HOMECOMING 2024

WDMCS Homecoming Week Sept. 16-21, 2024

THEME: "Peace, Love, and Homecoming"

Come celebrate our West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) spirit during Homecoming 2024! Homecoming is for EVERY school in our district. Explore ways to show your school spirit!

All proceeds will go to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Iowa.

DRESS-UP DAYS

Homecoming Spirit Days and Events graphic.

Monday, Sept. 16: Peaceful PJ Day. Tuesday, Sept. 17: Vibrant Vibes Day (Tie-Dye). Wednesday, Sept. 18: Sustainable Style Day (outfits created from thrifted items or recycled materials). Thursday, Sept. 19: Flower Power Day. Friday, Sept. 20: Retro Roar Day (vintage Tiger spirit wear).

HOMECOMING EVENTS

POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL

MONDAY, SEPT. 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Tiger Field | Admission: Free

Participants must fill out an online player permission form. Players must be in grades 9-12.

Fill Out the Powderpuff Football Player Form >

DEADLINE: 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11

Questions? Contact Pamela Walsh at walshp@wdmcs.org.

PARADE

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 | 5:45 p.m. | from Southwoods to Valley Stadium

School and community clubs and organizations are invited to participate in the parade. Parade floats must register online.

Fill Out the Parade Float Registration Form >

DEADLINE: 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11

See the Parade Route Map (PDF) >

Questions? Contact Callie Kane at kanec@wdmcs.org.

CARNIVAL

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Valley Stadium Parking Lot

Any school club or organization can sign up to host a carnival booth.

Fill Out the Carnival Table Registration Form >

DEADLINE: 3:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13

Homecoming Barbecue Meal: $6 (includes a grilled hot dog or burger, chips, dessert, and water). Special thanks to Hy-Vee for generously donating volunteers, food, and beverages!

Questions? Contact Callie Kane at kanec@wdmcs.org or Pamela Walsh at walshp@wdmcs.org.

ASSEMBLIES

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Valley: 9:40 a.m.
Valley Southwoods: 2:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL GAME

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 | 7 p.m. | Valley Stadium | $7

The Tigers will take on the Waukee Warriors. The Homecoming Court will be crowned at halftime.

Purchase digital tickets online >

HOMECOMING DANCE

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Horizon Events Center | $15

Horizon Events Center, 2100 NW 100th St., Clive, Iowa 50325

Tickets: $15

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.
Students in need of financial assistance can contact the school office for support.

Ticket Sale Times

Valley and Southwoods, on sale outside the cafeteria

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19, noon to 1:55 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Walnut Creek Campus, on sale in the office

Students can purchase tickets in the office during lunch period Wednesday, Sept. 18-Friday, Sept. 20. Please contact Principal Kim Davis.

Guest Forms Required

You must complete a guest form to bring a guest from a different school or a 2024 graduate. Forms MUST be completed by a registered parent/guardian.

Valley/Southwoods: Complete the Visiting Guest Form Online >

Walnut Creek: Please contact Principal Kim Davis to complete the Visiting Guest Form.

DEADLINE: 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024