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With the numerous emails sent to our WDMCS families, we wish to consolidate some of the most common questions families are asking onto one page of the WDMCS website.

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Using Canvas With Your Student

Canvas is WDMCS’ official learning management system. A learning management system is software that helps provide, track, and report on classes and assignments. For Project-Based Learning Network (PBLN) courses, Canvas is replacing ECHO to make things more consistent for WDMCS students and families.

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WDMCS Spring Break Reminder and Travel Guidance

Following a no school day on Friday, March 12, West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) will have spring break March 15-19, 2021. Families may be planning to …

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Share Your Input on WDMCS Budget Reduction Options

We shared in a previous We are ALL WDMCS newsletter about the need to reduce the budget by $2.5-3.5 million for the 2021-22 school year. Since then, …

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Get the 2021-22 Calendars at a Glance

The 2021-22 calendar at a glance is now available to view or print in six languages: Arabic Bosnian English Hakha Chin Spanish Vietnamese View the calendars at …

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West Des Moines Public Library Closing March 1 for Final Stage of Renovation

Curbside service will continue weekday evenings Monday to Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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