Basic registration fees are $50, $60 and $80 for elementary, middle school and high school students, respectively. But there are other costs, depending on students' activities.
In four elementary schools, supply lists are also offered in Spanish to help students for whom English is a second language.
One of the first tasks for the new school board will be to begin a search for a new superintendent to replace Peter Ansingh.
Responding to tourism industry complaints that waivers cut into the Iowa State Fair, seasonal employment and family vacations, State Board of Education may get tough in enforcing a state law requiring schools to start no earlier than the week in whic
West Des Moines’ thriving commerce center expected to be busier than usual as parents seek 6 percent savings on back-to-school items.
This booster vaccination will protect students from tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough.
Some West Des Moines students are getting a taste of what it takes to start a small business.
West Des Moines Human Services wants to help low income students get off to a good start this school year.
An Indian Hills eighth grader is the national champion in the junior high Lincoln-Douglas debate division.
Meals will be served at five different locations. There are no income restrictions for children to participate.
West Des Moines Valley students joined 300 other Iowans at World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute, aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientific and humanitarian leaders.
Students of French in grades 1-12, in all 50 states and abroad, took a written test and competed against students with similar educational background.
The school board voted unanimously on the decision at a special meeting Wednesday morning.
The West Des Moines Community Schools board of education will meet at 7 a.m. Wednesday to interview Hillside Principal Robert Davis and Associate Superintendent Lisa Remy.
Until a permanent replacement can be named for Peter Ansingh, interim administrator will lead West Des Moines Community Schools through “crisis” situation and culture of "distrust."
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Everything you need to know to attend this year's ceremonies for Valley and Dowling graduates.
Stilwell eighth grader’s perfect score was the best in Iowa on national test.
West Des Moines school board may wait until after fall school board elections to fill superintendent position after members reportedly criticized for being "out of step" with the district.
West Des Moines school officials don’t plan to discuss search process to replace fired Superintendent Peter Ansingh.
Peter Ansingh will leave immediately; school unsure of search plans.
The West Des Moines high school had six students place in all.
Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass congratulated students at assembly.
Registration starts at 4 p.m. at Valley Southwoods for community wellness event.
Team will be honored at a news conference with Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds at the State Capitol.
Student discipline will be discussed in another closed session.
In fact, students wrote a book about idioms in Scholastic’s annual contest, want judges to do just that.
Vocalese group wins prestigious prize in state high school jazz championship.
This will be the final show performed in Valley's theater before the district opens a new performing arts center next school year. Performances will be held April 26-28.
An event will be held on April 25 at Glen Oaks Country Club to help educate local residents on what they can do to curb child hunger in West Des Moines schools.
U.S. News and World Report released a list of the top high schools in the country.
The orchestra participated and placed in the 2013 Iowa Jazz Championships.
Alternative campus opened in 1995 and serves 200 students.
West Des Moines Valley High School has announced its 2013 prom court. The queen and king will be crowned at the prom Saturday at Hy-Vee Hall.
The event on April 20 at Valley High School will include a hypnotist, inflatables, a cash cue and games.
The event is ending because of falling attendance, but organizers say they'll announce a replacement event later this year.
Here’s a list of all graduating West Des Moines Valley and Dowling Catholic High School senior athletes and where they have committed to play in college.
Kaplan University, which has a location in Urbandale and a campus in Des Moines, has been educating students since 1937.
Teachers at Valley High School warned about what they believed were inadequate staffing levels last month. The issue will be addressed in the budget presented in a public hearing tonight.
Learning Resource Center will be closed until the 2013-2014 school year begins in September.