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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
![Head and shoulders photo of Valley High School student Luke Wittrock.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735832500/wdmcsorg/fsucpbkby8d0wgvld7aa/LukeWittrock_510x510.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735832500/wdmcsorg/fsucpbkby8d0wgvld7aa/LukeWittrock_510x510.png","width":510}])
Valley High School student Luke Wittrock has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist, putting him in consideration for a $20,000 college scholarship.
![School Board Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706210259/wdmcsorg/optrqlt7bnhcihxaz37q/NewsIcons-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706210259/wdmcsorg/optrqlt7bnhcihxaz37q/NewsIcons-1.jpg","width":512}])
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold workshop and regular business meetings on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
![Valley High School cheerleading team and coaches pose with their 2024 state championship trophy.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731963039/wdmcsorg/oun3jikgd46kxjf50af6/CheerStateChamps2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731963039/wdmcsorg/oun3jikgd46kxjf50af6/CheerStateChamps2024.png","width":510}])
The Valley High School competition cheerleading team captured the program’s 13th state title when it won the Class 4A Cheer/Dance competition at the state championships on Nov. 2.
![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}])
West Des Moines Community Schools is getting ready for winter weather and will be testing the notification system at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
![recognition and honors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706037690/wdmcsorg/gqr8nsrg5rxemviiq92g/recognition_honors_512x512.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706037690/wdmcsorg/gqr8nsrg5rxemviiq92g/recognition_honors_512x512.jpg","width":512}])
Nearly 40 West Des Moines Community Schools students were selected to the Iowa High School Music Association's 2024 All-State Music Festival.
![Valley High School interior]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729805469/wdmcsorg/oxouwpjrxva3lp1ksc9a/Valley_PACLobbyTowardInterior_1350x1080.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729805469/wdmcsorg/oxouwpjrxva3lp1ksc9a/Valley_PACLobbyTowardInterior_1350x1080.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729805469/wdmcsorg/oxouwpjrxva3lp1ksc9a/Valley_PACLobbyTowardInterior_1350x1080.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729805469/wdmcsorg/oxouwpjrxva3lp1ksc9a/Valley_PACLobbyTowardInterior_1350x1080.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729805469/wdmcsorg/oxouwpjrxva3lp1ksc9a/Valley_PACLobbyTowardInterior_1350x1080.png","width":1350}])
Eleven Valley High School seniors were named National Merit® Scholarship Program Semifinalists, putting them in the running to compete for a prestigious National Merit Scholarship.
Upcoming Events
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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.
![Parent/guardian with her three kids posing for a photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708979011/wdmcsorg/thte9x4nh88hequhphra/HomePanel-ParentGuardianGroup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708979011/wdmcsorg/thte9x4nh88hequhphra/HomePanel-ParentGuardianGroup.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708979011/wdmcsorg/thte9x4nh88hequhphra/HomePanel-ParentGuardianGroup.jpg","width":800}])
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.