High School Announcements – December 1st , 2025

Published On: November 30, 2025

High School Announcements – December 1st , 2025

⇒ From the Principals Office:

  • Infinite Campus: One of the best ways to stay connected and up to date with your student is by using your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This is your students school activity at your finger tips! Here you can report absences, check your student’s grades & missing assignments, receive important school notifications, and more! Review this guide for additional info. If you’re having trouble logging in, please give us a call.
  • Attendance: Watch this video to learn why consistent attendance is one of the most important factors in your student’s academic success. The video highlights how regular attendance supports learning, builds strong habits, and helps students stay connected with their school community. View attendance expectations.
  • 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.
  • Graduates: Any students who are graduating this year but have not yet purchased their cap, gown, and tassel should do so as soon as possible. The basic package is available here.

⇒ High School Activities & Important Dates

  • Dec 1 – Prom Committee Meeting | Room N148 | 2:55 PM
  • Dec 4 – College Application Event | 8:30 – 12:00 PM | Multipurpose Room | Sign up here
  • Dec 5 – Iowa School of Beauty Presentation | 10:30 – 11:15 AM | Multipurpose Room | Sign up here
  • Nov 7- Dec 12  The Pre-Med Club is partnering with Caring Hands Food Pantry to support families in our community this holiday season. We’re collecting non-perishable items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, and hygiene products. If you’re able to contribute, please place your donations in the bin located in the Guidance Office.
  • Dec 15 – Grandview College Visit | Lunch Hour | Commons Area
  • Dec 15 – Aveda Cosmetology College Visit | Lunch Hour | Commons Area
  • December 15–19 is  Winter Week – Student Council has planned a festive Winter Week with themed dress-up days:
    • Monday – Snowflake Day: Wear white, blue, and sparkles
    • Tuesday – Ski Out: Bundle up in your best winter gear
    • Wednesday – Holiday PJ Day: Wear your favorite pajamas
    • Thursday – Jingle Toes: Show off festive socks and slippers
    • Friday – Holiday Colors & Sweaters: Wear your best holiday outfit or sweater
  • Dec 19 – Seniors: If you haven’t yet, please take a moment to complete this form to upload your Senior Yearbook Baby Ad. Instructions are provided once you open the link. The deadline to submit is December 19th.
  • Jan. 24 – Winter Formal from 8:00-10:00 @ SEP High School Commons Area | Theme “A Night In Paris” 
  • 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.

⇒ Counseling Office

  • Jan 16 – Last day of First Semester

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. Contact their school counselor to obtain the appropriate course registration form. The deadline is December 1st.

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 Meetings 

  • Monday, December 1
    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, December 2
    3:00 – 4:30 pm | Debate Club (N-263)
  • Wednesday, December 3
    8:45 – 9:05 am | DECA (N-169)
    9:00 – 9:40 am | Best Buddies (Media Center)
    9:20 – 9:35 am | Skills USA (N-193)
    2:45 – 3:45 pm | Science Research Club (N-344)
    3:00 – 5:00 pm | Robotics Club (N-183)
    3:55 – 4:55 pm | GSA (N-148)
  • Thursday, December 4
    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, December 5
    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!

  3. Homecoming Pictures form
  4. Student Section at Activities
  5. 2026 Yearbook Senior/Baby Ads

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 >> 

⇒ 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. 

⇒ 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)