IHSSA LG State Speech:
Waukee HS
Welcome to IHSSA Large Group State Speech Contest at Waukee High School!
This contest site serves the Southwest District of the Iowa High School Speech Association and its member schools and performers on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
This site contains information that will make this event a wonderful experience for all. Read all information carefully AND again closer to contest for updated information.
CONTEST SCHEDULE was updated 2/1 at 5:00 PM
Double check after some time glitch changes were made
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for ALL:
1. ADDRESS: Waukee HS is located at 555 SE University, Waukee, 50263 (see map below). I-80 exit on Grand Prairie Parkway brings you right here! Just head North on Grand Prairie Pkwy to University and take a left (West) to find our WHS campus. WHS is the building with the gold wall and boasts the Field House. (See parking details tab.)
2. There is a $3 suggested donation for all spectators. Program/schedule of the entire day will be for sale at the door, or download the schedule for free from this website. Remember, school codes will be used instead of school names. KNOW YOUR SCHOOL CODE and title of your group BEFORE you come. Also, leave school apparel at home and remind family and friends to do the same.
3. For weather related issues, tune into the KCCI & WHO news/websites. The IHSSA website will also post any delays or cancellations. (If necessary, the make-up date will be Feb 10.)
4. We welcome you as esteemed guests into our Waukee High School home for this event. Please treat our school as you would your own home. We are very proud of our facility and expect all who enter to treat it with care. Please keep all food and drink in the commons/cafeteria area.
5. EAT HERE! This is a fundraiser for several school programs. We’ll provide a delectable selection of foods throughout the day. See our FOOD page for the menu.
6. State T-shirts will be for sale near the gym. Take a peek at options: STATE SHIRTS
7. Ratings will be posted near the gym at the end of every section where the schedule indicates "BREAK."
8. Bus Parking is at the WHS Stadium - see Parking tab.