Thirty-Six WDMCS Students Selected to All-State Music Festival
Thirty-six West Des Moines Community Schools students were selected to participate in the 72nd Annual Iowa All-State Music Festival Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, …
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WDMCS Participating in Presidential Youth Fitness Program
As a part of the physical education program in grades 4-12, West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) is participating in the Presidential Youth Fitness Program—the national fitness …
Get to Know Lynda Niffenegger
Meet Crossroads Park Elementary Fifth-Grade Teacher Lynda Niffenegger. View more staff profile videos
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Staplin Center Closed for Valley Southwoods Play (Nov. 5-15)
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ASVAB Test
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Western Hills Fall Book Fair
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- How to Get Your Visitor Badge for the Sixth-Grade Volleyball Tournament
- Thirty-Six WDMCS Students Selected to All-State Music Festival
- Informational Video: Brief Overview of WDMCS Early Retirement 2018-19
- Board of Education Meets Nov. 12
- Plan to attend Crestview Book Fair at Barnes & Noble on Nov. 13
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Inside the life of standout Valley volleyball standout Madi Kubik
There’s no question that this season’s Valley High School varsity volleyball team was a special group, and no, it’s not merely because of immense talent. It’s due …
Plan to attend Crestview Book Fair at Barnes & Noble on Nov. 13
Please plan to attend Crestview School of Inquiry’s Book Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Barnes & Noble, located at 4550 University Avenue in West Des Moines. …
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WDMCS Community Education Second Session of ParentQuest Now Available Online
Parents, does the start of school ever make you feel a little wistful? We have a fresh batch of learning opportunities for you, too! The new ParentQuest …
Join Us for Preschool Palooza on Nov. 3!
Preschool Palooza will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Hillside Elementary School, 713 Eighth St., West Des Moines. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy fun …
Expanding ESOL Services Prioritize Personal Connections with Families
One in five West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students come from a home where the primary language is something other than English. The district’s English for …
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Get to Know Lynda Niffenegger
Meet Crossroads Park Elementary Fifth-Grade Teacher Lynda Niffenegger. View more staff profile videos
WDMCS Moves Forward with Phase I Facilities Projects
The Board of Education approved Phase I of the West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) Master Facilities Plan on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.
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About Our Schools
The West Des Moines Community School District serves more than 55,000 residents in the western portion of Polk County.
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Secure Entrances Installed at All WDMCS Elementary Schools
New entrances were installed at all eight West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) elementary buildings this summer. Modifications to the entrances include a double-door locked entry and …
WDMCS Welcomes Four New School Administrators
West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) welcomes four new school administrators for the 2018-19 school year. Two new leaders will join the district as associate principals at Valley High …
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Welcome to West Des Moines Community Schools
West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) has been inspiring joy in learning for more than 100 years. We are a caring community that knows every child as an individual and offers them a place to belong. With approximately 9,000 students, around 1,200 employees, and 13 schools, we can provide each student with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed.
The West Des Moines Community Schools serves more than 55,000 Iowa residents in West Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, Waukee, and Des Moines. Covering 36.6 square miles, the district developed around a former railroad center, Valley Junction, and is part of a vibrant suburban area directly bordering Des Moines, the capital city of Iowa. A public school district accredited by the Iowa Department of Education, the WDMCS is the 11th-largest district in the state.