You're Invited: Waukee Schools Will Dedicate Renovated Building Aug. 24

About 92 fifth-graders from Waukee Elementary will attend the renovated Vince Meyer Learning Center. The school board approved the schematic design and improvements to the 1917 facility at its Sept. 10, 2012 meeting. These improvements include new windows (respecting the architectural integrity of the existing building), an elevator, new lockers and some minor HVAC adjustments.

On Oct. 22, 2012, the Waukee Board of Education approved the renaming of the 1917 facility to Vince Meyer Learning Center. The district chose the name in recognition of Vince Meyer’s decades of service and commitment to the Waukee community and students. One of Meyer’s most important contributions was his service to the United States. He was a commissioned officer who reached the rank of second lieutenant in the Air Force and was a veteran of World War II. Meyer was awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his work as a bombardier on a B-17.

The reopening of this building will provide additional space for students at Waukee Elementary School, where student enrollment for grades Pre-K-4 has increased to about 621 students.

Following the event, participants are encouraged to attend the Waukee Community Center ribbon cutting, which will start at 1:15 p.m. For a full schedule of Waukee Fest events, click here.