High School Announcements – March 10th, 2025

Published On: March 10, 2025

Parent Teacher Conferences:

Spring Conferences: All parents/guardians will need to create a new account at schoolbookings.net to access this link to schedule your students conferences. This is the event code 9xesd for spring conferences.

Week Schedule:

  1. Monday, March 10th
    • Conferences from 4:00-8:00 PM
    • Normal ODD day bell schedule for students – MTSS starts at 7:35 AM
  2. Tuesday, March 11th
    • Normal EVEN Schedule Day – MTSS Starts at 7:35 AM
  3. Wednesday, March 12
    • Conferences from 12:30 – 7:30 PM
    • EVEN Bell Schedule for students. (Note: No Late Start & lunch will not be served)
      • MTSS: 7:35 – 8:05 AM
      • 2nd period: 8:15 – 8:55 AM
      • 4th period: 9:00 – 9:40 AM
      • 6th period: 9:45 – 10:25 AM
      • 8th period: 10:30 – 11:10 AM (approximate arrival time for buses)
  4. Thursday, March 13th
    • Normal ODD Schedule Day – MTSS starts at 7:35 AM
  5. Friday, March 14th – NO SCHOOL

High School Activities:

Activity Schedules March 10th – 14th >>

Activity Schedules March 17th – 21st >>

  • Girls Tennis: 9-12th grade girls planning to play Tennis this spring, please attend the meeting Monday, March 10th at 2:50 PM in the Multi-purpose room. For questions please reach out to martha.mericle@southeastpolk.org or  jessica.hazelton@southeastpolk.org.
  • Girls Golf: 9-12th grade girls planning to play Golf this spring, please attend the meeting Thursday, March 13th at at 3:01 PM in room 224 (Mr. Schwemm’s Room) at the Jr High. For questions please reach out to troy.schwemm@southeastpolk.org.
    • Order your SEP Girls Golf apparel now until Sunday, March 19th. Orders will be available for pick up at Fully Promoted  on April 2nd. For questions about your order contact Rick Troncin at rick.troncin@fullypromoted.com.
  • Music: Musical Sweets is Friday, March 28th at 7:00 PM & Saturday, March 29th at 2:00 PM. Performances by Chamber Singers, Chorale, Rebel Rams, Sudden Impulse, Vocal Gold, RAMIfication and senior soloists. General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased at sepvocalmusic.com.
  • SEP Junior/Senior Prom: Prom is Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the High School Commons from 8:00 – 10:00 PM. More information on Prom and Post-Prom events are to come.
  • Cheer Tryouts: April 11th are tryouts for 9th – 12th grade cheer. They will be held at the High School in the auxiliary gym starting at 4:00 PM. The pre-tryout practiced is scheduled for April 9th in the auxiliary gym from 3:15 – 5:00 PM.
  • RhythAMettsS: Tryouts for next year’s team will be held on April 15th – 16th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the auxiliary gym.  All dancers entering grades 9 – 12 next year are eligible. Please contact head coach Marianne Peterson with any questions at marianne.peterson@southeastpolk.org.
  • Graduation Ceremony: May 18th, 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Drake University Knapp Center. Click here for the Map and Livestream information.

All Activities Schedule>>

Register for Activities >>

Counseling Office:

Seniors – Important Dates

  • 03/14 – Dollars for Scholars Application Deadline
  • 03/28 – Senior Seminar Requirements are due
  • 04/02 – Senior SCIP Day Meeting (During RAM Time)
  • 04/30 – Senior Graduation Meeting (During RAM Time)
  • 05/18 – Graduation Ceremony 1:30 PM at the Drake University Knapp Center

Career Exploration Presentation – Real Estate:  Get a sneak peek into the exciting world of Real Estate! Join Kristina Sharp, Manager of Iowa Realty, for an exclusive presentation on: How to pursue a Real Estate License, the steps to kick-start your career in Real Estate, insights into this high-demand industry and more! Sign up NOW by clicking this link.

When: March 31st
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Where: Multi-Purpose Room

Counseling webpage: Visit the High School Counseling webpage for information about graduation, RAM Time, important dates and more.

High School Clubs:

  • Drama Club: The Southeast Polk Drama Presents “The Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare, adapted and translated by Abby Aldrich, Jodi Aldrich and Jolene Gentzler. All performances will be in the Southeast Polk High School Auditorium. Click here for tickets and additional information.
    • Showtimes: Friday, April 11th at 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 12th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 13th at 2:00 PM.
  • PreMed Club: Helping those in need! The Pre-Med Club are accepting donations from Feb 24th – March 24. Supplies needed are men’s undergarments, socks, handwarmers, paper towels, toilet paper and bath towels. Donations can be dropped off at the High School Counselors Office.

High School Club Schedule March 10th – 14th 

  • Monday, March 10
    2:45 – 3:15 pm | Spanish Club (N-143)
    4:00 – 8:00 pm | HS Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Tuesday, March 11
    2:50 – 4:20 pm | Debate Club (N-273)
  • Wednesday, March 12
    NO Late Start!
    Early Dismissal: HS Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Thursday, March 13
    2:50 – 3:50 pm | Science Club (N-344)

Jostens:

2024-2025 Yearbook: We would love to collect as many pictures as possible from our students to showcase activities throughout the year. If you could fill out these forms for us, we would greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

Southeast Polk High School Jostens Page >>

Building Entry Reminders:

Students: A friendly reminder when arriving to school after the doors are locked. Please use the correct entry doors to scan into the building. If you are late or coming back from an appointment use the LATE scanner so your attendance is accurately recorded. The Study Hall Release scanner is ONLY used for students coming in from release and Harbor students.

Visitors: When visiting the High School during school hours, please park on the east side of the building in visitor parking. For security purposes, enter the building through the east main entry doors so we can get you a visitors badge. Note: You will need your drivers license to get a visitors badge.

Academic Support:

Click here for academic support opportunities for Southeast Polk High School students. Please contact your teacher, counselor, or administrator if you have questions or are in need of assistance beyond what is listed here. Academic Support Resources

Student Drivers Permits:

After the student has completed Driver Education, visit the High School front office to receive the appropriate paperwork to take to the DOT office.  The student must also have their a current permit available.

Driver Education:

Driver education classes held at SE Polk High School in November and December. Students, guardians or parents may register online at www.StreetSmartsDriversEd.com or they may call our office to register over the phone at 515-279-1112.