West Des Moines Community Schools Community Education

Community Education's Adult Classes include educational opportunities for Parents, and Community Members.

Our Adventures program has engaging classes, fun teachers, and enriching experiences for K-8 students after school, in the evenings, and on the weekends. Adventures provides a way for students to expand their knowledge or skills in an area of interest and try something beyond the classes they have during the school day.

Train, Learn, and Play with the Tigers! Choose from a variety of VHS coached athletic camps offered throughout the year. Walk-ups will still have to register. Scholarships available based on need, please fill out this form, or call 515-633-5001 Grades 8 - 12 Only: Participants in grades 8-12 must have their athletic paperwork submitted to Bound prior to the start of camp. More details: https://valleytigersathletics.com/athletics-regist...

Kids West provides safe, affordable, and convenient before-and-after school care for WDMCS children in grades K-6. In Kids West, kids can play, create crafts, learn new team games, and make friends across all ages. Kids West is open each day school is in session, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. until school starts and after school until 6 p.m.

ParentQuest provides a wide variety of free learning opportunities for parents and other caring adults as they navigate each child’s unique path to success in school and life. ParentQuest offers opportunities for learning about academics, cultural awareness, health and well being, parenting, WDMCS 101, and more. Each child’s path to success is unique, and ParentQuest provides relevant resources to help parents along the way.