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Face Masks Required Starting Nov. 9 Starting Monday, Nov. 9, all WDMCS students and employees will be required to wear a face mask (not gaiter or face shield). This change, which originally was planned for second semester, was moved up in response to the increasing COVID-19 percentages in Polk County. The Board of Education approved the recommendation at a Nov. 4 special meeting. Disposable masks will be available for students or staff who forget to bring one. | Second Semester Choice OVERVIEW
BEFORE YOU DECIDE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Learn about elementary options > | 2020-21 Calendar Update The WDMCS Board of Education approved three additional professional development dates at its Oct. 26 regular business meeting: Feb. 8, March 11, and April 2. The additional 2020-21 professional development days allow teachers to focus on district initiatives during the teacher contract without requiring substitutes. Administrators will work to protect at least half of each day on Feb. 8 and April 2 and all day on March 11 for teacher work time. Winter break, spring break, the last day of school, and semester and trimester dates will not change. |
Face Masks Required Starting Nov. 9
This change, which originally was planned for second semester, was moved up in response to the increasing COVID-19 percentages in Polk County. The Board of Education approved the recommendation at a Nov. 4 special meeting.
Disposable masks will be available for students or staff who forget to bring one.
Second Semester Choice
- Families must choose for their student to learn at school or online for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.
- Families were sent a survey Monday, Nov. 2, to complete for EACH student.
- Families must decide by Friday, Nov. 13.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Learn about elementary options >
2020-21 Calendar Update
The additional 2020-21 professional development days allow teachers to focus on district initiatives during the teacher contract without requiring substitutes. Administrators will work to protect at least half of each day on Feb. 8 and April 2 and all day on March 11 for teacher work time. Winter break, spring break, the last day of school, and semester and trimester dates will not change.
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Microsoft Skills Initiative During Pandemic Microsoft is launching an initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire digital skills needed in a COVID-19 economy. According to a recent Microsoft blog post, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and GitHub are collaborating to learn about the most in-demand jobs, offer learning and certifications, and equip job seekers with tools to help them get hired. This initiative can help our own WDMCS families and high school students seeking support with finding or changing jobs during the pandemic. | Student Planning Pointers for Parents (SP3) Parents who are interested in receiving timely, grade-level information to help students plan for life after high school can sign up for Iowa Student Loan's program called Student Planning Pointers for Parents (SP3). By participating in the program, parents are signed up to win college savings plan deposits. | Local Food Pantry Services Clive Community Services offers pre-sack service in their parking lot Mondays from 4-7 p.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
2190 NW 82nd St, Ste A | Clive, IA 50325
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Microsoft Skills Initiative During Pandemic
According to a recent Microsoft blog post, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and GitHub are collaborating to learn about the most in-demand jobs, offer learning and certifications, and equip job seekers with tools to help them get hired.
This initiative can help our own WDMCS families and high school students seeking support with finding or changing jobs during the pandemic.
Student Planning Pointers for Parents (SP3)
By participating in the program, parents are signed up to win college savings plan deposits.
Local Food Pantry Services
- Stay in your car and a volunteer will come to you.
- The pantry is open to all in need.
- There are no residency or income requirements.
2190 NW 82nd St, Ste A | Clive, IA 50325
They are located on NW 82nd Street in Clive, between Crestview School of Inquiry and Hickman Road.
School/Community Relations
buckl@wdmcs.org
515-633-5023
Alexandra Wade
515-633-5022
Aaron Young
younga@wdmcs.org
515-633-5016
