Soccer Equipment Donations
The Valley High School boys’ soccer team would like to collect new or gently-used soccer equipment. Equipment will be collected and redistributed to help WDMCS students play the game.
Details:
- They accept jerseys, shorts, shin guards, goalie jerseys, goalie pants/shorts, goalie gloves, socks, cleats, soccer balls, and bags.
- Balls do not have to be deflated.
- Cleats, socks, shin guards, and goalie gloves are only accepted in pairs.
Place donations in a plastic bag(s) and drop off at Valley High School's Athletics and Activities Office.
Jordan Creek Earns Prestigious Certification
Jordan Creek Elementary has earned the Lighthouse School certification from FranklinCovey, joining just 11 other Lighthouse schools in Iowa and 519 worldwide.
Earning Lighthouse certification is a significant benchmark for Leader in Me schools and serves as “evidence that schools have produced outstanding results in school and student outcomes, by implementing the process with fidelity and excellence.”
Annual Sixth-Grade Volleyball Tournament
All eight elementary schools participated in the annual Sixth-Grade Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Coldiron Fieldhouse at Valley High School. Western Hills won the girls' title, Fairmeadows won the boys' title, Clive Learning Academy captured the girls' sportsmanship award, and both Clive Learning Academy and Crestview School of Inquiry tied for the boys' sportsmanship award.
Winter Hike
Date: Dec. 29 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Jester Park Nature Center
Cost: Free
Organization: Polk County Conservation
Join the Naturalist for a hike in the winter wonderland looking for animal signs. Dress for the weather.
Self-Protection Seminar for Children
Date: Dec. 16—6 p.m.
Location: Clive Special Events Building, Clive Aquatic Center, 1801 NW 114th St., Clive
Cost: $20
Organization: Clive Parks and Recreation
Children will be taught the ABCs of self-defense protection. They will explore their own thoughts on safety through role play and age-appropriate discussions. Participants will be actively engaged while learning how to escape from grabs, pushes, chokes, and the ground.
$5 Family Night at the Science Center
Location: Science Center of Iowa
Event For: all ages
Cost: $5/person
Organization: Science Center of Iowa
The second Friday of each month from 5-8 p.m., explore SCI with your family. Admission is just $5 per person! No need to grab dinner first ... our Food Chain Cafe is open until 7:30 p.m.
West Des Moines Community Schools
We understand a students’ education is an important part of their life journey, and we are committed to their success. At WDMCS, students will gain knowledge and develop skills to prepare them for life. The excellent opportunities we offer enable students to explore their interests and achieve their potential because we believe every student can find their place in the WDMCS.
Email: scroffice@wdmcs.org
Website: wdmcs.org
Location: 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-633-5000
Facebook: facebook.com/WDMCS
Twitter: @WDMCS