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Stilwell Contact Information
ADDRESS: 1601 Vine Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4322
PHONE: 515-633-6000
FAX: 515-633-6099
PRINCIPAL: Mitch Kuhnert
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: David Perrigo
COUNSELORS: Brady Johnson, Kelli Ladd
NURSE: Liz Horn
SECRETARIES: Michelle Campos, Ashleigh Sinclair
School Times
HOURS: 7:35 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesdays 7:35 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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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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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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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.
![Valley boys basketball players Jayden McGregory and Zay Robinson hoist the state championship trophy with Valley fans in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741995487/wdmcsorg/qkkfq3kaflbdmxgs92zu/BoysBasketballChamps.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741995487/wdmcsorg/qkkfq3kaflbdmxgs92zu/BoysBasketballChamps.png","width":510}])
The Valley High School boys basketball team beat Waukee Northwest 61-47 in the Class 4A State Championship to win their third straight state title.
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Superintendent Matt Adams has some fun making this month's video in the green room at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. Also: Save the date for Preschool Palooza on April 26, register for Mental Health Matters event on April 3, and LOTS of shout-outs.
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Learn and get connected to school and community resources at Mental Health Matters on April 3 at Valley Southwoods.
Upcoming Events
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1135- Auditorium
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1135- Auditorium
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1135- Auditorium
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1135- Auditorium, Band, Gym, Vocal
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Valley High School Staplin Performing Arts Center
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Whole Building
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Whole Building
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1152-Band, Gym, Vocal, Multi-Purpose Room
Additional Resources
Click on any image to learn more.
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Access the daily schedule, by grade.
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Discover course offerings by grade level.
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Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Stilwell community.
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If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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All Stilwell students receive free meals this year.