Flash Mob "One Day More" (Les Mis...with CC subtitles) - West Des Moines Schools - Welcome Back

[@lesleywilbourne7823]

That actually brought me to tears. ❤ I am a retired teacher here in the UK and would have appreciated something like this in my time. Whoever wrote the words was a genius and what an amazing way to rally the troops before the year started. Well done everyone who took part 🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@TheJackdratt73]

I am a retired student, who loves this video. Great form everyone.

[@clementinefrye2824]

how do they all have such great musical theatre voices?? I love!

[@Psychol-Snooper]

I'd guess their secondary schools have more than a few chorus and theater teachers who would have liked nothing better than to be on stage. And I believe there are only 6 solo parts along with a duet. That means you only need 8 people who can sing and a decent chorus. XD

[@bruceburniece333]

This is absolutely the most creative and amazing thing I have ever seen done in any public school system. I had goosebumps watching this. WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@karenat.valkyrie7579]

Not only is "One Day More" from Les Mes one of my favorites, the spirit of revolution, of perseverance, of creativity, of determined hope honored in the song aligns with the best of what teachers have to give.

[@annescott4142]

How could this not be a great place to go to school? All the planning that must have gone into this! Great job and wonderful voices, too!

[@DrCrisWildermuth]

My daughter goes to this school! So proud of what these teachers did!

[@letsgocows]

I was in WDM Valley's marching band, and my sophomore year we did West Side Story. One time, at band camp (oh yes), Mr. Bird didn't think we were really conveying or understanding the emotion while practicing "Tonight," which was the climax of the show. So he had us do several run-throughs while he passionately sang the lyrics for us. I'll never forget it!

[@mrbarth]

As a retired teacher who sat through many sleepy "welcome back" meetings I found this to be incredibly clever and brilliantly done. Bravo Zulu! Takes me back to those wonderful days of teaching. Hope all teachers have a wonderful and safe year!

[@elizabethfragoso9016]

I watch this every year before the school year starts....so awesome! Never gets old!

[@mmo-king4180]

This was so well done! So Brilliant! My mother is a retired teacher in early childhood education, who has a love for musical talent, and when I found this, I had to send it to her straight away! I hope she doesn't hurt herself laughing at the lyrics! So GOOD!!

[@jacquelinesternberg8461]

FABULOUS! These are truly dedicated teachers.... if they weren't, they could easily quit their thankless jobs and go on stage professionally. It's time this country properly rewards its teachers.

[@davidgraham-parker]

Wow! I'm watching this during the lockdown of Covid-19 from Queensland Australia. I am in awe of those amazing teachers, choosing one of the most difficult, underpaid, under-appreciated jobs there is - but a job that is so essential - educating and guiding future leaders. A real inspiration!

[@denaehandy4519]

Best thing about this? Reading the comments from all of your proud students. What an outstanding way to start the year, and to show those kids how lucky they are!

[@kimberlyransom9333]

this is more inspirational than anything I have ever seen at an inservice meeting. It was exactly what I needed after 8 hours of school meetings today.

[@sunnysim3583]

BRAVO!! Beautiful voices, you should all be on the West End Stage, or Broadway! Absolutely deserve recognition for this.

[@imuawarriors]

no, I'm not crying.... yes... yes... I am... brava/bravo! as I enter my 27th year of teaching, I at times question my resolve and worth as a teacher... I do okay, but I hope to do better each year..... I vow to watch this every time I need a boost... wow.

[@Shabang314]

I'm crying because you know all these people were into theatre in highschool.

[@alyssatoney7198]

I’m crying bc those are most of my teachers

[@JarrettSelf]

the students these people teach probably wont ever appreciate how EPIC this is, and that they clearly have the coolest teachers in the world. lol

[@breedabreathnach1216]

Jarrett Self

[@timbuege2624]

Well said Jarrett

[@misheemom]

Beautifully done!!! Goes to show you... When teachers are allowed to be creative and less bound by teaching to standardized testing and goals, their creativity knows no bounds!!!! Excellent job! Not the easiest of songs to sing, let alone get a group of singers together to be on cue... Loved it!!! I hope all you teachers have a great year!!!

[@PreApocalypseJitters]

I applaud every single teacher who participated in this production! I have MUTILATED this song every Thursday for my students & colleagues here in NJ to many aches, groans, and eye-spins...THIS VIDEO GIVES ME VALIDATION!!!! ONE DAY MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@phyllisnorris8645]

Fantastic. This cast needs to be in theatre productions- what great talent!

[@peachesmcgee4795]

How do so many teachers have such amazing voices?!

[@tlbart98]

That’s what I thought too!!😂

[@YoYoRaeRae]

This is FREAKING AMAZING! WHAT a talented staff! As a teacher I'm SO inspired! Thank you!

[@patiapicken3640]

From this Illinois teacher: WTG, West Des Moines teachers! Your students are very blessed to have such creative and energetic professionals guiding them. Have a great year!

[@bruceburniece333]

Absolutely brilliant. I remember watching this last year and loved it. I just got goose bumps watching it again. BRAVO to all involved.

[@amyhull754]

I was looking at the comments before saying I was watching this as my now-yearly tradition before the first day of school...and found the same comment from last year (from me!). Thank you, West Des Moines Community School District.

[@Grisbi6]

What I saw here was extraordinary! The West Des Moines Community School District is very lucky to have these teachers and administrators. Cheers!!

[@nestormancillas4928]

What a great way to star a new year!!!!! Really an inspiration for everyone who works in a school. I can't stop watching it over and over.

[@ritasmith6549]

Brilliant!!! Hope this goes viral! Wouldn't you love to have these teachers? Will be hard to top it next year.

[@velocivixen]

+Rita Smith seriously this was amazing. these teachers are wonderful, i hope they have a great year! the music from les mis always makes me tear up, they did a great job singing a difficult piece (esp for people that dont sing) - LOVE educators!! real heros! :)

[@kristinscheeler7202]

+veloci vixen Sounded like at least some of them DO sing! Great work.

[@Ignaffo1]

This is great. Who could worry about sending your kids to school with this kind of staff there to support them!

[@andareec]

So proud to be from IOWA! Great education system, great music! Well done comrades!

[@allyoopdan991]

Those teachers can SING! That was so frickin' cool. Love it!! I hope these educators inspire their students as well as they sing!

[@pattydella4]

I love this. I'm a teacher and I also happen to love Les Mis and this song. Every year, the day before the last day of school and the day before the first day of school, I post different versions of this song on facebook. I've been looking for something teaching-related that's also really well done, and here it finally is! Brilliant!!!

[@searmstrong2]

Now that's how you start the year! Hilarious - and wow, are they all music teachers!? Their voices were great!

[@MrHeuton]

+searmstrong2 Most of us in the performance are not music teachers. I'm glad you liked it!

[@cmike2780]

+MrHeuton Awesome! Just awesome!

[@alaneferguson1732]

+MrHeuton SERIOUSLY!?! I thought every one of you was a professional singer. Truly AWESOME!!!

[@maninlove971]

+MrHeuton can you explain what PD and PLC stand for, teacher?

[@StargateUnending]

+Duy Nguyen PD is professional development, and I THINK PLC is professional learning community

[@johnsonhillary65]

100% pure awesome! Pembina Trails School Division in Winnipeg, Manitoba gives it's golden seal of approval!

[@larrywmayes1561]

I wish we knew what a flash Mob was to be some 52 years ago. Our San Antonio Thomas Jefferson High School Classes of '67, '68 & '69 could have put on a concert to dazzle all 4000 of us! West Des Moines just showed us what could have been! Very well done!

[@OwassoYankeyGardenRailway]

My sister shared this to me because I teach in Owasso, Oklahoma. We have a big kick off day as well here. Something like this would be a welcome addition to break up all the speakers we have to hear that first day!

[@galecadywilliams4078]

This is The.Greatest. Thing.Ever.!!!

[@Bmore4985]

This is terrific...they should have done this for the kids at a convocation on the first day of school! I laughed and cried through the entire thing. LOVED it. Good Job!!!

[@jennyklueter5096]

I ‘ve watched this several times and it still gives me goose bumps. Best opening day ever!

[@bettysmith695]

So much fun! I reposted and Facebook and emailed this to a teacher that "doesn't 'do' Facebook". Thanks for posting this! I know that it took lots of practice to attain this level of performance!

[@haroldwright2598]

Nine years ago I retired after 43 years of teaching high school chemistry but watching this made me want to be back in the class room for at least "one more day". Really inspirational and what fun!!

[@KenShawsanfrancisco]

What a great group of educators! All of 'em, give 'em a raise!!!!

[@kimm]

Bravo!!! This was amazing, and good luck to all the teachers returning to their classrooms. Thank you for all your do for our children!

[@fodleycodlot7408]

Made By Mommy. The United States is 26th in education...... should we really be thanking our teachers....?

[@meganwright8622]

+Fodley Codlot That's because too many mommies and daddies in the US put all the pressure on the teachers and aren't parenting anymore. They blame everything they do wrong on the teachers instead of accepting that their kid isn't perfect and taking some responsibility. Not the teachers' fault.

[@fodleycodlot7408]

Megan Wright. Oh, I'm sure you're correct.... The Pathetic PC liberal bullshit in this country no longer allows people to reprimand their kids..... If I did half the crap these kids do today my mother would put me in the wall.....

[@fodleycodlot7408]

Megan Wright. You know, if you ask a child in Iraq what a dinosaur is they says " it's Something Americans made to kill Muslims". If you ask a child here who discovered America they say "Christopher Columbus".... I guess what I'm trying to say, is all they learn is a bunch of BS anyways..... LOL

[@Hola62586]

+Fodley Codlot I personally think that the fault is in the U.S. Education system, not in the teachers. There is a major lack of funding for public schools whereas the elite schools (private schools) are able to afford the best resources (best teachers, school material such as books, school infrastructures, etcetera) for their students, public schools in the same region lack these resources leading to inequality in the educational system.

[@JAMJAW2004]

Amazing voices! Kudos to your dedication, hard work and showmanship! Lucky school system!

[@mariannemurphy9238]

OH MY GOSH, how fantastic! I laughed and cried throughout the video. Hats off to you West Des Moines School System!

[@Bmore4985]

Marianne Murphy so funny...I just posted my remark and was going down reading more! Like Minds. :)

[@KAF128]

+Marianne Murphy Loved it ! As someone who is just about to embark on a complete career change as a college Mentor, it was inspirational ! Great voices and lyrics - very funny.

[@mktejeda]

Retired chorus teacher from Nevada salutes you! Would love to do something like that here! KEEP THE ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS!

[@lisacaldwell8690]

Great job WDMCS! What a wonderful job - a true example of team collaboration!

[@thinkingaboutit5459]

oh i loved this! great great work!! greetings from New York!

[@jW-hf1we]

That is absolutely fantastic! What a way to rev up teachers for another year!!! Congrats West Des Moines.

[@shannoncampbell23]

So . . . I live in Cali and if I had kids, I would MOVE just to send my kids to this school!!! You guys rock!

[@kelseyhudson3805]

+Shannon Campbell What a compliment - thanks!

[@ldk5009]

This made me laugh and cry and feel in awe of these teachers. Voluntarily coming in to rehearse in the summer? Well that shows amazing teacher commitment. How inspiring! Thank you and have a great year!

[@tinadiener2224]

I want you to know that this video inspired me to organize a flash mob for the last day of our school year. Teachers at Waterloo CUSD #5 in Waterloo, Illinois surprised our administration with our rendition of The Black Eyed Peas song I Gotta Feelin. It was soooooo much fun!! Thanks for inspiring me to fulfill a bucket list item!

[@lauraerickson6575]

Bravo!!! So proud of these music educators and their cohorts...and so glad my kids have them as teachers!!

[@janesmith3287]

Well done from the UK. There is nothing pupils like to see than teachers performing even if they don't admit it at the time. We need a lot more singing in schools in the US and UK. it is good for everyone.

[@bginnj]

I've been to a lot of meetings, but never like that one! Too bad. It certainly would have inspired me. Kudos to the teachers in this district for such a great way to begin the year.

[@kathiehughes4892]

Awesome!! SO much fun and what a fantastic school district it looks like. WOW

[@jlgrogan64]

As a music teacher, I appreciated this on multiple levels. 🎶😉

[@tsalisbury33]

I don't ever post comments, but I'm making the exception here. This was PHENOMINAL. As a former teacher, I especially appreciated it. As a huge fan of Les Mis, I ADORED it. Well done! Have an amazing school year. You all deserve huge kudos! Although I'm sure that every faculty meeting and PD from here on the rest of the year will be rather boring in comparison. ;)

[@newman4byu]

Proud to be a Valley grad and Choralation Alum! Go Tigers!!

[@drogers]

This was amazing! They have GREAT voices! This should go viral!

[@arnikalm]

And this is why Iowans are AWESOME!

[@alton936]

October, 2018 I cried with tears of joy....The energy, the effort put into thois production !! Like others that posted, I do hope that the students appreciate their Staff. What an inventive way to start the year !!

[@betholduconnrumery2083]

This burst of enthusiasm is just what we all need to kick off the new semester! Thank you all for your creativity and for sharing it. Just fabulous!

[@helenwheels1102]

As a (now retired) UK teacher, I'd have loved this before the start to a new school term - it would have perked me right up!

[@tinycat4963]

As a student here who was in sixth grade when this was originally posted and is now a freshman in college (absolutely wild btw) all of these teachers were and continue to be fantastic. I'm so thankful to have been taught by these wonderful people and continue to wish them all the best. One day more!!!! (And hopefully many many more after that)

[@maritamaymusic]

RYAN YOU SOUND AMAZING!!!! Yasssssss

[@thomasbrehm3880]

I just stumbled across this gem! I would have killed to have teachers like that ;-) Bravo!!! and a big hug from Berlin.

[@wendybrunhild33]

LOVE THIS! What a fantastic group of teachers... so creative! This was great...if they're did this as a "pre-show" for the year ahead, I can only imagine the great things they've got planned for their students. Have a great year!!

[@siprincess2000]

WOW!! This was a wonderful performance! Kudos to everyone that was involved. Such wonderful voices and energy!

[@tvnewsmom]

Who are these AMAZING teachers with such AMAZING voices?

[@mei4823]

Aww what an awesome to start the year especially for newbies! The singers are brilliant! It doesn't surprise me that most are not music teachers - people forget teachers are often talented in ways outside of their subject specialism! My school do a staff musical and despite having only 3 actual music teachers with the rest not particularly theatre people we manage to pull it off (although we don't go for something as challenging as Les Miserables!). Something like this requires hard work but is a fabulous bonding exercise! Well done!

[@donwilliams6405]

Brilliant. Now my wife wants to teach in this district!

[@asingreat4630]

This one brought unexpected tears of pride. Sometimes I forget, what a wonderful world.

[@rogerwelsh2335]

Quite remarkable. They made this look so easy that most will probably not realize how amazing this was. The new lyrics were so brilliant. Bravo!!!!

[@littleblondemop]

Teacher in green had beautiful voice. How fun.

[@vonstev1668]

+littleblondemop A lot of talent there, but I agree. Hers was the best voice of all.

[@csh86]

+Steven Anacker I think she is the choir teacher.

[@cassiewalker8633]

Thank you so much! I hadn’t even looked at all of these comments until someone mentioned the flash mob in our PLC meeting today! I

[@JeanBrenner]

As a former English and theatre teacher, as a former actress/singer, and a current director, I found this effort to have been so much fun to watch. There were so many good singers! Rehearsing and presenting this number must have been totally rewarding for the teachers who participated and for other teachers to watch. What a treat!!!!!

[@leckgoodnough4547]

I always heard Iowa had great educational systems...this gave me goose bumps...made me love educators even more. SO GLAD I didn't read the published info first (spoiler) - made it more exciting!

[@MikeyIsGo]

It's amazing how many "regular" folks are amazing singers! I ccan't carry a tune in a bucket, so talent like this is sort of magical to me. Now i'm wondering what teachers I had that were talented like this .

[@epic146gaming5]

Once again the power of music shines.

[@gennabanafato941]

I watch this video every time it pops up for me. It brightens the deadened corners of my heart. Amazing.

[@jimdaniel8008]

You were great! For a moment (or even more) I wished I was still a member of the Valley faculty. This is the best start to a school year I have seen!

[@janetjames4147]

This says everything about this community and school! If I were looking for a place to raise children, I would go to Des Moines, knowing nothing else about the city or schools. I wish someone would put full subtitles in for the times the camera is not on the lyric screen! BRAVO, teachers of Des Moine!

[@greghudson3673]

We're glad you liked it...the teachers of West Des Moines thank you! If you click on the CC button, you'll have closed captioning for the video.

[@janetjames4147]

THANK YOU! I did not know youtube had that CC feature.

[@eringraham18]

Okay. I am moving to Iowa. I am extremely jealous of those who have them as their teachers!

[@kbeisenberg]

THIS is how you do a flash mob. Love the lyrics and you have a lot of vocal talent in your district.

[@megansmith5790]

Good Job Wdmcs makes me proud!

[@andreaburgess6387]

Way to go teachers! Great way to inspire and uplift others this school year! You have set the bar high for other school districts here in Iowa to follow!

[@dminarchi]

This is absolutely amazing!!! Talent and creativity at its BEST!! BRAVO!!! Wishing you all a wonderful school year!!

[@shawna620]

I never get tired of this! 💕

[@Rocketjay12]

Fantastic. I'll bet every parent wishes these were their kids teachers.

[@letsgocows]

You'd be surprised...

[@Happy2BUp]

Absolutely sharing the "best" of what teachers have to give. Fun. Creative. Synergy.

[@xstitched]

OMG Serious bouquets to these folks for doing something absolutely amazing and FUN! I am literally holding my hands over my mouth to not laugh out loud in my office.

[@broncosboy000]

This was increible! I was sitting here in my apartment clapping and laughing like a lunatic! Good work by all of you! Loved seeing some of my favorite teachers crush it, as well! -Isaac G

[@amyhull754]

I watch this every year as school is starting, and it makes me so happy. Thank you SO much for sharing it with us all. Another year started this week...here we go!

[@jillcurry4548]

Love love love the creativity! Gotta start out with a sense of humor! Off to a great school year!

[@sandifremontlucas1335]

Talented and creative teachers!

[@mindiegoodrich4963]

Best thing I've seen all year! LOVE THIS!

[@debstewart9931]

I'M LEAVING CAMBRIDGE TO WORK HERE! WOW! WHAT FUN AND WONDERFUL COLLEGIALITY!!

[@nessa2290]

That's so cool that they have so many teachers that are so talented at singing!

[@debbielinders8706]

Sounds like school is getting better & better! The bar has been raised!