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Westridge Contact Information
ADDRESS: 5500 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266-2884
PHONE: 515-633-5400
FAX: 515-633-5499
PRINCIPAL: Jody Kerchal
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Tyson Heuton
COUNSELOR: Ayla Leopold
NURSES: Emily Dawson, Anna Shull
SECRETARIES: Rachel P. Loret de Mola, Stephany Marlow
School Times
HOURS: 9:05 a.m.-3:55 p.m.
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesdays 9:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
PRESCHOOL: 9:05-11:50 a.m. and 1:10-3:55 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
There is no school for West Des Moines Community Schools students Wednesday, Feb. 12, due to severe weather conditions.
Zac Sinram, associate principal and activities director at Indian Hills Junior High, has been named the next director of athletics and activities at Valley High School. Sinram takes over for Brad Rose, who will retire after a decorated 16-year career at Valley.
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold workshop and regular business meetings on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
Because of deteriorating weather conditions, schools will dismiss early today, Wednesday, Feb. 5
The Board of Education approved the 2025-26 calendar on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
Because of severe winter weather conditions, WDMCS will start two hours late Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Upcoming Events
Additional Resources
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Digital Backpack lists events offered by various organizations within our community.
Your student can eat breakfast and lunch at Westridge.
Discover what your student's day is like and the academic goals for each grade level.
Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Westridge community.
If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.