WDMCS Reminder: No School Friday, April 23 (04/19/21)

April 19, 2021 | There will be no school on Friday, April 23, due to a districtwide professional development day for WDMCS staff. On-site and online classes will resume Monday, April 26.

Valley's Johnson, Junginger Named Semifinalists for Prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program (04/22/21)

April 22, 2021 | Valley High School seniors Parker Johnson and Dorothy Junginger have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, the Iowa Department of Education (IDOE) announced Thursday, April 22.

WDMCS Announces Online School Option for 2021-22 (04/21/22)

April 21, 2021 | The West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) Online Learning Program—WDMCS Online—will provide exceptional online instruction for students in PK-12.

WDMCS Leadership: Seeking Healing Following Derek Chauvin Verdict (04/20/21)

April 20, 2021 | Since George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, we as a nation, community, and school district witnessed outrage, anger, fear, and a demand for change. We must continue to stand together as a WDMCS community, and have tough conversations as we seek to heal.

Get Ready For Valley's Dance Marathon April 24! (04/20/21)

April 20, 2021 | Organized by the Valley High School Student Council, Valley's annual Dance Marathon is set for Saturday, April 24. The event runs from 6-10 p.m., and will be held inside and outside of Valley Fieldhouse.

Join Valley World Cultures Club's International Night April 23! (04/19/21)

April 19, 2021 | The Valley World Cultures Club will host International Night from 6:30-9 p.m. on Friday, April 23, at Tiger Field. A limited number of tickets and goodie bags are available for purchase.

Crestview School of Inquiry Receives $5,000 Donation from New Burlington Store (04/16/21)

April 16, 2021 | Burlington Stores, the national off-price retailer, through its partnership with the national non-profit organization, AdoptAClassroom.org, has donated $5,000 towards school supplies to West Des Moines Community Schools’ Crestview School of Inquiry in celebration of its new store now open in Clive.

Don’t Miss The 2021 Tigerlillies Synchronized Swimming Show! (04/14/21)

April 14, 2021 | Due to COVID-19, the 2021 Tigerlillies Synchronized Swimming Show is being professionally video produced. Please join us for the video premiere of “Every Cloud has a Silver Lining” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, in the Valley Fieldhouse.

‘Family Week’ Details for WDMCS High School Students, Coaches (04/13/21)

April 13, 2021 | The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) announced a new “Family Week” period appearing in Iowa’s Unified Activity Federation calendar for the first time in 2020-21. View more information about what this means for WDMCS students and staff.

Crestview Students Become 'Change Agents' Behind City of Clive's Linnan Park Revitalization (04/12/21)

April 12, 2021 | Throughout this school year, sixth-grade learners at Crestview School of Inquiry have teamed up with the City of Clive in revitalizing Linnan Park. The collaboration comes as part of the city's 86th Street Neighborhood Plan, a master guide that helps lead community conversations through Clive's policies, regulations, and capital investments.

WDMCS Board of Education Meets April 12 (04/09/21)

April 9, 2021 | The West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, April 12, followed by a regular business meeting at 7 p.m.

WDMCS Teams Earn Top Scores at 2021 State Archery Finals (04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021 | Three West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) teams earned top honors at the 2021 State Archery Finals. The Tiger Archery teams placed in the top three across two different events, Bullseye and 3D.