Urbandale Community School District

School Board & Revenue Purpose Statement Election Is Tuesday, September 9

On Tuesday, September 9, polls will be open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. for voters to elect two board members to the vacant seats on the Urbandale Community School District's Board of Directors.  Voters will also be able to vote on the District's Revenue Purpose Statement which explains how the District will use funds from the new statewide sales tax.  To review the statement please click on "More Information" below.  The polling precinct locations are as follows:

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What The Local Option Sales Tax Has Done For Urbandale Schools So Far

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Please Obey Posted Signs/Fire Lanes

Since providing a safe environment for our students and staff is of great importance, we would ask your help in please obeying posted signs and marked fire lanes which restrict parking, not only during the school day, but also at nights and on the weekends. While we can appreciate that recent construction at some of our buildings have limited available space, fire department officials have urged us to do all we can to make sure that lanes are available at all times in case of emergencies. There continues to be times when emergency vehicles are called to school sites and are prevented from getting close, due to traffic congestion or unattended vehicles. Your help is very much appreciated and please spread the word to those that may not know. Thank you.

How To Enroll New Students To The District

Students new to Urbandale Schools will need to register at the Administrative Office located at 11152 Aurora Avenue (Aurora Business Park) in Urbandale. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Students new to the district will need to provide proof of residency. Appointments will then be made for the student to visit their new school.  Fees can be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Registration fees are as follows: Pre-Kindergarten-$30, Elementary (K-5)-$40, Middle School (6-8)-$60, and High School (9-12)-$75. Student Activity Tickets (SAT), which will allow admission to activities will cost: Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary-$25, Middle School-$40 and High School-$50. If you have further questions, please call (515) 457-5000.

Student Assistance Program Is Here To Help

As a service to students, families, and staff, the Urbandale Community School District participates in a program that allows confidential counseling services that are of no cost to the participant.  The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a resource that students, parents and educators can count on for guidance and support.  SAP assistance focuses on problem assessment, short-term counseling and referral to appropriate resources.  Through the SAP, individuals and families are helped to identify options to deal with a wide range of concerns, which would include:  a) school-related issues, b) family or relationship issues, c) emotional or behavioral issues, d) alcohol and other drug use, and other issues that interfere with daily living, happiness, and success.  If you have any questions, and would like to speak to a counselor, you can call the SAP anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 244-6090.

Directions from UHS to the new Admin Office

Click on the attached document for directions from UHS to the new Urbandale Community School District office.

Directions by Mapquest.com

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Parking for UHS/Olmsted When Snow Ordinance Is In Effect

Due to the ongoing construction at Urbandale High School and the available limited parking the District has received questions from parents regarding what impact this will have when the City of Urbandale puts the snow ordinance in effect. Due to cooperation of City officials and the Urbandale Police Department, parking will be allowed on the following streets for school and school events, once the streets have been plowed to the curb where appropriate parking is allowed. Those streets are as follows:

East of Urbandale High School
70th Street from Aurora Avenue to Twana Drive

North of Urbandale High School
Twana Drive from 70th - 74th Street
Townsend Drive from 70th - 73rd Place
72nd Street (from UHS property north towards Meredith the equivalent of
two regular blocks)
73rd Street north of Townsend (the equivalent of one regular block)

South of Urbandale High School & Olmsted Elementary School area
73rd Street from Prairie Avenue to Aurora Avenue
Prairie Avenue from 70th - 73rd
Winston Avenue from 70th - 71st

At no time is it acceptable to park in the Fire lanes at any of the District's
schools. Those that do are subjected to be ticketed and towed.
Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation.