WDMCS Board Brief
For West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education
Oct. 5, 2018
Valleyfest
Dozens of high school marching bands from Iowa and surrounding states are set to take the field for Valleyfest XXXIX at Valley Stadium this weekend. The Valley Marchmasters will perform an exhibition of its 2018 show “House of Shadows” at 10:30 p.m. Special guest Iowa State University will follow the performance at 10:45 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 6
Starts at 8 a.m.
Valley Stadium
Career and Apprenticeship Showcase
Students from the Des Moines-metro area are invited to bring their families and learn more about the amazing career and apprenticeship opportunities local businesses offer. This is a free event!
Tuesday, Oct. 9
4:30-7 p.m.
Valley High School
Final Regular Season Valley Home Game
Cheer our Tigers to victory in their last home game of the regular season versus Ames.
Friday, Oct. 12
7 p.m.
Valley Stadium
Expanding ESOL Services Prioritize Personal Connections with Families
One in five West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students come from a home where the primary language is something other than English.
The district’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program supports over 11 percent of students with English Language Development services. As linguistically diverse student enrollment has increased, the ESOL program has expanded its services to reflect that change and best serve families. While each WDMCS student and family has unique circumstances and needs, English learners and their families may experience similar challenges as they navigate the education system.
Abdiel Quiroga, one of the district’s Bilingual Family Liaisons, has first-hand knowledge of those challenges. He often thinks about his own experiences as a student with parents who did not speak English to understand the students, families, and staff members he supports.
New "Allery Aware" Stickers
West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) believes in providing a safe and inclusive allergy aware environment for all students, staff, and visitors. With this in mind, “Allergy Aware” stickers are now in all WDMCS school buildings.
While preventative measures and response plans are in place to ensure student safety, WDMCS cannot guarantee that a particular classroom or portion of a school is completely allergen free. These new “Allergy Aware” stickers indicate that individual student health plans, Section 504, and/or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) outline student specific accommodations and need to be accessible to adults working with students—including substitute teachers and/or assistants in the classroom.
School/Community Relations Team
buckl@wdmcs.org
515-633-5023
Alexandra Wade
515-633-5022
Aaron Young
younga@wdmcs.org
515-633-5016
Email: scroffice@wdmcs.org
Website: wdmcs.org
Location: 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-633-5023
Facebook: facebook.com/wdmcs
Twitter: @WDMCS