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Hillside Contact Information
Address: 713 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: 515-633-6200
Principal: Kelley Harrison
Assistant Principal: Brittany Murillo
Counselor: Kristi Dierking
Nurses: Allison Line, Emily Boettcher
Secretaries: Kiara Brooks, Mengis Tsehaye
School Times
Hours: 9:05 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. (Breakfast served 30 minutes before the bell.)
Early Out Wednesdays: 9:05 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Tiger Cubs Preschool: 9:05-11:50 a.m. and 1:10-3:55 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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WDMCS is expanding its Tiger Cubs Preschool offerings with the launch of a new 3-year-old preschool option for the 2026-27 school year.
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting Aug. 24, 2026 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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WDMCS welcomes 16 administrators new to the district or in new roles for the 2026-27 school year.
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West Des Moines Community Schools is hosting a support staff career and interview fair Tuesday, July 28 from 3-7 p.m. at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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WDMCS announced associate principal transitions for the 2026-27 school year. Haley Hockensmith will move into the role of associate principal at Valley High School and Davena Johnson will become the interim associate principal at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.
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Michelle Knox has been named the next assistant principal at Westridge Elementary, pending approval by the West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education.
Upcoming Events
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District Notice (Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek El
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Horizon Event Center (Valley High School)
Additional Resources
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Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Hillside community.
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Discover what your student's day is like and the academic goals for each grade level.
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Find Out More
about Nutrition for Your Student's Wellbeing
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If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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Digital Backpack lists events offered by various organizations within our community.