West Des Moines Community School Foundation

WDMCS Foundation

Welcome to the West Des Moines Community Schools Foundation – a dedicated force propelling education forward across all 13 schools in our district. Established with a passion for excellence, our foundation serves as the bedrock for transformative initiatives, fostering a thriving learning environment for students and educators alike.

Student Support
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We strive to make connections and provide opportunities for students, teachers and staff in the West Des Moines Community School District.

Celebrate the West Des Moines Community School District at its annual fundraising event. Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

This evening brings our community together for a seated dinner, a short celebratory program, and a high-energy silent and live auction. All funds raised directly benefit WDMCS students and staff through grants, innovative initiatives, and essential classroom resources.

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Student Support

The Tiger Experience

Think back to the great memories that you have of your own school days. Your memories may consist of attending or participating in athletics, band, vocal, performing arts, camps or other available opportunities. Our students within the WDMCS are lucky enough to have all of these opportunities available today which collectively create the Tiger Experience. The Tiger Experience builds memories that today's students will cherish for a lifetime. Because of the Student Support program, students are given the opportunity to enjoy the Tiger Experience regardless of means.

Learn more about our Student Support program.

Affiliates

Helping You Support Students

The WDMCS Foundation proudly supports our affiliates. Together, we can help your non-profit fundraising organization or group achieve its goal to support students.

A very special thank you to all our affiliate volunteers and the work they do to build WDMCS Traditions of Excellence.

Who are our Affiliates?

Donate now to the group of your choice. Thank you for your support!

Teacher Grant Program

Support our Teachers

The Teacher Grant Program supports innovation in the classroom and provides supplemental funds to teachers for projects/supplies to enhance student learning. Applications for the program are taken annually in the spring. Submission deadline is the second Friday in May. All applications are reviewed by our Teacher Grant Committee with award recommendations sent to the WDMCS Foundation Board for a vote.

We are all grateful for our amazing teachers and donating to the Teacher Grant Program is a great way to thank them for their dedication.

Learn more about our Teacher Grant program.

Teacher Grant Application

Grant Project Final Report