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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
INTERIM PRINCIPAL: Dr. Lisa Hill
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Haley Hockensmith
COUNSELORS: TJ Cox (L-Z), Tess Young (A-K)
NURSE: Jackie Dewater
SECRETARIES: Wendy Ramirez, DeLaija Eaves
School Times
HOURS: 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m..
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesday 8:20 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
News & Events
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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WDMCS is considering proposing a bond referendum in 2025. To move forward, we need to hear from you regarding future improvements and funding.
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The Valley boys soccer team beat Johnston 3-0 to win the 2025 Class 4A State Championship.
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Get ready for summer with WDMCS! Find all the summer information you need in one place.
![Superintendent Matt Adams presents a PAWSitive Impact Award certificate to WDMCS staff member Emily Johnson.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749105749/wdmcsorg/nxrj9llcy9svwzj42538/PAWSitiveImpact_May2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749105749/wdmcsorg/nxrj9llcy9svwzj42538/PAWSitiveImpact_May2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749105749/wdmcsorg/nxrj9llcy9svwzj42538/PAWSitiveImpact_May2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749105749/wdmcsorg/nxrj9llcy9svwzj42538/PAWSitiveImpact_May2025.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749105749/wdmcsorg/nxrj9llcy9svwzj42538/PAWSitiveImpact_May2025.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749105749/wdmcsorg/nxrj9llcy9svwzj42538/PAWSitiveImpact_May2025.png","width":2200}])
WDMCS honored 27 individuals with the PAWSitive Impact Staff Appreciation award during the 2024-25 school year.
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Fifteen certified staff members from across the district became the first to graduate from the Grow Program, a continuing education partnership between WDMCS and Drake University.
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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.