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West Des Moines Community Schools | Oct. 5, 2019
2020 Kindergarten Enrollmentment OpenKindergarten is a big step in life’s journey and a time of discovery and change for kindergartners and their families. All enrollment will take place online in Infinite Campus, but if you would like in-person help, please visit the Learning Resource Center, 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Welcome to our incoming kindergartners, the class of 2033! | Register for a Parent Quest ClassParentQuest provides free learning opportunities for parents and other caring adults as they navigate each child’s unique path to success in school and life. Topics include academics, health and well being, parenting, WDMCS 101, and more. Each child’s path to success is unique, and ParentQuest provides relevant resources to help parents along the way. | Canvas Parent ResourcesA big thank you to those parents who attended one of our Canvas parent sessions. We will continue to offer sessions through Community Education ParentQuest classes. Managing Parent Account in Canvas Oct. 14 Sessions will also be available during parent-teacher conferences. Check with your student's school for more information. |
2020 Kindergarten Enrollmentment Open
Kindergarten is a big step in life’s journey and a time of discovery and change for kindergartners and their families.
All enrollment will take place online in Infinite Campus, but if you would like in-person help, please visit the Learning Resource Center, 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Welcome to our incoming kindergartners, the class of 2033!
Register for a Parent Quest Class
ParentQuest provides free learning opportunities for parents and other caring adults as they navigate each child’s unique path to success in school and life.
Topics include academics, health and well being, parenting, WDMCS 101, and more. Each child’s path to success is unique, and ParentQuest provides relevant resources to help parents along the way.
Canvas Parent Resources
A big thank you to those parents who attended one of our Canvas parent sessions. We will continue to offer sessions through Community Education ParentQuest classes.
Managing Parent Account in Canvas
Oct. 14
6:30 p.m.
Register >
Sessions will also be available during parent-teacher conferences. Check with your student's school for more information.
View all upcoming fall sports events.
Are You a WDMCS Volunteer...
...or do you want to be? Either way, please make sure you filled out the 2019-20 WDMCS Volunteer form. All volunteers working in the district should complete this form. Thank you for supporting our students, teachers, and staff by volunteering!
Valley Hall of Honor Nominations Open
Nominations are now being accepted for the Valley High School Hall of Honor through Friday, Nov. 1.
The Valley High School Hall of Honor was established to recognize outstanding alumni, educators, and community leaders who, through achievements, endeavors, leadership, and character, are positive role models for the student body of the West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS).
Check out the fun our students, teachers, staff, and families had at our Homecoming parade and carnival.
Virtual Backpack Community Opportunities
Junior MenaceDate: Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Waukee/WDM, Grimes, Des Moines Cost: $50 Organization: Des Moines Menace Foundation Junior Menace is a soccer program held once a week for seven weeks. Ages 3-4 have 30-minute sessions, and ages 5-9 have 60-min sessions. This is a chance for kids of all skill levels to improve at the sport of soccer in a fun atmosphere! | Des Moines Community Playhouse Classes/Camps Date: varies Location: 831 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50312 Event For: grades PK-8 Cost: varies Organization: Des Moines Community Playhouse The Playhouse Education Department encourages self-development through the dramatic arts, explores the skills of the theater, fosters an appreciation of the theater, | Spooky Science Date: Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. Location: Science Center of Iowa Event For: all ages Cost: $1 off if wearing a costume Organization: Science Center of Iowa Hair-raising experiments, bubbling potions, and visual illusions abound during Spooky Science. Grab your costume and join us to trick-or-treat your way throughout the building and experience themed programming! Wear a costume and get $1 admission. |
Junior Menace
Date: Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Waukee/WDM, Grimes, Des Moines
Cost: $50
Organization: Des Moines Menace Foundation
Junior Menace is a soccer program held once a week for seven weeks. Ages 3-4 have 30-minute sessions, and ages 5-9 have 60-min sessions. This is a chance for kids of all skill levels to improve at the sport of soccer in a fun atmosphere!
Des Moines Community Playhouse Classes/Camps
Location: 831 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50312
Event For: grades PK-8
Cost: varies
Organization: Des Moines Community Playhouse
The Playhouse Education Department encourages self-development through the dramatic arts, explores the skills of the theater, fosters an appreciation of the theater,
and acquaints students with technical theater knowledge.
Spooky Science
Location: Science Center of Iowa
Event For: all ages
Cost: $1 off if wearing a costume
Organization: Science Center of Iowa
Hair-raising experiments, bubbling potions, and visual illusions abound during Spooky Science. Grab your costume and join us to trick-or-treat your way throughout the building and experience themed programming! Wear a costume and get $1 admission.
View all community opportunities.
West Des Moines Community Schools
We understand a students’ education is an important part of their life journey, and we are committed to their success. At WDMCS, students will gain knowledge and develop skills to prepare them for life. The excellent opportunities we offer enable students to explore their interests and achieve their potential because we believe every student can find their place in the WDMCS.