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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
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The February 2026 edition of the We Are ALL WDMCS District Newsletter covers the district's first-ever Student Appreciation Week held Feb. 2-6.
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting Feb. 9, 2026 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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Rob Randazzo, current associate principal at Hoover High School in Des Moines, has been named the next principal at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.
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Meet the January 2026 PAWSitive Impact Staff Appreciation award winners.
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WDMCS will host its first-ever Student Appreciation Week beginning Monday, Feb. 2.
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Four Valley students and the Refugee and Immigrant Student Embassy (RISE) group were honored with West Des Moines' Martin Luther King, Jr. Day leadership awards.
Upcoming Events
Jordan Creek Book Fair
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Indian Hills Sweetheart Dance
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Spring Conference
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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.