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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
Seniors are invited to return to their home schools to celebrate their graduation on Wednesday, May 21.
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting and regular business meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
Brett Zeller, director of business services for WDMCS, earned the Iowa Professional Leadership Award from the Iowa Association of School Business Officials.
Indian Hills Junior High will welcome a new leadership team in 2025-26 with principal Cameron Wendt and associate principal Jamie Ehlert.
Join Valley High School Drama for "Anything Goes" April 25-27!
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.
Upcoming Events
Additional Resources
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Access the daily schedule.
Discover course offerings by grade level.
Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Southwoods community.
If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
All Southwoods students receive free meals this year.