 |  |  |
Valley Drama — "Dracula"Valley High School's Drama Family presents “Dracula,” based on the novel by Bram Stoker. This production is for mature audiences.
Staplin Performing Arts Center Face masks are required for audience members. For those unable to attend the in-person performances, livestreams of the play will also be available. In-person tickets cost $10, and livestream tickets cost $15. Both types of tickets can be purchased online at www.midwestix.com. To learn more about the Valley Drama Family, please visit www.valleydrama.com. | Valley Tigers Football QuarterfinalsThe 2021 Class 5A IHSAA football playoffs have reached the quarterfinals round. We invite you to attend this Friday night’s playoff game at Valley Stadium against Pleasant Valley. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRIDAY’S GAME
HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE
After you’ve purchased your tickets, you can:
| Stilwell Fall Play — "Aladdin, Jr."Stilwell Junior High proudly presents its fall play, Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” based on Disney’s film and Broadway show.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the doors, pending ticket availability. |
Valley Drama — "Dracula"
Valley High School's Drama Family presents “Dracula,” based on the novel by Bram Stoker. This production is for mature audiences.
- Friday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m.
Staplin Performing Arts Center
Valley High School
3650 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines
Face masks are required for audience members.
For those unable to attend the in-person performances, livestreams of the play will also be available. In-person tickets cost $10, and livestream tickets cost $15. Both types of tickets can be purchased online at www.midwestix.com.
To learn more about the Valley Drama Family, please visit www.valleydrama.com.
Valley Tigers Football Quarterfinals
The 2021 Class 5A IHSAA football playoffs have reached the quarterfinals round. We invite you to attend this Friday night’s playoff game at Valley Stadium against Pleasant Valley.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRIDAY’S GAME
Kickoff is at 7 p.m. | Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
All tickets must be purchased online in advance of attending Friday night. There will be no cash sales, and NO passes are accepted.
Tickets: $8, no additional fees
HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE
Click the “Football” button
Click the “5A” button
Click “Get Tickets” on the Quarterfinal Round Football at Valley, West Des Moines
Click the “+” button for the number of tickets you need.
Click the “Checkout” button and complete your payment.
After you’ve purchased your tickets, you can:
save the tickets to your phone
print the tickets on a printer
screenshot the ticket and save to photos
Stilwell Fall Play — "Aladdin, Jr."
Stilwell Junior High proudly presents its fall play, Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” based on Disney’s film and Broadway show.
- Friday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the doors, pending ticket availability.
 |  |  |
Free COVID-19 Test KitsWe are excited to announce that West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) is now offering COVID-19 test kits to students who request them. These free test kits are provided through Test Iowa, a program offered through the Iowa Department of Public Health and the State of Iowa Hygienic Lab. From now through the end of the calendar year, these test kits will be prioritized for students based on availability. We will consider expanding availability to WDMCS employees in 2022. | Vaccinations Available for Children 5+The CDC officially approved COVID-19 pediatric vaccine for children ages 5 and up. COVID-19 pediatric vaccinations will also be available through health care providers and pharmacies. If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment, please contact your child's health care provider. | When Will Mask Requirements End? With the news of vaccinations now available for most WDMCS students, some are wondering when face mask requirements will end. As a reminder, WDMCS adjusted its Return-to-Learn plan on Sept. 20, 2021, based on a federal court ruling, which banned Iowa school districts from issuing mask mandates. This adjusted plan will remain in place until the end of the first semester unless brought back to the WDMCS Board of Education with recommended changes. What Could Cause a Change in Face Mask Requirements?
Because WDMCS cannot require families to share if their students are vaccinated, we will not be able to base our decisions on the percentage of students who receive the vaccine. |
Free COVID-19 Test Kits
We are excited to announce that West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) is now offering COVID-19 test kits to students who request them. These free test kits are provided through Test Iowa, a program offered through the Iowa Department of Public Health and the State of Iowa Hygienic Lab.
From now through the end of the calendar year, these test kits will be prioritized for students based on availability. We will consider expanding availability to WDMCS employees in 2022.
Vaccinations Available for Children 5+
The CDC officially approved COVID-19 pediatric vaccine for children ages 5 and up.
COVID-19 pediatric vaccinations will also be available through health care providers and pharmacies. If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment, please contact your child's health care provider.
When Will Mask Requirements End?
As a reminder, WDMCS adjusted its Return-to-Learn plan on Sept. 20, 2021, based on a federal court ruling, which banned Iowa school districts from issuing mask mandates.
This adjusted plan will remain in place until the end of the first semester unless brought back to the WDMCS Board of Education with recommended changes.
What Could Cause a Change in Face Mask Requirements?
- If the federal court's ruling is reversed and Iowa school districts are no longer allowed to issue mask mandates
- If central Iowa's COVID-19 positivity rate sharply declines over a period of time
- If the WDMCS positivity rate remains at a declined rate
Because WDMCS cannot require families to share if their students are vaccinated, we will not be able to base our decisions on the percentage of students who receive the vaccine.
West Des Moines Community Schools
