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Western Hills Contact Information
ADDRESS: 600 39th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3801
PHONE: 515-633-5900
FAX: 515-633-5999
PRINCIPAL: Jenna Pressley
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Erin Willoughby
COUNSELOR: Jessica Wear
NURSES: Katherine Thomas
SECRETARIES: Elizabeth Sporleder, Beth Walker
School Times
HOURS: 9:05 a.m.-3:55 p.m.
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesdays 9:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
PRESCHOOL: 9:05-11:50 a.m. and 1:10-3:55 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting and regular business meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
The Valley boys soccer team beat Johnston 3-0 to win the 2025 Class 4A State Championship.
Get ready for summer with WDMCS! Find all the summer information you need in one place.
WDMCS honored 27 individuals with the PAWSitive Impact Staff Appreciation award during the 2024-25 school year.
Fifteen certified staff members from across the district became the first to graduate from the Grow Program, a continuing education partnership between WDMCS and Drake University.
Valley High School is accepting nominations for the 2025 Hall of Honor class through June 6, 2025.
Steven Schappaugh, current principal at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, has been named the next executive director of secondary education at WDMCS.
Jordan Creek Elementary will welcome Chad Jamison as assistant principal in 2025-26.
Nearly 30 WDMCS students earned the 2025 Iowa Seal of Biliteracy.
Upcoming Events
Additional Resources
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Discover what your student's day is like and the academic goals for each grade level.
All Western Hills students receive free meals this year.
Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Western Hills community.
If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
Digital Backpack lists events offered by various organizations within our community.