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Crossroads Park Information
ADDRESS: 1050 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
PHONE: 515-633-5600
FAX: 515-633-5699
PRINCIPAL: Tricia Kurtt
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Tyler Denton
COUNSELOR: Jill Curry
NURSES: Emily Budahn and Nadia Narayan
SECRETARIES: Susan Duve, Renee Newman
School Times
HOURS: 9:05 a.m.-3:55 p.m.
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesdays 9:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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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.
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Brett Zeller, director of business services for WDMCS, earned the Iowa Professional Leadership Award from the Iowa Association of School Business Officials.
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Indian Hills Junior High will welcome a new leadership team in 2025-26 with principal Cameron Wendt and associate principal Jamie Ehlert.
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Join Valley High School Drama for "Anything Goes" April 25-27!
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West Des Moines Community Schools invites children ages 2-6 and their grown-ups to Preschool Palooza 2025 on Saturday, April 26 for a day of fun, food, and friendship.
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Shane Christensen, Ed.D., current principal at Indian Hills Junior High, has been named the next principal at Valley High School.
Upcoming Events
Additional Resources
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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 ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Crossroads Park community.
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All Crossroads Park 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.