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JUNIOR HIGH PROGRAMMING

Chill At The Hill On Wednesdays (CHOW)

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Chill at the Hill on Wednesday (CHOW) allows Indian Hills Junior High students to stay after school on early release Wednesdays.  The program is run by Community Education.

LOCATION
Indian Hills Junior High, 9401 Indian Hills Drive, Clive

HOURS
1:50 - 4:00 p.m. - Every Wednesday

ACTIVITIES
Crafts, movies, games, open gym, special guest presenters.  Snacks are provided at each CHOW.

SUPERVISION
Staff members from Community Education provide supervision at each CHOW.

PERMISSION SLIP
An information form must be completed by a parent/guardian.  CLICK HERE to download the CHOW Permission Slip. (PDF)

SPECIAL NOTES
If a student needs to leave early, he/she must bring a note from the parent/guardian, or the parent/guardian must sign the student out.

Transportation will NOT be provided. Students must be picked up at 4:00 pm.

CONTACT
Jessica Lieb - 633-5008
Danette Rieper - 633-5004
Gabe Carlson - 633-5016


I-CARE

I-CARE is the district's service learning program.  I-CARE gives students the chance to volunteer and make a difference in their community. 

I-CARE activities take place during the school day at Stilwell and Indian Hills Junior Highs and also afterschool on Wednesdays at CHOW.

CLICK HERE for more information on I-CARE.

SUPERVISION
Staff members from Community Education provide supervision at each I-CARE activity.

CONTACT
Linda Crose, Indian Hills I-CARE Coordinator - 633-4705
Sherry Schafer, Stilwell I-CARE Coordinator - 633-6088


Teen Center

The WDM Teen Center provides a safe and entertaining place for Stilwell and Indian Hills Junior High students to go after-school.  The Teen Center was created through a collaboration of West Des Moines Parks and Recreation, West Des Moines Community School District and the YMCA.

LOCATION
Rex Mathes, 1401 Vine Street, WDM

HOURS
2:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
2:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Wednesday

ACTIVITIES
CLICK HERE to view the entire December 2007 Teen Center Activity Calendar.

Activity
Days
Foosball, pool table, shuffleboard, PS2, ping pong, movies,
Nintendo Wii and studying
Every day
YMCA Teen Club

Tuesdays

Employee and Family Resources Day **
Thursdays
Movies
Fridays
Special Activities & Field Trips
Mondays & Wednesdays


TRANSPORTATION
Buses run from Indian Hills to the Teen Center every day at dismissal.  A bus will also run from Indian Hills on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 4:00 p.m.

SUPERVISION
Staff members from West Des Moines Parks and Recreation and the YMCA provide supervision at the Teen Center each day.

SPECIAL NOTES
All students must have a valid ID to enter the Teen Center.  Students are required to sign in and out. 

CONTACT
Teen Center Phone - 202-5169
Allison Ullestad (Teen Center Staff Supervisor)


Intramurals

LOCATION
Indian Hills Junior High, 9401 Indian Hills Drive, Clive
Stilwell Junior High, 1601 Vine Street, WDM

HOURS

School
Time
Days
Indian Hills
(7th & 8th grade)
2:40-3:50 p.m.
Mondays
Stilwell
(7th grade only)

2:40-4:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

ACTIVITIES
Click here for more specific information on Junior High Intramurals.

CONTACT
INDIAN HILLS: Angela Soliday - 633-4785
STILWELL: Tammy Zenti - 633-6046


Indian Hills After the Bell

Indian Hills After the Bell is an afterschool study program at Indian Hills Junior High.

LOCATION
Indian Hills Junior High, 9401 Indian Hills Drive, Clive

HOURS
2:40 - 4:00 p.m. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday


Stilwell After the Bell

Stilwell After the Bell is an afterschool study program at Stilwell Junior High.

LOCATION
Stilwell Junior High, 1601 Vine Street, WDM

HOURS
2:40 - 4:00 p.m. - Monday through Thursday

TRANSPORTATION
Transportation home will be provided at 4:00 p.m.

 



Contact
Information


Jessica Lieb

Jess Lieb
Youth Programmer
Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5008

Danette Rieper

Danette Rieper
CHOW Supervisor
Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5004

Gabe Carlson

Gabe Carlson
CHOW Supervisor
Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5016

 

Additonal contact information is listed under each specific program/activity to the left.



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