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January 13, 2021

Seal of Biliteracy Opportunity on March 3

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students in grades 10-12 will have an opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in a world language to ...

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November 30, 2020

WDMCS Community Education Releases 2020 Needs Assessment Results

WDMCS Community Education recently released the findings of its latest needs assessment report, which helps to better understand the needs and concerns of citizens part of the ...

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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 1, 2020

WDMCS Community Encouraged To Join 21-Day Equity Challenge

West Des Moines Community Schools has signed on as an official supporter of United Way of Central Iowa’s 21-Day Equity Challenge, beginning in October. The goal of ...

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September 30, 2020

This Valley Senior Is Helping Refugee Students, Families Share Their Voice. Here’s How.

One West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) student is leading the charge of showcasing the talents and spirit of children in refugee communities in West Des Moines ...

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August 11, 2020

WDMCS Hires Dr. Anthony Ferguson as Executive Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity

West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) is excited to announce that Anthony Ferguson, Jr., Ed.D., will serve as Executive Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, following Board ...

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July 24, 2020

Join Us! Student-Led Equity Town Halls July 28 and 29

West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) is co-hosting two equity town halls led by Valley High School students on July 28 and 29. Moderated by Valley CORE ...

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June 23, 2020

WDMCS Board, Administration Commit to Actions for Equity

The West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a Board and administrative leadership commitment to six actions for equity at its June 22, 2020, ...

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June 2, 2020

WDMCS Superintendent: ‘We Are Better Together’ amid George Floyd Protests, Racial Inequality

This past week, our nation witnessed the horrific death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers and the violence which then erupted across communities, including in central ...

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May 28, 2020

Thirty-Four WDMCS Students Earn Iowa Seal of Biliteracy

Thirty-four West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students earned the Iowa Seal of Biliteracy this year, demonstrating that they have attained proficiency in two or more languages, ...

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