Urbandale High School

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 (1968, 1970) • Boys' golf • Girls' Swimming • Winter • Basketball • Bowling • Boys' 2-time Class 2A State Champions (2016, 2017) • Wrestling • 1996 Class 3A State Champions • 1996 Class 3A State Duals Champions • Boys' swimming • Spring • Track and field • Soccer • Boys' 3-time State Champions (1998, 2002, 2025) • Girls' 2001 State Champions • Tennis • Boys' 1997 Class 2A State Champions • Girls' 2002 Class 2A State Champions • Softball • 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==

• Eddie Berlin, football player • Dan Gehlbach, member of the Iowa House of Representatives • Pat Hoberg, Major League Baseball umpire • Allen Lazard, football player • Max Llewellyn, college football defensive end for the Iowa Hawkeyes ==See also==