Fairmeadows Elementary (WDMCS)

Fairmeadows Elementary (WDMCS)

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Fairmeadows Elementary is one of eight elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School Di

The WDMCSD serves more than 55,000 residents in the western portion of Polk County — West Des Moines and Clive, parts of Urbandale and Windsor Heights, and nearby rural areas. Covering 36.6 square miles, the district has grown around a former railroad center, Valley Junction, and the farmland north and south of the Raccoon River. This booming suburban area directly borders Des Moines, the capitol

06/16/2026

🎉Introducing our new principal! 🎉

Join us in welcoming Shannon Campbell as our new leader for the 2026-27 school year, pending Board approval. Mrs. Campbell comes to us from Valley High School, where she spent seven years as an associate principal. She is a proven instructional leader who always keeps her focus where it belongs: on students! 🧡

Read the full announcement and get to know our new principal ➡️https://discover.wdmcs.org/fm-wh-hs-admins

We are All WDMCS: June 2026 06/06/2026

📰Check out the June edition of the We Are ALL WDMCS Newsletter, including ways families can stay engaged in learning over the summer 👇

We are All WDMCS: June 2026 We are All WDMCS: June 2026

05/14/2026

Good morning FM Families❣️ Our lovely staff has graciously gathered our lost & found items, and made this little clip for students to hopefully identify some of their long lost clothing items! 🤗 Go ahead and take a sneak peek and if you see something that belongs to you, feel free to stop in after hours - tonight or tomorrow!
** All items unclaimed by Friday will be donated to a local charity.

Photos from Fairmeadows Elementary (WDMCS)'s post 05/07/2026

🌻Our 2nd graders had such a great time on their field trip to Jester Park! 🐢🌞 They discovered adorable baby turtles 🐢, snails 🐌, and so much more! Perfect weather made it absolutely unforgettable!

05/04/2026

🎉 There's still time to support Staff Recognition!

Donate to the WDMCS Foundation at https://givebutter.com/WDMCS2026.

🎊It's time to celebrate our teachers and staff! Please help our community committee show them appreciation by donating to the Staff Recognition Celebration by May 6.

See Fairmeadows’ honorees below. When you make a donation, you can give your favorite teachers and staff a shout-out! Donate at https://givebutter.com/WDMCS2026.

Retirees
🐯Karen Baldock
🐯Tina Richards
🐯Molly Swaim
🐯Jane Whitford

Milestones
⭐Sheryl Bastian (40 years)
⭐Timothy Dunn (25 years)
⭐Nic Hoover (25 years)
⭐Peggy Minter (20 years)
⭐Greg Simmons (20 years)
⭐Parvin Veatch (20 years)

Photos from Fairmeadows Elementary (WDMCS)'s post 04/29/2026

🐣OMGoodnessss! Look at these adorable photos of the cutest little chicky chicks ,raised and cared for by some of our amazing 5th graders!! 😍🐤 5K has been capturing each and every precious moment of their development, and it's a total joy to witness! What a fantastic idea, Mrs. Kuehler! 💖✨

04/24/2026

📅 Get the main calendar dates for 2026-27, now on our website! See next year's first day of school, no school days, and breaks at https://discover.wdmcs.org/calendar-at-a-glance.

Two dates — the last day for Tiger Cubs Preschool and last day for seniors — will go back to the Board for approval at a later date.

04/22/2026

🎉We had an absolute blast with our friends serving up their tasty snacks at our Family Engagement Night! Their mission aligns Perfectly with the special Fairmeadows spirit! 🥰

Photos from Fairmeadows Elementary (WDMCS)'s post 04/21/2026

🚌1st grade bus evacuation drills were a total success! 🚍✨ Safety is our top priority at Fairmeadows, and our amazing teachers make it super fun for the kids! 🤗👏

04/19/2026

🎊It's time to celebrate our teachers and staff! Please help our community committee show them appreciation by donating to the Staff Recognition Celebration by May 6.

See Fairmeadows’ honorees below. When you make a donation, you can give your favorite teachers and staff a shout-out! Donate at https://givebutter.com/WDMCS2026.

Retirees
🐯Karen Baldock
🐯Tina Richards
🐯Molly Swaim
🐯Jane Whitford

Milestones
⭐Sheryl Bastian (40 years)
⭐Timothy Dunn (25 years)
⭐Nic Hoover (25 years)
⭐Peggy Minter (20 years)
⭐Greg Simmons (20 years)
⭐Parvin Veatch (20 years)

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807 23rd Street
West Des Moines, IA
50265