From Waukee to Tampa Bay! Anthony Nelson was a star athlete for
@waukee_warriors
. In just a couple of days, he will be playing for the
@Buccaneers
in Super Bowl LV. His mom Christy is an associate at WHS and says this is a dream come true! (Interview with Anthony coming soon!)
It's game day for
@ANelly98
(Waukee Class of 2015). Before tonight's Super Bowl, some
@WaukeeFB
seniors wanted to share good luck messages with Anthony and say thank you for the impact he continues to make in our community. Good luck tonight Anthony!
@Buccaneers
Unofficial results are in. $117 million bond referendum passes with 90.27% voter approval. Thank you to everyone who voted and for your continued support!
#2ndHS
One of our second graders, Major Strube, is hoping to get a fist bump from
@ISUMattCampbell
while serving as Kid Captain in the ISU vs. Baylor game! Watch Major's story:
And they are off! Henry Manning hits the very first tee shot in
@WaukeeNW
history. The golf meet today is the first athletic competition in school history. More with the student athletes later today!
Waukee Warriors had another amazing year. For the fourth time in five years, Waukee High School has won the coveted Des Moines Register All-Sports Trophy. WHS placed in the top 3 at State in 11 of 21 sports.
We're excited to announce Nick Ross as Principal and Kim Tierney as Associate Principal of
@WaukeeNW
for the 2022-23 school year, pending board approval. Nick and Kim are proven leaders and we are excited for the future of Northwest High School!
Thank you
@IvankaTrump
and Gov.
@KimReynoldsIA
for visiting our district today to learn more about the
@WaukeeAPEX
program and tour the Waukee Innovation & Learning Center.
This week’s University of Iowa Kid Captain is from our school district! 👏 Audrey is excited to take the field tomorrow for the big game and get another glimpse of her favorite Hawkeye –
@Nicoragaini21
.
Steven Danna has been playing tennis for as long as he can remember. But this spring looks a little different. The
@WaukeeHS
senior went through an incredible battle, just to be able to pick up his racquet one more time.
@WaukeeTennis
Carlie Littlefield and Emma Schmidt are two of the best players in
@WaukeeGirlsBB
history. The 2017
@WaukeeHS
grads are still best friends, but with a twist. They are now rivals, playing in one of college basketball's biggest games - Duke/NorthCarolina.
To the
@WaukeeHS
Class of 2021 (the final class of one),
Your senior year was unlike anything we've ever seen before, but you rose to the challenge every single day. Here's a special tribute to you and all of your incredible accomplishments!
What a day!
@WaukeeNW
is officially open! We held a dedication event for our district's newest high school. The celebration featured our band, choir and words from leadership. Welcome to Waukee Northwest High School! Enjoy the sights and sounds from an amazing evening!
We are incredibly thankful for more than 70 custodians across our district. From early in the morning, to very late at night, they did it all. Our buildings were ready for kids every single day. They were clean. They were sanitized. They were ready for learning. Thank you!
The excitement is building for the 133rd
@RoseParade
. Bob Miller, the Tournament of Roses President, starts our coverage of Saturday's big day! Our combined bands will be featured and we can't wait to watch!
@WaukeeNW
@WaukeeHS
Tickets (four of them) Punched!!
The baseball AND softball teams from
@WaukeeHS
and
@WaukeeNW
are heading to the state tournament! Go Warriors! Go Wolves! What a summer!
It's officially
#MarchMadness
, and we have SIX alumni competing in the men's and women's NCAA tournaments.
Good luck to Katie Dinnebier and Anna Brown (
@DrakeWBB
), Tucker DeVries (
@DrakeBulldogsMB
), Omaha Biliew and Cade Kelderman (
@CycloneMBB
), and Nathan Johnson (
@SamfordMBB
)!
We're excited to announce Nick Ross as the Associate Principal for Waukee Northwest High School. He has been with WCSD for 9 years total, the last 4 as an Assistant Principal for Waukee High School. Join us in congratulating Mr. Ross!
In an official announcement this week, congratulations to the Waukee Warrior Regiment for being one of the selected bands to perform in the 132nd Rose Bowl Parade in 2021.
National School Lunch Week wraps up today and it's been a great week of celebration. Today we want to give a special thank you to our teams in the lunchroom. In the video below you will meet Stacy, the lunch lady who knows everyone!
We are so thankful for the custodial staff in the Waukee Community School District. They have always done an incredible job keeping our facilities clean and safe, but in the 2020-21 school year, they deserve extra recognition. Thanks for everything you are doing!
Two Waukee High School seniors keep going back to their elementary school for a special reason. See what they're doing to positively impact the lives of Brookview Elementary 1st graders in this memorable Making a Difference recognition.
"It was a lot of hard work to get to this point. A lot of blood, sweat and tears for sure" - It was a special day at
@WaukeeAPEX
with the first ever Skilled Trades Signing Day! Associates are taking their first step as professionals. Congratulations!!
Basking in the recent nice weather, progress at the Waukee High School baseball/softball complex is impressive. Take a 30-second tour by drone to see the latest work on a new building and the finished turf. Final touches will occur in the spring. ⚾
The Waukee Warrior Regiment is thrilled to announce that we have been selected to perform in the 132nd Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA on January 1, 2021!
Our district is growing! WCSD is excited to announce the land purchase of 80 acres near Waukee Northwest High School. This land will be the home to two new schools (one 6-7, one 8-9) and the district's natatorium. Estimated completion dates 2023 and 2025.
The Board of Directors approves the contract of Dr. Brad Buck as Superintendent of the Waukee Community School District for a period of 3 years beginning July 1, 2019.
Happy National Principals Day! We cannot thank each of you enough for your dedication and service to our students, staff, and community. You are the very best, and we hope you know just how appreciated you are today and every day. Thank you for ALL you do! 💜
Our new pool facility isn't ready to dive into yet, but it will be before we know it! Take a 30-second sneak peek tour of the natatorium! Can you tell which locker room belongs to which high school? 💙 💜
For the football teams at
@WaukeeNW
and
@WaukeeHS
, the rules are simple.
1 point for an extra point.
3 points for a field goal.
But this year, they'll count for something much bigger.
On International School Nurse Day we are saying thank you! Thank you to our incredible team of nurses. This has been a year of unique challenges for our team but they met each opportunity head on. WCSD nurses met for a special photo today and a surprise thank you from Dr. Buck!
A special thank you to the team at Durham School Services! A crew of five people arrived to work at 3:00 this morning. They started 95 buses to make sure they were ready (and warm) for kids. Here's a unique look at their early morning work. We appreciate you!!
Three more perfect ACT scores! A couple of weeks ago we showcased Vincent Hodges scoring a 36 on his ACT. Now it's time to highlight three more! Congrats to Annica Chervenka, Miranda Basart and Margaux Basart! Well done!
Get to know Waukee High School senior Ryan Herren. The basketball manager is finding new ways to stay close to the game a make a difference. via
@whohd
Take a look at this month's construction update at
@WaukeeNW
! The project is nearing completion and students will soon be inside! We are featuring several classrooms, the auditorium and the diamonds (student athletes will be using the fields this week!)
As we head into winter break, we had some helpers with a message for our staff. We hope this inspires you to reach out to someone who has made a positive impact on your life. Happy Holidays!
#GiveLove
Exactly one week from now Anthony Nelson
@ANelly98
will be playing in the Super Bowl as a member of the
@Buccaneers
. We had a chance to chat with Anthony as he reflects on his journey including a couple of shout outs to the entire
@waukee_warriors
family.
We are excited to showcase the progress at two of our construction sites this fall. Check out the video below to see what's happening at Waukee Northwest High School and Sugar Creek Elementary.
Jim Becker served in the United States Coast Guard from 1962 to 1968. He's currently serving as an associate at Waukee High School, one of several veterans now working in Waukee. On Veterans Day, we salute Jim and all veterans for serving our country and our students.
We are only a few weeks away from
@WaukeeNW
opening to students! Our latest construction update video features a look inside several classrooms and common areas. They are starting to fill up!
Don't forget the Northwest High School Dedication Event on Sunday, August 15!
We are excited to announce that the district will be asking the Waukee Board of Education to approve the recommendation to appoint Dr. Fairouz Bishara-Rantisi as the Principal at Waukee Northwest High School.
It's a family track tradition.
The Duea's have been coaching track and field for close to a century. That includes Ben Duea at
@GirlsNWTrack
. The family has a unique connection to the
@DrakeRelays
. In 2022 they'll take four generations to the Blue Oval!
It was a perfect afternoon to get a glimpse of the Waukee Northwest High School project. The construction teams are making a ton of progress. Take a look!
Due to inclement weather school has been canceled in the Waukee Community School District for today, February 20, 2018. No afternoon activities. Substate girls basketball game will continue as scheduled. District Office is Open.
It was an exciting morning at
@WaukeeNW
and
@WaukeeHS
! We celebrated the success of 24 student athletes on National Signing Day. It's a tremendous achievement showcasing hard work on the athletic field and in the classroom.
End your snow day with a smile! Waukee High School recently held a winter graduation, but this one comes with a twist. It was a special moment for one student after years of hard work, thanks to his incredible teacher.
Northwest Volleyball is headed to the state championship! Congratulations, Wolves! 🐺 💙 They will play for the state title tomorrow at 10 a.m. against Dowling:
Kerisa Baedke, a Spanish teacher at Prairieview School, is one of only five recipients nationwide to receive the NEA Foundation’s prestigious 2020 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence, & the first-ever from Iowa. 🎉
#wecreatewaukee
#waukthetalk
Fun fact:
@WaukeeCSD
qualified more students for All-State Band, vocals
@WaukeeVM
and OPUS than any other district in Iowa! Great job to all our students and instructors!
WCSD is excited to announce Christie Pitts as the Assistant Principal for
@WaukeeNW
, pending Board approval on Monday. Ms. Pitts has over 26 years of educational experience, with the last 12 in educational leadership. Join us in welcoming Christie!
It's game time! Good luck to Anthony Nelson (Waukee Class of 2015) and the
@Buccaneers
! ICYMI, here's a link to our interview with Anthony, his mom and his former football coach!
Congratulations to the 2018
@WaukeeHS
Homecoming Court! Pictured Back Row (L to R): Bowen Siberz, Vincent Vanyo, Nate Goodwin, Zach Eaton, Zach Bogaczyk, Mitchell Pollitt. Front Row (L to R): Caitlin Conklin, Kia Peterson, Marisa Mapes, Ella Muse, Julia Lemmon, Taylor Neal
Peg's been with WCSD for 19 years and loves supporting staff and families to help students become their best selves. Advice for young people? It's okay to make mistakes and take risks. Fun fact? She has five amazing grandkids!
#TheWomenAmongUs
#WomensHistoryMonth
"In 50 years these trees will still be here and I'll know I planted them" - Students in
@WaukeeEnviro
planted two trees on the front lawn of
@WaukeeNW
this afternoon. The groups say they are thankful for the opportunity to bring the two schools together and help our environment!
Savannah Trotter, Waukee High School Senior is playing Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Des Moines Community Playhouse!
#waukthetalk
Photo credits: Eric Hanson, KCCI.
So proud of our staff and students for continuously rising above standards and surpassing the expectations given to them. With a 98.5% graduation rate, WaukeeCSD is rated
#1
in the state for highest graduation rate for a 4A district. 🎓
#waukthetalk
Have you met
@MGEWaukee
's Kid Cancer Crusher?
Ethan Krakau's 2nd grade year ended with a crushing cancer diagnoses. He fought. He battled. He passed every test. Now he's a 3rd grade cancer survivor and has returned to school with his friends!
Congratulations to Alyson Bechtum, AP Chemistry Teacher at
@WaukeeHS
, for being awarded a Golden Apple. Thank you for encouraging our students to dive deeper and reminding them what they are capable of.
#waukthetalk
Stacy's been with WCSD for 17 years and loves empowering students to be passionate about their learning! Advice for young people? Don't rush to grow up! Fun fact? She double majored in Elem Ed & German wanting to be an Elem German Teacher!
#TheWomenAmongUs
#WomensHistoryMonth
A School-to-Work Reunion at the
@DrakeRelays
.
Emily McKibben (
@WaukeeHS
, Class of 2017) was a Drake Relays Qualifier and a Drake Relays School-to-Work Intern. She's back at the Blue Oval in a new role, thanks to the connections she built as an intern.