WDMCS Two-Hour Early Dismissal Friday, Jan. 18, 2019
Because of deteriorating weather conditions, schools will dismiss two hours early today, Friday, Jan. 18. For students and parents, this announcement means: The junior highs will dismiss …
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WDMCS Reminder: No School on Jan. 14 and Jan. 21 due to Professional Development Day
There will be no school on Monday, Jan. 14, due to a districtwide Professional Development Day for WDMCS staff. Classes will resume on its usual operating schedule …
2019-20 Calendar Approved
The WDMCS Board of Education approved a calendar for the 2019-20 school year at its Nov. 26 meeting, setting Friday, Aug. 23, as the first day of …
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IHSSA Large-Group District Contest
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Junior High and High School Jazz Band Clinic/Concert
Valley High School - 1508-Band
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Junior High and High School Jazz Band Clinic/Concert
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- Stilwell Junior High Student Wins VFW Post 8879’s Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest
- WDMCS Two-Hour Early Dismissal Friday, Jan. 18, 2019
- 2019-20 Calendar Approved
- Valley’s Madi Kubik Named Gatorade Iowa Volleyball Player of the Year For Second Straight Time
- Photos: Valley Basketball vs. Southeast Polk
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WDMCS Two-Hour Early Dismissal Friday, Jan. 18, 2019
Because of deteriorating weather conditions, schools will dismiss two hours early today, Friday, Jan. 18. For students and parents, this announcement means: The junior highs will dismiss …
Online learning at WDMCS is ‘just another venue’ to better prepare students for the future
As online learning coordinator for the West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS), Carrie Jacobs’ No. 1 goal is preparing students for whatever comes next in life. Through …
Valley Students Named State AP Scholar, Senate Youth Delegate
Congratulations to two Valley High School students who have earned prestigious honors. Anvay Pradhan, a 2018 graduate of Valley High School, earned the College Board’s 2018 Iowa …
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WDMCS Two-Hour Early Dismissal Friday, Jan. 18, 2019
Because of deteriorating weather conditions, schools will dismiss two hours early today, Friday, Jan. 18. For students and parents, this announcement means: The junior highs will dismiss …
Attend PBLN Open House Tours at Indian Hills, Stilwell, Valley, Valley Southwoods
Do you want to know if Project-Based Learning Network (PBLN) courses are right for your learner? Public open house tours of PBLN classrooms at Indian Hills and Stilwell …
Sign Up Today for Winter/Spring 2019 Adventures
Looking for some after-school or weekend fun? Sign up for an Adventures class! Adventures give students at West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) a chance to explore …
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Clive Learning Academy’s Emily Aller recognized as Teacher of the Year by VFW Post 8879
Emily Aller, a third-grade facilitator at Clive Learning Academy, has been recognized as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8879’s Teacher of the Year at the …
Informational Video: Brief Overview of WDMCS Early Retirement 2018-19
The video below is intended to educate and inform employees at West Des Moines Community Schools about the early retirement process. If you have additional questions after …
Ready for Winter? Notification System Test Nov. 1
The West Des Moines Community Schools is getting ready for winter weather and will be testing the notification system at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1. This …
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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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Students Bloom in WDMCS’ Spanish Immersion Classroom
Lea este artículo en español When Molly Babbitt comes home from kindergarten, she likes to be the teacher instead of the student. Like lots of kids, she …
Online learning at WDMCS is ‘just another venue’ to better prepare students for the future
As online learning coordinator for the West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS), Carrie Jacobs’ No. 1 goal is preparing students for whatever comes next in life. Through …
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 …
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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.