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THURSDAY, SEPT. 30

The Homecoming parade starts at 5:45 p.m. and will begin at Valley Southwoods and end outside Valley Stadium.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 30

The Homecoming carnival follows the parade from 6:15-8:30 p.m. and will be held outside Valley Stadium.

FRIDAY, OCT. 1

Valley's Homecoming football game starts at 7 p.m. and will be played at Valley Stadium. The Tigers will face the Ankeny Hawks. Please visit ValleyTigers.com for more information about the game.

Valley High School's boys' soccer team is collecting new or gently used soccer equipment. Donations will be redistributed to help children in underserved communities have the necessary equipment to play the game.

What Can You Donate?

• jerseys, shorts, shin guards, goalie jerseys, goalie pants/shorts, goalie gloves, socks, cleats, soccer balls, and bags

• Cleats, socks, shin guards and goalie gloves are only accepted in pairs

As part of her honors project, Valley High School senior Elaine Wang is introducing Connexions Tutoring, a free online tutoring resource intended for K-12 students, to fellow West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) students.

The goal for Connexions Tutoring is to provide learning materials and instructions for students who may not have the means to access a tutor. All tutors through Connexions Tutoring are high school juniors and seniors who are passionate about teaching

Tutoring sessions are up to one hour long. Students and parents can sign up by clicking on their "Sign Up" page and selecting a meeting time with their preferred tutor.

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Families of Students of Color Welcome Meeting
7-8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28
Community Room — Learning Resource Center

WDMCS has partnered with district families to create support groups for adult family members and caring adults of students of color and LGBTQ+ students. Both groups will launch during the 2021-22 school year. Please join Families of Students of Color for their welcome meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 28!

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Student Equity Team

WDMCS is also excited to offer learning and leadership opportunities for students in grades 6-12 through the student equity team this year.

The group will include student leaders from Indian Hills Junior High, Stilwell Junior High, Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, Valley High School, and Walnut Creek Campus. Students will meet regularly throughout the year in their building teams and as a districtwide group.