Urbandale High School


Urbandale High School is a public high school in Urbandale, Iowa. It is the only high school in the Urbandale Community School District.
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History

Until 1937, students wishing to pursue a high school education traveled to other cities, as Urbandale did not have high school facilities. The first year of high school education in Urbandale was the 1936–1937 school year. A gymnasium with a stage was completed in 1940 with Works Progress Administration funding. A new building was finished in 1963, with additions in 1978 and 1981. Another new building opened in 2007.

Athletics

The J-Hawks are members of the Central Iowa Metro League, and participate in the following sports:
  • Fall
  • * Football
  • ** 1975 Class 3A State Champions
  • * Volleyball
  • * Cross Country
  • ** Boys' 2-time Class AA State Champions
  • * Boys' golf
  • * Girls' Swimming
  • Winter
  • * Basketball
  • * Bowling
  • ** Boys' 2-time Class 2A State Champions
  • * Wrestling
  • ** 1996 Class 3A State Champions
  • ** 1996 Class 3A State Duals Champions
  • * Boys' swimmingSpring
  • * Track and field
  • * Soccer
  • ** Boys' 3-time State Champions
  • ** Girls' 2001 State Champions
  • * Tennis
  • ** Boys' 1997 Class 2A State Champions
  • ** Girls' 2002 Class 2A State Champions
  • * Girls' golfSummer
  • * Baseball
  • ** 4-time Class 4A State Champions
  • * Softball
  • ** 3-time State Champions

Performing arts

UHS has multiple bands, many choirs along with Urbandale’s mixed choir, Urbandale Singers, a theater program, two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Studio" and "Vitality". The program has been hosting an annual competition since 1983.

Notable alumni