Teachers from around the state attended UNI, including some working in the West Des Moines district. Officials are being criticized for not sharing dozens of letters in support of Price Lab School with the Board of Regent's office before a decision to clo
It's possible dozens of emails meant for the Board of Regents never reached the decision-makers. The school's closure affects Iowans everywhere, with generations of teachers, including some in West Des Moines, earning their degrees at UNI.
Valley senior Katie Baum worried the contentious relationship between the United States and countries in the Middle East might spill over into a fundraising campaign to help the family of a fallen classmate. That didn’t happen.
West Des Moines residents and others donated used bicycles, which Rotary Club members refurbished, and new helmets to 25 students.
Graham Jones, who began his career in West Des Moines as a sixth-grade teacher, will begin new duties July 1.
A substitute teacher who allegedly showed third-graders a video clip of nude adults playing Frisbee and consuming alcohol has been removed from the district's pool of substitute teachers.
Parents of third-graders at Crossroads Park Elementary students received a note Tuesday about an inappropriate video shown to kids by a substitute teacher. The teacher said the video was from a family reunion.
West Des Moines Elks Lodge presents flag, joins in recognition of students with parents in the military.
The American Flag was Conspicuous by its absence when veteran Harold Christ visited Westridge Elementary School in November.
As West Des Moines Valley students rally to help the family of Husam Abdul-Hameed, the deadline for donations has been extended, district officials said Monday. Donations can be dropped off at the Valley office during school hours through Wednesday.
A roundup of news you need in West Des Moines today.
West Des Moines Schools have Read Across America scheduled throughout the district.
School district’s Tuesday Becoming a Learning Community Committee meeting is open to the public.
Negotiations for the 2012-2013 teachers’ contract continue in the West Des Moines Community School District.
Two Jordan Creek Elementary School students have roles in the upcoming Des Moines Playhouse production of the E.B. White classic.
Start out the weekend with the comedy of Augie Smith and Mike MacRae.
Student athletes sign national letters of intent.
The fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society
Take our Patch Poll: Should school have responded to anti-Semitic Tweets falsely sent under principal's name.
Junior Ben Anderson won the award for Iowa after claiming the Class 4A individual cross country championship with record-setting performance.
West Des Moines Valley students overwhelmingly rejected the idea of a ban on grinding, a sexually explicit form of dancing, in a mock election last month. This week, school administrators said no grinding will be allowed at winter formal. What do you thin
Patch's five picks for the weekend offer something for everyone.
Maddy Baker's butterflies had butterflies when she faced almost as many media as students as she made her Rock the Caucus campaign speech for healthier lunches and other issues.
Valley and Dowling Catholic both have full varsity schedules.
Jay Fifield, part of the central Iowa tennis community for 36 years, will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Kirk Trow last spring.
Valley High School students hear from four presidential campaigns and Ron Paul is clearly their favorite.
The Valley boy's basketball team is 7-1 and ranked fourth in the state. That ranking will be put to the test starting tonight when they face second-ranked Ankeny, then again Friday night when they play sixth-ranked Waukee.
GOP candidates Ron Paul and Michele Bachmann bring their real-life campaigns to Valley High School as students participate in a mock caucus.
Valley High School students overwhelmingly said "no" in a mock election. What do you think?
Valley High School students like Ron Paul for president, say bullying is a problem, and believe same-sex marriage should be legal nationwide.
Westridge Elementary School staff rallies, raises more than $1,725 to help families two states away have a merry Christmas.
Survey is available to families to gether feedbck on 2012-2013 calendar.
Last season, the Dowling boys' basketball team finished 17-6 and was one game away from playing in the state tournament. The Maroons graduated six seniors and now start fresh.
The Valley boys' basketball team, one of the favorites to win the Iowa Conference, features two Division 1 recruits and a host of talent in key positions.
Cafe V offers students real-life restaurant experiences.
The boys' swim team tries to get back to its state champion form of two years ago. The wrestlers have the attention of their competition across Iowa with the wealth of state qualifiers returning.
Jon Garvin is entering his fifth season as the head wrestling coach, and has improved the Maroons each year he's been there. Mark Crouch enters his 26th year at Dowling and his boys have their sites on a state championship.
The budding economic leaders will pitch ideas for a business plan to West Des Moines business leaders.
Fairmeadows students, staff members and families will have a snack together Wednesday morning before learning more about a program to teach kids and certified adults how to walk to school in groups. The program will start in the spring.
Veterans Day concerts have been a tradition for a dozen years, the last two at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge.