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SOUTHEAST POLK FAMILIES

The Southeast Polk (SEP) Community School District is committed to providing all of our students and parents with the important tools they need for the best academic experience. With a district this big, the opportunities for innovation and growth are endless.

SEP Athletics & Activities

Ready, set, GO RAMS! Get all the latest updates on Southeast Polk Ram athletics, activities, clubs, and organizations with upcoming calendar events, registration deadlines, guidelines, and so much more.

SEP Schools

Access your school’s information such as news, announcements, schedules, supply lists, handbooks, and more. 

Connect With @SEPSchools on Social!

✨️Did you know that a Southeast Polk educator is highlighted in each monthly Altoona Living publication? The latest issue features #1SEP 2020 Alum Noah Sturtz, who achieved his dream of coming back to teach at SEP! He's a special education teacher at our SEP Junior Highwho looks for fun ...and engaging activities for his students. Welcome home, Noah! 🐏🖤💛
Go to https://www.iowalivingmagazines.com/altoona to read this issue and all of the previous issues to catch up on our amazing teachers!

👉️Online Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year Now Open for ALL Southeast Polk Students👈️
Beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, online registration is open for all Southeast Polk students, preschool through 12th grade, for the 2026–2027 school year.

Important change this... year:
In previous years, preschool and kindergarten families registered earlier in February. To simplify the process, online registration will open at the same time for all preschool through 12th-grade students this year. This streamlined approach is designed to reduce confusion and make registration more convenient for parents and guardians. This year, all students will register at the same time, starting on March 23.

How to Register:
ALL FAMILIES
‼️Please make sure you select the correct school year! 25-26 is this current school year. 26-27 is for the upcoming fall school year. If you are registering for next fall, select the 26-27 option.
‼️You must register all school-attending students annually.

Existing Families
* Log in to your parent portal - you can access this on our district website by either going to our Enroll webpage and clicking on the Existing SEP Students/Families button OR clicking on the Campus Portal link in the gray navigation bar
* Select the correct school year
* Update your SEP Students
* If you are adding a student to your household, click "ADD NEW STUDENT" before you submit
* When the entire family is on the same registration - submit for review

New Families
* Go to www.southeastpolk.org
* Hover over Enroll in the yellow navigation bar
* Scroll down - click on Enroll in the dropdown
* Click on New SEP Students/Families button
* Select the correct school year
* Fill out the cover sheet
* Go to the email you provided for the registration link

Register your students for the upcoming fall school year now!

Girls Track & Field (Varsity) Meet Day! - Check out the event preview for the Southeast Polk Rams. It starts at 10:00 AM and is at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse. https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/girlstrack/2025-26/comps/h20251007012610193dad8d9e6b95a48

Boys Track & Field (Varsity) Meet Day! - Check out the event preview for the Southeast Polk Rams. It starts at 10:30 AM and is at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse. https://www.gobound.com/ia/ihsaa/boystrack/2025-26/comps/h20251007011152340ccc45fdf04124b

We hope you have been enjoying your Spring Break! We look forward to seeing you on Monday!
Reminder: District Office is closed on Friday, March 20.

We hope you have been enjoying your Spring Break!😎
We look forward to seeing you when classes resume on Monday, March 23, 2026!
Reminder: District Office is closed on Friday, March 20.
To see the 2025-2026 Academic calendar, click here: https://www.southeastpolk.org/academic-calendar/

Click here for more information regarding the public hearing for the Proposed Tax Notice for fiscal year 2027: https://www.southeastpolk.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FY2027-Public-Hearing-A-Notice.pdf

📣 2026–2027 Online Registration Will Open 👉️March 23👈️ for ALL #1SEP Students

Beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, online registration will open for all Southeast Polk students in preschool through 12th grade for the 2026–2027 school year. There is nothing families need to do... at this time.

🚨 Important change this year:
We’re making online student registration easier for families for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year. In previous years, preschool and kindergarten families registered earlier in February. All other students registered after Spring Break. To simplify the process, this year the online registration will open at the same time for all Preschool through 12th-grade students on March 23. This streamlined approach is designed to reduce confusion and make registration more convenient for parents and guardians.

For more information on required forms, check out our Enrollment webpage: https://www.southeastpolk.org/enrollment/
Stay tuned for more information on March 23rd on how to register your students for school.

Promote Your Activity for SEP

Interested in promoting a camp, club sport, or other event to Southeast Polk students? Our Digital Backpack is the perfect place to get the word out!

Community Involvement for SEP Students

We support the promotion of non-school community events and activities that strengthen our students in both education and personal growth. Learn about all of the community opportunities for SEP students to get involved in through our Digital Backpack!

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2024 SEP Graduation Rate – State Average 88.3%