High School Announcements – March 13th, 2026

From the Principals Office:

• ISASP: The Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) will take place at the high school on April 14 and 16 for 10th and 11th grade students. Testing will occur during RAM Time, following MTSS. Students should report to their assigned RAM Time location unless otherwise notified. Please note that a special bell schedule will be in effect on testing days, including adjusted start times for juniors and seniors. Visit our ISASP webpage for complete details.

• May 27-28– 2nd Semester Reassessments

Graduates:.

• April 30: Graduate Decision Day will be held all day on Thursday, April 30. This is a special opportunity to celebrate our seniors as they share their post-graduation plans, including college, military, or career paths.  Graduates are encouraged to stop by the Guidance Office throughout the day to sign the 2026 SEP College banner, take photos, enjoy snacks, and receive a special letter from an elementary student.
• May 1: Student-Athlete College Signing Day will be held in the Auditorium at 1:30 PM. Join us as we celebrate and recognize our student-athletes for their commitment to continue their athletic careers at the next level. Click here to stay up to date with our signees.
• May 1:  Senior Graduation Slideshow – Please complete this form to be included in the senior graduation slideshow (this form was also emailed to seniors last week).  Submissions will be featured in the slideshow shown at graduation and may also be shared on social media. When submitting, please make sure all information is accurate and spelled correctly. Only one submission per student will be accepted. Deadline: Friday, May 1 — this is a firm deadline, and late submissions will not be accepted.
• May 13: Senior Honors Assembly @ 1:30 in the High School Gymnasium.
• May 13 : Dollars for Scholars @ 7:00 PM in the High School Gymnasium. Invite only.
• Caps & Gowns: Any students who are graduating this year should have purchased their cap, gown, and tassel by now to ensure it arrives on time. The basic package is shown here.
• Fees: Please ensure all your student’s fees are paid through the 2025-26 school year. These may include textbook or Chromebook fees, parking permits, parking fines, lunch accounts, and activity registrations. Seniors must have all fees paid by May to participate in the graduation ceremony. 
• Communicate with the counselors to verify your name is on the graduation list spelled correctly..
• Graduation Ceremony: May 17, 2026 @ 6:00 PM | Knapp Center (Drake University) | Map

Visit the Counselors webpage for all your graduation need know answers.

⇒ College & Career:

• April 13: Career Exploration Environmental Science – Join Drake University Professor Keith Summerville to learn more about career opportunities in Environmental Science. The session will be held in the Multipurpose Room at 10:25 AM. Sign-up is required. Visit our College & Career webpage for more opportunities.
• April 14: RAYGUN Career Exploration – Join us for an exclusive session with Mike Draper, founder of RAYGUN, the brand known for its iconic and sarcastic Midwest t-shirts. Learn how he turned a side hustle into a successful business and explore what it takes to build your own brand.  As a bonus, Mike may even bring some of his popular shirts! The session will take place at 10:25 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room. Be sure to register to attend. Visit our College & Career webpage for more opportunities.
• Apr 25: The Iowa Hero Academy seeks young women interested in pursuing a career as a first responder. This week-long experience is provided at NO COST to the 16-18 year-old females in attendance. The Iowa Hero Academy will be held July 27-31 at Camp Dodge in Johnston.  Interested 16-18 year-old females should apply by April 25, 2026.
• May 14: Health Services Career Exploration from 9:00-12:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room. Explore some of Iowa’s most in-demand healthcare careers through live panels and behind-the-scenes insights from industry professionals.. Sign up required. Visit our College & Career webpage for more opportunities.
• June 7: Business Horizons Registration Deadline.
• Summer Internship Opportunity: MidAmerican Energy Company is now accepting applications for its paid summer internship program.

Visit our College and Career Webpage for all the details. 

⇒ Club Meetings 

• Monday, April 13
  2:45 – 3:45 pm | Culture Club (N-342)
  2:45 – 3:45 pm | Spanish Club (N-143)
  3:00 – 4:30 pm | History Day Club (N-226)
• Tuesday, April 14
  No Meetings Scheduled
• Wednesday, April 15
  8:45 – 9:05 am | DECA (N-169)
  9:00-9:40 am | Best Buddies (MPR)
  9:20 – 9:35 am | Skills USA (N-193)
  2:45 – 3:45 pm | Science Research Club (N-344)
  2:55 – 3:55 pm | GSA (N-148)
  3 – 5 pm | Robotics Club (N-183)
• Thursday, April 16
  No Meetings Scheduled
• Friday, April 17
  3:00 – 4:30 pm | History Day Club (N-226)

Get Involved! Explore all the different clubs and activities Southeast Polk has to offer.

⇒ High School Yearbook 

The yearbook will highlight a variety of activities, themes, and events throughout the year. Students in grades 10–12, please share any photos you’d like considered by submitting them through the forms linked below. Thank you!

1. Only children form
2. Travels form
3. Homecoming Pictures form
4. Student Section at Activities
5. 2026 Yearbook Senior/Baby Ads
6. Pet Yearbook Form
7. Summer Throwback Photos
8. Staff & Students Favorite Memory
9. Spring Break Memories

Jostens Student Pictures: For all orders or questions about picture packages, please contact Jostens directly at 1-877-515-1447. Picture Order Form & Event Code: FE11625

Southeast Polk High School Jostens Page >> 

⇒ Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus Parent Portal is the platform used to stay up to date with your student’s school activity, and we highly recommend using this tool. Through Infinite Campus, you can request absences for your student (the preferred method), view schedules, grades, attendance, reports, missing assignments, and more. We’ve included a helpful video to assist you in using this powerful tool.

Absent Request: If you are requesting an absence for your student, we ask you to use the Absent Request tool found in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, whenever possible. This helps verify parent requests, reduces miscommunication, track attendance, helps reduce the amount of phone calls to the front office (not that we don’t love speaking to you), submit absences in advance and more!  Entering absences ahead of time also helps minimize classroom interruptions as teachers can see these requests when taking attendance.  Click here to learn more about attendance expectations and get a step-by-step guide on how to access your Absent Request portal.

⇒ Academic Support

Academic Support: Check out this helpful video to learn about all the academic support resources available to your student. These services are designed to accommodate a wide range of needs and are open to all students. This document also list all the Academic Support resources available. If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact your teacher, counselor, or an administrator.

⇒ Standard Reference Grading

Standards Referenced Grading (SRG) is the grading system being used at SEP High School. All courses have identified priority standards within the Infinite Campus gradebook. Teachers will collect artifacts for each standard to determine each students’ level of proficiency. Learn more about the SRG grading system. 

⇒ High School Fees

Friendly Reminder: Please ensure your student’s fees are paid for the 2025–2026 school year. These may include textbook rentals, parking permits, activity passes, lunch accounts, and activity registrations. Seniors must have all fees paid in order to participate in graduation.

Click here for instructions on how to pay your student’s fees.