Reminder: Most WDMCS schools are learning online March 3. Crestview, Indian Hills, Stilwell, and Walnut Creek have on-site school for in-person learners.
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March 2, 2021

Reminder: March 3 Online Learning Day for Most WDMCS Schools

Most West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) buildings will transition to online learning for all students on March 3 so schools can hold virtual spring conferences.   The ...

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February 24, 2021

Valley CORE Honors, Educates Community About Inspiring Black Americans

Abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Engineer Mae Jemison. Blues singer Ma Rainey. Bass Reeves, the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River. Valley High School student ...

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February 22, 2021

West Des Moines Public Library Closing March 1 for Final Stage of Renovation

Curbside service will continue weekday evenings Monday to Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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February 22, 2021

National Honor Society Applications for 2021-22

To be eligible for consideration of membership in the Tiger Chapter of the National Honor Society, you must be a current Valley High School sophomore or junior ...

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February 20, 2021

WDMCS Board of Education Meets Feb. 22

The West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, followed by a regular business ...

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February 20, 2021

WDMCS, MercyOne Partner for District’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

A collective sigh of relief and smiling eyes behind face masks. Those were the responses of nearly 250 teachers, support staff, substitutes, and other West Des Moines ...

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February 19, 2021

WDMCS Spring Break Reminder and Travel Guidance

Following a no school day on Friday, March 12, West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) will have spring break March 15-19, 2021. Families may be planning to ...

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February 19, 2021

Share Your Input on WDMCS Budget Reduction Options

We shared in a previous We are ALL WDMCS newsletter about the need to reduce the budget by $2.5-3.5 million for the 2021-22 school year. Since then, ...

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February 18, 2021

WDMCS Budget Packages Webinar

You are invited to view a webinar hosted by district leadership to provide a summary of the committee’s work and present the top three budget reduction packages. ...

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February 16, 2021

Valley Qualifies 8 Wrestlers for State Traditional Tournament

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