High School Announcements – December 15th , 2025
High School Announcements – December 15th , 2025
⇒ From the Principals Office:
Reassessments: The end of the semester is January 16th, which means reassessment time is approaching. Reassessments for odd-period classes will be held on Thursday, January 15th, and reassessments for even-period classes will be held on Friday, January 16th.
End of Semester: We have 15 school days left in the semester. Please note that all second-semester schedule changes must be completed by 2:45 PM on Friday, January 16. No schedule changes will be allowed once the second semester begins on Tuesday, January 20.
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.
Food Pantry: Our local food pantry is low on plastic grocery bags. If you have extras to give away, please send them with your student. They can drop them off in the High School front office.
⇒ High School Activities & Important Dates
- Dec 15 – Grandview College Visit | Lunch Hour | Commons Area
- Dec 15 – Aveda Cosmetology College Visit | Lunch Hour | Commons Area
- Dec 15 – National Guard Corp Visit| Lunch Hour | Commons Area
- December 15–19 is Winter Week – Student Council has planned a festive Winter Week with themed dress-up days | Click here for details
- Dec 19 – Senior Yearbook Baby Ads are due | Click here to submit.
- Jan. 24 – Winter Formal from 8:00-10:00 @ SEP High School Commons Area | Theme “A Night In Paris” | Click here for details
- Apr. 18 – Jr/Sr Prom (more information coming soon)
- Jun 14-19 – American Iowa Auxiliary Girls State @ Drake University, For more information: https://www.iowagirlsstate.org
- Jun 21-26 – American Legion of Iowa Boys State @ Camp Dodge in Johnston, For more information: https://iowaboysstate.org.
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 12 – DMACC On-Campus, online, and Career Academy courses begin
- Jan 16 – Last day of First Semester
- Jan 26 – Last day to drop DMACC on-campus & online with no Withdrawal
- Feb 3 – Last day to drop a Southeast Polk course with no Withdrawal
- 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.
- 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.
The Spring 2026 DMACC course schedule are 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.
⇒ Club Meetings
- Monday, December 15
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 16
3:00 – 4:30 pm | Debate Club (N-263) - Wednesday, December 17
8:45 – 9:05 am | DECA (N-169)
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)
6:30 pm | Battle of the Teams: Volleyball vs. Football | Main Gym - Thursday, December 18
3:00 – 4:30 pm | Debate Club (N-263) - Friday, December 19
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!
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)