payment and insurance logistics handled between Family Connections, Inc. and the student’s family. If you have any questions about this resource, please contact your student’s building school counselor.
 
Have a great day!

Greg Dufoe
ADM Superintendent