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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Upcoming Events

Walnut Hills Elementary Monthly PTO Meeting
4240 NW 156th Street, Urbandale, IA 50323
WE PTO Meeting
850 6th St. Waukee, IA 50263
Early Dismissal/PD
Walnut Hills 4th Grade Classes to Capitol
Des Moines Capitol, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
Walnut Hills Elementary 5th Grade to JA Biztown Trip 1
Biztown, 6100 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Walnut Hills Elementary 5th Grade to JA Biztown Trip 2
Biztown, 6100 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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District Facts at a Glance

10,020+

credit hours in concurrent enrollment program with DMACC

23.5

average ACT Composite score, higher than the state average

300+

Waukee High School students take AP exams each year

Construction has begun at Sugar Creek Elementary! It will be the district’s tenth elementary school, located in the southwest area of our district.
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Free Grab and Go breakfast and lunch for children under the age of 18 will be available for pick up Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m starting Monday, March 23 until further notice at two locations; Windfield West Apartments and Sun Prairie Apartments. #WCSDNutrition More information available on our website: waukeeschools.org
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Waukee Summer Bowling Camp registration is open! This area-wide four-day bowling camp offers fun learning and bowling opportunities for girls and boys in grades 1-12 of all ability levels. https://waukeeschools.org/backpack-category/camps-clinics/
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The Girls' Basketball Team defeated Ames 58-35 to advance to the state tournament for the 13th time in the last 14 years. With last night's victory, head coach Chris Guess recorded his 300th win as Waukee head coach! Watch them in action at the Quarterfinals on Monday, March 2 at 1:30 pm against Sioux City East #ticketpunched
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Congratulations to the Waukee High School Wrestlers on an outstanding season. They placed sixth at State Duals and ninth at the State meet. 🏆#gowarriors
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Congratulations to the Waukee High School Group Speech Team for finishing their season with four incredible performances at the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) Large Group All-State Festival on February 22 at Iowa State University.
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A huge thank you to everyone who came to our Legislative Learning session this morning at @EasonElem. Thank you to our legislators, Board members, staff, and community for coming together to improve youth mental health for our kids.
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Congratulations to Madison Reindl, a second-grade teacher at Woodland Hills Elementary School, for being selected as the recipient of The 2020 Waukee Community Schools Foundation Award for Teaching. https://waukeeschools.org/news/2020/02/woodland-hills-teacher-is-awarded-2020-excellence-award/
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Waukee High School Boys' Swim Team brought home a third-place trophy for the 2020 Iowa State Swim Championships! Congratulations on an outstanding season! 🏆 #GoWaukee #WarriorPride
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The South Middle School MathCounts Team placed second at the chapter event and is advancing to the State Competition on March 10.
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The Timberline MathCounts Team placed second at the chapter event and is advancing to the State Competition on March 10.
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A huge thank you to our transportation team for getting up extra early to start the busses to make sure they were warm for our students. Also thank you to our operations team for getting our buildings warm and grounds ready for everyone to arrive safely today. We appreciate all you do behind the scenes!
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Students at @radiantelem9 learned about how our solar system works with the help of StarLab. #BeRadiant
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@WaukeeAPEX students and at the Capitol today for #CTEMonth. They talked about their Farm to School program and how hands-on experiences help them explore different career pathways. #iaedchat #iaedfuture #CTEWorksforIA #farm2school
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We are the midst of a strategic planning process. Focus groups are providing feedback on the work. Yesterday PM - APEX Advisory Board Members, this AM - building/district leaders, and this PM - teachers and certified staff. Amazing suggestions! #IntheKeewithDrB
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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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