We are ALL WDMCS
Jan. 12, 2024
Community Opportunities
Important Dates
Monday, Jan. 15
No School — Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Thursday, Feb. 1
WDMCS Community Engagement Event, 5:30-8 p.m
Friday, Feb. 16
No School — Elementary Professional Development/Junior High Conferences
Monday, Feb. 18
No School (Crestview has school.) — Secondary Professional Development/Elementary Conferences
Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 17
No School — Spring Break
Martin Luther King Junior Day Celebrations
The city of West Des Moines and surrounding communities are hosting a variety of events on Sunday, Jan. 14, and Monday, Jan. 15, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We invite families and staff to join in honoring and celebrating Dr. King's life and work.
SUNDAY, JAN. 14
Jordan House Museum Free Tour and Book Giveaways
1-3 p.m.
2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines
MONDAY, JAN. 15
Heartland Community Service Project
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sign up to package meals.
Meals from the Heartland
357 Lincoln St., West Des Moines
Greater Des Moines Partnership Multi-Cultural Reception
3-3:45 p.m.
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines
Register >
WDM MLK Day Celebration
Keynote Speaker: Rich A. Salas, Ph.D.
3:45-5 p.m.
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines
As you heard in Dr. Adams' January video message, we are going through a strategic planning process. Part of this process includes a survey you will receive this month. Please take the time to provide your input. We want and need your feedback!
Learn more about our strategic planning process on the district website >
Mark your calendars for upcoming enrollment dates for the 2024-25 school year!
- Preschool enrollment will open Monday, Jan. 15. Learn about preschool enrollment >
- Kindergarten enrollment will open Monday, Feb. 19. Learn about kindergarten enrollment >
- Learn about the Dual Language Spanish Immersion Program, available for incoming kindergartners.
All returning students will confirm their enrollment information through online enrollment later in the spring.
The West Des Moines Chamber's Leadership Academy Alumni created Day of Kindness three years ago, and it has since gone statewide. West Des Moines businesses, leaders, students, families, and community members lead the way with acts of kindness on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
If you're looking for ways to participate in Day of Kindness, we are holding a community-wide sock drive this year. We encourage your business, friends, and family to bring new socks. They will be donated to West Des Moines Human Services.
TWO PLACES TO DONATE
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
650 S. Prairie View Drive #110, West Des Moines, IA 50266
8-9 a.m.
OR
Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
RISE Collects Culturally Responsive Foods
Valley High School's Refugee and Immigrant Student Embassy (RISE) will collect culturally responsive food items Jan. 3-Feb. 14, 2024, to donate to four local refugee resettlement agencies: USCRI, LSI, IRC, and Catholic Charities. All food items will be equally distributed to the agencies, and food will be given directly to newly resettled families in our community.
More Community Resources
Additional community resources, winter and year-round, are available on the district website. See information from Clive Community Services, West Des Moines Human Services, EveryStep. and more.