School Board Forum Highlights Candidates' Hopes for District's Future

Five candidates took the stage at the Theatre Arts Center Tuesday night to answer questions about their stand on issues including standards-based reporting and communications in the Waukee schools.

School Board Candidates Take the Stage in Election Forum

Five candidates for the Waukee school board participated in a forum at the Theatre Arts Building Tuesday night.

Waukee Girls' Swimming and Volleyball Seasons Under way

The girls' swim team begins its second season as its own entity, while the volleyball team is ranked fifth and comes off its first trip to state as a 4A contender.

UPDATE: Waukee Falls to Fourth-Ranked Foe

The Warriors remained scoreless against fourth-ranked Southeast Polk Friday night, 0-35.

Waukee Area Residents to Elect Three Candidates to School Board Sept. 13

Three Waukee school board incumbents will face off against three relative newcomers over growth, standards-based reporting and communications.

What's New in Waukee Schools?

The 2011-2012 school year is in full swing. Here's a quick rundown of a few of the things going in the Waukee school district.

Waukee High School Celebrates Win in Home Football Opener

Waukee's student newspaper staff members share some of their work covering Friday's 28-21 win over Sioux City East.

Waukee pulls out 28-21 victory over Sioux City East

Waukee evens its record at 1-1 at the expense of the Black Raiders in a home victory.

Waukee High School Golf and Cross Country Kick Start Their Seasons

Classes may have just begun, but this year's boys' golf and girls' cross country teams are already gearing up, full season ahead.

Happy Time Parents Gather Thursday to Network, Support and Share Ideas

Many families are still displaced after Point of Grace Church informed parents and staff that the Happy Time Daycare would be closing.

Born-Again Christians Only: Daycare Parents, Staff Angry Over Center's Evangelical Changes

As the Happy Time Daycare becomes the Point of Grace Children's Academy, staffers are required to reapply for their jobs with this warning: No gays, no Jews or other non-Christians.

Waukee Students Head Back-to-School

Students at Brookview Elementary in West Des Moines head back-to-class at the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

Waukee Schools Launch New Website

The new site contains all the information you need to know about the Waukee school district, only more streamlined than the old website.

Waukee Schools to Build Seventh Elementary School

The Waukee Board of Education approves land purchase for site of new elementary school in West Des Moines.

Former Waukee Middle School Principal Ready to Begin New Role in Ankeny

Principal Jill Urich heads back 'home' to Ankeny to be principal of Northview Middle School.

Back-to-School Health Fair Today at Waukee Area Christian Services Free Clinic

Free health screenings, physicals and immunizations will be offered today, August 6, from 9-12 and are available to students of all ages, regardless of income.

Changes Expected as Students Begin the 2011-12 School Year

Everything from the move to online registration, a new website and grading system is meant to make things smoother and easier for students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Six New Administrators Join Waukee Schools for 2011-12 School Year

Some are new to the district, others are back again but some Waukee schools are getting new leadership in the front office.

A Bumper Crop of Kindergarteners? Expand the High School

Administrators plan for the future of Waukee High School with construction that can accommodate some 2,000 additional students.