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Crossroads Park Information
Address: 1050 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-5600
Principal: Tricia Kurtt
Assistant Principal: Hunter Flesch
Counselor: Jill Curry
Nurse: Bella Mujeeb, Nadia Narayan
Secretaries: Susan Duve, Renee Newman
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
![Seven Valley seniors named 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program Semifinalists outside the main school office.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790889101/wdmcsorg/lwry5t92urtpdik9l5ns/national-merit-semifinalists-27.png","width":2200}])
Congratulations to the seven Valley High School seniors named 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program Semifinalists.
![Six people stand and sit together holding awards in the foreground, with a large "VALLEY" tiger logo on the wall in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790832717/wdmcsorg/gykp67lcvebxrjheywbo/hall-of-honor-2026_1080x1080.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790832717/wdmcsorg/gykp67lcvebxrjheywbo/hall-of-honor-2026_1080x1080.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790832717/wdmcsorg/gykp67lcvebxrjheywbo/hall-of-honor-2026_1080x1080.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790832717/wdmcsorg/gykp67lcvebxrjheywbo/hall-of-honor-2026_1080x1080.jpg","width":1080}])
Valley High School inducted six members to the school’s Hall of Honor at a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Staplin Performing Arts Center.
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting Sept. 28, 2026 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
![A smiling woman with glasses is sitting at a table with a young student, both engaged in an activity involving colorful objects on the table.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768366243/wdmcsorg/ieiv3jbpco7otncegcsv/student-teacher_1080x1080.jpg","width":1080}])
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.
![Students walking toward buses and cars at the end of the school day.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786648091/wdmcsorg/an1a26oksijzllomamre/website-news-image-students-walking-away-512x512.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786648091/wdmcsorg/an1a26oksijzllomamre/website-news-image-students-walking-away-512x512.png","width":512}])
WDMCS welcomes 16 administrators new to the district or in new roles for the 2026-27 school year.
![A staff member smiles while standing at a whiteboard with a student pointing to the board.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784659913/wdmcsorg/osbd8ht9wksytyod5nqz/hr-support-staff-career-fair-2026_1080x1080.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784659913/wdmcsorg/osbd8ht9wksytyod5nqz/hr-support-staff-career-fair-2026_1080x1080.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784659913/wdmcsorg/osbd8ht9wksytyod5nqz/hr-support-staff-career-fair-2026_1080x1080.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784659913/wdmcsorg/osbd8ht9wksytyod5nqz/hr-support-staff-career-fair-2026_1080x1080.png","width":1080}])
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.
Upcoming Events
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Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek Elementary, Learnin
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Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek Elementary, Learnin
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Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek Elementary, Learnin
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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
Additional Resources
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Discover what your student's day is like and the academic goals for each grade level.
![Principal Kurtt talking with students outside]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705321279/wdmcsorg/v96hn3n8upuvwhq6miy2/Crossroads-GetConnected-HomePanel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705321279/wdmcsorg/v96hn3n8upuvwhq6miy2/Crossroads-GetConnected-HomePanel.jpg","width":512}])
Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Crossroads Park community.
![Crossroads Park Nutrition staff working with students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705318585/wdmcsorg/efukvx0qsmtshxkhjvqr/Crossroads-Meals-Resources-HomePanel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705318585/wdmcsorg/efukvx0qsmtshxkhjvqr/Crossroads-Meals-Resources-HomePanel.jpg","width":512}])
Find Out More
about Nutrition for Your Child'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.