Van Meter Community School District

We’re hiring for the 2026-27 school year and seeking a Secondary (6th-12th) Science Teacher and a Secondary P.E. Teacher with a strength and conditioning focus!

Van Meter CSD has been recognized as a High Performing district in the recent Iowa School Performance Profiles and named a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register. We are proud to support both students and staff in a culture of excellence. 💼

Applications are due by Sunday, January 25. To view the job descriptions and apply, visit the district hiring page: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls wrestlers on the RRW team! They take on West Des Moines and DMPS for Senior Night tonight. Go get ‘em, Dawgs! 🤼‍♀️
🕖 6:00pm
📍 Waukee HS
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/60682, $8 per person, cash or electronic tickets
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GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our girls and boys basketball teams today as they compete against Interstate 35 at HOME! Go Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 6:00pm & 7:15pm
📍 Van Meter HS
🎥 fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/van-meter/organization/15612/van-meter-high-school
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
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GAMEDAY: Good luck to our boys varsity wrestling team as they travel to take on Nodaway Valley, Clarke and Earlham! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 5:30pm
📍 Nodaway Valley HS
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/nodawayvalley/tickets, Admission is $7 per adult, $5 per student, no cash
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We're looking for a Secondary Science Teacher to join Van Meter Schools for the 2026-27 school year! This full-time role starts at a minimum salary of $56,000, includes excellent benefits, and recognizes previous teaching experience. 🔬

Ready to make a difference? Apply now at: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/

GAMEDAY: Our varsity boys' wrestlers are competing in the Winterset Tournament today. Go get ’em, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 9:30am
📍 Winterset HS
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/winterset/tickets
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Interested in having your child attend 4-Year-Old Preschool next year? Please complete the following survey if your child will be 4 years old by September 15, 2026. ✨

Fill out our interest form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuI22ruJNKFUTAU7tM2r0AdDP7cM0c3F_i0yR9lnROVALAOw/viewform.

Please note: This is not official registration. It helps us plan for next year. Official registrations will be sent later this spring to families who have completed this form.

Interested in our 2026-27 Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program? Fill out the interest form below today! 📝

📌 If your child will be 5 years old by September 15, 2026, please complete the form linked below.
📌 If your child currently attends TK at Van Meter, there’s no need to fill this out.
📌 Considering TK? This is the correct form for you!

Interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCVK6y5kJX2v7cIlasAHkxIkmEHXLoZEnXbKO3NHK8ZeJeWg/viewform.

Please note: This is not official registration. It helps us plan for next year. Official registrations will be sent later this spring to families who have completed this form.

GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our girls' and boys' basketball teams tonight as they take on the Des Moines Christian Lions! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 6:15pm & 7:15pm
📍 DM Christian School
🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/des-moines-christian-school-urbandale-ia
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/dmchristian/tickets
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GAMEDAY: Our varsity boys wrestling team is headed to a quad
against SW Valley, East Union, and AC/GC tonight. Good luck, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 5:30pm
📍 AC/GC HS
🎟️ $7 per person - Cash Only
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GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls' and boys' basketball teams as they take on the Ogden Bulldogs at home tonight! Let’s cheer our Dawgs on!🏀
🕖 6:15pm & 7:15pm
📍 Van Meter HS
🎥 fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/van-meter/organization/15612/van-meter-high-school
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
#VanMeter

Mentors play a key role in shaping futures—often in ways they may never fully see. By sharing your experience and encouragement, you can help others grow both personally and professionally.

Mentoring is not just impactful, it’s incredibly rewarding. National Mentoring Month is a great time to start! 💙✨

GAMEDAY: Our girls basketball team is traveling to take on the Pella Christian Eagles tonight–go get ‘em, Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 7:30pm
📍 Pella Christian HS
🎥 http://fan.hudl.com/pceagles
🎟️ Cash or card at the gate
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GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls and boys basketball teams as they travel to take on the ADM Tigers in our first game of the new year! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 2:30pm & 4:00pm
📍 ADM HS
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Vx23PDYNEPXGzbN2mTPKQ
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/adm/tickets
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GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our girls wrestlers on the varsity RRW team as they travel to compete in the Lewis Central Duals today! 🤼‍♀️
🕖 9:00am
📍 Iowa Western Community College (Council Bluffs)
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As we reflect on all we’ve accomplished together in 2025, we cannot help but be optimistic about the road ahead in 2026. Happy New Year, Van Meter! 🎊

We hope your holidays are full of smiles, laughter, and special moments. Merry Christmas! 🎄

Our 3rd and 4th grade students did a fantastic job sharing their Christmas Reader’s Theater with their buddy classrooms last week! They were proud of their performance and had a wonderful time bringing the story to life together. 🎄📚

We're hiring a Secondary Science Teacher for the 2026-27 school year! This full-time position offers a minimum salary of $52,000, honors prior experience, and includes excellent benefits in a supportive work environment. Early outs every Friday allow time for meaningful professional development. 📚

Think you'd be a great fit at Van Meter Schools? Apply today at: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/