Waukee School Calendar for Next Year Keeps Two-Week Winter Break

A Waukee Schools committee has recommended a calendar for the 2013-14 school year that mirrors this year, with a start date in mid-August and a two-week winter break.

Auditions Coming Up for Middle School Version of 'Guys and Dolls Jr.'

Students from Waukee Middle School and South Middle School can audition for character roles Feb. 26. Or sign up to be part of the chorus.

Important Waukee Schools February Dates

A list of events, including sports matchups.

Update: Eight Waukee School PTO Facebook Pages to 'Like,' Keep You In the Loop

A quick way to know events coming up at your child's school is to follow the PTO's Facebook page. We offer you handy links to the Waukee school district's Facebook pages.

Author and 'Apprentice' Star Tana Goertz Shares Positive Message with Waukee Students

Goertz, who has two children in the Waukee school district, recently visited Maple Grove Elementary School in the district. She is the author of the children's book "I'm Bigger Than This."

Important Waukee Schools February Dates

A list of events, including sports matchups.

UPDATE: All Waukee City Streets Have Been Plowed; Crews to Resume Work at 4 A.M.

The metro area received about 5 inches of snow overnight and strong winds are continuing to hamper visibility, warns the National Weather Service. Bitter wind chills will set in tonight.

Silver Cord Students Recognized for Second Term at Waukee High School

The program aims to instill the importance of volunteering in students, says the Waukee school district.

Waukee High School Students Spend King Holiday in Day of Service

About 80 Waukee students took part in a day of service Jan. 21 to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Waukee Warrior Cheerleaders Finish 10th at National Competition

The competition cheer squad was 10th in the country this month at the NCA Senior & Junior High School National Cheerleading Championships.

Waukee Schools Upgrade System to Help Parents Pay for Meals

The system eliminates confusion over which meals have been paid for, the school district's website says.

Iowa Public Health Department to Require Whooping Cough Vaccine for Enrollment

The state Department of Public Health is requiring a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster for students to stop the spread of the disease.

Waukee School Board Wants Input on Mascot

The Waukee school board this week approved guidelines for use of the district's logo, but delayed action on selecting a Warriors mascot.

Get Ready for Waukee Kindergarten Registration

Registration for next year's Waukee kindergarten class is about a month away. Time for parents to start gathering up the paperwork they need.

Waukee Seniors Win at State Debate Tournament

Waukee High School seniors Michael Sylvester and Joel Berner won the large school public forum division at the recent state debate tourney.

Boys' Swim Teams Pull Together to Fight Cancer at Swim for the Cure

Thursday was the first “Swim for a Cure” meet between the Waukee Warriors and Southeast Polk Rams at the Waukee Family YMCA; proceeds will help fight cancer.

Waukee Boys' Swim Team Dominates Southeast Polk

The Waukee Warriors boys’ swim team had a successful Thursday night after defeating the Southeast Polk Rams in this year's Swim for the Cure meet.

Inclusion Potluck Allows Diverse Waukee Families to Share Their Stories

Families and Waukee school students brought food and shared stories for the Diversity and Inclusion Potluck Tuesday night.

Waukee to Host Swim for the Cure on Jan. 10

The anti-cancer event by the Waukee High School boys' swim team will take place at Thursday's home meet. Businesses can sponsor events and spectators can buy rubber ducks to support the cause.

Waukee Schools Audit Report Released, Can Be Found Online

The report from the Waukee school district also notes the school system gained 610 students this year. And it shares district concerns about the affect of proposed changes in how the state shares money with school districts could have on Waukee.

Waukee Schools to Celebrate District's Diversity with Potluck

About 50 languages are spoken by families in the Waukee school district. Leaders want to make residents of all backgrounds feel welcome to share their stories, so they have planned an inclusion potluck this week.

Waukee Ranks as Top Iowa School District for Enrollment Gain This Year

A report by the Iowa Department of Education ranks the Waukee school district at the top of all districts in the state for the increase in students enrolled from last year to the current school year.

Important Waukee Schools January Dates

A list of events, including sports matchups.

Waukee High School Students Can Pick Up Books, Study Materials This Morning

Last week's blizzard gave students an early start on winter break. But, it pushed finals for high school students into January. If you need to grab books or study materials, the school will be open Wednesday morning.

PHOTO TOUR: Waukee High School Addition Ready for First Day of School: 2012 in Review

Waukee High School underwent months of construction to expand and accommodate a constantly growing student population. The $14.1 million project is mostly complete in time for the 2012-13 school year.

Waukee School Students Ringing Bells for Salvation Army

The Waukee Community School District has provided a roster of bell-ringers for the Salvation Army Red Kettle located inside the Waukee Fareway grocery store.

3rd-Grade Food Critics from Brookview Review Local Restaurants: 2012 in Review

Brookview Elementary's third-grade teachers found a fun, interesting way to teach their students how to write persuasively using food for inspiration. Check the Waukee and West Des Moines Patch sites the week of March 5 for some of the student revi

Waukee Schools Comment on Connecticut School Shooting

The district messaged parents today to reassure them that Waukee schools have safety and crisis protocols in place.

Waukee High School Vocalists Share 'Festival of Peace' With Audiences

This is the third year for the event, with features several choruses, a string ensemble, brass ensemble and children's chorus.

Head Lice Reported at Eason Elementary in Waukee: 2012 in Review

Parents of students affected by head lice were upset that the Waukee school district doesn't have a policy that they believe would prevent others from getting the pesky parasites. The district now will post outbreak notices on building websites.

CIML Varsity Sports Schedule

Basketball, wrestling, swimming dates, places and times.

Waukee Schools Launches Mobile Site

The mobile version of the district website gives parents quick links to schools, events, news, menus and more.

Waukee Schools Open Preschool Enrollment

Parents in the Waukee school district can now register their kids for preschool online, rather than having to stop in to the district office to sign up.

Waukee Dance Team Celebrates State Win With Teammate Who Recovered from Brain Surgery

The Waukee High School dance team won its sixth straight state championship last week. But that wasn't the best part of the event.

Brookview Elementary Fourth-Graders Learn Leadership Lessons from Gov. Branstad

Fourth-graders grilled Governor Branstad about his leadership habits, from what he thought he needed to improve on to how he decides to put "first things first." He visited the Waukee school district Wednesday.

Waukee School Board Approves Boundary Changes at Monday Meeting

The Waukee Board of Education approved the proposed boundary changes for the 2013-14 school year, among other action items.

Waukee Cheerleaders Rise to the Top at State Cheerleading Championship

The Waukee High School competition cheer and stunt squads took top honors at the 2012 State Cheerleading Championships on Nov. 3.

Waukee Community Schools Makes National AP Honor Roll

Waukee is one of 11 districts in Iowa to be recognized for the honor.

Brookview Elementary Seeks Donations for 'All for Books' Program

Brookview Elementary is asking for donations for "All for Books," a program helping kids and teachers in need.

Zombies Attack Waukee (VIDEO)

Students on the Teen Advisory Board at the Waukee Public Library joined together Oct. 31 to recreate Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in Waukee.