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Bond Approved
Voters on Nov. 4 voted to approve the district's $135 million general obligation bond.
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025 was truly written in the stars.
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New to WDMCS? Returning family? Enroll online today.
WDMCS Information
ADDRESS: 3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
PHONE: 515-633-5000
SUPERINTENDENT'S CABINET
SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Matt Adams
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER: Dr. Nora E. Ryan
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: Kurt Subra
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY:
Brian Abeling
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS: Bryan Geelan
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CULTURE & ACCESS: Dr. Dau Jok
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION:
Michelle Lettington
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION:
Steven Schappaugh
Administration Office Hours
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
![WDMCS Gifted/Talented Team receives Belin-Blank Award for talent development]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763096817/wdmcsorg/yhw7sojoyic2guwbpxg7/wdmcs-belin-blank-award-2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763096817/wdmcsorg/yhw7sojoyic2guwbpxg7/wdmcs-belin-blank-award-2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763096817/wdmcsorg/yhw7sojoyic2guwbpxg7/wdmcs-belin-blank-award-2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763096817/wdmcsorg/yhw7sojoyic2guwbpxg7/wdmcs-belin-blank-award-2025.png","width":1080}])
The WDMCS Gifted/Talented Team earned the Belin-Blank Center Recognition Award for Talent Development thanks to an innovative proposal to launch an early talent development initiative in grades K-2.
![41 WDMCS student-musicians selected to All-State Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763079467/wdmcsorg/aq6b9debihuzr1ehk3sd/music-department-photo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763079467/wdmcsorg/aq6b9debihuzr1ehk3sd/music-department-photo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763079467/wdmcsorg/aq6b9debihuzr1ehk3sd/music-department-photo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763079467/wdmcsorg/aq6b9debihuzr1ehk3sd/music-department-photo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763079467/wdmcsorg/aq6b9debihuzr1ehk3sd/music-department-photo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763079467/wdmcsorg/aq6b9debihuzr1ehk3sd/music-department-photo.jpg","width":2048}])
Congratulations to 41 WDMCS student-musicians selected to the 79th Annual Iowa All-State Music Festival.
![PAWSitive Impact Winners: October 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763060606/wdmcsorg/ygx22yrubrulo2g35rxs/CL-astelle-240x160.png","width":240}])
Meet the October 2025 PAWSitive Impact Staff Appreciation award winners.
![WDMCS Board of Education holds regular business meeting Nov. 10]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":1152}])
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop and regular business meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
![See Valley's "Hamlet" Nov. 7-9]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762467943/wdmcsorg/yslntvn08vbzgozdrdbh/Hamlet-1066.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762467943/wdmcsorg/yslntvn08vbzgozdrdbh/Hamlet-1066.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762467943/wdmcsorg/yslntvn08vbzgozdrdbh/Hamlet-1066.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762467943/wdmcsorg/yslntvn08vbzgozdrdbh/Hamlet-1066.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762467943/wdmcsorg/yslntvn08vbzgozdrdbh/Hamlet-1066.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762467943/wdmcsorg/yslntvn08vbzgozdrdbh/Hamlet-1066.jpg","width":2200}])
See Valley Drama's production of "Hamlet" Nov. 7-9 at the Staplin Performing Art Center.
Voters in the WDMCS district boundaries re-elected incumbents Fannette Elliott, Anadelia Morgan, and Lila Starr to the Board of Education following the Nov. 4, 2025 school election.
Upcoming Events
Crestview Only No School
all day
Crestview Conferences
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Western Hills Picture Retakes
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Additional Resources
Click on any image to learn more.
![Parent/guardian with her three kids posing for a photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708979011/wdmcsorg/thte9x4nh88hequhphra/HomePanel-ParentGuardianGroup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708979011/wdmcsorg/thte9x4nh88hequhphra/HomePanel-ParentGuardianGroup.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708979011/wdmcsorg/thte9x4nh88hequhphra/HomePanel-ParentGuardianGroup.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Student wearing HERE t-shirt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708971253/wdmcsorg/mrhdbntenpj5itvuazmw/HomePanel-Attendance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708971253/wdmcsorg/mrhdbntenpj5itvuazmw/HomePanel-Attendance.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708971253/wdmcsorg/mrhdbntenpj5itvuazmw/HomePanel-Attendance.jpg","width":800}])
We Want You HERE!
We want our students to be HERE in school every day.
![Valley football team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708971233/wdmcsorg/flvsoaxrtbdur46q65no/HomePanel-Athletics.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708971233/wdmcsorg/flvsoaxrtbdur46q65no/HomePanel-Athletics.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708971233/wdmcsorg/flvsoaxrtbdur46q65no/HomePanel-Athletics.jpg","width":800}])
Follow Tiger Athletics
With dozens of sports throughout the year, you can cheer on our Tigers anytime!
![Four boys laying on ground watching a show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708971295/wdmcsorg/njyzftp0ulw1knyooydo/HomePanel-DistrictEnroll.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708971295/wdmcsorg/njyzftp0ulw1knyooydo/HomePanel-DistrictEnroll.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708971295/wdmcsorg/njyzftp0ulw1knyooydo/HomePanel-DistrictEnroll.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Student and teacher talking]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708971276/wdmcsorg/v6py41xwrxhn65gntl9t/HomePanel-DistrictCareers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708971276/wdmcsorg/v6py41xwrxhn65gntl9t/HomePanel-DistrictCareers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708971276/wdmcsorg/v6py41xwrxhn65gntl9t/HomePanel-DistrictCareers.jpg","width":800}])
Find Your Career with WDMCS
We are excited to find talented individuals who want to make a difference in students' lives.