Handbooks

2025-2026 School Handbook


Iowa Code 2024, Code § 279.65 mandates that each school district must require that the parent or guardian of each student enrolled in the school district acknowledges receipt of the applicable student handbook, either in writing or electronically. This was included during the registration process for the 2025-26 school year. Parents/Guardians acknowledged that they understood that the handbook was available at this link and that the handbook would be updated for the new school year. This communication serves as notice that the handbook has been updated for the new school year. 

Reminder: Acknowledgment does NOT necessarily mean you agree to the contents of the handbook. It is acknowledging that you know where the handbook is electronically, that you will read and review it with your students, and that failure to follow the handbook could result in disciplinary action. 

The School Board approved the 2025-26 Parent/Guardian & Student Handbook during the June 9th Board Meeting. The current handbook and all of the translated versions have been uploaded to the website and are now ready for review. 

If you have questions regarding the handbook, please contact the building/department leader:

Dania Wilson

Principal

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515-457-5700

District Leadership, Karen Acres Elementary School

Lara Justmann

Principal

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515-457-6500 or Cell: 515-229-1915

District Leadership, Valerius Elementary School

Anna Taggart

Principal

(515) 331-8600

District Leadership, Webster Elementary School

Lindsey Cornwell

Principal

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(515) 457-6600

District Leadership, Urbandale Middle School

Tim Carver

Principal

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(515) 457-6800

District Leadership, Urbandale High School

Mike Moran

Director of Metro West

515-727-6301

District Leadership, Metro West Learning Academy

Jared Power

Director of Athletics and Activities

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(515) 457-6945

District Leadership, District Office, Urbandale High School

Ashley Myers

Director of Preschool

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(515) 457-5855

District Leadership, District Office, Valerius Elementary School

Jake Leonard

Adventuretime Coordinator

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515-457-5855

District Office, Valerius Elementary School

Josh Whitver

Coordinator of Information Systems

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(515) 457-5857

District Leadership, Urbandale High School