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Hillside Contact Information
ADDRESS: 713 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
PHONE: 515-633-6200
FAX: 515-633-6299
PRINCIPAL: Kelley Harrison
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Jackson Anderson
COUNSELOR: Kristi Dierking
NURSES: Allison Line, Emily Boettcher
School Times
HOURS: 9:05 a.m.-3:55 p.m.
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesdays 9:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
PRESCHOOL: 9:05-11:50 a.m. and 1:10-3:55 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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Jordan Creek Elementary will welcome Chad Jamison as assistant principal in 2025-26.
![Icon for the 2025 Seal of Biliteracy news item.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747678031/wdmcsorg/ljpw5q05eczpu0qdxuj4/seal-of-biliteracy-2025-512x512.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747678031/wdmcsorg/ljpw5q05eczpu0qdxuj4/seal-of-biliteracy-2025-512x512.png","width":512}])
Nearly 30 WDMCS students earned the 2025 Iowa Seal of Biliteracy.
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Get information about Valley High School Commencement and Walnut Creek Campus Graduation.
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WDMCS will consider proposals for athletic training services, to be accepted before noon CDT, June 2.
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Seniors are invited to return to their home schools Wednesday, May 21, to celebrate their graduation.
![School Board Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706037561/wdmcsorg/hbszmxyz33ed2nsm3aur/board_info_512x512.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706037561/wdmcsorg/hbszmxyz33ed2nsm3aur/board_info_512x512.jpg","width":512}])
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting and regular business meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
Upcoming Events
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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All Hillside students receive free meals this year.
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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.