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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 workshop and regular business meetings on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
![Valley High School cheerleading team and coaches pose with their 2024 state championship trophy.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731963039/wdmcsorg/oun3jikgd46kxjf50af6/CheerStateChamps2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731963039/wdmcsorg/oun3jikgd46kxjf50af6/CheerStateChamps2024.png","width":510}])
The Valley High School competition cheerleading team captured the program’s 13th state title when it won the Class 4A Cheer/Dance competition at the state championships on Nov. 2.
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West Des Moines Community Schools is getting ready for winter weather and will be testing the notification system at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
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Nearly 40 West Des Moines Community Schools students were selected to the Iowa High School Music Association's 2024 All-State Music Festival.
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Eleven Valley High School seniors were named National Merit® Scholarship Program Semifinalists, putting them in the running to compete for a prestigious National Merit Scholarship.
![The Valley High School boys golf team poses with their trophy for taking third place at the 2024 Class 4A Iowa High School state Golf Championship.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729691383/wdmcsorg/debl74nk4vpem2rvnjq8/BoysGolf3rdPlace2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729691383/wdmcsorg/debl74nk4vpem2rvnjq8/BoysGolf3rdPlace2024.png","width":510}])
Led by all-tournament performers Aidan McGreen and C.T. Norris, the Valley High School boys golf team took third place at the 2024 Class 4A Iowa High School State Golf Championship.
Upcoming Events
Additional Resources
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In the Classroom
Discover what your student's day is like and the academic goals for each grade level.
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Get Involved at Crossroads Park
Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Crossroads Park community.
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Nutrition for Your Child's Wellbeing
All Crossroads Park students receive free meals this year.
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Ride the School Bus
If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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Digital Backpack
Digital Backpack lists events offered by various organizations within our community.