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January 30, 2019

Minor WDMCS Bus Incident; All Occupants Safe

Shortly after noon Tuesday, Jan. 29,  a West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) bus was involved in a minor traffic incident near the corner of 86th Street ...

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January 29, 2019

Notice of Public Hearing: 2019 Western Hills Courtyard Infill

SECTION 00 1115 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WDMCS – 2019 WESTERN HILLS COURTYARD INFILL WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS You are hereby notified that at 7:00 PM, …

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January 29, 2019

WDMCS Closed Wednesday, Jan. 30; Two-Hour Delay Thursday, Jan. 31

Due to severe weather conditions, all schools will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 30. All schools will start two hours late Thursday, Jan. 31. Employees designated to report ...

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January 29, 2019

Valley High School’s Competition Cheerleading Team Wins National Championship

The Valley High School competition cheerleading squad competed at the 2019 National Cheerleaders Association Junior and Senior High School National Championships on Jan. 26-27 in Dallas.  It ...

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January 23, 2019

WDMCS Closed Wednesday, Jan. 23

The West Des Moines Community Schools is closed Wednesday, Jan. 23, due to severe weather conditions. Employees designated to report to work when schools are closed should ...

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January 22, 2019

WDMCS Two-Hour Early Dismissal Tuesday, Jan. 22

Because of deteriorating weather conditions, schools will dismiss two hours early today, Tuesday, Jan. 22. For students and parents, this announcement means: The junior highs will dismiss ...

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January 22, 2019

WDMCS Following Regular Schedule Jan. 22

UPDATE (10 A.M.): Because of deteriorating weather conditions, schools will dismiss two hours early today, Tuesday, Jan. 22. View more information. ORIGINAL POST: West Des Moines Community Schools ...

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January 21, 2019

Nine Valley High School Students Earn Top ACT Scores

Valley High School junior Brogan Kirkpatrick and senior James Meng earned top composite scores of 36 on the ACT test, according to ACT, Inc. This is the ...

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January 21, 2019

Kevin Atterberg Earns Parks and Rec. Special Award

Stilwell Junior High science facilitator Kevin Atterberg earned a 2018 Special Award from Des Moines Parks and Recreation for his volunteer conservation work. Atterberg served as the ...

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January 21, 2019

Valley Show Choirs Earn Second, Third Place at Waukee Starstruck

Congratulations to the Valley High School show choirs, who took second and third place at the Waukee Starstruck 2019 Show Choir Competition on Jan. 11-12. Choralation placed ...

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