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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
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER: Dr. Nora E. Ryan
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: Kurt Subra
Administration Office Hours
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
![Icon for the 2025 Seal of Biliteracy news item.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747678031/wdmcsorg/ljpw5q05eczpu0qdxuj4/seal-of-biliteracy-2025-512x512.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747678031/wdmcsorg/ljpw5q05eczpu0qdxuj4/seal-of-biliteracy-2025-512x512.png","width":512}])
Nearly 30 WDMCS students earned the 2025 Iowa Seal of Biliteracy.
![Congrats, Grads! Graduation and Commencement Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747430136/wdmcsorg/akh5oabyy7lotf9e8nzc/commencement-aerial-square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747430136/wdmcsorg/akh5oabyy7lotf9e8nzc/commencement-aerial-square.jpg","width":257}])
Get information about Valley High School Commencement and Walnut Creek Campus Graduation.
![News and Updates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706037561/wdmcsorg/ufnzophwyw70hfjid0f4/news_updates_512x512.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706037561/wdmcsorg/ufnzophwyw70hfjid0f4/news_updates_512x512.jpg","width":512}])
WDMCS will consider proposals for athletic training services, to be accepted before noon CDT, June 2.
![Stock image of a graduate wearing a mortarboard.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747254837/wdmcsorg/n9nmcrehlq3vwouoh4ih/graduate-mortarboard-square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747254837/wdmcsorg/n9nmcrehlq3vwouoh4ih/graduate-mortarboard-square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747254837/wdmcsorg/n9nmcrehlq3vwouoh4ih/graduate-mortarboard-square.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747254837/wdmcsorg/n9nmcrehlq3vwouoh4ih/graduate-mortarboard-square.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747254837/wdmcsorg/n9nmcrehlq3vwouoh4ih/graduate-mortarboard-square.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747254837/wdmcsorg/n9nmcrehlq3vwouoh4ih/graduate-mortarboard-square.jpg","width":2200}])
Seniors are invited to return to their home schools Wednesday, May 21, to celebrate their graduation.
![School Board Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706037561/wdmcsorg/hbszmxyz33ed2nsm3aur/board_info_512x512.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706037561/wdmcsorg/hbszmxyz33ed2nsm3aur/board_info_512x512.jpg","width":512}])
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting and regular business meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
![Headshot of Brett Zeller]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746769922/wdmcsorg/r4snfvki2qlxjdyrsjk0/brett-zeller-headshot-2022_510x510.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746769922/wdmcsorg/r4snfvki2qlxjdyrsjk0/brett-zeller-headshot-2022_510x510.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746769922/wdmcsorg/r4snfvki2qlxjdyrsjk0/brett-zeller-headshot-2022_510x510.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746769922/wdmcsorg/r4snfvki2qlxjdyrsjk0/brett-zeller-headshot-2022_510x510.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746769922/wdmcsorg/r4snfvki2qlxjdyrsjk0/brett-zeller-headshot-2022_510x510.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746769922/wdmcsorg/r4snfvki2qlxjdyrsjk0/brett-zeller-headshot-2022_510x510.png","width":2200}])
Brett Zeller, director of business services for WDMCS, earned the Iowa Professional Leadership Award from the Iowa Association of School Business Officials.
Upcoming Events
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Fairmeadows Room
Additional Resources
Click on any image to learn more.
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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.
![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.