Urbandale High School (UHS) is a

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in Urbandale, Iowa. It is the only high school in the Urbandale Community School District.

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

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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

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, and participate in the following sports: *Fall **

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*** 1975 Class 3A State Champions **

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** Cross Country *** Boys' 2-time Class AA State Champions (1968, 1970) ** Boys'

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** Girls' swimming *Winter **

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*** 1996 Class 3A State Champions *** 1996 Class 3A State Duals Champions ** Boys' swimming * Spring — **

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*** Boys' 2-time Class 2A State Champions (1998, 2002) *** Girls' 2001 State Champions **

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*** Boys' 1997 Class 2A State Champions *** Girls' 2002 Class 2A State Champions ** Girls' golf * Summer **

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*** 4-time Class 4A State Champions (2000, 2007, 2018, 2019) **

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*** 3-time State Champions (1976, 1977, 1986)

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

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, football player *

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, football player * Pat Hoberg,

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umpire

References

External links

Official site

www.j-hawks.com

Complete history of the Urbandale School District
Public high schools in Iowa Schools in Polk County, Iowa Urbandale, Iowa Iowa High School Athletic Association Educational institutions established in 1936 1936 establishments in Iowa {{Iowa-school-stub