WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Calendar (2025-2026)
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 12-15, 2025 | New Teachers Report, New Teacher Preservice |
| Aug 18-22, 2025 | Teacher Inservice/Professional Development |
| Aug 25, 2025 | School begins for K-12 |
| Aug 25-27, 2025 | Kindergarten Early Dismissal (12:30p.m.) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | All schools dismiss 45 minutes early (begins this date) |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day-No School |
| Sep 2, 2025 | School begins for Tiger Cubs Preschool |
| Oct 13, 2025 | No School for PK-12 Students- Junior High Conferences |
| Oct 31, 2025 | No School for PK-12 Students |
| Nov 3, 2025 | No School for PK-12 Students Elementary Conferences (Crestview has school) |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Crestview School of Inquiry Conferences |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Crestview School of Inquiry Conferences |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Crestview School of Inquiry Conferences No school for Crestview only |
| Nov 14, 2025 | End of First Trimester (Walnut Creek Campus) |
| Nov 18, 2025 | End of First Trimester (Elementary) |
| Nov 26-28, 2025 | Fall Break No School |
| Dec 22, 2025-Jan 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Classes Resume |
| Jan 15, 2026 | End of First Semester |
| Jan 16, 2026 | No School for PK-12 Students (Full Teacher-Directed Day) |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School |
| Jan 20, 2026 | First Day of Second Semester |
| Feb 13, 2026 | No School for PK-12 Students Junior High Conferences |
| Feb 16, 2026 | No School for PK-12 Students Elementary Conferences (Crestview has school) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | End of Second Trimester (Walnut Creek Campus) |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Crestview School of Inquiry Conferences |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Crestview School of Inquiry Conferences |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Crestview School of Inquiry Conferences No school for Crestview only |
| Mar 3, 2026 | End of Second Trimester (Elementary) |
| Mar 13-20, 2026 | Spring Break-No School |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Classes Resume |
| Apr 17, 2026 | No School for PK-12 Students |
| May 21, 2026 | Last Day for Valley and Walnut Creek Campus Seniors |
| May 21, 2026 | Walnut Creek Campus Graduation |
| May 22, 2026 | Last Day for Tiger Cubs Preschool |
| May 24, 2026 | Valley High School Graduation |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day No School |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Last Day for Students |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Last Day for Teachers (Full Teacher-Directed Day) |
WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 2025-2026 Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for the 2025-2026 school year?
School begins for K-12 on August 25, 2025.
When is spring break in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
Spring Break is from March 13-20, 2026.
When is winter break in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025-2026?
Winter Break is from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
When is fall break in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
Fall Break is from November 26-28, 2025.
When is the last day of school in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for the 2025-2026 school year?
The last day for students is June 2, 2026.
When do new teachers report in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
New Teachers report from August 12-15, 2025.
When is teacher inservice/professional development in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
Teacher Inservice/Professional Development is from August 18-22, 2025.
When is Kindergarten Early Dismissal in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
Kindergarten Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.) is from August 25-27, 2025.
When is Labor Day - No School in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
Labor Day - No School is on September 1, 2025.
When does school begin for Tiger Cubs Preschool in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
School begins for Tiger Cubs Preschool on September 2, 2025.
When is there no school for PK-12 students due to Junior High Conferences in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
There is no school for PK-12 students due to Junior High Conferences on October 13, 2025.
When is there no school for PK-12 students in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for October 2025?
There is no school for PK-12 students on October 31, 2025.
When is there no school for PK-12 students due to Elementary Conferences in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
There is no school for PK-12 students due to Elementary Conferences on November 3, 2025 (Crestview has school).
When are Crestview School of Inquiry Conferences in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
Crestview School of Inquiry Conferences are on November 11, 13, and 14, 2025. No school for Crestview only on November 14, 2025.
When is the End of First Trimester for Walnut Creek Campus in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
The End of First Trimester for Walnut Creek Campus is on November 14, 2025.
When is the End of First Trimester for Elementary in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2025?
The End of First Trimester for Elementary is on November 18, 2025.
When do classes resume after winter break in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
Classes Resume on January 5, 2026.
When is the End of First Semester in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
The End of First Semester is on January 15, 2026.
When is there no school for PK-12 students (Full Teacher-Directed Day) in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
There is no school for PK-12 students (Full Teacher-Directed Day) on January 16, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School is on January 19, 2026.
When is the First Day of Second Semester in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
The First Day of Second Semester is on January 20, 2026.
When is the End of Second Trimester for Walnut Creek Campus in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
The End of Second Trimester for Walnut Creek Campus is on February 20, 2026.
When do classes resume after spring break in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
Classes Resume on March 23, 2026.
When is there no school for PK-12 students in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for April 2026?
There is no school for PK-12 students on April 17, 2026.
When is the last day for Valley and Walnut Creek Campus Seniors in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
The last day for Valley and Walnut Creek Campus Seniors is May 21, 2026.
When is Walnut Creek Campus Graduation in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
Walnut Creek Campus Graduation is on May 21, 2026.
When is the last day for Tiger Cubs Preschool in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
The last day for Tiger Cubs Preschool is May 22, 2026.
When is Valley High School Graduation in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
Valley High School Graduation is on May 24, 2026.
When is Memorial Day - No School in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
Memorial Day - No School is on May 25, 2026.
When is the last day for teachers in WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS for 2026?
The last day for Teachers (Full Teacher-Directed Day) is June 3, 2026.
Calendar Disclaimer
The printable school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official West Des Moines Community Schools IA Calendar website. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.