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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September 28, 2020

Photos: Valley Homecoming Court 2020

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July 30, 2020

Valley Spotlight Honored In National COVID-19 Coverage Contest

Spotlight, Valley High School’s student newspaper, was recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Society for News Design for its ...

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July 21, 2020

Defending 5A Champ Valley Qualifies For State Softball Tournament

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July 20, 2020

‘I’m Destined To Get My Diploma’: How One Walnut Creek Campus Senior’s Writing Pushed Them To Graduation

KD Cohen’s dream is to become a professional writer. When an idea or emotion strikes, they grab their journal and begin to jot down sentences through scores ...

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June 29, 2020

Get a Bird’s-Eye View of Valley 2020 Commencements

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June 27, 2020

In Their Voices: Valley’s Class of 2020

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June 9, 2020

Seven Valley Students Earn Principal Financial Group Summer iJAG Internships

Seven Valley High School students were selected for paid internship opportunities through the Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) program and Principal Financial Group. “Given COVID-19, these ...

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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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May 27, 2020

Valley IHSSA Individual Speech Team Earns Top Ratings at State

Congratulations to Valley’s IHSSA Individual Speech program, which earned 15 “I” and one “II” ratings at the state competition. The competition had originally been postponed due to ...

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May 20, 2020

REPLAY: Valley Class of 2020 Honors Evening

This event was held Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Please watch the video above for a replay of the virtual experience. Valley Class of 2020 Honors Evening FAQ ...

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