2020-21 Tiger Cubs Enrollment Process Now Open

The online enrollment process for 2021-22 Tiger Cubs Preschool with the West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) will begin at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Tiger Cubs is the WDMCS preschool program, funded through Statewide Voluntary Preschool, with no cost to families. view more

Seal of Biliteracy Opportunity on March 3

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students in grades 10-12 will have an opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in a world language to earn the Seal of Biliteracy. view more

How Valley Students Are Publishing Their Yearbook Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

In a school year loaded with disruptions and hurdles, students part of the Valley High School yearbook class are bound and determined to publish a full yearbook capturing the moments and memories of 2020-21. view more

New Plan for 2020-21 “Snow Days”

WDMCS is taking a different approach to “snow days” in 2020-21. If school cannot be held on-site due to inclement weather, we will transition for that day to online learning for ALL students. Using this approach, developed as a COVID-19 precaution during return-to-learn planning, will prevent the district from having to add make-up days at the end of the year. view more
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Events

  • School Board Workshop Session

    Learning Resource Center - Fairmeadows Room

  • Valley Southwoods Eighth- to Ninth-Grade Parent Meeting

    Valley Southwoods - Gym-All

  • School Board Regular (Business) Meeting

    Learning Resource Center - Community Room

  • ParentQuest: College Planning 101

    Learning Resource Center - Indian Hills/Stilwell Room

  • Year 1 Initial License Teachers and Mentors Meeting

    Learning Resource Center - Community Room

  • Bowling: Boys Varsity vs. Johnston (Home)

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