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Valley Tiger logo at on field turf

Zac Sinram, associate principal and activities director at Indian Hills Junior High, has been named the next director of athletics and activities at Valley High School. Sinram takes over for Brad Rose, who will retire after a decorated 16-year career at Valley.

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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold workshop and regular business meetings on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.

Valley High School cheerleading team and coaches pose with their 2024 state championship trophy.
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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.

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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. 

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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.

The Valley High School boys golf team poses with their trophy for taking third place at the 2024 Class 4A Iowa High School state Golf Championship.
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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.

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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.

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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." 

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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.