Waukee Community School District’s 10-year Facility and Financial Plan was created to help map our future growth and development. This page contains details about where the district is in the plan, including start and completion dates.

Waukee Schools Natatorium – New Construction 

  • Foundation installation continues.
  • Underground utility installation

Trailridge School – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 42% completed.
  • Structural steel erection continues
  • Interior steel stud framing is ongoing
  • Interior mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in continues

Sugar Creek Elementary – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 92% completed.
  • Interior finishes wrapping up
  • Building is being cleaned
  • Playground is being installed

Eason Elementary – Addition

  • Nearing substantial completion.
  • Working on punch lists.

Northwest High School – New Construction 

  • Substantially completed.
  • Working on punch lists.

VMLC Preschool/Office – Addition

  • Substantially completed.
  • Working on punch lists.

Waterford Elementary: new construction bids in June 2022, construction begins late summer 2022

Waukee Innovation & Learning Center Addition: design work underway, construction begins spring 2023, addition opens fall 2024. 

North Middle School (6-7): initial design work underway, bids in late 2022, construction begins spring 2023, building opens fall 2025. 

Waukee Schools Natatorium – New Construction 

  • Groundbreaking occurred Apr 27.
  • Foundations installation is beginning.

Trailridge School – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 38% completed.
  • Roof is installed over athletic and music areas.
  • Structural steel erection continues
  • Interior steel stud framing is ongoing

Sugar Creek Elementary – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 89% completed.
  • Interior finishes wrapping up
  • Building is being cleaned
  • Furniture starts arriving today! (May 2)

Eason Elementary – Addition

  • Nearing substantial completion.
  • Working on punch lists.

Northwest High School – New Construction 

  • Substantially completed.
  • Working on punch lists.

VMLC Preschool/Office – Addition

  • Substantially completed.
  • Working on punch lists.

Waterford Elementary: new construction bids in June 2022, construction begins late summer 2022

Waukee Innovation & Learning Center Addition: design work underway, construction begins spring 2023, addition opens fall 2024. 

North Middle School (6-7): initial design work underway, bids in late 2022, construction begins spring 2023, building opens fall 2025. 

Waukee Schools Natatorium – New Construction 

  • Project was awarded to Henkel Construction.
  • Construction will begin in early spring.

Trailridge School – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 30% completed.
  • Precast concrete wall installation continues
  • Masonry walls and steel construction continues.

Sugar Creek Elementary – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 85% completed.
  • Exterior concrete and grading is completed.
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system installation continues.
  • Interior finishes continue to be installed.

Eason Elementary – Addition

  • Nearing substantial completion.
  • Working on punch lists.

Northwest High School – New Construction 

  • Substantially completed.
  • Working on punch lists.

VMLC Preschool/Office – Addition

  • Substantially completed.
  • Working on punch lists.

Waukee Schools Natatorium – New Construction 

  • Project is currently out for bidding.
  • Final bids due December 9, 2021

Trailridge School – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 15% completed
  • Concrete foundations are nearing completion
  • Precast concrete panel and masonry walls are being installed
  • Steel structure is beginning to be erected
  • Site utilities and grading continue

Sugar Creek Elementary – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 75% completed
  • Exterior site work is progressing toward completion
  • Mechanical, electrical and plumbing system installation continues
  • Interior finishes are beginning to be installed in several areas

Eason Elementary – Addition

  • Nearing substantial completion
  • Working on punch lists

Northwest High School – New Construction 

  • Substantially completed
  • Working on punch lists

VMLC Preschool/Office – Addition

  • Substantially completed
  • Working on punch lists

Timberline Stadium Improvements – Phase #2

  • Substantially completed
  • Working on punch lists

Douglas Parkway Extension New Road Construction (½ Mile)

  • Nearing substantial completion

WHS Fire Alarm Replacement

  • Nearing substantial completion

WHS Roof Replacement

  • Substantially completed

WHS-PVS Paving Improvements

  • Substantially completed

2021 Playground Improvements Maple Grove, Woodland Hills, & Waukee Elementary

  • Substantially completed

Brookview Elementary – Addition

  • Completed

WHS Tennis Court Resurfacing

  • Completed

Prairieview School – Addition

  • Completed

Brookview Elementary – Addition

  • Project is approximately 91% completed
  • Contractor is working on final interior punchlist items.
  • Sidewalks and landscaping are being installed. 

Northwest High School – New Construction 

  • NWHS Entire Site Video – 4/30/2021
  • Project is approximately 95% completed
  • Partial occupancy has been obtained for summer athletic camps
  • Contractor is working on interior and exterior punchlist items
  • Furniture and equipment is being delivered and installed throughout

Sugar Creek Elementary – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 57% completed
  • Exterior site work is continuing – utilities, grading, parking lots & driveways
  • Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing system rough-ins are continuing
  • Windows are being installed

VMLC Preschool/Office – Addition

  • Project is approximately 78% completed
  • Interior finishes and cabinetry are being installed throughout office areas
  • Windows and exterior wall coverings (cast stone & metal panels) installation is wrapping up
  • Carpet is being installed throughout

Prairieview School – Addition

  • Project is complete
  • Permanent Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the City of Waukee

Eason Elementary – Addition

  • Project is approximately 44% completed
  • Brick veneer installation is nearing completion
  • Fire sprinkler riser installation is nearly complete
  • Gymnasium floor is being prepped for new wood finish
  • Parking lot has been demolished and installation of new parking lot utilities and grading has started

Timberline Stadium Improvements – Phase #2

  • Project is approximately 28% completed
  • Major groundwork is complete and concrete curbing is being installed
  • New security fencing poles are being installed
  • Turf installation on Field #4 will begin next week
  • Concession stand masonry walls are completed and interior framing will start next week

Middle School #5 – New Construction 

  • Construction project awarded to Larson Construction Company Inc
  • A preconstruction meeting will be scheduled soon
  • Estimated completion date of fall 2023.

WCSD Aquatics Facility – New Construction 

  • In design with RDG Planning & Design; Bids in Nov 2021
  • Schematic designs are in development
  • Estimated completion date of 2023.

Douglas Parkway Extension New Road Construction (½ Mile)

  • Project is approximately 2% complete
  • Paving and utilities at stratford Drive is completed
  • Grading has begun for the majority of Douglas Parkway

WHS Fire Alarm Replacement

  • Tri-City Electric began replacing wiring and fire alarm devices this week
  • This work will continue through mid-August

WHS Tennis Court Resurfacing

  • Project is approximately 67% complete
  • New concrete and surface repairs are complete
  • Surface base coat has been applied
  • Tennis court in-bound color has been applied (purple)
  • Court surrounding area color to be installed next week (grey)

WHS Roof Replacement

  • Project was awarded to Hopkins Roofing and is planned to begin June 23rd

WHS-PVS Paving Improvements

  • Project was awarded to All Star Concrete LLC
  • Parking lot light removal and paving demolition began this week

2021 Playground Improvements Maple Grove, Woodland Hills, & Waukee Elementary

  • Mulch removal and playground equipment adjustments are planned to begin this week at Waukee Elementary

Brookview Elementary – Addition
Project is approximately 89% completed
Interior finishes are wrapping up
Final site grading is occurring
Sidewalks and landscaping will be installed in the next couple of weeks

Northwest High School – New Construction
NWHS Entire Site Video – 4/30/2021
Project is approximately 94% completed
Exterior landscaping is getting completed
Interior finishes are wrapping up throughout
Equipment and fixtures are being installed
Contractor is working on punchlist items

Sugar Creek Elementary – New Construction
Project is approximately 51% completed
Exterior site work is resuming
Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing system rough-ins are continuing
Drywall is being installed throughout

VMLC Preschool/Office – Addition
Project is approximately 67% completed
Drywall is getting wrapped up
Windows and exterior wall coverings are being installed
Interior finishes are starting to be installed in some areas

Prairieview School – Addition
Project is complete
Fitness equipment is installed
Permanent Occupancy approval should be obtained this week

Eason Elementary – Addition
Project is approximately 30% completed
Structural masonry walls are being completed
Underground utilities are installed
Interior floor and storm shelter roof are being prepped for concrete

Timberline Stadium Improvements – Phase #2
Project is approximately 15% completed
Major groundwork is complete and soil is stabilized
Rock base installation will finish by 5/7
Concession stand building foundation is being installed

Middle School #5 – New Construction
Construction drawings are complete and under review at the City
Project is currently out for bid, with a bid date of May 27th

WCSD Aquatics Facility – New Construction
In design with RDG Planning & Design; Bids in Nov 2021
Schematic designs are being developed based on input from stakeholders

Douglas Parkway Extension
WHS Fire Alarm Replacement
WHS Tennis Court Resurfacing
WHS Roof Replacement
WHS-PVS Paving Improvements
2021 Playground Improvements

Brookview Elementary – Addition

  • Project is approximately 75% completed
  • Both additions are fully enclosed
  • Exterior brickwork is finishing up
  • Interior finishes are starting to be installed

Northwest High School – New Construction 

  • NWHS Entire Site Video – 3/16/2021
  • Project is approximately 90% completed
  • Exterior site work and landscaping is getting completed
  • Interior finishes are being installed throughout
  • Equipment and fixtures are being installed
  • Punchlist inspections are occurring and are scheduled for the next month

Sugar Creek Elementary – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 40% completed
  • Exterior site work is resuming
  • Interior walls are being framed and drywalled
  • Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing system rough-ins are continuing

VMLC Preschool/Office – Addition

  • Project is approximately 50% completed
  • Drywall is being installed throughout
  • Windows and exterior wall coverings are being installed
  • Interior finishes are starting to be installed in some areas

Prairieview School – Addition

  • Project is substantially complete
  • Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued by the City of Waukee
  • Fitness equipment is scheduled to be installed in mid-April

Eason Elementary – Addition

  • Project is approximately 25% completed
  • Precast concrete roof has been installed
  • Underground utilities are installed
  • Interior floor and storm shelter roof are being prepped for concrete

Timberline Stadium Improvements – Phase #2

  • The contractor has been determined and a pre-construction meeting is scheduled
  • Groundwork on the soccer fields should begin in the next couple of weeks

Middle School #5 – New Construction 

  • In design with FRK Architects; Bids in May 2021

WCSD Aquatics Facility – New Construction 

  • In design with RDG Planning & Design; Bids in Nov 2021
  • Schematic designs are being developed based on input from stakeholders

Brookview Elementary – Addition

  • Project is approximately 50% completed
  • Both additions are fully enclosed
  • Exterior finishes are starting to be installed
  • Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-ins are nearly completed

Northwest High School – New Construction 

  • NWHS Entire Site Video – 2/10/2021
  • Building is completely enclosed as of this week
  • Project is approximately 90% completed
  • Interior finishes and cabinetry are being installed throughout
  • Equipment and fixtures are being installed
  • Punchlist inspections are occurring and are scheduled for the next two months

Sugar Creek Elementary – New Construction 

  • Project is approximately 35% completed
  • 2/3rds of the building is essentially dried-in
  • Interior walls are being framed
  • Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems are being roughed-in

VMLC Preschool/Office – Addition

  • Project is approximately 35% completed
  • The additions are essentially dried-in
  • Interior walls are being framed
  • Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems are being roughed-in

Prairieview School – Addition

  • Project is approximately 99% completed
  • Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued by the City of Waukee
  • Final punchlist items are being addressed
  • Landscaping will completed once the weather allows
  • Fitness equipment is scheduled to be installed in late March

Eason Elementary – Addition

  • Project is approximately 5% completed
  • Masonry walls are being constructed
  • Underground plumbing and electrical is being installed

Timberline Stadium Improvements – Phase #2

  • Project is currently out for bidding.

Middle School #5 – New Construction 

  • In design with FRK Architects; Bids in May 2021

WCSD Natatorium – New Construction 

  • In design with RDG Planning & Design; Bids in Nov 2021
  • Stakeholder design meetings to occur over next two months

WMS Gym Cooling Project

  • Project completed

Timberline Stadium Improvements – Phase #1

  • Project completed

WHS-PVS Parking Lot Improvements

  • Project completed