Congratulations to Our 2019 Graduates!
The West Des Moines Community Schools proudly announces that 686 students will graduate from the district this year. Valley High School will graduate 596 seniors with regular diplomas …
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Valley Custodian Alan Carlsborg Earns 2019 Impact Award
Valley High School custodian Alan Carlsborg has earned a 2019 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA) Impact Award for his impact on Valley High School’s drama …
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Everything you need to know about enrolling your students for the 2019-20 school year.
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Congratulations to Our 2019 Graduates!
The West Des Moines Community Schools proudly announces that 686 students will graduate from the district this year. Valley High School will graduate 596 seniors with regular diplomas …
Photos: Seniors Come Home 2019
Valley High School seniors return to their roots—their elementary schools— as part of each school’s “Seniors Come Home” event on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
Valley Boys’ Track and Field Team Wins Third Straight State Title
Congratulations to the Valley High School varsity boys’ track team for capturing the 2019 Class 4A Iowa high school state track and field championship on Saturday, May …
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No School Monday, May 27, Due To Memorial Day
There will be no school on Monday, May 27, due to Memorial Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, May 28, on schools’ usual operating schedules. The last day …
May 31 Last Day of School at WDMCS
Friday, May 31, is the last day of school at all West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) buildings for the 2018-19 school year. Every WDMCS school will …
Sign Up for 2019 Summer Camps and Programs at WDMCS
Registration has opened for many camps and programs throughout the West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS). Check out all of the offerings the district is providing students …
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WDMCS Students, Staff Collaborate on Equity Training
After working separately for almost two years, West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students and staff came together for a day of equity learning on April 4, …
Photos: 2019 Staff Recognition Reception
West Des Moines Community Schools hosted its annual Staff Recognition Reception on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines.
WDMCS Retiree Receptions 2018-19
You are invited to attend the following retiree receptions. Want to add your reception? Please contact the School/Community Relations Office with the details. Jeri Daniels—Fifth-Grade Teacher Thursday, …
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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.