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ADDRESS: 3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
PHONE: 515-633-5001
EMAIL: communityeducation@wdmcs.org
Office Hours
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Director
Shahna Janssen
News & Events
Latest News
![Teacher holding PAWSitive Impact award.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791478344/wdmcsorg/nbhsawodwy2yzo9pcegf/johnson_shannon_pi_2026-09.png","width":240}])
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about PAWSitive Impact Winners: September 2026
![Seven Valley seniors named 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program Semifinalists outside the main school office.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":2200}])
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about Seven Valley seniors named 2027 National Merit® Semifinalists
![Six people stand and sit together holding awards in the foreground, with a large "VALLEY" tiger logo on the wall in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790832717/wdmcsorg/gykp67lcvebxrjheywbo/hall-of-honor-2026_1080x1080.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790832717/wdmcsorg/gykp67lcvebxrjheywbo/hall-of-honor-2026_1080x1080.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790832717/wdmcsorg/gykp67lcvebxrjheywbo/hall-of-honor-2026_1080x1080.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790832717/wdmcsorg/gykp67lcvebxrjheywbo/hall-of-honor-2026_1080x1080.jpg","width":1080}])
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about Six inducted into Valley High School Hall of Honor
![School Board Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":1152}])
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about WDMCS Board of Education holds regular business meeting Sept. 28, 2026
![A smiling woman with glasses is sitting at a table with a young student, both engaged in an activity involving colorful objects on the table.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":1080}])
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about WDMCS expands early learning opportunities with new 3-year-old preschool program
![Students walking toward buses and cars at the end of the school day.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786648091/wdmcsorg/an1a26oksijzllomamre/website-news-image-students-walking-away-512x512.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786648091/wdmcsorg/an1a26oksijzllomamre/website-news-image-students-walking-away-512x512.png","width":512}])
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about WDMCS welcomes 7 new administrators, 9 in new roles for 2026-27
Upcoming Events
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Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek Elementary, Learnin
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Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek Elementary, Learnin
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Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek Elementary, Learnin
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Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek Elementary, Learnin
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Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek Elementary, Learnin
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Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek Elementary, Learnin
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Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek Elementary, Learnin
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District Notice (Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek El
Additional Resources
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![student and adult wearing volunteer t-shirts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709905956/wdmcsorg/hza8yywm1ypi0rlfqjgc/HomePanel-CEsilvercord.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709905956/wdmcsorg/hza8yywm1ypi0rlfqjgc/HomePanel-CEsilvercord.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709905956/wdmcsorg/hza8yywm1ypi0rlfqjgc/HomePanel-CEsilvercord.jpg","width":800}])
Learn about our Silver Cord program that promotes volunteering and community engagement for high school students.
![Two boys sitting at a table and smiling at the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709905864/wdmcsorg/iu5pobwsnd4gnmzakrun/HomePanel-CEclasses.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709905864/wdmcsorg/iu5pobwsnd4gnmzakrun/HomePanel-CEclasses.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709905864/wdmcsorg/iu5pobwsnd4gnmzakrun/HomePanel-CEclasses.jpg","width":800}])
The Adventures program has engaging classes for K-8 students after school, in the evenings, and on the weekends.
![students holding up cards they made for Veteran's Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709905929/wdmcsorg/gyhuciwzd8atttys0qfa/HomePanel-CEicare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709905929/wdmcsorg/gyhuciwzd8atttys0qfa/HomePanel-CEicare.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709905929/wdmcsorg/gyhuciwzd8atttys0qfa/HomePanel-CEicare.jpg","width":800}])
I-CARE is a program for junior high students that promotes service learning.
Visit Indian Hills I-CARE page >
![Valley gym photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709905903/wdmcsorg/by65vqwu9i1rerkhoqix/HomePanel-CEfacilities.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709905903/wdmcsorg/by65vqwu9i1rerkhoqix/HomePanel-CEfacilities.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709905903/wdmcsorg/by65vqwu9i1rerkhoqix/HomePanel-CEfacilities.jpg","width":800}])
WDMCS is proud to make our facilities available to the community when they are not in use by district activities.
![two girls hugging and smiling at the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709905831/wdmcsorg/rju22vjifzxvuhbiujp1/HomePanel-CEKidsWest.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709905831/wdmcsorg/rju22vjifzxvuhbiujp1/HomePanel-CEKidsWest.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709905831/wdmcsorg/rju22vjifzxvuhbiujp1/HomePanel-CEKidsWest.jpg","width":800}])
Kids West offers before-and after-school child care.