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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
![Valley High School boys golf coach Philip Conover surveys the course with a student-athlete during the 2024-25 season.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742228096/wdmcsorg/uj8rbtsyhtps6g3hqyvu/PhilipConover_bgolf.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742228096/wdmcsorg/uj8rbtsyhtps6g3hqyvu/PhilipConover_bgolf.png","width":510}])
Valley High School boys golf coach Philip Conover has been named the 2023-24 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association Section 4 Coach of the Year.
![Valley boys basketball players Jayden McGregory and Zay Robinson hoist the state championship trophy with Valley fans in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741995487/wdmcsorg/qkkfq3kaflbdmxgs92zu/BoysBasketballChamps.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741995487/wdmcsorg/qkkfq3kaflbdmxgs92zu/BoysBasketballChamps.png","width":510}])
The Valley High School boys basketball team beat Waukee Northwest 61-47 in the Class 4A State Championship to win their third straight state title.
![Superintendent Matt Adams on the beach with the use of a green screen.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741881412/wdmcsorg/tmyz2n7r4ilrnyzffdci/Newsletter_2025-03_MattAdams.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741881412/wdmcsorg/tmyz2n7r4ilrnyzffdci/Newsletter_2025-03_MattAdams.png","width":510}])
Superintendent Matt Adams has some fun making this month's video in the green room at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. Also: Save the date for Preschool Palooza on April 26, register for Mental Health Matters event on April 3, and LOTS of shout-outs.
![School Board Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706210259/wdmcsorg/optrqlt7bnhcihxaz37q/NewsIcons-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706210259/wdmcsorg/optrqlt7bnhcihxaz37q/NewsIcons-1.jpg","width":512}])
The WDMCS Board of Education will hold workshop and regular business meetings on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
![Mental Health Matters graphic. Other text: Knowledge, Resources, Well-Being. Image shows multicolored brushstrokes and helping hands reaching out.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741198386/wdmcsorg/dkerqp7dcs9eb9j3jje3/mental-health-matters-512x512.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741198386/wdmcsorg/dkerqp7dcs9eb9j3jje3/mental-health-matters-512x512.png","width":512}])
Learn and get connected to school and community resources at Mental Health Matters on April 3 at Valley Southwoods.
![A bulletin board with orange, black, and white signs that read "Welcome IHSSA Performers" and feature the IHSSA logo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741196781/wdmcsorg/rs1lozlfq5infa27gww2/ihssa-2025-512x512.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741196781/wdmcsorg/rs1lozlfq5infa27gww2/ihssa-2025-512x512.png","width":512}])
Forty Valley High School entries earned nominations to the large group and individual Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) state contests.
Upcoming Events
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1300-Comp Lab
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Whole Building
Additional Resources
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Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Hillside community.
![Hillside student wearing headphones and on computer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705502660/wdmcsorg/yz7qv0la0xj75ufl7ub3/Hillside-IntheClassroom-HomePanel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705502660/wdmcsorg/yz7qv0la0xj75ufl7ub3/Hillside-IntheClassroom-HomePanel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705502660/wdmcsorg/yz7qv0la0xj75ufl7ub3/Hillside-IntheClassroom-HomePanel.jpg","width":800}])
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.