Student Services
Welcome to the Urbandale Community School District Student Services section. Student Services provides a variety of support services for students including:
- Bullying/Harassment
- Bus Transportation
- Family Resource Guide
- Open Enrollment
- Registration—New Students
- Registration—Returning Students
- Student Assistance Program
- Suicide Prevention
Family Resource Guide
Urbandale CSD Facilitators of Family Outreach (FFOs) are committed to supporting our students and families by connecting them to the services and resources they are looking for. Especially through the COVID-19 pandemic and throughout our school year, know that Urbandale Schools is here to support you with your concerns. Family Resource Guide
Meal Program
Learn more about our meal program (breakfast and lunch) by visiting our Nutrition Services page.
Parent Guide to Community Resources
We’ve developed a “Parent Guide to Community Resources” to provide families with information about a number of local organizations that can help support daily living needs. Click here to view the Resources Guide.
Metro West Learning Academy
Metro West Learning Academy is an alternative program shared by six school districts: Adel, Dallas Center-Grimes, Johnston, Saydel, Urbandale, and Waukee. Metro West Learning Academy is a student-centered environment with a staff that is committed to creating positive change for students, leading to social, emotional, and academic success for high school graduation and beyond.
Student Services also provides support services for students in the areas of:
- At-Risk/Dropout Prevention and Homeless
- English Learners
- Extended Learning Program
- Foreign Exchange and International Students
- Guidance
- Health Services
- Home Schooling/Competent Private Instruction
- Section 504
- Special Education
To learn more about these services offered by the UCSD, click on a category below.
Student Services Contacts
Dr. Keri Schlueter
Coordinator of Student Services (for assistance with At-Risk/Dropout Prevention, Competent Private Instruction/Home Schooling, English Learners, Foreign Exchange and International Students, Homeless, Open Enrollment, and Foster Care Point of Contact)
(515) 457-5004
schlueterk@urbandaleschools.com
Shawna Shanahan
Coordinator of Special Education (for assistance with Special Education)
(515) 457-5024
shanahans@urbandaleschools.com
Dr. Ryan Williamson
Coordinator of Equity and Inclusion (for assistance with Title IX, Harassment / Discrimination issues, Extended Learning Program, Section 504, and the School Counseling Department)
(515) 457-5025
williamsonr@urbandaleschools.com
Loren DeKruyf
Director of Human Resources (for assistance with Health Services)
(515) 457-5000
dekruyfl@urbandaleschools.com