VIDEOS. NEW TONIGHT, WAUKEE’S NEWEST SCHOOL IS OFFICIALLY OPEN. FAMILIES AND STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS GATHERED ON NORTHWEST DOUGLASS PARKWAY FOR THE RIBBON CUTTING AT NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE BUILDING WILL WELCOME SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS THIS FALL. DISTRICT LEADERS SAY THE SCHOOL IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND SAFETY AND COLLABORATION WITH SPACES WHERE STUDENTS CAN LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER. AND TONIGHT, VISITORS TOURED THE CLASSROOMS AND THE HALLWAYS AND THE COMMON AREAS, GETTING THEIR FIRST LOOK AT WHAT WILL SOON BE A NEW SCHOOL HOME. WE WANT A PLACE WHERE, YOU KNOW, KIDS CAN COME HERE, FAMILIES CAN COME HERE AND FEEL LIKE THEY BELONG. THAT’S SUPER, SUPER IMPORTANT. AND AT THE CORE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE IN, THIS IS REALLY EXCITING. HAVING A BRAND NEW SCHOOL. THE DISTRICT SAYS IT LOOKS FORWARD TO WELCOMING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WHEN NORTH MIDDL
Waukee North Middle School opens its doors
The new Waukee Middle school held its ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday evening.
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Updated: 10:36 PM CDT Aug 12, 2025
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Tuesday evening, families, staff, and community members gathered on Northwest Douglas Parkway to celebrate the grand opening of Waukee’s newest school — North Middle School.A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the building, which will welcome sixth through eighth graders starting Aug. 25.The project has been in the works for several years, with a budget of approximately $50 million invested in creating a modern facility designed to meet the needs of a growing community.Visitors toured the new facility, exploring classrooms, hallways, and common areas designed to create a safe, collaborative, and community-focused learning environment. District leaders emphasize that the school’s design fosters connection and growth among students.“We want a place where kids can come here, families can come here and feel like they belong. That’s super important and at the core of what we believe in,” said Adam Shockey, principal of North Middle School.The district is excited to welcome students and families to their new school home, aiming to provide a space where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed together.
WAUKEE, Iowa — Tuesday evening, families, staff, and community members gathered on Northwest Douglas Parkway to celebrate the grand opening of Waukee’s newest school — .
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the building, which will welcome sixth through eighth graders starting Aug. 25.
The project has been in the works for several years, with a budget of approximately $50 million invested in creating a modern facility designed to meet the needs of a growing community.
Visitors toured the new facility, exploring classrooms, hallways, and common areas designed to create a safe, collaborative, and community-focused learning environment. District leaders emphasize that the school’s design fosters connection and growth among students.
“We want a place where kids can come here, families can come here and feel like they belong. That’s super important and at the core of what we believe in,” said Adam Shockey, principal of North Middle School.
The district is excited to welcome students and families to their new school home, aiming to provide a space where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed together.
