The Arrowhead and Tenth Street Times are the official student-led publications of Waukee Community School District, showcasing the creativity, voice, and talent of our high school journalists.

These publications are entirely student-created — from writing and photography to design and editing — providing authentic learning experiences in storytelling, media production, and collaboration. As part of the publications team, you can report on news that impacts your classmates, take photos on the sidelines of athletic events, edit stories for the website, create layouts for the yearbook, and much more.

Explore our latest stories, celebrate student achievement, and see what’s happening at Waukee CSD — through the lens of the students themselves.

The Arrowhead – Waukee High School

Students in the WHS publications class manage The Arrowhead news website, high school yearbook, Kee Scroll magazine, and social media accounts. If you have any questions, please email thearrowhead@waukeeschools.org.

Learn more about The Arrowhead

Tenth Street Times – Northwest High School

Students in the NWHS publications class manage the 10th Street Times magazine and news website, high school yearbook, and social media accounts. If you have questions, please reach out to tenthstreettimes@waukeeschools.org.

Learn more about the Tenth Street Times

Award-Winning Publications

At the Iowa High School Press Association (IHSPA) Spring Journalism Contest, both high schools brought home outstanding awards! Congratulations to our students:

  • Videographer of the Year – Boston Mendenhall, Tenth Street Times
  • 2025 IHSPA Scholar – Lauren Richards, Tenth Street Times
  • Top 15 IHSPA All-Iowa News Team Finalists – The Arrowhead and Tenth Street Times
  • 1st Place, Feature Photo – The Arrowhead, “Student’s Oil Pastel Work”
  • 1st Place, Magazine One-Page Design – Tenth Street Times, Volume 3, Issue 4 Cover
  • 1st Place, Personality Profile – Tenth Street Times, “Zuri Patterson’s Comeback”
  • 1st Place, Sports Feature Photo – Tenth Street Times, “Teagen Carritt State Wrestling”
  • 2nd Place, Environmental Portrait – The Arrowhead, “Balancing Schoolwork and Extracurricular Activities”
  • 2nd Place, Magazine One-Page Design – Tenth Street Times, Volume 4, Issue 1 Cover
  • 2nd Place, Photo Story – The Arrowhead, “Iowans Protest Against Transgender Discrimination”
  • 3rd Place, In-Depth News Story – Tenth Street Times, “Raccoon River Wrestling State Recap”
  • 3rd Place, News Magazine – Multiple Page Design – Tenth Street Times, “Waukee Natatorium Makes a Splash”
  • 3rd Place, Social Media Reporting – Tenth Street Times Instagram
  • Honorable Mention, Magazine One-Page Design – The Arrowhead, “Tips and Tricks for Grad Guests”
  • Honorable Mention, News Magazine – Multiple Page Design – Tenth Street Times, “Gather, Cook, Share: Family Holiday Recipes”
  • Honorable Mention, Sports Action Photo – The Arrowhead, “Boys Hoops – Waukee vs Centennial”
  • Honorable Mention, Video Story – Tenth Street Times, “Legends of the Mat”