UPDATE from 1:38 p.m., Oct. 5: The West Des Moines Police Department has confirmed they have identified the individual who sent threatening text messages to WDMCS students …
Submitted by Elementary School Counselors According to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, there are five stages of grief. They are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. For those of us …
Submitted by Elementary School Counselors Bullying is a subject that our school district has focused heavily on during recent years. Sometimes this subject can be overwhelming. Research …
Submitted by Elementary School Counselors Stress is impossible to avoid. Given the pressures of daily life, chronic stress itself has become a life-threatening situation to many, causing …
Submitted by Elementary School Counselors Parent-teacher conferences can be stressful for teachers and the parents. As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. You and …
Submitted by Elementary Counselors October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying and harassment is against the policy of the State of Iowa, as well as of the West Des …
