The relatively small school district includes one elementary school and one high school building in Valley, as well as one middle school building and a preschool in Waterloo. In addition, the district operates an alterative high school program, separate from the main high school. The small community sits in western Douglas County, outside of Omaha. DC West Elementary School is a past recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program.
District Superintendent: Dr. Melissa Poloncic
District Enrollment:
Approximately 970 students
High School Enrollment:
DC West High School: Less than 300 students
District Office:
Douglas County West Community Schools
401 Pine Street
PO Box 378
Valley, NE 68064
402-359-2583
Early Education
Must qualify
Preschool
**Must be age 3 or 4 on or before July 31 of current school year
**Half-day sessions/tuition-based
School Buildings:
Elementary Schools
Regular Schedule: 8am-3:24pm
DC West Elementary School
2nd Elementary School (coming soon)
Middle School
Regular Schedule: 8am-3:24pm
DC West Middle School
High School
Regular Schedule: 8am-3:24pm
DC West High School
Alternative High School (Waterloo Campus)
Accredited:
Nebraska State Department of Education