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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, April 28, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
Join Valley High School Drama for "Anything Goes" April 25-27!
West Des Moines Community Schools invites children ages 2-6 and their grown-ups to Preschool Palooza 2025 on Saturday, April 26 for a day of fun, food, and friendship.
Shane Christensen, Ed.D., current principal at Indian Hills Junior High, has been named the next principal at Valley High School.
Negotiations for the WDMCS 2025-26 teachers' and support staff's contracts will begin March 25 and March 27, 2025.
Valley High School boys golf coach Philip Conover has been named the 2023-24 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association Section 4 Coach of the Year.
The Valley High School boys basketball team beat Waukee Northwest 61-47 in the Class 4A State Championship to win their third straight state title.
Superintendent Matt Adams has some fun making this month's video in the green room at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. Also: Save the date for Preschool Palooza on April 26, register for Mental Health Matters event on April 3, and LOTS of shout-outs.
Learn and get connected to school and community resources at Mental Health Matters on April 3 at Valley Southwoods.
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.