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Get in-person support to sign up for the 2026-27 school year. Multilingual support available. Six events from July 15-28.
Summer 2026 Information
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 School!
Tomorrow starts with today — school sign-up is open for the 2026-27 school year!
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.
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: Rod Dooley
Chief Financial Officer: Kurt Subra
Executive Director of Information and Technology: Brian Abeling
Executive Director of Communications: Bryan Geelan
Executive Director of Culture and 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.
Summer Hours, June 8-July 27: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to noon
News & Events
Latest News
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting July 13, 2026 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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WDMCS announced associate principal transitions for the 2026-27 school year. Haley Hockensmith will move into the role of associate principal at Valley High School and Davena Johnson will become the interim associate principal at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.
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Michelle Knox has been named the next assistant principal at Westridge Elementary, pending approval by the West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education.
WDMCS announced new principals at Fairmeadows Elementary and Western Hills Elementary and a new assistant principal at Hillside Elementary, pending Board of Education approval.
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Jenna Pressley has been named the next director of human resources for West Des Moines Community Schools.
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The June 2026 edition of the We Are ALL WDMCS District Newsletter.
Upcoming Events
Planet 7 - Indian Hills- WK 2
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Planet 7 - Stilwell - WK 2
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Adult ESOL - HD Construction Relocate
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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.