Schulte Named Prairieview Principal

We are thrilled to announce Kevin Schulte will be the next Prairieview School principal for the 2025-26 school year, pending board approval. He will take the reins as Prairieview transitions from a ninth-grade building for the Waukee Northwest feeder to the ninth-grade building for the Waukee High School feeder.

Improving the 9th-Grade Experience

“A ninth-grade-only building is unique for most school districts nationwide. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop the ninth-grade experience, which excites me. I have also had the opportunity to work with the majority of teachers who will be transitioning to Prairieview, and they are second to none,” Schulte says.

He calls it Prairieview’s “grand reopening.”

“Moving to new spaces can help spur new thinking and innovative ideas. The proximity of Prairieview to Waukee High School will allow for excellent collaborative opportunities for students and staff,” Schulte says.

Finding His Way to Waukee CSD

Waukee CSD hired Schulte as Timberline’s assistant principal in 2022. Before that, he gained experience in the educational sector with several other stops along his path.

Schulte explains, “After student teaching in Rome, Italy, I began my teaching career at Southeast Polk. I taught ninth-grade physical science, chemistry, anatomy & physiology and coached ninth-grade football. I then moved to Johnston High School to teach science and coach ninth-grade football and high school wrestling. After my stint at Johnston, I took on my first administrative role at Saydel High School as the assistant principal and later transitioned to principal in 2013.”

Schulte has always enjoyed working with high schoolers — especially ninth graders.

“Ninth graders are fun to work with because they still bring great energy. They are at a time of great self-discovery and exploration, making it an optimum time for educators to have a gigantic impact in partnership with families,” he says.

Planning Ahead to 2025-26

Schulte is already planning improvements to the educational experience and collaboration across the District. His plans include working with current Prairieview Principal Mark Stallman and Assistant Principal Kevin Tow as they transition to their new building — Trailridge School — as it becomes the ninth-grade building for the Waukee Northwest feeder.

“I envision ninth grade as an opportunity for every student to engage with community building, leadership, and service opportunities to develop each individual beyond the academics of ninth grade,” Schulte explains.

Outside of working for the District, Schulte enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their two kids Quinnlyn (10th grade) and Conor (sixth grade). His two favorite teams are the Cyclones and the Kansas City Royals. He enjoys all things outdoors and believes RAGBRAI is the most wonderful time of the year. He grew up just outside Marshalltown and graduated from Green Mountain-Garwin (GMG) with a class of 33.