Valley Softball Advances in Class 5A State Tournament
The Valley High School softball team is moving on in the Class 5A Iowa high school state softball tournament. The fourth-seeded Tigers defeated No. 5 Johnston 2-1 …
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WDMCS Board Explores Options for Facilities, Impacting All Schools
The West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) Board of Education held a workshop on July 9 to discuss the Master Facilities Plan. Board workshops are designed for …
WDMCS Students, Staff Learn Together This Summer
School is out for the summer, but West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students and staff are still learning together. The district offers a wide variety of …
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WDMCS Families and Students: Important Summer Reminders
With summer break in full swing for West Des Moines Community Schools, we want to offer these important notes and reminders to district students and families: WDMCS’ …
After-School Club Teaches Hillside Girls They Are “Beautiful, In Every Single Way”
Visitors to Hillside Elementary may find themselves part of a sing-along to Christina Aguilera’s 2002 song “Beautiful” if they walk the halls after school on a Tuesday. …
District Staff, Families Collaborate to Build Champion Tiger Archery Club
Many West Des Moines Community Schools athletic teams are known for their skills and successes, but few have seen such rapid growth as the Tiger Archery Club. …
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WDMCS Families and Students: Important Summer Reminders
With summer break in full swing for West Des Moines Community Schools, we want to offer these important notes and reminders to district students and families: WDMCS’ …
District Staff, Families Collaborate to Build Champion Tiger Archery Club
Many West Des Moines Community Schools athletic teams are known for their skills and successes, but few have seen such rapid growth as the Tiger Archery Club. …
Students Fees Set for 2018-19
The West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) Board of Education unanimously approved students fees for 2018-19, with no changes to student fees from the 2017-18 year. The …
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WDMCS Students, Staff Learn Together This Summer
School is out for the summer, but West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students and staff are still learning together. The district offers a wide variety of …
WDMCS Staff Summer Art Showcase
We are excited to invite West Des Moines Community Schools’ staff to showcase artwork in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) lobby this summer. Several display cases will …
Nominate Someone for the 2017-18 Susan Asklof Enthusiasm Award!
Is there someone in WDMCS who has been a source of inspiration and encouragement to you and others? Someone who lives life to the fullest and shares …
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About Our Schools
The West Des Moines Community School District serves more than 55,000 residents in the western portion of Polk County.
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WDMCS Facilities Master Plan Updates
Stay informed about the WDMCS Facilities Master Plan process.
2018 Summer of Learning Open for Registration
Are you wondering how you’re going to keep your kids busy this summer? We have many fun, enriching, and affordable learning opportunities available! Whether your children need …
After-School Club Teaches Hillside Girls They Are “Beautiful, In Every Single Way”
Visitors to Hillside Elementary may find themselves part of a sing-along to Christina Aguilera’s 2002 song “Beautiful” if they walk the halls after school on a Tuesday. …
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Welcome to West Des Moines Community Schools
West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) has been inspiring joy in learning for more than 100 years. We are a caring community that knows every child as an individual and offers them a place to belong. With approximately 9,000 students, around 1,200 employees, and 13 schools, we can provide each student with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed.
The West Des Moines Community Schools serves more than 55,000 Iowa residents in West Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, Waukee, and Des Moines. Covering 36.6 square miles, the district developed around a former railroad center, Valley Junction, and is part of a vibrant suburban area directly bordering Des Moines, the capital city of Iowa. A public school district accredited by the Iowa Department of Education, the WDMCS is the 11th-largest district in the state.