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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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Because of severe winter weather conditions, WDMCS will start two hours late Tuesday, Jan. 21.
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Valley High School student Luke Wittrock has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist, putting him in consideration for a $20,000 college scholarship.
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold workshop and regular business meetings on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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The Valley High School competition cheerleading team captured the program’s 13th state title when it won the Class 4A Cheer/Dance competition at the state championships on Nov. 2.
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West Des Moines Community Schools is getting ready for winter weather and will be testing the notification system at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
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Nearly 40 West Des Moines Community Schools students were selected to the Iowa High School Music Association's 2024 All-State Music Festival.
Upcoming Events
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1135- Auditorium
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1126- Cafeteria, Auditorium, Vocal
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1126- Media Center, 1148, 1152, 1158, 1203, 1204
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Whole Building
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Whole Building
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1126- Media Center, 1148, 1152
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1135- Auditorium
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1126- Cafeteria
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Valley High School Staplin Performing Arts Center
Additional Resources
Click on any image to learn more.
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Daily Schedule
Access the daily schedule, by grade.
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Explore Electives
Discover course offerings by grade level.
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Get Involved at Stilwell
Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Stilwell community.
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Ride the School Bus
If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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Nutrition for Your Student's Wellbeing
All Stilwell students receive free meals this year.