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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
INTERIM PRINCIPAL: Jon Mendoza
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL: David Perrigo
COUNSELORS: Kelli Ladd, Sara Neavor
NURSE: Courtnay Murphy
SECRETARIES: Ashleigh Sinclair, Elizabeth Sporleder
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
![Tiger Cubs Preschool enrollment open for 2026-27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":1080}])
Tiger Cubs Preschool – the high-quality preschool program offered by West Des Moines Community Schools – is now enrolling students for the 2026-27 school year.
![WDMCS Board of Education holds regular business meeting Jan. 12, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749487254/wdmcsorg/fv71jpydim9kjy6qh3kb/empty-board-room_1x1.jpg","width":1152}])
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting Jan. 12, 2026 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
![PAWSitive Impact Winners: December 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767817772/wdmcsorg/dcpcdk5qxysm6w9wsujh/Untitled-1Nelson.png","width":240}])
Meet the December 2025 PAWSitive Impact Staff Appreciation award winners.
![Jeremy Mikesell named Class 5A volleyball coach of the year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767740664/wdmcsorg/bpyzjlmuqk8jvcapyz13/jeremy-mikesell.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767740664/wdmcsorg/bpyzjlmuqk8jvcapyz13/jeremy-mikesell.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767740664/wdmcsorg/bpyzjlmuqk8jvcapyz13/jeremy-mikesell.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767740664/wdmcsorg/bpyzjlmuqk8jvcapyz13/jeremy-mikesell.jpg","width":1080}])
Valley volleyball coach Jeremy Mikesell earned 2025 Class 5A Coach of the Year honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association.
![Aziz Haffar named 2025 national soccer coach of the year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766183791/wdmcsorg/mwagphtecbbxka4sxqef/Haffar_1080x1080.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766183791/wdmcsorg/mwagphtecbbxka4sxqef/Haffar_1080x1080.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766183791/wdmcsorg/mwagphtecbbxka4sxqef/Haffar_1080x1080.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766183791/wdmcsorg/mwagphtecbbxka4sxqef/Haffar_1080x1080.jpg","width":1080}])
Valley boys' soccer coach Aziz Haffar was named the 2025 United Soccer Coaches National High School Boys Large Public School Coach of the Year.
![WDMCS Gives Back: How Schools Care for the Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764977382/wdmcsorg/axwv07r9a6bsc19bab0l/ih-toy-drive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764977382/wdmcsorg/axwv07r9a6bsc19bab0l/ih-toy-drive.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764977382/wdmcsorg/axwv07r9a6bsc19bab0l/ih-toy-drive.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764977382/wdmcsorg/axwv07r9a6bsc19bab0l/ih-toy-drive.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764977382/wdmcsorg/axwv07r9a6bsc19bab0l/ih-toy-drive.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764977382/wdmcsorg/axwv07r9a6bsc19bab0l/ih-toy-drive.jpg","width":2048}])
WDMCS has been giving back as 2025 comes to a close. Read some highlights to show how WDMCS students, families, and staff are making a difference.
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![Daily Schedule]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/zud2zncu721ufydyjmma/Stilwell-DailySchedule-HomePanel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/zud2zncu721ufydyjmma/Stilwell-DailySchedule-HomePanel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/zud2zncu721ufydyjmma/Stilwell-DailySchedule-HomePanel.jpg","width":800}])
Access the daily schedule, by grade.
![Explore Electives]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/nvjrg3odykuyjd8p4jxj/Stilwell-ExploreElectives-HomePanel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/nvjrg3odykuyjd8p4jxj/Stilwell-ExploreElectives-HomePanel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/nvjrg3odykuyjd8p4jxj/Stilwell-ExploreElectives-HomePanel.jpg","width":800}])
Discover course offerings by grade level.
![Get Involved at Stilwell]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/f3moxhqgvg2ymo5evyva/Stilwell-GetInvolved-HomePanel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/f3moxhqgvg2ymo5evyva/Stilwell-GetInvolved-HomePanel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/f3moxhqgvg2ymo5evyva/Stilwell-GetInvolved-HomePanel.jpg","width":800}])
Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Stilwell community.
![Ride the School Bus]([{"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.
![Nutrition for Your Student's Wellbeing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/koe3svrnonjikpji1fxv/Stilwell-Nutrition-HomePanel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/koe3svrnonjikpji1fxv/Stilwell-Nutrition-HomePanel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706975224/wdmcsorg/koe3svrnonjikpji1fxv/Stilwell-Nutrition-HomePanel.jpg","width":800}])
All Stilwell students receive free meals this year.