Media Request Guidelines

Please note the following guidelines regarding media requests of students/staff participating in athletics/activities and/or general school interest stories.

Athletics/Activities

All Athletic/Activities-related requests for student information and interviews should be made by contacting the Activities Office at Urbandale High School.

Athletics/Activities Contact

Jared Power

Director of Athletics and Activities

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(515) 457-6945

District Leadership, District Office, Urbandale High School

Student Interview Times

In general, we will make students available by appointment during the school year Monday-Friday from (3:15pm – 3:45pm). Please contact the Activities Office to set up an appointment. Students will be available after games after the team has met. For further information or assistance, see a member of the Activities Staff near the conclusion or immediately following the event.

Coach Interview Times

If you need assistance contacting a coach, please contact the Director of Athletics and Activities.


General School Interest Stories

All general school interest requests for student/staff information and interviews should be made by contacting the Coordinator of District Communications. Media organizations must receive approval from the Coordinator of District Communications prior to filming on school grounds. We appreciate your cooperation.

District Contact

Dena Claire

Coordinator of District Communications

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(515) 457-5026

District Leadership, District Office

Please include the following information in your media request as applicable:

  • the name of the student or staff member you’d like to reach
  • the topic for the story/reason for contact
  • your request for quotations/photographs/filming
  • specific questions you would like answered
  • due date for response(s)
  • the anticipated time of release of information in print, online, or broadcast
  • your complete contact information