Urbandale Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Urbandale area high schools.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Urbandale Patch.

2021 College Aid: How Urbandale Area Compares In Application Rates

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Urbandale area high schools have done so far.

Urbandale Community School District: Calendar Update: Last Day Of School June 4 (Rolling Green Last Day June 11)

We'd like to provide an update regarding the last day of school for the 2020-21 school year.

Urbandale Community School District: Dates In April When School Is Not In Session (No School)

Please review the following information regarding dates in April 2021 when school is not in session.

Urbandale Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Polk County.

Urbandale Community School District: UHS Student And Teacher Featured In Iowa Secretary Of State News Release: Register To Vote On March 30

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging Iowa high schools to conduct voter registration drives on Tuesday, March 30.

Urbandale Community School District: UHS Academic Decathlon Team Takes 3rd Place At State Competition

Congratulations to the Urbandale High School Academic Decathlon team for earning Third Place at the Iowa State Academic Decathlon.

Urbandale Community School District: Dates In March When School Is Not In Session (No School)

Please review the following information regarding dates in March 2021 when school is not in session.

Urbandale Community School District: School Board Meetings: How To Attend & Procedure To Request Public Comment

All School Board meetings are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Urbandale Community School District: Celebrating Black History: African American Museum Of Iowa

The African American Museum of Iowa, located in Cedar Rapids, is the only statewide museum devoted to preserving African American history.

Urbandale District Seeks $59M To Close 4 Schools, Build 2

Officials say replacing four elementaries with two new ones will be more efficient and create equitable learning in 21st century buildings.

Urbandale Students Aid Community With 'Hope In Action' Projects

The new Urbandale High School student group inspires students to change the world by taking action to meet community needs.

Urbandale Basketball Games Will 'Back The Blue'

Urbandale High School basketball teams will celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at their season home openers on Nov. 28.

Urbandale Teachers Surprised With Grants

The Urbandale Education Foundation awarded 11 teachers with grants in its fifth year of helping meet classroom needs.

In Fundraiser Battle Between Urbandale And Ankeny High Schools, Combat Hunger Is The Winner

Students at Urbandale and Ankeny high schools are holding fundraising events all week to see which can do the most to support Combat Hunger.

Internet Hackers Claim Responsibility For Johnston School Threats

The known web hackers The Dark Overlord has claimed responsibility for threats and breach of personal information in Johnston schools.

Johnston School Threats: Classes Resume Wednesday With Late Start, Investigation Into Cyber Crime Continues

Schools will start two hours late on Wednesday in the Johnston district to give police time to sweep the buildings to ensure safety.

UPDATE: Police, FBI Investigating Johnston School Threats; Schools Will Resume Classes Wednesday

Johnston police find threats not substantiated; classes will resume Wednesday across the district.

Listen To The Music: Urbandale Band Hosts Marching Invitational Saturday

More than 2,300 high school musicians will take part Saturday in the Urbandale Marching Band Invitational.

Urbandale Students Want To Turn Old Shoes Into Cash For School Needs

Give old shoes the boot and help Walnut Hills Elementary School students in Urbandale raise money for their school.

Urbandale School Fundraiser Will Have Kids Racing Around Webster

Webster Elementary School students are taking donations for the fifth annual Race Around Webster, a one-mile loop run on Oct. 12.

Four Newcomers To Join Urbandale School Board, President Graham Giles Ousted

Only three veteran Urbandale school board members will remain when four newly elected members take their seats Sept. 25.

Four New Members Come To Urbandale School Board, President Ousted

Majority of Urbandale school board will be rookies when the newcomers take their seats on Monday.

Urbandale High School Receives Award For Academic Excellence And Outstanding Achievement Among State's 4A High Schools

The Bank Iowa Traveling Challenge Cup Competition recognizes high schoolers' achievement in state-level academic events and activities.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Deadline Nears for AIB Speaker Series Honoring Longtime Urbandale Resident

Brian O. Brown, associate athletic director at Drake University and director of Drake Relays, will address the relationship between success and good character in the first installment of the series.

Urbandale School Officials Mindful of Complaints Against Bus Service

Complaints deal primarily with late stops and frequent personnel changes.

AIB Announces Lineup for Second Colston Speaker Series

The three free speaker events address the relationship between success and good character, for which the late Monroe Colston, a longtime Urbandale resident, was well-known.

More Urbandale Schools Cited in No Child Left Behind

Urbandale school officials say they're at a loss to explain what happens to student performance on the national measure in middle school.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Last Chance: Donate Clothing for ESL Drive Through Friday

Clothing and other items will be distributed to ESL students and their families Oct. 4-5.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Urbandale Singers Win Distinction of 'Note' for Spring Choral Directors' Conference

The depth and breadth of Urbandale Singers' skills, their performance consistency, and their ability to connect with diverse audiences were cited in the choir's selection for the prestigious honor.

School's Back in Session; Adjust Your Driving Accordingly

Urbandale students went back to the classroom Monday. Do you know when it's safe to pass a school bus and regulations on stopping when the arm is extended?

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

School Seeks Balance in Talking to Kids About Sex Abuse Allegations Against Teacher

“We want to ensure nothing like this happens in the future,” the superintendent of the Urbandale Community School District says.

Keep Your Kids Healthy: How to Prevent the Spread of Cryptosporidium

As central Iowa kids prepare to head back to school, cases of a diarrhea-inducing parasite cryptosporidium continue to rise. Here's what you can do to help prevent the spread, courtesy of Polk County Health.

3 Newcomers on Sept. 10 Urbandale School Board Ballot

Incumbents cited family commitments, self-imposed term limits and other factors in decisions not to run.