4 cool things you can do with our library app – Destiny Quest!

West Des Moines Schools recently launched the ability to utilize the Destiny Quest app (for iOS and Android) to access our school libraries.   Although parents can’t actually “log into” the library system (since they don’t have library accounts), there are 4 really cool things that parents and students can do with the Destiny Quest app to help encourage reading! 

#1) Check out the top 10 most checked out books from your child’s school library!
If you’re not up to date on the latest children or teen literature, log into to see the most frequently checked out books.  This is a great way to find out what other kids are reading and talking about.

2) What’s new…
See a list of the latest books that have been added to the library!

3) Resource Lists…
Ever wonder what books are used for Lang & Lit class?  Destiny Quest app provides you with access to resource lists for specific courses and grade levels.

4) Last, but not least… Search
Using the search option at top, you can search through the library collection to find out if there’s a certain title/resource available!

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How to setup Destiny Quest
Checkout the YouTube video to see how to download the app >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZlXmRy46sw   After it’s installed…

1. Download the app

2. Add    library.wdmcs.org   for the library web address.

3. Select your school

4. Click on TRY DESTINY QUEST

PARENTS: How to sign up for emergency notification calls from West Des Moines Schools.

West Des Moines Community Schools utilizes an automated calling system to notify families of weather and other emergency notifications.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

• The caller ID on your phone will show the number 515-633-5599.
• The numbers that will be called are the phone numbers you submitted to your school, which are stored in Infinite Campus (IC). You can go into IC to indicate which numbers will receive the call. Directions are below.
• If you do not receive a test call, please contact your school office to let them know you did not receive a call and would like to update your Infinite Campus information.

How do I indicate which phone number(s) will be called for the weather notifications?

NOTE: these steps are only for PARENTS, not for staff only.

1. Log on to Infinite Campus
2. Once in Campus, click on CONTACT PREFERENCES at the bottom left.
3. Under EMERGENCY, click on the box to place a check mark next the phone number(s) you wish to receive the weather notification alerts.
4. Click Save.

What if I have a phone number that is not listed and I want to add it?
In Infinite Campus, click on FAMILY MEMBERS, next to each member is an UPDATE button, you use this feature to add/edit/change phone numbers or email addresses for individuals in your family.

I’m logged in as myself and I can change my personal preferences for whether I get a call, email or text –  but how can I change these preferences for my spouse?
With your account you can only change your preferences you can not changes someone elses preferences, to change their preferences they must log into Campus with their account.

I don’t have an Infinite Campus account. How do I change my weather notification preferences?
You can call your school office and they can provide you with an account or they can change your preferences for you.