Mission
Working in partnership with each family and the community, it is the mission of the district to educate responsible, lifelong learners so that each student possesses the skills, knowledge, creativity, sense of self-worth and values necessary to thrive in and contribute to a diverse and changing world.

Shared Vision
The West Des Moines Community Schools will be a caring community of learners that knows and lifts every child. We will inspire joy in learning. Our schools will excel at preparing each student for his or her life journey.

District Goals
Using the Mission Statement as our foundation and the Guiding Principles to inform our actions, the district will work toward the realization of the Shared Vision by accomplishing the following goals as set forth by the Board of Education:

1. Close the gap between present practices and the Shared Vision.
2. Improve student achievement through effective instructional and assessment practices
   

Action Plans
An Action Plan is developed annually for each District Goal.  The Action Plans are reviewed each summer by the Board of Education.

2009-2010 District Goals
District Goal #1
District Goal #2

2009-2010 Midyear Progress Report
District Goal #1 Midyear Progress Report
District Goal #2 Midyear Progress Report

2009-2010 Annual Improvement Goals
Annual Improvement Goals