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West Delaware District Office

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West Delaware District Office

701 New Street
Manchester, Iowa 52057

Office Hours: 7:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Phone: 563-927-3515
Press 4 for District Office
Fax: 563-927-2785


Jen Vance email icon
Superintendent

Welcome from Superintendent

The time is finally here to kick off the 24-25 school year! My family and I have been looking forward to this since I was named the new Superintendent in January. As a family, we are excited for the opportunity to become part of the West Delaware community!

A little about me. I am a lifelong Hawkeye fan. It is ironic that our oldest daughter will be starting her college career at Iowa State this Fall! When I’m not at work, you will find me doing anything that involves my family. Watching my daughters participate in activities is one of my favorite things to do. I also enjoy going for walks and reading a good book. I love to bake but leave the cooking to my husband if at all possible! As you see me, my husband Ed, and our daughter Macy around town please say hi and introduce yourself.

I plan to spend the next months meeting and getting to know students, staff, families, and community members while supporting our students and staff in every way possible.

I am looking forward to becoming part of the rich tradition established by those before me. I will support student growth through academic and extracurricular opportunities. We will continue to develop students and provide rich opportunities through building relationships, while offering challenging academics that include the skills and experiences students need to secure a successful future.

Thank you for the opportunity to join Hawk Nation! I look forward to continuing the excellence West Delaware is known for!

Mission Statement

The mission of the West Delaware County Community School District, in collaboration with the family and community, is to provide a safe, culturally rich environment in which all students can reach their full potential academically, emotionally, physically and socially.

West Delaware Vision

Relationships

Multiple individuals at all levels demonstrate respect, trust, and integrity while working interdependently toward our goals.


Strategic Objectives

  • By supporting and teaching positive student behavior
  • By supporting and teaching appropriate social interactions
  • By enhancing adult to adult connections and communications

Challenging Academics

Educators use effective instructional practices to actively engage students in diverse learning opportunities that require critical thinking and problem solving in real world contexts.


Strategic Objectives

  • By deepening knowledge of instructional strategies
  • By intensifying active student engagement in rigorous and relevant content learning
  • By strengthening systems of teacher to teacher support, including Professional Learning Community, teacher leadership system, and multi-tiered systems of support

21st Century Skills

Students will acquire competencies necessary for 21st century living by developing skills in the areas of civic life, health, finance, technology and career readiness.


Strategic Objectives

  • By creating learning experiences in a real world context
  • By developing and applying career readiness skills