• #IBelongWDMCS Message from Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Celebrating March Events: Photos from the Student Voice Symposium and Equity Leads Summit
• Upcoming Events: April 9 Community Engagement Event and April/May Calendar Observances

As we near the end of the school year, reflect on these question:

• How do I like to be celebrated? What is one way I can better celebrate and recognize others?
• What is a time I chose to be courageous? What would help me choose courage in all situations?
• What is my role in building this inclusive community? What is my next right move to fulfill this role?

We want to thank the many school leaders who ensured students could attend the Student Voice Symposium, as well as our talented panelists, presenters, and volunteers. Special thanks go out to our closing ceremony MCs from Hip-Hope Inc. and our keynote speaker, Iowa Department of Human Rights Director San Wong.

We would also like to recognize the generous sponsors who made the day possible:

• Founding Sponsors ($2,000+): WDMCS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and WDMCS Community Education
• Platinum Sponsors ($1,000-1,999): City of West Des Moines Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department
• Silver Sponsors ($500-999): Clive Community Foundation, Des Moines Area Community College, and West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
• Community Sponsors (up to $500): RAYGUN, and the West Des Moines Human Rights Commission.

Thank you to our community for supporting the opportunity one student called “an amazing learning experience”!

If you or your family would like to learn about upcoming national and international observances, you can start with these resources: