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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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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting and regular business meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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Brett Zeller, director of business services for WDMCS, earned the Iowa Professional Leadership Award from the Iowa Association of School Business Officials.
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Indian Hills Junior High will welcome a new leadership team in 2025-26 with principal Cameron Wendt and associate principal Jamie Ehlert.
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Join Valley High School Drama for "Anything Goes" April 25-27!
![Young student rests face on hand and looks up. Includes copy: West Des Moines Community Schools Preschool Palooza.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744063408/wdmcsorg/xvz8no9bzxsjxdveilzs/Preschool-Palooza_WebNews_510x510_v1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744063408/wdmcsorg/xvz8no9bzxsjxdveilzs/Preschool-Palooza_WebNews_510x510_v1.png","width":510}])
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.
Upcoming Events
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Whole Building
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Whole Building
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1152-Band, Gym, Vocal, Multi-Purpose Room
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1135- Auditorium
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.
![Indian Hills bus line with students walking]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706212588/wdmcsorg/dxlqhb9hzlzksrtrazj8/IndianHills-Bus-HomePanel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706212588/wdmcsorg/dxlqhb9hzlzksrtrazj8/IndianHills-Bus-HomePanel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706212588/wdmcsorg/dxlqhb9hzlzksrtrazj8/IndianHills-Bus-HomePanel.jpg","width":800}])
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.