Waukee High Lockdown: Safety First | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Waukee High School and Prairieview went into an external lockdown Friday morning after police responded to a report of a possible weapon near the school — but no active threat was confirmed, and no one was hurt. The district alerted families around 8:35 AM, stressing that the lockdown was precautionary and not related to any danger inside the buildings. Students stayed in class, entry and exit were blocked, and parents were told to stay away while police investigated. All other schools remained open. Authorities said more details would follow as the situation develops — a stark reminder of…