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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
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WDMCS is considering proposing a bond referendum in 2025. To move forward, we need to hear from you regarding future improvements and funding.
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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.
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The Valley boys soccer team beat Johnston 3-0 to win the 2025 Class 4A State Championship.
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Get ready for summer with WDMCS! Find all the summer information you need in one place.
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WDMCS honored 27 individuals with the PAWSitive Impact Staff Appreciation award during the 2024-25 school year.
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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.
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Valley High School is accepting nominations for the 2025 Hall of Honor class through June 6, 2025.
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Steven Schappaugh, current principal at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, has been named the next executive director of secondary education at WDMCS.
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Jordan Creek Elementary will welcome Chad Jamison as assistant principal in 2025-26.
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Discover what your student's day is like and the academic goals for each grade level.
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All Western Hills students receive free meals this year.
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Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Western Hills community.
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If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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Digital Backpack lists events offered by various organizations within our community.