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Westridge Contact Information
Address: 5500 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266-2884
Phone: 515-633-5400
Principal: Jody Kerchal
Assistant Principal: Michelle Knox
Counselor: Erin Read, Nancy Fregoso
Nurses: Anna Shull, Staci Kramer
Secretaries: Norie Boerner, Stephany Marlow
School Times
Hours: 9:05 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.
Early Out Wednesdays: 9:05 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Tiger Cubs Preschool: 9:05-11:50 a.m. and 1:10-3:55 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting July 13, 2026 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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WDMCS announced associate principal transitions for the 2026-27 school year. Haley Hockensmith will move into the role of associate principal at Valley High School and Davena Johnson will become the interim associate principal at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.
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Michelle Knox has been named the next assistant principal at Westridge Elementary, pending approval by the West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education.
WDMCS announced new principals at Fairmeadows Elementary and Western Hills Elementary and a new assistant principal at Hillside Elementary, pending Board of Education approval.
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Jenna Pressley has been named the next director of human resources for West Des Moines Community Schools.
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The June 2026 edition of the We Are ALL WDMCS District Newsletter.
Upcoming Events
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9401 Indian Hills Drive, Clive, IA 50325
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1601 Vine Street, WDM, IA 50265
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3550 Mills Civic Parkway
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3550 Mills Civic Parkway
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3550 Mills Civic Parkway
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9401 Indian Hills Drive, Clive, IA 50325
Additional Resources
Click on any image to learn more.
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Digital Backpack lists events offered by various organizations within our community.
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Your student can eat breakfast and lunch at Westridge.
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Discover what your student's day is like and the academic goals for each grade level.
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Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Westridge community.
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If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.