There will be no school on Monday, Jan. 18, due to a districtwide professional development day for WDMCS staff. On-site and online classes will resume Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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October 30, 2020

Enroll in WDMCS Kindergarten for 2021-22!

If you or someone you know has a child who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 15, 2021, it’s time to enroll for fall ...

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October 30, 2020

Nineteen Valley Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Update from Oct. 30: An additional Valley High School student has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Congratulations to Alexander Chambers! This brings Valley’s total number ...

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October 27, 2020

Valley Closes 2020 Volleyball Season As State Quarterfinalists

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October 27, 2020

Valley Drama Presents Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Valley High School’s Drama Family presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the beloved comedy by famed playwright William Shakespeare. Described by the Royal Shakespeare Company as “a story ...

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October 27, 2020

Forty WDMCS Students Named All-State Band, Choir, Orchestra

The Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) recently released its 2020 all-state audition results for band, choir, and orchestra. Congratulations to the following 40 West Des Moines ...

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October 26, 2020

WDMCS Reminder: No School Friday, Oct. 30

There will be no school on Friday, Oct. 30, due to a districtwide professional development day for WDMCS staff. In September, the WDMCS Board of Education approved ...

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October 25, 2020

Open Forum for Parents of WDMCS Students of Color Oct. 27

Update from Oct. 27: Thank you to those of you who could join us for the open forum session and share your experiences. Please use the link below ...

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October 23, 2020

Valley Cross Country Teams Run At State Meet Friday

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October 16, 2020

Virtual Valley Academic Awards Ceremony Oct. 19

Please join Valley High School for a virtual awards ceremony recognizing the 761 students who earned an award for academic excellence during the 2019-20 year on Monday, ...

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October 16, 2020

WDMCS Celebrates 2020 National School Bus Safety Week

The West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) Transportation Department strives to serve the needs of all students and to provide safe, efficient transportation to and from school ...

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