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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
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Bryan Geelan
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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WDMCS invites our students, families, and community to observe Welcoming Week with us Oct. 7-11!
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting at 5:15 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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Head football coach Gary Swenson became just the fourth coach in Iowa history to reach 400 wins when Valley beat Johnston 34-24 on Sept. 13, 2024.
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West Des Moines Community Schools will induct five new members into the Valley High School Hall of Honor at a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 21.
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WDMCS is excited to announce a week of activities for Homecoming 2024 beginning Monday, Sept. 16. This year's theme is "Peace, Love, and Homecoming."
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting at 5:15 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
Upcoming Events
all day
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Fairmeadows Room
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Community Room
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Fairmeadows Room
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Fairmeadows Room
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Community 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.
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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.