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WDMCS Information
ADDRESS: 3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
PHONE: 515-633-5000
SUPERINTENDENCY
SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Matt Adams
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: Michelle Lettington
INTERIM CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER: Megan Thole
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: Paul Bobek
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Laine Buck
Administration Office Hours
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop, special meeting, and regular meeting on Monday, April 8, at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.
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Cadets in Valley’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFJROTC) took to the air for experiential learning as part of a Flight Orientation Program sponsored by the Air Force through the local Civil Air Patrol. Each student cadet got to sit side-by-side with expert Civil Air Patrol pilots and had the opportunity to help pilot the aircraft.
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West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) Preschool Programs invites children ages 2-6 and their grown-ups to Preschool Palooza, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students and families will connect through student artwork at the district's Impact of Art event on Thursday, March 28 from 5-7 p.m. Students in grades K-12 will exhibit their art at the Learning Resource Center and celebrate the importance of arts education with their families and other guests.
Performances will be April 26 and April 27 at 7 p.m. and April 28 at 2 p.m. Purchase your tickets online.
Negotiations for the WDMCS 2024-25 support staff’s contract will begin March 21, 2024, in the Fairmeadows Room at the Learning Resource Center.
Upcoming Events
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Additional Resources
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Connect with Other Families
Our school parent/guardian groups provide a way for families to connect with each other and get involved in their student's school.
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We Want You HERE!
We want our students to be HERE in school every day.
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Follow Tiger Athletics
With dozens of sports throughout the year, you can cheer on our Tigers anytime!
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Enroll Your Student in School
If you're new to our district, we want to welcome you! You can enroll online or have your questions answered by our Registrar.
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Find Your Career with WDMCS
We are excited to find talented individuals who want to make a difference in students' lives.