District News
- Weather Alert
Because of deteriorating weather conditions, schools will dismiss early today, Wednesday, Feb. 5
- News and Updates
The Board of Education approved the 2025-26 calendar on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
- School Board Information
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold workshop and regular business meetings on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
- Weather Alert
Because of severe winter weather conditions, WDMCS will start two hours late Tuesday, Jan. 21.
- News and Updates
- Recognition and Honors
Valley High School student Luke Wittrock has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist, putting him in consideration for a $20,000 college scholarship.
- News and Updates
- Recognition and Honors
The Valley High School competition cheerleading team captured the program’s 13th state title when it won the Class 4A Cheer/Dance competition at the state championships on Nov. 2.
- News and Updates
West Des Moines Community Schools is getting ready for winter weather and will be testing the notification system at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
- Recognition and Honors
Nearly 40 West Des Moines Community Schools students were selected to the Iowa High School Music Association's 2024 All-State Music Festival.
- News and Updates
- Recognition and Honors
Eleven Valley High School seniors were named National Merit® Scholarship Program Semifinalists, putting them in the running to compete for a prestigious National Merit Scholarship.
- News and Updates
- Recognition and Honors
Led by all-tournament performers Aidan McGreen and C.T. Norris, the Valley High School boys golf team took third place at the 2024 Class 4A Iowa High School State Golf Championship.
- Event Announcements
- News and Updates
WDMCS will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 16 to celebrate the $28 million expansion at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.
- Event Announcements
WDMCS invites our students, families, and community to observe Welcoming Week with us Oct. 7-11!
- School Board Information
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting at 5:15 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
- News and Updates
- Recognition and Honors
Head football coach Gary Swenson became just the fourth coach in Iowa history to reach 400 wins when Valley beat Johnston 34-24 on Sept. 13, 2024.
- News and Updates
- Recognition and Honors
West Des Moines Community Schools will induct five new members into the Valley High School Hall of Honor at a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 21.
- Event Announcements
- News and Updates
WDMCS is excited to announce a week of activities for Homecoming 2024 beginning Monday, Sept. 16. This year's theme is "Peace, Love, and Homecoming."
- News and Updates
West Des Moines Community Schools will welcome Bryan Geelan as the new Communications Department director starting Monday, Aug. 19.
- Recognition and Honors
WDMCS Community Education is saying goodbye to two long-time colleagues with 60 years of combined experience this spring. Kids West Program Supervisor Amy Dvorak and Continuing Education Coordinator Sue Otte couldn't seem more different at first glance, but they are similarly dedicated to WDMCS students and families and will leave a lasting impression on their department as they retire.
- News and Updates
We are pleased to announce that, starting July 1, Tyler Denton will take on the Crossroads Park Elementary assistant principal role, pending WDMCS Board of Education approval.
- Recognition and Honors
Valley High School knows 2024 graduate Briley Corwin best as the one covering school events and student news. Editor of the yearbook and secretary of communications for Student Council, Briley spent much of her high school career getting to know her school community and lifting up others instead of seeking the spotlight.