Merry Christmas from Des Moines Christian Schools!

Christmas is a joyful time at DMC. Our Christmas programs celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This year's theme is Good News of Great Joy. 

All programs/concerts will be live streamed on this page at the date and time specified.

Early Education: Thursday December 10

Program Time:  5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Main Gym, DMC Timberline Campus, 13007 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale
Reservations: Reservations are required for admission, and each family can reserve up to seven tickets for the program. Seating reservations for the Early Education Christmas program will open Monday, November 16 at 7:00 a.m. at the Bound Ticket Page. 
Additional Information: Cookies will be served after the program in the Great Room. Early Education will close at 3:30 p.m. to prepare for the program.
Livestream: The Early Education Christmas program will be live streamed on this page (dmcs.org/Christmas26) on Thursday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Elementary School: Friday, December 11

Program Times: 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Location: Main Gym, DMC Timberline Campus, 13007 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale
Reservations: Reservations are required for admission, and each family may reserve up to six seats for the program. Families may use all six seats for one performance or divide them between the morning and afternoon programs. Seating reservations for the Elementary Christmas program open Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 a.m. at the Bound Ticket Page. 
Additional Information: Doors open a half hour before each program. A classroom open house, with cookies, takes place after each program. Refer to our FAQ for additional information. 
Livestream: The Elementary School Christmas program will be live streamed on this page (dmcs.org/Christmas26) on Friday, December 11 at 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Middle School: Monday, December 7

Program Times: 6:00 p.m. – 6th Grade Band & Choir Concert - Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
7:15 p.m. – 7th & 8th Grade Band & Choir Concert - Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Location: DMC Performance Hall, 13007 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale
Reservations: Reservations are not needed for admission. 
Additional Information: Following each performance, families are invited to enjoy the annual Middle School Christmas Cookie Potluck.
Livestream: The Middle School Christmas concert will be live streamed on this page (dmcs.org/Christmas26) on Monday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

High School: Saturday, December 5

Program Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: DMC Performance Hall, 13007 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale
Reservations: Reservations are not needed for admission. 
Livestream: The High School Christmas concert will be live streamed on this page (dmcs.org/Christmas26) on Saturday, December 5 at 3:00 p.m.

 

Early Education Christmas Program

Tuesday, December 9

  • 5:30-6:30 PM in the Performance Hall
  • Cookies will be served after the program.
  • Early Education will close at 4:00 PM to prepare for the program.
  • After the Bell will not be provided.

Elementary Christmas Program

Tuesday, December 2

  • 1:15 - 2:30 PM at the Iowa Events Center Ballroom
  • On November 4, DMC families received an email that included a code to reserve up to six seats. Seating reservations open at 6:30 AM Monday, November 10 through our Bound ticket reservation system. You will need your code to reserve seats.
  • DMC will provide transportation for all K-5 students from the school to the Iowa Events Center. All students must be picked up by a parent at the Iowa Events Center following the program.
  • The event will be livestreamed at dmcs.org/Christmas. 
  • Accessible seats and a sign language interpreter will be available. 

Special Note
Save the Date! We have traditionally held our Grandparents and Special Guests Day on the same day as our Christmas program. This year we are excited to welcome grandparents to our school May 1. 

Middle School Christmas Program

Monday, December 8

6th Grade Band and Choir

  • 6:00 PM in the Performance Hall
  • Sweet treat reception in the Great Room to follow

7th/8th Grade Band and Choir

  • 7:15 PM in the Performance Hall
  • Sweet treat reception in the Great Room to follow

High School Christmas Program

Saturday, December 6

  • 6:00-8:00 PM in the Performance Hall

DMC Parking and Entrances

Parking will be available in the main lot and in the east lot. Guests may enter at the Elementary entrance, the Performance Hall Entrance and the East Early Education entrance. Accessible parking is available at all entrances.

Livestream

The livestream for each program will be shown here on this webpage.