WDMCS must continue to track any new COVID-19 cases.

• Please call the school nurse if your child has an illness, a medical concern, is being tested for COVID-19, or has a positive COVID-19 result.
• School nurses can assist you and your family with education regarding isolation, quarantine, and return dates to school.
• WDMCS is required to notify the Polk County Health Department with positive COVID-19 cases, and they can assist by following up with your family.
• Even during virtual learning, school nurses are here to assist all of our students and families.

You can also call the

WDMCS COVID-19 Response Line

515-633-5990

Families will be able to pick up breakfast and lunch meals three times a week. Children/students will receive two breakfast and two lunch meals. We are also seeking approval from the IDOE to include a snack and dinner in the meals provided.

Children do not need to be present to receive meals. A parent or guardian may pick up on behalf of the child by giving the name of the child and school of attendance to the Nutrition Services staff. Meals will be available for any child ages 1-18 during this temporary building closure.

Locations

• Indian Hills Junior High

• Stilwell Junior High

• Valley High School

Days/Times

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• 5-6 p.m., Valley only

Additional bus stop meal pick-up sites will be added, and route maps and times will be posted on our website.

Booster Pak
Booster Pak is planning to be at all the meal pick-up sites each Friday, beginning Nov. 20, to distribute packs to students registered in their program. They will also have registration forms available for families whose financial situation has changed and may benefit from their services.

Families who need to report a problem with a Chromebook can complete an online form. Follow these simple steps to troubleshoot issues:

What if the microphone sounds hard to hear?

• At the bottom right, select the time.
• Next to the volume slider, select "Audio Settings."
• Under “Input,” drag the microphone slider left or right.
• The microphone sound is garbled if the volume is all the way up. Usually, around two-thirds is a good setting.
  
  

• Plug device into the charger.
• Power reset by holding the button for 30 seconds.

• Power on the Chromebook.
• Log in using district username and password.
• Check that the keyboard is set to US by clicking in the bottom right on the time and checking the keyboard setting.

Request help with Chromebook Problems >

All school-related activities and athletics practices, games, and events are canceled from Monday, Nov. 16, through Wednesday, Dec. 2. Coaches and activity sponsors may reach out to students for virtual meetings.

For athletics, students are still encouraged to sign up by registering through FamilyID.

• Valley and Valley Southwoods >

• Indian Hills >

• Stilwell >

Following our return to in-person learning, we feel it is safest to practice FIVE days before playing in games. Competitions will continue where they were left off, and games that were missed will be rescheduled when we can arrange them.

WDMCS urges parents to keep their students home and away from any social events. In addition, students should limit in-person interaction with peers. Students will be expected to attend online classes each day unless they are sick, and parents should contact the school to communicate if their student is ill.

If you are an online student, you will continue your daily schedule for instruction with your teachers. Students who have been learning at school will now transition to online classes with the same teachers who have been teaching them each day.

• View PK-6 schedules >
• View JH schedule >
• View VS/VA schedule >
• View Walnut Creek Campus schedule >

Because of the positive response from current Kids West families, there are currently no additional openings. However, they will continue to examine staffing and each building space to determine if additional spots open.

We understand child care is critical during these unexpected transitions. Please contact Kids West at 633-5018 if you would like to get on a waiting list for possible openings.