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Southwoods Contact Information
ADDRESS: 625 South 35th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265-2053
PHONE: 515-633-4500
FAX: 515-633-4599
PRINCIPAL: Mindy Euken
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Haley Hockensmith
COUNSELORS: TJ Cox (L-Z), Tess Young (A-K)
NURSE: Jackie Dewater
SECRETARIES: Alixandra Wimberley, Wendy Ramirez, Sabrina Douglass
School Times
HOURS: 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m..
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesday 8:20 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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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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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
![Valley High School boys golf coach Philip Conover surveys the course with a student-athlete during the 2024-25 season.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742228096/wdmcsorg/uj8rbtsyhtps6g3hqyvu/PhilipConover_bgolf.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742228096/wdmcsorg/uj8rbtsyhtps6g3hqyvu/PhilipConover_bgolf.png","width":510}])
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.
![Valley boys basketball players Jayden McGregory and Zay Robinson hoist the state championship trophy with Valley fans in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741995487/wdmcsorg/qkkfq3kaflbdmxgs92zu/BoysBasketballChamps.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741995487/wdmcsorg/qkkfq3kaflbdmxgs92zu/BoysBasketballChamps.png","width":510}])
The Valley High School boys basketball team beat Waukee Northwest 61-47 in the Class 4A State Championship to win their third straight state title.
![Superintendent Matt Adams on the beach with the use of a green screen.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741881412/wdmcsorg/tmyz2n7r4ilrnyzffdci/Newsletter_2025-03_MattAdams.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741881412/wdmcsorg/tmyz2n7r4ilrnyzffdci/Newsletter_2025-03_MattAdams.png","width":510}])
Superintendent Matt Adams has some fun making this month's video in the green room at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. Also: Save the date for Preschool Palooza on April 26, register for Mental Health Matters event on April 3, and LOTS of shout-outs.
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Learn and get connected to school and community resources at Mental Health Matters on April 3 at Valley Southwoods.
Upcoming Events
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104-Vocal, Band, Gym
Additional Resources
Click on any image to learn more.
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Access the daily schedule.
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Discover course offerings by grade level.
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Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Southwoods community.
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If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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All Southwoods students receive free meals this year.