WDMCS Year-End Newsletter
West Des Moines Community Schools
May 27, 2022
Last Day of School for Students & Staff: Thursday, June 2
Summer of LearningAre you wondering how you’re going to keep your kids busy this summer? We have many fun, enriching, and affordable learning opportunities available! Whether your child needs a little extra help in reading, writing, or math, or simply wants a fun way to keep learning, WDMCS Community Education provides a wide variety of activities to choose from. We know your child will find a program that sounds interesting, exciting, or rewarding. | Summer Athletic Camps & ClinicsTrain, learn, and play with the Tigers! Choose from a variety of Valley-coached athletic camps offered for students in all grades. Whether introducing an elementary student to a sport or fine-tuning secondary students' skills in preparation for competition, these camps provide team-building and fundamentals. | Peachjar Community Flyer Program EndingFor the past two years, WDMCS used Peachjar to promote community opportunities. We decided we will no longer use Peachjar after the end of this school year. In part, their service became cost-prohibitive for some organizations to share their information. We understand the value of community opportunities and will continue to research a way these events can be electronically shared with families. Watch for more information later this summer. |
Summer of Learning
Are you wondering how you’re going to keep your kids busy this summer? We have many fun, enriching, and affordable learning opportunities available! Whether your child needs a little extra help in reading, writing, or math, or simply wants a fun way to keep learning, WDMCS Community Education provides a wide variety of activities to choose from. We know your child will find a program that sounds interesting, exciting, or rewarding.
Summer Athletic Camps & Clinics
Train, learn, and play with the Tigers! Choose from a variety of Valley-coached athletic camps offered for students in all grades. Whether introducing an elementary student to a sport or fine-tuning secondary students' skills in preparation for competition, these camps provide team-building and fundamentals.
Peachjar Community Flyer Program Ending
For the past two years, WDMCS used Peachjar to promote community opportunities. We decided we will no longer use Peachjar after the end of this school year. In part, their service became cost-prohibitive for some organizations to share their information.
We understand the value of community opportunities and will continue to research a way these events can be electronically shared with families. Watch for more information later this summer.

How Dr. Seuss, brotherhood, and economics class helped four WDMCS students chase their rock-and-roll dreams
While certainly excited about graduation, two West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) seniors are also thinking about another upcoming milestone: their album release party. Valley High School senior Marshall White and Walnut Creek Campus senior Jacob “Jub” Martinez are two members of The Crust, a local band gaining recognition across the state, including a win at the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 Iowa Rocks Talent Competition. The release party for their debut EP will take place June 3, one day after the WDMCS school year ends.

Pre-Summer Checklist for 2022-23 School Year
Before school gets out, you can enroll your students for next year and check that off your list of things to do this summer! You can also sign up for busing at the same time.
What else can you check off your list?
- Paying school fees
- Downloading school supply lists
- Creating a parent Canvas account
- Connecting with a PTO
- Adding important August school dates to your calendar
- Buying fan gear
By checking these "to do" items off your list, you can enjoy your summer even more! Get started now!
IMPORTANT NOTE: School Fee Waivers
If you believe you may qualify for fee waivers, please DO NOT pay fees until you fill out 2022-23 fee waiver and free/reduced meal applications.
These applications do not open until July.

Registration for Fall Sports
The Valley High School Athletics and Activities Office has changed the process of submitting your athletic paperwork for incoming students in grades 9-12 at Valley High School and Valley Southwoods Freshman High School and grade 8 at Indian Hills and Stilwell junior highs.
This is through an online program called FamilyID.
Click here for more information, plus a step-by-step guide for registering your student.
Summer Food Program OverviewWDMCS, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will again offer free summertime breakfast and lunch to children at several locations throughout the WDMCS community. Ready-to-eat meals will be available each day. DATES June 6- Aug. 12 WHO QUALIFIES? Meals are free to anyone 18 and younger, and no registration is required. Adult meals will be available for purchase for $4, cash only, and change may not be available. Meals must be eaten on-site and cannot be taken to-go. | Summer Food LocationsOPEN SITE LOCATIONS
| Summer Food Enrolled Site InfoMeals at enrolled sites are available only to children who are enrolled in certain site-specific programs. Children in these programs who meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program will receive meals for free. LOCATIONS
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Summer Food Program Overview
WDMCS, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will again offer free summertime breakfast and lunch to children at several locations throughout the WDMCS community. Ready-to-eat meals will be available each day.
DATES
June 6- Aug. 12
WHO QUALIFIES?
Meals are free to anyone 18 and younger, and no registration is required. Adult meals will be available for purchase for $4, cash only, and change may not be available. Meals must be eaten on-site and cannot be taken to-go.
Summer Food Locations
OPEN SITE LOCATIONS
- Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to noon
- Breakfast: 7:45-9 a.m.
- Lunch: 10:45-11:30 a.m.
- Breakfast: 8-9 a.m.
- Lunch: 11-11:30 a.m.
- Breakfast: 7:45-8:15 a.m.
- Lunch: 11 a.m. to noon
- Lunch: noon to 1 p.m.
- Breakfast: 8:30-9 a.m.
- Lunch: noon to 1 p.m.
- Lunch: 11-11:30 a.m.
Summer Food Enrolled Site Info
Meals at enrolled sites are available only to children who are enrolled in certain site-specific programs. Children in these programs who meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program will receive meals for free.
LOCATIONS
- Breakfast: 7:45-9 a.m.
- Lunch: 10:45-11:30 a.m.
- Breakfast: 8-9 a.m.
- Lunch: 11-11:30 a.m.
School/Community Relations
Director
Alexandra Wade
Specialist
Nicole Wiegand
Specialist