West Des Moines Community Schools Community Education

The Valley High School boys’ and girls’ coaching staff is focused on building enthusiasm for track and field in young athletes. Emphasis will be placed on having fun and building individual skills and fitness. Campers will participate in team building activities, learn track and field fundamentals, learn about track and field events and compete in track and field events. Camp t-shirt, meet day with medal and times/distance.

The Valley High School boys’ and girls’ coaching staff is focused on building enthusiasm for track and field in young athletes. Emphasis will be placed on having fun and building individual skills and fitness. Campers will participate in team building activities, learn track and field fundamentals, learn about track and field events and compete in track and field events. Camp includes t-shirt and a meet days with medal and time/distance.

This is a non-contact strength camp that teaches and implements fundamentals of strength/speed training for incoming 8th grade football players. Students will be working with the high school strength coaching staff to improve performance and learn techniques utilized in the weight room to prepare for the upcoming season.

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. Then find out what you need to know about cash. Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.

Our adult classes contains classes that can be taken individually, or in a series that can qualify you for a certificate. If you register for all three classes at once, they will be discounted at checkout. How the course works: A few days before the class begins you will be emailed an invitation into the online classroom. Click to accept the invite and set up a password to access the classroom. For subsequent sessions go to the classroom and use your email address and password to access it. Participate when you want! You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. For the best learning, you should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

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. Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $10 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed. Scholarships Scholarships are based on financial need and are available to assist WDMCS students with tuition for most programs. Students must attend school, or live within the WDMCS district boundaries. Scholarships are available on the basis of need. Please fill out this short form to apply for a scholarship. Las becas están disponibles según la necesidad. Complete este breve formulario para solicitar una beca.

Join us for an adventure into the world of art! Students will get creative while exploring a variety of materials, techniques, and artists. Please wear or bring an art shirt, apron, or smock to each class. **You have the option to sign your child up for either the morning session or the afternoon session. ** Registration Deadline A $25 late registration fee will be charged if you register less than one week before the program’s start date. Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed.

Train, Learn, and Play with the Tigers! Camps available from kindergarten to 12th grade. 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 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...

Students will learn about entrepreneurship firsthand through a variety of highly interactive classroom activities, guest speakers, and tours of local businesses! Then, they'll have the chance to plan and implement their own business idea. Please be sure to send a sack lunch with your student each day, as lunch is not provided at the school. Registration Deadline A $25 late registration fee will be charged if you register less than one week before the program’s start date. Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed.

Students will learn about entrepreneurship firsthand through a variety of highly interactive classroom activities, and tours of local businesses! They will learn to make money doing something they love by: Meeting & learning from successful entrepreneurs Designing business cards and flyers Going through the process of planning and implementing a business idea At the end of the camp, families will be invited to attend a business fair showcasing the students’ creative ideas and hard work! Registration Deadline A $25 late registration fee will be charged if you register less than one week before the program’s start date. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed. Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting. This course offers 3 classes that together can qualify you for a certificate. If you register for all three classes at once, they will be discounted at checkout. These classes can otherwise be taken individually. How the Course Works: A few days before the class begins you will be emailed an invitation into the online classroom. Click to accept the invite and set up a password to access the classroom. For subsequent sessions go to the classroom and use your email address and password to access it. Participate when you want! You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. For the best learning, you should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

Come out and work with the 2023 4A state champion Valley Tigers varsity basketball team. There will be skill work and instruction, guest speakers and demonstrations as well as games and contests.

This Business Communication category offers program studies, containing classes that can be taken individually, or in a series that can qualify you for a certificate. If you register for all three classes at once, they will be discounted at checkout How the course works: A few days before the class begins you will be emailed an invitation into the online classroom. Click to accept the invite and set up a password to access the classroom. For subsequent sessions go to the classroom and use your email address and password to access it. Participate when you want! You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. For the best learning, you should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

Great Opportunity for Soccer development from our Valley Coaching Staff!