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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: Norie Boerner, 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
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Join Valley High School Drama for "Anything Goes" April 25-27!
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting, special board meeting, and a regular business meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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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.
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Shane Christensen, Ed.D., current principal at Indian Hills Junior High, has been named the next principal at Valley High School.
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Negotiations for the WDMCS 2025-26 teachers' and support staff's contracts will begin March 25 and March 27, 2025.
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Valley High School boys golf coach Philip Conover has been named the 2023-24 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association Section 4 Coach of the Year.
Upcoming Events
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Valley Community Center
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Gym
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Fairmeadows Room
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Community Room
Additional Resources
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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.