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.

Sign Up For Summer 2021 Sports Camps (04/05/21)

April 5, 2021 | Train, learn, and play with the Tigers! Choose from over two dozen Valley High School athletic camps offered this summer for West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students.

2020-21 Teacher Contract Negotiations to Begin April 7 (04/05/21)

Negotiations for the 2021-2022 teachers’ contract will begin April 7, 2021 in the West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS).

WDMCS Reminder: No School Friday, April 2 (04/01/21)

April 1, 2021 | There will be no school on Friday, April 2, due to a districtwide professional development day for WDMCS staff.

From ‘Broken Down And Dirty’ To Up And Running, How A WDMCS Student Restored Valley’s Greenhouse (03/31/21)

March 31, 2021 | The interest of agriculture runs in Valley High School junior Nathan Steimel’s family. Growing up with gardens of vegetables and making homemade salsa, a wealth of knowledge has passed down his family tree. That, coupled with natural leadership skills, has led Steimel to revitalize Valley’s greenhouse.

Valley Earns Top Ratings at All-State Large Group Speech Contest (03/30/2021)

March 30, 2021 | Congratulations! Students from Valley High School earned 9 Division 1 ratings for entries to the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) large group all-state competition in February.

COVID-19/Spectator Guidelines for WDMCS Spring Sports (03/24/21)

March 24, 2021 | The West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) is excited to get the spring sports season underway! As we prepare for practices and games, the following COVID-19 guidelines—intended for all athletics programs at the high school and junior high level—have been developed and will be implemented this season.