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Indian Hills Contact Information
Address: 9401 Indian Hills Drive, Clive, IA 50325-6321
Phone: 515-633-4700
Principal: Cameron Wendt
Associate Principal: Jamie Ehlert
Counselors: Nikki Haines, Joe Rich
Nurse: Mary MacAlpine
Secretaries: Lori Vanlo, Shannae Sorensen
School Times
Hours: 7:35 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. (Breakfast served 30 minutes before the bell.)
Early Out Wednesdays: 7:35 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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WDMCS welcomes 16 administrators new to the district or in new roles for the 2026-27 school year.
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting Aug. 10, 2026 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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West Des Moines Community Schools is hosting a support staff career and interview fair Tuesday, July 28 from 3-7 p.m. at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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WDMCS announced associate principal transitions for the 2026-27 school year. Haley Hockensmith will move into the role of associate principal at Valley High School and Davena Johnson will become the interim associate principal at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.
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Michelle Knox has been named the next assistant principal at Westridge Elementary, pending approval by the West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education.
WDMCS announced new principals at Fairmeadows Elementary and Western Hills Elementary and a new assistant principal at Hillside Elementary, pending Board of Education approval.
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Additional Resources
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Access the daily schedule, by grade.
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Discover course offerings by grade level.
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Find ways you can meet other families, volunteer, and be part of our Indian Hills community.
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If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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All Indian Hills students receive free meals this year.