Waukee's Liyen Vong Graduates From Creighton University

Liyen Vong of Waukee recently graduated from Creighton University. Vong received her Bachelor of Science degree.

Waukee School Board Approves Raise for Non-Covered Employees

At its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, the Waukee Board of Education approved a three percent raise for non-covered employees in the district, effective in 2013.

University of Kansas Announces Two Waukee Spring Graduates

Matthew Meyer and Emily Meyer will both graduate from University of Kansas this weekend in Lawrence, Kan.

Waukee High School Hosts Work-to-School Recognition Event

Waukee High School will host a recognition event Friday at 1:30 p.m. for students who participated in the 2011-12 School-to-Work program.

Jonathan Brue Graduates from Dordt College

Waukee's Jonathan Brue has graduated from Dordt College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in health and human performance with an emphasis in recreation

[VIDEO] Waukee Middle School Students Talk 'Mornings at the Museum'

Students in 6th grade language arts classes at Waukee Middle School will have the chance to show off their multi-format research projects next week in "Mornings at the Museum."

Who's Your Favorite Teacher, Waukee?

Patch wants to give a shout out to all the great teachers out there who are changing kids' lives. Help us tell the story of great education in Waukee.

Waukee Rotary Club Seeks Hosts for Exchange Students; Are You Willing?

Have you ever considered hosting an exchange student in your home? The Rotary Club of Waukee is hoping you'll consider it.

Waukee Boys' and Girls' Track Teams Make Strong Showing at the 2012 Drake Relays

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Iowa's best high school runners participated in the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

Cowles Montessori Students Dance for a Good Cause

Students at Cowles Montessori School - including a few from Waukee - participated in a dance-a-thon fundraiser benefiting the James Arthur Albert Foundation.

Waukee's Christopher Yeager Receives Departmental Honors at Fort Lewis College

Christopher Yeager was honored as the Outstanding Biology Student for General Biology at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo.

Waukee Girls Golf Season is Off to a Great Start With #2 Rank in Class 4A

The Waukee girls golf team is dominating this season already having already secured a #2 ranking in the Class 4A play.

Which Elementary School Will Waukee Elementary Students Attend?

The Waukee school board Monday tasked a committee of parent volunteers with drafting new boundaries within the district. The move is prompted by the construction of Woodland Hills Elementary, which will start this spring.

Waukee School Board to Discuss Woodland Hills Elementary Boundaries Tonight

The Waukee Board of Education will begin discussing the boundaries for the new Woodland Hills Elementary at its meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the district office.

Do Waukee School Employees Need Policing When Using Social Media?

The Waukee school board is considering a policy that could regulate school employees' use of social media.

Waukee Jazz Band Takes Top Honors at State Contest

Waukee Jazz I took first place in class 4A at the Iowa Jazz Championships held April 10.

Ask the Administrators: Your Waukee Schools Questions Answered

What questions do you have about the Waukee schools?

Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' Opens Friday in Waukee

Waukee Theatre Arts will present Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" beginning Friday at 7 p.m. in the Waukee High School auditorium.

Waukee School Board Approves Bid for New Elementary School

The Waukee school board met Monday night for its regular meeting and approved a nearly $13 million contract to build a seventh elementary school in the district.

Show Us Your Prom Photos on Waukee Patch!

Waukee High School's Prom 2012 is Saturday night. Upload your prom photos on Waukee Patch for all to see.

Upper Iowa University Announces 3 From Waukee on Fall 2011 Dean's List

Upper Iowa University has announced the names of three students from Waukee who've made the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester.

What to Do With the Kids to Get You Through Waukee's Spring Break

Waukee students are on spring break and won't return to class until March 26. What ever will you do until then? Here are a few suggestions to get you through the rest of the week.

Did the Regents See This Eighth Grader's Plea Before Voting to Close Price Lab?

Dozens of letters in support of Price Lab School were sent to the Board of Regent's office but apparently never reached their targets. Here are a few.

Teachers in Waukee and Across Iowa Had Training at UNI's Price Lab School

It's possible dozens of emails meant for the Board of Regents never reached the decision-makers before plans were announced to close Malcolm Price Laboratory School at the University of Northern Iowa.

Waukee Chamber of Commerce Offers High School Scholarship

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce is awarding

Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' Comes to Waukee High School

Waukee Theatre Arts will present Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" beginning April 13 in the Waukee High School auditorium.

VIDEO: Waukee Middle-Schoolers Do the What?

Waukee Middle School students got moving in a video posted on YouTube showing them doing the Interlude Dance. It seems like a good day to look at that video again.

Waukee's 2012-13 Kindergarten Registration Starts Tonight

Kindergarten registration, formerly known as Kindergarten Round-Up, begins tonight at all of Waukee's six elementary schools at 6:30 p.m.

Former Waukee Drummer Selected to Perform with The Colts Drum and Bugle Corps

Brad Page, a former Waukee High School students and member of the Waukee Warrior Regiment, has been chosen for the Colts Drum and Bugle Corp.

Did Biaggi's Pass Muster? Brookview Kid Food Critics Weigh In

As part of an all-grade assignment, Brookview Elementary third-grade students reviewed five West Des Moines restaurants. What did the critics think about Biaggi's? Read on.

Registration Begins for Waukee Schools' Beyond the Bell Summer Program

Registration is now open for Beyond the Bell, a summer program for students enrolled at Waulnut Hills, Maple Grove and Shuler Elementary Schools.

Were the Burgers Better at Culver's? Brookview Food Critics Tell All

As part of an all-grade assignment, Brookview Elementary third-grade students reviewed five West Des Moines restaurants. Culver's got high marks for its cleanliness and great food.

UPDATE: Waukee Boys' Basketball Team Ends Season Against Iowa City West, 74-52

The Waukee boys' basketball team faced Iowa City West in the quarterfinal round of the class 4A Iowa State Boys' Basketball Tournament Wednesday. Waukee fell to Iowa City, 74-52.

Joe's Crab Shack Gets High Marks From Brookview Food Critics

As part of an all-grade assignment, Brookview Elementary third-grade students reviewed five West Des Moines restaurants. Joe's Crab Shack gets rave reviews.

Brookview Food Critics Say You Should "Eat Mor Chikin!" at Chick-fil-A

As part of an all-grade assignment, Brookview Elementary third-grade students reviewed five West Des Moines restaurants. Next up? Chick-fil-A at Jordan Creek Town Center.

What Reviews Did Brookview Foodies Give To Red Robin?

As part of an all-grade assignment, Brookview Elementary third-grade students reviewed five West Des Moines restaurants. First up? Red Robin.

Waukee Vocal Music Club Sells Piano on eBay

The Waukee High School Vocal Music Boosters are selling a piano on eBay to raise money for Waukee High School's vocal music program.

UPDATE: Waukee Girls Fall to Iowa City West in State Basketball Tournament, 64-50

The Waukee girls basketball team fell to Iowa City West today in the Class 4A semifinal of the Iowa State High School Girls Basketball Tournament.

PHOTO: Potential Prom Date Gets Creative With Invite

Would you go to the prom with this girl if she asked you via sign?

Waukee Girls Upset Mason City in Last-Second Stunner

The Waukee High School girls basketball team upset Mason City today in a 49-47 win in the last second of the Class 4A quarterfinal game at Wells Fargo Arena.