Walnut Creek Campus is the alternative high school of the West Des Moines Community Schools, teachin Caring staff focus on community building with students.
Walnut Creek Campus is unique because...
We Are Personalized. A small student-teacher ratio enhances learning. We Are Student Centered. We emphasize growth in personal, social, career and academic areas. Students help design their own instruction. Coursework at Central Campus, area colleges and via the Internet is encouraged. We Are Flexible. We offer day and evening sessions. Classes are comple
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
05/22/2026
💙🎓💛 Congratulations, Walnut Creek Class of ‘26! Students, families, and staff celebrated this year’s graduates at a meaningful ceremony honoring students’ achievements and resilience. Get the district photos on our Flickr: https://discover.wdmcs.org/wcc-grads-26
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 Walnut Creek’s honorees below. When you make a donation, you can give your favorite teachers and staff a shout-out! Donate at https://givebutter.com/WDMCS2026.
Retiree
🦭Michael Sheeder
Milestones
⭐Tony Aunspach (25 years)
⭐Jen Jensen (15 years)
04/29/2026
☀️🌴😎Join us at the oasis! Learn how to attend and support after prom at discover.wdmcs.org/prom. Families can donate or volunteer to help make this a safe, fun night for our students.
After prom is for all Valley and Walnut Creek juniors and seniors and their pre-approved guests. Join us for games, food, a hypnotist, and so much more!
04/22/2026
Happy Administrative Professional's Day Jen! We appreciate all you do for our students, families and staff!
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 Walnut Creek’s honorees below. When you make a donation, you can give your favorite teachers and staff a shout-out! Donate at https://givebutter.com/WDMCS2026.
Retiree
🦭Michael Sheeder
Milestones
⭐Tony Aunspach (25 years)
⭐Jen Jensen (15 years)
☀️ Sign up for the Summer of Learning! Check out fun, enriching programs that will keep your kids busy this summer. Register now at https://discover.wdmcs.org/summer-of-learning.
04/09/2026
📰Check out the April edition of the We Are ALL WDMCS Newsletter, including some tips on how to maximize your student’s state testing experience 👇
We are All WDMCS: April 2026 We are All WDMCS: April 2026
04/03/2026
🎉🏆𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to the Walnut Creek Campus staff members who earned Iowa Association of Alternative Education awards at the annual spring conference in March!
IAEE Hall of Fame — Tony Aunspach, health and physical education teacher
Educator of the Year — Ted Van Deventer, social studies teacher
Newcomer of the Year — Andrew Mitchell, special education teacher
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