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The West Des Moines Community Schools is pleased to announce that David Maxwell has been hired to serve as the next Valley High School principal. He will officially start July 1, 2018. bit.ly/VHSprincipal2018
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A former WDMCS parent and current state senator shared the false narrative of Senate File 2310. It does not give the authority to Governor Reynolds to make up a 50% in-person requirement. School board should maintain local control. Public health requirements at 15% is too high.
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Based on Board of Education action Sept. 16, West Des Moines Community Schools will require all individuals, including students, staff, and visitors, to wear face masks while indoors on WDMCS property, including buses, starting Monday, Sept. 20. Read more: discover.wdmcs.org/return-to…
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Due to the forecast of adverse weather conditions, school is cancelled for WDMCS today (Feb. 2, 2016). Stay safe and warm!
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David Maxwell begins this as week as the new principal of @vhstigers. During a sit-down interview, Maxwell opens up about his leadership, the special bond he has with retiring Valley principal Tim Miller, and this next "voyage" he's prepared to lead. discover.wdmcs.org/david-max…
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The West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce that a contract for superintendent has been offered to Dr. Matt Adams pending Board approval at the May 9, 2022, regular meeting. discover.wdmcs.org/superinte…
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#Congrats to @vhstigers grad and former student council president John Mahoney on being named a 2017 National Football Foundation Chapter Scholar-Athlete! und.com/sports/m-footbl/spec…
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A WDMCS parent shares her concerns over the removal of Chris Barr at Friday’s game. She says Barr provides positive support to young men who voluntary choose to participate in public prayer. She asks Barr to be reinstated.
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Largest ever #signingday at Valley High School! #Congrats to these great student-athletes. Visit @vhstigers for live #signingday coverage.
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Please join us in honoring all of our WDMCS counselors for the important role they play in our school communities! #NSCW21
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A WDMCS student asks that Valley not change the policy that requires all students to attend finals which may not fit every course type. The current system provides flexibility and the new system is more strict which causes stress. A petition has 1,400 signatures.
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Congratulations, Coach Bakey: This year's softball recipient of @IGHSAU's Golden Plaque of Distinction Award! Bakey will be honored prior to the start of the Class 5A state #iahssb championship at 8 p.m. on July 20. discover.wdmcs.org/tom-bakey… @VHSTigerSB @vhstigers
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Last month while she was getting ready for school, Brie Salloum's father suffered from a severe cardiac incident. Brie, who was part of Valley's CNA program, learned how to provide care during medical emergencies like this, and jumped right into action. discover.wdmcs.org/brie-sall…
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Anthony Ferguson, Jr., WDMCS' new Executive Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity! wdmcs.org/2020/08/wdmcs-hire…
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"I'm thoroughly amazed with them as a group of young men to be able to come up with this," @WDMValleybball's Ryan Cooley said of the @vhstigers students behind the Casmium app. "They did it just because they enjoy doing this kind of stuff."
Read more: discover.wdmcs.org/casmium
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Please join West Des Moines Community Schools as we honor our assistant and associate principals during National Assistant Principals Week. Thank you for all you do to support and connect with our students, staff, and families! #APWeek22
ALT Text: National Assistant/Associate Principals Week. Thank you for your leadership! Headshots of Jeannette Barnes, Shannon Campbell, Jeff Grassmeyer, Ph.D., Joshua Griffith, Haley Hockensmith, David Perrigo, Zac Sinram, and Megan Thomsen. WDMCS logo.
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Congratulations to Caroline and JJ!
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Congratulations, @ValleyGirlsBB! @vhstigers beats Southeast Polk, 65-60, to win the Class 5A #iahsbkb state title! #RollTigers
Quick recap: discover.wdmcs.org/valley-gi…
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Because of severe cold temperatures and wind chill, all schools in the West Des Moines Community School District... fb.me/2IlXZ9cK6
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#congratulations to @vhstigers Principal Tim Miller, selected by the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association to receive their “Outstanding School Administrator Award” for the many contributions he has made toward the welfare of students and athletes in our community.
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Valley High School Principal Tim Miller introduces five Valley students who each achieved a 36 composite score on their SATs: Marcus Chew, Aarushi Dervesh, Christopher Jun, Varun Myneni, and Joseph Swanson
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Valley defeats Waukee 5-1 in the quarterfinals Class 4A #iahsbb state tournament! The Tigers will play Friday against either Johnston or Cedar Rapids Washington at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the semis: discover.wdmcs.org/valley-ti… @vhstigers @WDMValleybball
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Board Member Melinda Dunnwald is elected as the 2017-18 President of the Board and administered the Oath of Office.
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The Board approves the consent agenda. Board President Melinda Dunnwald congratulates David Maxwell on being selected as the new Valley High School principal.
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Meet JJ Kapur, a @vhstigers junior winning awards with a speech that "turbanates" stigmas about the Sikh community. bit.ly/JJ_Kapur
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Okay, @AddisonParrish1, our executive decision is snow day or no snow day you should always do your homework.
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Congratulations, @vhstigers athletes and coaches, for your second-place finish in @DMRegister/@DMRSports' All-Sports Standings for 2017-18! discover.wdmcs.org/valley-de…
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@KylePurrman Someone could find this comment offensive. Remember, please be respectful of others or groups of people, even on social media.
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First time in Valley High School history that twins crowned Homecoming King & Queen. Congrats, Thomas Leafstedt & Catherine Leafstedt
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Let's 👏 it up for our ADs here at WDMCS!
Mr. Rose and Mr. Lingren—@vhstigers
Mr. Sinram—@IndianHillsJH
Mr. Perrigo—Stilwell Junior High
Thank you for your dedication and service to support our students, families, coaches, programs, and fans!
Shout to all our @IOWAHSADA AD’s! Thank you for all you do! Athletic administrators work hard every school year, especially one amidst a pandemic. That's why we're excited to honor & recognize ADs on @NIAAA9100 Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on Dec.15, 2020
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A Valley student shares he believes Chris Barr is an integral part of his life as a Christian athlete. A positive role model is important for high school students.
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We're working closely w/ WDMPD to investigate all info. Increased PD presence at VHS until return of normal learning environment.
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Way to go, @vhssoccer17! Valley defeats Dowling 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A #iahssoc girls' state tournament. The Tigers will face Ankeny tomorrow in the semis at 4:15 p.m. discover.wdmcs.org/valley-gi…
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WDMCS schools will start two-hours late today due to winter weather and road conditions. No morning activities or early bird classes.
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Board members congratulate the @vhstigers cheer team for winning both the state and national titles.
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@Toolsen50 @KyleHerbert2 students need to tweet responsibly and respectfully, especially when tagging us. We have reported your comment.
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School has been cancelled for Mon., Jan. 6. No evening activities. Stay safe and warm, everyone!
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Congratulations to Walnut Creek Campus teacher David Edelstein, who was recognized today by the @cityofwdm for his service to students.
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Great job tonight, Tigers! What a game!
FINAL: No. 4 Valley 29, No. 1 Dowling 22. #iahsfb #cimlscores
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We are proud to announce that 14 @vhstigers students have been named 2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Congratulations! wdmcs.org/2019/09/fourteen-v…
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Congratulations to Board President Melinda Dunnwald, who earned a Better Boardsmanship Award from the Iowa Association of School Boards! ow.ly/YnP330h21bm
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Congratulations to our 686 2019 WDMCS graduates, whose last day of school is tomorrow! wdmcs.org/2019/05/congratula…
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Ethan Eiler and Joe Reck present to the Board about @TalesBlank, their magazine for the homeless in Des Moines.
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Congratulations again to @ValleyXCTF, 2017 state champions! The Board of Education recognized the team last night.
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All WDMCS schools will be delayed two hours Thurs., Jan. 23. Kids West will open at 8:30 a.m.
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From @vhstigers Principal David Maxwell: “Mr. Walter represents Valley High School’s talented and intelligent teachers extremely well, and we cannot think of another teacher more deserving.”
@WDMCHAMBER @cityofwdm
wdmcs.org/2020/11/craig-walt…
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#ICYMI: 1,400+ WDMCS students spelled out "friend" to launch the Profriend campaign this morning. #profriending bit.ly/Profriend_Event
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Congratulations to Valley Southwoods teacher Ryan Penning, who was named the Iowa Safe Schools Lynn Reinicke Educator of the Year for 2019! Learn how his relationship-first approach helps him create a great learning environment for students: wdmcs.org/2019/11/ryan-penni…
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@TobiOrNutTobi it's a hidden math lesson...is that Equilateral, Isosceles or Scalene?
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The @IADeptofEd approved the waiver to transition ALL PK-12 students at WDMCS to an online learning environment starting Monday, Nov. 16. Students will remain online through Wednesday, Dec. 2.
More specific details will be sent this week to staff, families, and students.
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"I just can't believe it," Roy Garcia, @vhstigers Class of 1944, told @DMRegister's @GageMisky. "I never thought I'd see it really." desmoinesregister.com/story/…
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Our very own @StilwellJH was named a #nbrs2017 today, one of just five in Iowa. Congratulations, Stilwell!
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Congratulations, Coach Chapman! #iahssoc valleytigersathletics.com/20…
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The Board thanks @vhstigers Principal Tim Miller for his service at his last official Board of Education meeting prior to his retirement June 30.
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Did we see you at the 2019 Homecoming parade and Tiger Carnival?! Check out more than 70 photos from tonight's festivities: discover.wdmcs.org/2019-home… @vhstigers
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Our elementary physical education teachers are the best! Check this out! 😂 piped.video/watch?v=RTDcBhcE…
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Congratulations to WDMCS Executive Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity @Tony_Ferg—a 2021 @BusinessRecord Forty Under 40 honoree! businessrecord40.com/
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October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Thank you to our wonderful WDMCS principals and assistant principals, who go to extraordinary lengths to ensure students, families, teachers, and staff are valued and supported every day. #ThankAPrincipal #weareWDMCS
discover.wdmcs.org/thank-a-p…
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Congratulations go out to the *31* WDMCS students who have earned top ACT scores since October - including four who earned composite scores of 36!
wdmcs.org/2020/05/wdmcs-stud…
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Drew is a third grade learner at Fairmeadows Elementary, and this Saturday he will kick off @HawkeyeFootball's season as the first Kid Captain for 2021!
Learn more about Drew's @UIchildrens journey ⬇️
Our hospital and @TheIowaHawkeyes have been part of Drew Hennigan’s life since before he was even born. This week, the 8-year-old from West Des Moines, IA, will cheer on the @HawkeyeFootball team as our first #KidCaptain of 2021! Learn more about Drew here:spr.ly/6011yvIAB
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Best of luck to the Valley baseball team, which faces Cedar Rapids Washington tonight in the semifinals of the Class 4A #iahsbb state tournament. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. #RollTigers discover.wdmcs.org/valley-ti… @vhstigers @WDMValleybball
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West Des Moines Community Schools is proud to announce that 13 @vhstigers students have been named 2020 National Merit Scholarship finalists! wdmcs.org/2020/02/national-m…
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“With COVID, nothing in life is 100%, and this project has helped us take back a tiny bit of control—to give and protect something for our kids." wdmcs.org/2020/09/wdmcs-band…
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Congratulations to @vhstigers seniors Jay Chevuru, Dayna Dunnwald, and Isabella Nadel, three @CokeScholars semifinalists who were selected from 93,000-plus applicants! Learn more about the #CokeScholars Program at coca-colascholars.org. #CokeScholarsSF
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The Board approves a recommendation for students to finish the school year May 31, 2019, as long as the number of hours of instruction is above 1080 hours after deducting hours missed due to inclement weather days.
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Congratulations to the Valley baseball team for advancing to Class 4A #iahsbb state tournament! The Tigers are the No. 4 seed and will face fifth-seeded Waukee at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Principal Park.
More details: discover.wdmcs.org/valley-ti… @vhstigers @WDMValleybball
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Because of severe winter weather conditions, all schools are closed Wednesday, Jan. 23. Learn more: discover.wdmcs.org/wdmcs-clo… #iawx
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Thank you, @businessolver, for the generous $1,000 donation to Hillside Elementary! The money will be used to help alleviate Hillside's school lunch debt.
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We are excited to announce several custom yard signs to help us all show how much we miss our teachers, students, schools, and honor our @vhstigers senior class!
$18
Orders available through Sunday, May 3.
Get yours TODAY! ia-westdesmoines-lite.intouc…
#TigersTogether
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Valley High School (@vhstigers) senior Animesh Joshi bested 174 entrants from across the country to become the 2019 Bronx High School of Science debate champion. wdmcs.org/2019/10/joshi-name…
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A WDMCS parent and Grand View pastor shares his connection to Chris Barr and says he carries himself with integrity with college students. He says he believes Barr would be an excellent person to be available to WDMCS students who have questions about faith.
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For those of you looking for the amazing Staff Welcome Back Event Flash Mob, here's the link: piped.video/cGMlPDlY094. #backtoschool
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A.J.’s Story: How WDMCS Rallied Behind A Family Of Its Own piped.video/dMzYTZfWtKs @vhstigers @IndianHillsJH
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Valley Principal David Maxwell introduces the state champion girls' golf team, led by Coach Kelli Moore, for student and staff recognition.
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Way to go, Tigers! @VHSTigerSB #iahssb
#TicketPunched @IGHSAU @ighsauscores Tigers defeat Hoover 6-1 to advance to the 2019 State Tournament! #iahssb #RollTigers
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WDMCS Mourns Loss of Longtime Educator, Coach Bill Coldiron discover.wdmcs.org/wdmcs-mou…
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“The onset of the pandemic disrupted a lot of capstone events, but despite all the negativity, there are moments that we can all be proud of. It’s these moments that I choose to define my senior year by.”
@vhstigers #ClassOf2020
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How does retiring @vhstigers principal Tim Miller wish to be remembered? That he gave his all and was totally committed to the people who made up his schools. discover.wdmcs.org/tim-mille…
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The 2019 Class 5A #iahssb state champion Valley High School softball team is honored at tonight's Board meeting. @vhstigers @VHSTigerSB
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Congratulations, @ValleyBBall. Way to go boys!
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WDMCS Still Requires Faces Masks for Students, Staff piped.video/MJwDEoYJrAs
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