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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
WDMCS will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 16 to celebrate the $28 million expansion at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.
WDMCS invites our students, families, and community to observe Welcoming Week with us Oct. 7-11!
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting at 5:15 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
Head football coach Gary Swenson became just the fourth coach in Iowa history to reach 400 wins when Valley beat Johnston 34-24 on Sept. 13, 2024.
West Des Moines Community Schools will induct five new members into the Valley High School Hall of Honor at a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 21.
WDMCS is excited to announce a week of activities for Homecoming 2024 beginning Monday, Sept. 16. This year's theme is "Peace, Love, and Homecoming."
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting at 5:15 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
West Des Moines Community Schools will welcome Bryan Geelan as the new Communications Department director starting Monday, Aug. 19.
WDMCS Community Education is saying goodbye to two long-time colleagues with 60 years of combined experience this spring. Kids West Program Supervisor Amy Dvorak and Continuing Education Coordinator Sue Otte couldn't seem more different at first glance, but they are similarly dedicated to WDMCS students and families and will leave a lasting impression on their department as they retire.
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.