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The Tigers put on a record-setting performance at the 2026 Iowa State Track & Field Championships!

Morgan Karr showed why she’s the best hurdler in the state, cruising to the girls 100-meter hurdles championship in 13.53 seconds, the fastest time in state history. She also took third in the girls 100 meters and helped the girls shuttle hurdle relay team to a runner-up finish with the second-fastest time in state history (58.92).

In a remarkable turn of events, the boys 4x100-meter relay team of Greg Sayee, Trent Grevengoed, Miciah LeLaCheur, and Joseph Alexander won the championship in an all-time state record time of 40.84 seconds. The Tigers posted the sixth-fastest qualifying time and featured an alternate in the finals. A sophomore, Sayee filled in for junior Blake Dorenkamp who sustained an injury in the preliminary round.

Joseph Alexander finished second in the boys 200 meters and fourth in the boys high jump. Donault Moore took third in the high jump.

Congratulations to all of our student-athletes!

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It was a great night at the 3rd annual AFJROTC Military Ball. Congratulations to the 25-26 command staff for an outstanding year. Congratulations to all of the cadets that served our community by presenting our country’s colors! Last, thank you Christie Wicks for your tireless support of this program. Well done cadets!

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

Milestones
⭐Stephanie Nelson (25 years)
⭐Rob Wedebrand (15 years)

Congratulation to our Valley Southwoods Tigers of the Month for March/April 2026. These students exemplified our Tradition of the Tiger traits of being a Continuous Learner, Collaborator, Communicator, Critcal Thinker and Professional. These students and their families will be invited to our Tiger of the Month Breakfast at the end of the school year as well. Way to go Tigers!!!

📅 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.

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

Milestones
⭐Stephanie Nelson (25 years)
⭐Rob Wedebrand (15 years)

📰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

⭐🎨🎉Join us April 9 for The 'Burbs Art Show!

Valley High School will host this highly regarded, juried art exhibition from 5-7 p.m. this Thursday. Join us to see outstanding work by student artists in grades 9-12 from WDMCS and the surrounding districts!

🩸Every drop counts. Donate blood at the Valley Tri-M Music Honor Society’s annual blood drive Thursday, April 2. Open to the community!

𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐢-𝐌 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞
📆 Thursday, April 2, 2026
🕛 Noon to 5 p.m.
📍 Valley High School – PAC Lobby

Schedule your appointment ➡️ https://discover.wdmcs.org/valley-blood-drive-2026.

By donating at this blood drive, you could help a graduating senior earn a scholarship. In collaboration with American Red Cross Blood Donors .