High School Announcements – November 3rd, 2025

Published On: October 30, 2025

From the Principals Office:

  • Seniors: Don’t forget to order your cap, gown, and tassel for graduation! Be sure to get your order in as soon as possible to ensure it comes in time for graduation. Click here for all graduation details.

  • Thanksgiving Break: No school from November 26–28. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1.


⇒ College & Career 

  • Nov. 5 – UNI College Visit | 12:30-1:30 | Guidance Office
  • Nov. 6 – Fitness & Healthcare Lunch and Learn | 5 period (lunch hour) | details below
  • Nov. 7 – Healthcare Career Exploration | 9:00-9:45 AM | Multipurpose Room | Click here for details
  • Nov. 18 – College Fair | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | High School Commons | Click here for details
    • Colleges attending: University of Iowa, UNI, Iowa State, DMACC, Drake, Kirkwood, Grand View, Simpson, La ‘James Cosmetology, International Central, Iowa Central, Aveda Institute, William Penn, Luther, Wartburg and SEP Dollar for Scholars.
  • Nov 25 – Veterinarian Tech Career Exploration | 9:00-9:45 AM | Multipurpose Room | Click here for details

High School Activities Office

  • Nov. 3 – The Prom Committee is meeting @ 3:00 in High School Room N148
  • Nov. 6 – Healthcare & Fitness Lunch and Learn from 11:30-1:30 @ SEP High School Commons
  • Nov.14, 15 & 16 – High School Musical Seussical at the High School Auditorium – Click here for details & tickets..
  • Jan. 24 – Winter Formal from 8:00-10:00 @ SEP High School Commons Area
  • Apr. 18 – Jr/Sr Prom (more information coming soon)

Vocal Music: Learn more about our music department, events and ways to get involved. If you are not able to make an event, follow our RAMS Performing Arts YouTube Channel.

Student Activity Passes: Student Activity Passes for the 2025–2026 school year (grades K–12) are now available for purchase. Use this [Bound link] to purchase student activity passes or tickets for individual athletic events. For questions, please contact the High School Activities Office at 515-967-2944. Grades 9–12: Passes are valid for all home and away athletic contests, excluding state events and tournaments. Grades K–8: Passes are valid only for home athletic events.

View Stadium Reminders>>


⇒ Counseling Office

  • Nov. 14 – Last day to drop DMACC concurrent course in HS with no F
  • Nov. 14 – Last day to register for a DMACC On-Campus class for 2nd semester
  • Nov. 21– Pass/Fail deadline for SEP elective courses

The Spring 2026 DMACC course schedule is now available! This schedule includes both on-campus classes offered at various DMACC locations and online courses for the spring semester. If you are interested in taking an on-campus DMACC course, please be sure to select the Spring 2026 semester and the correct campus location when searching for classes. Students who would like to enroll in a Spring 2026 on-campus or online DMACC course should contact their school counselor to obtain the appropriate course registration form

Advanced Placement (AP): For students enrolled in year-long AP courses, please review [this document] for important information about ordering AP exams.

Central Campus registration is open for 2026/2027. First round will close on December 19, 2025. Interested students should click here to receive short messages regarding timelines, deadlines, and next steps. Students with questions may visit with Mrs. Nolting.

Seniors: Don’t forget to order your cap, gown, and tassel for graduation! Be sure to get your order in as soon as possible to ensure it comes in time for graduation. Click here for all graduation details.


Club Opportunities

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

This weeks club schedule:

  • Monday, November 3
    2:45 – 3:45 pm | Culture Club (N-342)
    2:45 – 3:45 pm | Spanish Club (N-143)
    2:50 – 3:50 pm | Prom Committee (N-148)
    3:00 – 4:30 PM | History Day Club
  • Tuesday, November 4
    3:00 – 4:30 pm | Debate Club (N-263)
  • Wednesday, November 5
    8:45 – 9:05 am | DECA (N-169)
    9:00 am | Best Buddies (MPR)
    9:20 am | Skills USA (N-193)
    2:45 – 3:45pm | Science Research Club (N-344)
    3:00 – 5:00 pm | Robotics Club (N-183)
    3:55 – 4:55 pm | GSA (N-148)
  • Thursday, November 6
    11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Lunch & Learn: Healthcare & Fitness (Commons)
    3:00 – 4:30 pm | Debate Club (N-263)
    3:00 – 4:00 pm | Pre-Med Club (N-343)
    5:00 – 6:00 pm | Key Club (MPR)
  • Friday, November 7
    3:00 – 4:30 pm | History Day Club

⇒ Academic Support

Click here to view the academic support opportunities available for Southeast Polk High School students. If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact your teacher, counselor, or an administrator.


Attendance Reminders

Parents – If your student is going to be absent, late or leaving early, please notify the Attendance Office by submitting an Absent Request through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The Absent Request is located at the bottom of your home page or on the menu under ‘More’. For a step-by-step guidance, refer to the instructions on how to find the Absent Request Portal.

Note: Parents are encouraged to schedule student appointments outside of regular school hours whenever possible. If you student is leaving for an appointment, they must check out using the Chromebook at the East Entry.

Student Attendance Processes and Expectations >>


Building Entry Reminders

Students: If you arrive after the doors are locked, please use the designated entry doors. Our door attendants will let you in. If you are late or returning from an appointment, be sure to use the scanner so your attendance is recorded correctly.
Visitors: When visiting the High School during school hours, please park in the designated visitor spots on the east side of the building (Main Entrance facing NE 80th). Enter through the Main Entry EAST Doors to receive your visitor’s badge. Our door attendants will assist you. For security, a driver’s license is required to obtain a visitor’s badge.

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. 


⇒ 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. Homecoming Pictures form
  2. Student Section at Activities

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 >> 


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. 


Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus is the platform used to access your student’s school information. It allows you to view class schedules, grades, attendance, submit absence requests, receive school notifications, and more. To stay up to date with your student’s school activity, we highly recommend using this tool. Infinite Campus can be accessed on both computers and mobile devices.

  • Students: If you are having trouble logging in, please see Kelly Brinker in the Assistant Principals’ office.
  • Parents: If you are unable to log in, a password reset option is available on the login screen. For additional help, please call the school office and we will assist you with accessing your account.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Spring Conferences

  • Monday, March 9th, 2026 | 4:00-8:00 PM
  • Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 | 12:30-7:30 pm (Note: No Late Start – 1st period starts at 7:35 AM)

Student Parking

All students who drive to school MUST register their vehicles each school year (see instructions below) and display their parking tag on the rearview mirror. Important: Do NOT park in visitor spaces, numbered spots, or on the grass. Violations will result in a parking fine.

  • 10th Grade – Park across the street behind the District Office and in the Junior High parking lot.
  • 11th & 12th Grade – Park in the High School parking lot. If the High School lot is full, overflow parking is available across the street at the Junior High.

The stadium is also available to students in grades 10–12; however,  all vehicles must be removed whenever there is an after-school event.

Steps to Register and Obtain a Parking Tag:

  1. Register Your Vehicle: Complete the [Student Parking Tag Form].
  2. Pay for the Tag: Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to pay the $5 fee.
    (Fees > Optional Fees > Add to Cart).
  3. Pick Up Your Tag: Bring a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit to the Assistant Principal’s Office during school hours.

Student Drivers Permits

After completing Driver Education, students should visit the High School front office to pick up the necessary paperwork to take to the DOT. They must also bring their current permit.


Driver Education

Driver education classes will be held at SE Polk High School in November and December. Students, parents, or guardians can register online at www.StreetSmartsDriversEd.com or by calling our office at 515-279-1112.