Valley Commencement Updates
West Des Moines Community Schools | April 28, 2021
April 28 Updates
This newsletter includes the following NEW information:
- More details about commencement practice on Friday, May 28
- The livestream link to share with friends and family
- Parking details for the day of graduation
- Seating guidelines for families
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
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL
10 a.m. at Valley Stadium
Need a Ride?
Students who need a ride to and from Valley Stadium for rehearsal can take a shuttle bus. Students who need a ride home after practice are eligible for a bus ride IF they are already a bus rider this semester. Students must complete the request form by Friday, May 7.
PARKING GUIDELINES
WHERE TO PARK
- Lower Lot: Reserved for handicap and volunteer parking.
- City of West Des Moines parking lot/grass area: Open parking. If you plan to park in the grass, enter by the lower parking area, and a volunteer will direct you where to park.
- Upper Lot: Open parking.
- Valley Church parking lot: Open after 11:15 a.m.
WHERE TO ENTER
- Five separate entrances can be used for guests to enter the stadium.
- Students MUST enter with all of their guests.
Guests & Timing
- Each graduate can bring four guests to the event.
- Students MUST enter with all of their guests.
- The stadium gates will open at 10:30 a.m., 90 minutes before the event start time.
Seating Guidelines
- Five separate entrances can be used for guests to enter the stadium.
- Students MUST enter with all of their guests.
- FAMILIES MUST SIT TOGETHER.
- Blue painter's tape will mark where to sit on the bleachers.
- 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 located at the student's seat. Students should wear their own mask to enter the stadium.
- 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.
CAP & GOWN DISTRIBUTION
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.
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