Positive relationships are key

Collectively, staff members work to remove barriers that may impact student progress and achievement, providing increasingly advanced coursework and instruction at all grade levels. Every employee, volunteer and community partner associated with our district works to deliver our mission and vision each day.

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Board: Policy Committee Meeting
District Administration Office - Board Room, 560 University Ave., Waukee, IA 50263
Board: Instructional Services Committee Meeting
District Administration Office - Board Room, 560 University Ave., Waukee, IA 50263
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District Facts at a Glance

1,600+

employees helping provide a quality education to students

23.5

average ACT Composite score, higher than the state average

21

National Merit Finalists at Waukee High School since 2010

Construction on our 10th elementary school is officially underway. Happy Groundbreaking Day Sugar Creek Elementary!
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We are grateful to area school districts who offered to help by welcoming our families in. Here are some alternative locations for free meals during the Waukee CSD temporary meal distribution closure. In addition, the USDA has a resource called, Find Meals for Kids that allows you to search by zip code available at https://usda-fns.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=789a7a56a07f4e3dab873fd8c2918f9a
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We’re looking for talented Special Education Teachers to join our teams at Woodland Hills Elementary School and Timberline School. Apply online today! https://waukeeschools.org/careers/
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Third-grade students at Shuler Elementary had an extraordinary virtual experience with Ruby Bridges on May 15. This virtual meeting was guided by Q&A from students and they were able to directly ask Bridges their question.
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Don't forget, free weekend meals are available today to families who visit one of our Free Meal Grab and Go locations. These meals are being provided by Meals from the Heartland (Taco Mac). One bag will feed a family of 4 -6. https://waukeeschools.org/coronavirus/free-grab-and-go-meals/
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Reminder: With the District closure, there will be no School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meeting for tonight.
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This year for School Board Appreciation Month, we are flipping the script. Our school board members would like to thank our staff for continuing to teach, feed, and meet the needs of our students in the midst fo the COVID-19 crisis. We are #publicschoolproud
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DSM Live presents Waukee 2020 Live on May 12. Look at the lineup!
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Save-the-Date! More specifics are coming soon...
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Did you know the yogurt we have been serving in our grab and go lunches is made in Iowa? Country View Dairy and the District have worked together on previous #farmtoschool initiatives, including Iowa Local Food Day. We love being able to #supportlocal Iowa industry during this time!
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Thank you Laura Calvert for rolling up your sleeves to help! Calvert and her sisters made 20 masks for the Waukee Nutrition Department and 26 masks for other families in our community.
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A huge thank you to the Iowa Prison Industries for sending our schools 144 gallons of hand sanitizer.
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Tomorrow, Friday, April 17, Waukee Community School District will have the opportunity to give out weekend meals to families who visit one of our Free Meal Grab and Go locations. These meals are being provided by Meals from the Heartland (Taco Mac). One bag will feed a family of 4 -6. #WCSDNutrition https://waukeeschools.org/news/2020/03/district-to-provide-grab-and-go-meals-starting-march-23/
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Waukee Community Schools Foundation just added two new versions of the yard signs - one for teachers and for one Waukee school supporters who may not have a child in the district anymore. They also added an option to purchase a sign for someone in need of assistance. Signs can be purchased in RevTrak https://waukee.revtrak.net/waukee-foundation-/yard-signs/#/list
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The Waukee Community Schools Foundations has created a great way to support our schools and community. Customizable yard signs are available for $18. Each purchase will help support the district and community, $3 to the Waukee Area Christian Services Food Pantry, $3 to the Foundation. #GiveLove https://waukee.revtrak.net/waukee-foundation-/yard-signs/…
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We Create Waukeethrough

Legos

Innovation is our evolution of thought, the enthusiasm for growth and a commitment to new ideas. 

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Students with Robot

Innovation is our dedication to understanding the complex and original ways of the world. It is our mind work.

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Elementary Studetns and Technology

Collaboration is our loyalty to partnership, the passion for dialogue and a steady intention towards improvement. 

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Students Working Together

Collaboration is our exploration of connectedness and identity. It's our hand work.

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Leader

Mindfulness is our intentional practice of introspection, the knowing of ourselves and the giving and receiving joy.

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Meals for the Heartland

Mindfulness is our alertness to the directions we are headed and the diligence we embrace to get there. It's our heart work.

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