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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
PRINICPAL: Dr. Kim Davis
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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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold workshop and regular business meetings on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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The Valley High School competition cheerleading team captured the program’s 13th state title when it won the Class 4A Cheer/Dance competition at the state championships on Nov. 2.
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West Des Moines Community Schools is getting ready for winter weather and will be testing the notification system at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
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Nearly 40 West Des Moines Community Schools students were selected to the Iowa High School Music Association's 2024 All-State Music Festival.
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Eleven Valley High School seniors were named National Merit® Scholarship Program Semifinalists, putting them in the running to compete for a prestigious National Merit Scholarship.
![The Valley High School boys golf team poses with their trophy for taking third place at the 2024 Class 4A Iowa High School state Golf Championship.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729691383/wdmcsorg/debl74nk4vpem2rvnjq8/BoysGolf3rdPlace2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729691383/wdmcsorg/debl74nk4vpem2rvnjq8/BoysGolf3rdPlace2024.png","width":510}])
Led by all-tournament performers Aidan McGreen and C.T. Norris, the Valley High School boys golf team took third place at the 2024 Class 4A Iowa High School State Golf Championship.
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Student Supports
Learn about the Student Supports available to Walnut Creek students.
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Admission Process
If you believe Walnut Creek might be a good fit for your student, contact the front office.
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Ride the School Bus
If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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Nutrition for Your Student's Wellbeing
All Walnut Creek students receive free meals this year.
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Daily Schedule
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