We are ALL WDMCS
August 4, 2023
Elementary
Back-to-School Night: Monday, Aug. 21, 2023
Kindergarten Roundup and Storytime
- Clive: Aug. 10, 6-7 p.m.
- Crestview: Aug. 17, 6-7 p.m.
- Crossroads: Aug. 8, 6-7 p.m.
- Fairmeadows: held in the spring due to planned summer construction
- Hillside: Aug. 8, 6-7 p.m.
- Jordan Creek: Aug. 8, 6-7 p.m.
- Western Hills: Aug. 8, 6-7 p.m.
- Westridge: Aug. 17, 6-7 p.m.
Junior High, Southwoods, Walnut Creek
Indian Hills Junior High
- Tiger Launch: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 16
- Open House: 5-7 p.m., Aug. 21
Stilwell Junior High
- Tiger Launch: 2-7 p.m., Aug. 21
- Open House: 5-7 p.m., Aug. 21
Valley Southwoods
- Tiger Launch: 1-6 p.m., Aug. 21
Walnut Creek Campus
- Get to Know Staff Conferences: 3:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 23
- New Parent/Guardian Orientation: 6-7 p.m., Aug. 23
Enroll Now for 2023-24
Current families within WDMCS can now complete an online enrollment process for all returning students through Infinite Campus.
SIGN UP FOR SCHOOL ONLINE
Parents/guardians will log into Infinite Campus to:
- review/update family information
- update student health records
OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO
- sign up for busing
- access school supply lists
- mark your calendar for back-to-school events
Learn more about annual enrollment >
ON-SITE ENROLLMENT EVENTS
Two more on-site enrollment support dates will take place this summer for families who need interpreters or internet support.
Crestview School of Inquiry, 8355 N Franklin Ave., Clive
- Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Hakha, Spanish, Swahili interpreters
Harbach Center, 8305 Harbach Blvd., Clive
- Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- Hakha, Spanish, Swahili interpreters
2023-24 Handbooks Update
2023-24 student handbooks are now available online.
House File 604 specifies parents/guardians must acknowledge receipt of a student handbook. Families will receive information in the coming weeks as to how they can confirm they have received access to student handbooks.
2023-24 Fee Payment Update
Not all fees are currently available to pay. For your convenience, you may want to wait to pay 2023-24 school fees when all fees are available. Please watch for a notification from the Business Office that all fees are available to pay for the 2023-24 school year.
If you believe you qualify for fee waivers, fee waiver forms must be filled out every year. Please visit discover.wdmcs.org/feewaivers. Families can contact their building principal if financial assistance is needed.
New Year, Tiger Gear, Right Here!
We love seeing all of our Tigers return for the new school year — so show off your stripes!
We've got your new year Tiger gear right here, in the Tigers Letterman Locker. Be sure to find something for everyone with brand new styles and options throughout the store. All sales directly benefit WDMCS schools.
Upcoming Community Opportunities
Our digital backpack lists a wide variety of events, classes, or other opportunities.
August Opportunities
- YMCA Flag Football registration deadline August 14 through YMCA of Greater Des Moines
- "Mac" to School Mac and Cheese Bar Lunch August 20 through Faith Lutheran Church
- YMCA Fall Soccer registration deadline August 21 through YMCA of Greater Des Moines
- DMSF Youth Swim Team Try-Out and Meet the Coaches August 24 through DMSF
- West Des Moines Tiger Basketball Tryouts deadline August 24 through WDM Tiger Basketball
- Traditional Taekwondo for Children and Adults August 31 through Two Rivers Martial Arts
- Pack in the Park! August 31 through Cub Scouts Pack 38
View more Digital Backpack Listings >
Join the Kids West Team!
Calling all students ages 16+! Are you looking for a job before or after school? Do you enjoy working with kids? WDMCS Community Education’s Kids West has opportunities available just for YOU!
Visit discover.wdmcs.org/kids-west to learn more about the openings and apply today!
