West Des Moines Community Schools will open its $28 million career and technical education renovation and expansion project at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School to the community during an event on May 21. Following a ribbon cutting, attendees can tour classrooms, labs and workshops designed to help Valley Southwoods, Valley High School and Walnut Creek Campus students delve into career pathways such as culinary arts, architecture and construction, manufacturing and engineering technology. The new facilities also aim to prepare students for internships and apprenticeships in the community, a news release said. The event will start at 4:30 p.m. To learn more, visit the WDMCS website.