Valley Class of 2021 Commencement
West Des Moines Community Schools | April 1, 2021
Class of 2021
We recently learned we could not host a graduation ceremony for all of our Valley High School seniors at the Drake University Knapp Center because of social distancing guidelines. Because we wish to honor all of our students at one ceremony, we will return to Valley Stadium this May for commencement.
We are excited to host another unique event at Valley Stadium. Please read more information and COVID-19 guidelines below.
Valley Commencement at Valley Stadium
Sunday, May 30, at 6 p.m.
Monday, May 31, at 10 a.m.
Diplomas, medals, stoles, and/or other relevant items will be placed in bags on graduates' chairs.
Sunday, May 30, 2021, 12:00 PM
4440 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, USA
Cap and Gown Distribution and Commencement Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 25
Seniors can pick up their cap and gown over lunch periods in the Student Commons.
OR
Drive-Up Pick-Up for Online and In-Person Seniors
Tuesday, May 25
6-7 p.m. by the Café V west entrance.
Directional signage will route cars for pick-up.
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL
Friday, May 28
10 a.m. at Valley Stadium
Guests & Timing
- Each graduate can bring four guests to the event.
- Students MUST enter with all of their guests.
- The stadium will open 90 minutes before the event start time (gates open at 10:30 a.m.)
Parking & Seating
- Five separate entrances can be used for guests to enter the stadium.
- Students MUST enter with all of their guests.
- Spots will be marked on bleachers for where to sit.
- Additional seating for guests will be along the sidelines of the field.
- Handicap accessible seating is available.
- Unless marked as "reserved," all seating is on a first-come basis.
Rules & Resources
- All graduates will be provided a Valley mask to wear. They will be handed out at each stadium entrance.
- All guests are required to bring and wear their own mask. Masks will NOT be provided for the guests, only graduates.
- Graduates are expected to dress appropriately. No costumes or swimsuits allowed. Prior to students entering the field, staff will check to confirm students are dressed appropriately.
- There will be NO concessions open.
- A first-aid station will be set up to provide emergency water or medical attention.
Valley High School
Principal
David Maxwell
Associate Principals
Shannon Campbell
Jeff Grassmeyer, Ph.D.
Joshua Griffith
Megan Thole
Email: scroffice@wdmcs.org
Website: https://www.wdmcs.org/valley
Location: 3650 Woodland Plaza, West Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-633-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valley.wdmcs/
Twitter: @vhstigers