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Activate Your Power March 28
Connect, lead, and grow at this year's Student Voice Symposium — now with family and community sessions!
New for 2026-27: Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional kindergarten at WDMCS is a full-day, five-day per week program for students who need more time to grow before Kindergarten.
Feeding Our Community
We partner with the Food Bank of Iowa to provide necessary nutrition to students and families through food banks at eight buildings across the district.
Sign Up for Preschool!
Tiger Cubs Preschool: Where every child belongs — and every future begins. Now offering a full-day childcare option!
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
![Student Voice Symposium graphic. Text: AMP - Activating My Power. Saturday, March 28, Valley High School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773182153/wdmcsorg/njtqp99thrkqck98dpoq/symposium-image-1920x1080.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773182153/wdmcsorg/njtqp99thrkqck98dpoq/symposium-image-1920x1080.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773182153/wdmcsorg/njtqp99thrkqck98dpoq/symposium-image-1920x1080.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773182153/wdmcsorg/njtqp99thrkqck98dpoq/symposium-image-1920x1080.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773182153/wdmcsorg/njtqp99thrkqck98dpoq/symposium-image-1920x1080.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773182153/wdmcsorg/njtqp99thrkqck98dpoq/symposium-image-1920x1080.png","width":1920}])
WDMCS families and community members are invited to attend the third annual WDMCS Student Voice Symposium on Saturday, March 28, at Valley High School.
![A group of people, some wearing casual clothing and others in coats, are gathered on a red carpet in front of a brick building with a sign that reads "Crossroads Park".]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773173157/wdmcsorg/gkd1g3rxxij95m6mmfhq/district-newsletter-mar-2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773173157/wdmcsorg/gkd1g3rxxij95m6mmfhq/district-newsletter-mar-2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773173157/wdmcsorg/gkd1g3rxxij95m6mmfhq/district-newsletter-mar-2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773173157/wdmcsorg/gkd1g3rxxij95m6mmfhq/district-newsletter-mar-2026.jpg","width":1080}])
The March 2026 edition of the We Are ALL WDMCS District Newsletter.
![School Board Information]([{"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 regular business meeting March 9, 2026 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
![Photo of seven Valley students named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757970020/wdmcsorg/mwxfkafmo0l49x0aelmo/national-merit-semifinalsits-2526.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757970020/wdmcsorg/mwxfkafmo0l49x0aelmo/national-merit-semifinalsits-2526.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757970020/wdmcsorg/mwxfkafmo0l49x0aelmo/national-merit-semifinalsits-2526.jpg","width":593}])
Seven Valley High School seniors were named 2026 National Merit® Scholarship Program Semifinalists.
![Teacher holding PAWSitive Impact award.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772726906/wdmcsorg/eeuskcz2t8zgpr4wkfv2/Feb_PI_240x240_VSW---Rebekah-R.png","width":244}])
Meet the February 2026 PAWSitive Impact Staff Appreciation award winners.
![News and Updates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753253819/wdmcsorg/ws4b9onlcvyfy3xcmhqm/NewsImages-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753253819/wdmcsorg/ws4b9onlcvyfy3xcmhqm/NewsImages-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1753253819/wdmcsorg/ws4b9onlcvyfy3xcmhqm/NewsImages-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753253819/wdmcsorg/ws4b9onlcvyfy3xcmhqm/NewsImages-1.jpg","width":1080}])
WDMCS will consider proposals for athletic training services, to be accepted before noon CDT, March 24, 2026.
Upcoming Events
Adult ESL
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Canceled: Adult ESOL
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CRP Family Movie Night
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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.