Updated Valley Graduation Details
West Des Moines Community Schools | May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021 Updates
This newsletter includes the following NEW information:
- Masks are NOT required.
- Guests are no longer limited to four. We ask families to sit together.
- Social distancing in the bleachers will not be enforced.
- Chairs on the field will be separated into groups of four to allow some families to social distance. This seating is limited and is available on a first-come basis.
- Students do not need to enter the stadium with their families, but we ask families to ride together due to limited parking.
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL
10 a.m. at Valley Stadium
Need a Ride?
Students who signed up for a ride to and from Valley Stadium for rehearsal must be at the bus concourse before 9:30 a.m. The bus will leave promptly at 9:30 a.m.
What if it rains Friday?
If it rains Friday morning, watch for a communication. The rehearsal would be moved to the Fieldhouse.
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
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.
- Jordan Creek Elementary parking 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 do not need to enter the stadium with their families, but we ask families to ride together due to limited parking.
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.
Guests & Timing
- Guests are no longer limited to four. We ask families to sit together.
- Social distancing in the bleachers will not be enforced.
- Chairs on the field will be separated into groups of four to allow some families to social distance. This seating is limited and is available on a first-come basis.
- 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 do not need to enter the stadium with their families, but we ask families to ride together due to limited parking.
- We ask families to sit together.
- Social distancing in the bleachers will not be enforced.
- Chairs on the field will be separated into groups of four to allow some families to social distance. This seating is limited and is available on a first-come basis.
- Handicap accessible seating is available.
- Unless marked as "reserved," all seating is on a first-come basis.
Rules & Resources
- Masks will not be required.
- All graduates will be provided a Valley mask at the student's seat, but it will not be required to be worn.
- 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