Volunteers are still needed for the Valley High School event that includes inflatables, giant tricycle races and – new this year – West Des Moines hypnotist Ben Ulin.
Winning isn’t just something that happens on the athletic field. But when it does, it translates well to life. A program developed by Valley's activities director is helping coaches bring out the best in athletes.
West Des Moines Community Education is considering alternatives to family-friendly event held every spring for the past 15 years.
Donna Gregory was honored by the Iowa Association of School Business Offcials.
Study hall, a group of teachers told the West Des Moines school board.
West Des Moines Schools showcase students’ achievements in a weekly roundup of news from around the district.
School was scheduled to end in May. Now, students will have to make up some snow days.
Applications are due April 26 for award honoring Iowa’s most exceptional and innovative teacher.
Retiring teachers among 100 with 15 or more years of tenure at the school district will be honored at reception.
Creatures of habit, students often sit in the same cliques. West Des Moines freshman high school decided to shake that up.
West Des Moines police offer some tips to
The Schebel family of West Des Moines says school and community support strengthened and buoyed them throughout their son's cancer ordeal.
Four students are semifinalists in the competition that tests students knowledge of geography and aims to increase U.S. students' proficiency in geography.
Students at the private school in West Des Moines have been engaged in “thoughtful, prayerful discussion” as the Catholic Church's cardinals gathered in Rome to select a new pontiff.
School district got high marks for transparency, except in one area.
Group takes a stand against the “R-word.” Will you? We'll take you there.
The Olympic Dreams Live program pairs schools with Olympic athletes among their alumni with schools in Wales.
Registration doesn’t start until April, but it’s important for parents to get their children’s names on the list now.
A full week of activities are planned to help students become more creative and innovative in their thinking.
Support staff contract negotiations continue today.
Group made up of parents and district staff will set 2013-14 goals.
The choir will perform several concerts next week.
Open house will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday
Valley will bring home two state championships in wrestling this year. Clayton Eicher and Jake Koethe emerged victorious.
Eide, Eicher and Koethe will wrestle for the championship at the Iowa high school wrestling state tournament in Des Moines on Saturday.
Students perform Saturday at All-State Festival. A pep rally and send-off for the students will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the VHS Auditorium.
While volunteering to work on craft projects with kids with cancer, Katelyn Cinnamon wanted to do more. “They are some of the strongest, bravest, happiest kids I know,” she said. “They deserve to have something to look forward to.”
Goertz, who has written a children's book, donated her book presentation at a charity event. The book talks to kids about how to be confident and embrace their true selves.
Thousands of students are set to compete in the National Science Bowl.
Students and staff conducting personal care products drive for West Des Moines Human Services, hope to improve on last year’s drive, when more than 4,000 items were collected.
Students from the two countries will combine their talents in a Monday concert at Valley High School. Gov. Terry Branstad has been invited to attend.
All six semifinalists made the cut; they'll know in June if they've earned $2,500 scholarships.
The poster, co-sponsored by Character Counts and the Iowa Games, is the first for the girls' athletic union. Since 1995, the boys' athletic association has featured famous Iowa athletes on its sportsmanship posters.
Bullying rates reportedly spiked above the national average in ninth and 12th grades.
Course offers a glimpse into the practices, policies and procedures governing the west Des Moines Police Department.
Eric Chen, Caroline Erickson and Tricia Shi are among some of the nation's most distinguished graduating seniors.
Mitch Kuhnert has been serving as the interim principal at Valley Southwoods.
Jan. 30 meeting is open to the public.
Parents of elementary students should continue with paper-based registration; online registration will be available to high school students this summer.
Central College students work in impoverished neighborhoods during 9-day mission trip.