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

WHS Concert Band : Perry Band Olympics
WHS All State Large Group Festival
Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
WE PTO Family Fun Night
WMS Day A-3-Orange
Waukee Middle School, 905 S. Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA 50263, USA
WHS Masterworks Concert
Waukee High School, 555 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263, USA
WHS Masterworks Concert
Waukee High School, 555 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263, USA
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District Facts at a Glance

1.6

million meals served each year

23.5

average ACT Composite score, higher than the state average

21

National Merit Finalists at Waukee High School since 2010

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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Congratulations to the Waukee High School Dance Team who placed fourth in Pom at Nationals. 🏆
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Congratulations to the Waukee High School Purple Cheer Squad who placed third in the Intermediate Division at Nationals. 🏆
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Congratulations to the Varsity Competition Cheer Squad who placed third and won the Superior Showmanship Award at Nationals. 🏆
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Waukee High School Athletic Department recognized 23 seniors that signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The group collectively earned 106 varsity letters and had an average cumulative GPA of 3.61. Congratulations! #GoWaukee #WarriorPride
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South Middle Team Hydropolis placed second out of 41 teams and Hydrostorm won a special award for best using recyclable materials in their model at the 2020 Iowa Regional Future City Competition on January 25.
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Congratulations to seven students from Timberline, Waukee Middle, and South Middle School and one student from Cowles Montessori who earned top honors at the FIRST LEGO League Iowa State Championship on January 19 by securing the first place Champions Award.
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Each year @waukeerotary funds the effort to put warm coats in the hands of Waukee students. Today, District staff sorted the more than 250 coats to deliver to students. #givelove
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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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