HOMECOMING 2023
WDMCS Homecoming Week Sept. 18-23, 2023
THEME: "Taking It Back"
Come support your Tigers and celebrate our West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) spirit during Homecoming 2023! Homecoming is for EVERY school in our district. Find ways to show your school spirit this year.
DRESS-UP DAYS DURING HOMECOMING WEEK
HOMECOMING EVENTS
POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL
MONDAY, SEPT. 18
Powderpuff football games start at 7 p.m. and will be played at Tiger Field. Admission is free. Students interested in participating must complete a permission form to participate.
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13
- Valley Southwoods students turn in form to Ms. Hockensmith or Ms. Douglass in the main office.
- Valley students turn in form to Pamela Walsh (room 1315) or Brooke McTavish (Student Services).
- Walnut Creek students turn in form to the front office.
PARADE
THURSDAY, SEPT. 21
The Homecoming parade starts at 5:45 p.m. and will begin at Valley Southwoods and end outside Valley Stadium (rain location: Southwoods gym).
School and student clubs and organizations are invited to participate in the parade.
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13
CARNIVAL
THURSDAY, SEPT. 21
The Homecoming carnival follows the parade from 6:15-8:30 p.m. and will be held outside Valley Stadium.
- Meal $5 (includes a grilled hot dog, chips, dessert, and water)
Any school club or organization can sign up to host a carnival booth.
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, SEPT. 14
ASSEMBLIES
FRIDAY, SEPT. 22
Valley: 9:40 a.m.
Valley Southwoods: 2:30 p.m.
FOOTBALL GAME
FRIDAY, SEPT. 22
Valley's Homecoming football game starts at 7 p.m. and will be played at Valley Stadium. The Tigers will face the Ames Little Cyclones. Please visit valleytigersathletics.com/ for more information about the game.
Purchase digital tickets online starting Sept. 20.
Ticket Prices: $6
DANCE
SATURDAY, SEPT. 23
7-10 p.m.
Horizon Event Center
2100 NW 100th St
Clive, Iowa 50325
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the following times. Cash, Visa/Mastercard, and checks (made out to VHS Student Council) are accepted. Students MUST show an ID to purchase a ticket. A ticket and ID are required for entry to the dance.
HOMECOMING DANCE TICKET DETAILS AND REMINDERS
- Students will NOT need to reserve tickets in advance.
- Tickets will be sold during lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 20, through Friday, Sept. 22, at Valley, Valley Southwoods, and Walnut Creek Campus.
- Ticket prices are $15. Students in need of financial assistance can contact the school office for support. Cash, Visa/Mastercard, or check can be used for payment. Please make out checks to VHS Student Council.
- Students WILL need a student ID to purchase a ticket AND to enter the dance.
If you plan to bring a date from a different school or a Valley graduate, please remember to complete the appropriate form.
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, SEPT. 19, AT 4 P.M.
- Homecoming 2023 Guest Request (for Valley/Valley Southwoods students)
WALNUT CREEK DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, AT NOON
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact any of the following individuals:
David Maxwell | Valley Principal
Shannon Campbell | Valley Associate Principal
Josh Griffith | Valley Associate Principal
Chris Novak | Valley Associate Principal
novakc@wdmcs.org
Megan Thomsen | Valley Associate Principal
Mindy Euken | Valley Southwoods Principal
eukenm@wdmcs.org
Haley Hockensmith | Valley Southwoods Associate Principal
Dr. Kim Davis | Walnut Creek Principal