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Walnut Creek Campus Contact Information
ADDRESS: 1020 8th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
PHONE: 515-633-6400
FAX: 515-633-6499
PRINCIPAL: Dr. Kim Davis
STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR: Rob Kinney
COUNSELOR: Maria Mattiace
SECRETARIES: Lisa Aldiano and Jen Jensen
School Times
HOURS: 9 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesday 9 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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Join Valley High School Drama for "Anything Goes" April 25-27!
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting, special board meeting, and a regular business meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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West Des Moines Community Schools invites children ages 2-6 and their grown-ups to Preschool Palooza 2025 on Saturday, April 26 for a day of fun, food, and friendship.
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Shane Christensen, Ed.D., current principal at Indian Hills Junior High, has been named the next principal at Valley High School.
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Negotiations for the WDMCS 2025-26 teachers' and support staff's contracts will begin March 25 and March 27, 2025.
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Valley High School boys golf coach Philip Conover has been named the 2023-24 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association Section 4 Coach of the Year.
Upcoming Events
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Horizon Event Center
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Staplin Performing Arts Center - Valley
Additional Resources
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Learn about the Student Supports available to Walnut Creek students.
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If you believe Walnut Creek might be a good fit for your student, contact the front office.
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If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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All Walnut Creek students receive free meals this year.
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Access the daily schedule.