The 50 Fund is a tax free annuity created by the Valley Class of 1976 and the West Des Moines Community Schools Foundation to help fund "Annual Teacher Grants" to ensure all teachers in the West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) receive the classroom tools they need to be the most effective educators they can be. Our main goal is to provide whatever tools necessary to raise the bar (learning metrics) within WDMCS.
More information coming soon!!
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.
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.
Read more about how the WDMCSF can provide services for your district non-profit.
Donate now to the group of your choice. Thank you for your support!
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.
