Schools
What Will it Cost to Register West Des Moines Students?
Basic registration fees are $50, $60 and $80 for elementary, middle school and high school students, respectively. But there are other costs, depending on students' activities.
School starts Aug. 20 for students in the West Des Moines Community School District.
Here’s a list of fees:
Half-day kindergarten: $25 per year
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Full-day kindergarten through sixth grade: $50 per year
Grades 7-8: $60 per year
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Grades 9-12: $80 per year
Repair and Replacement Fees
Book rebinding: actual cost of repairs
Lost book or paperback: original cost
Other Fees
Driver education: $345
Musical instrument rental (strings/band): $65 per year or $33 per semester
Musical instrument rental (percussion): $50 per year or $25 per semester
Student activity ticket, grades 9-12 (optional): $55 per year
Insufficient check charges $30 (subject to current bank overdraft charges)
Lunch Prices with Milk
Elementary school: $2.70
Junior high: $2.80
High school: $2.80
Adults: $3.35
Breakfast Prices
Breakfasts are not available in all schools.
Elementary school: $1.70
Junior high: $1.80
High school: $1.80
Adults: $2
Free and reduced lunches are available to students whose families meet income eligibility  requirements.
Transportation Fees
Annual round trip (non-refundable): $470
Annual one-way trip: $245
Quarterly round trip pass: $118
Quarterly one-way trip: $62
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