⇒ What’s New This Week

• Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Conferences are approaching and will take place Monday, October 12th, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:30 – 7:30 PM. To schedule your conference, visit schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the event code rn347. Follow the prompts to enter your information and choose your meeting times. You may select either an in-person or virtual format for each teacher. Conferences are booked on a first-come, first-served basis in 10-minute blocks.
    • Monday, October 12th | 4:00 – 8:00 PM | Normal ODD Period Bell Schedule
    • Wednesday, October 14th | 12:30 – 7:30 PM | Modified Bell Schedule here (note: no late start)
    • Friday, October 16th | No School

• From The Counseling Office
  • Attention Seniors –> If you have not yet attended your one required Senior Seminar session, please take a look at the Senior Sessions Schedule and plan to attend one of the October sessions. Seniors should arrive at the session location and sign-in for attendance purposes. Reminder, after attending one Senior Session, each senior will need to schedule a one-on-one meeting with their counselor to finalize your Senior Seminar grade (Pass or Fail) and your Senior Seminar credit (0.5).

• College and Career 
  • Career Exploration: Mental Health Therapy
    • Interested in a career in psychology, counseling, or mental health? Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 6th from 8:54 AM – 9:35 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room for a guest presentation by Cara Sanders, LMHC/CADC, owner of Healing Rock Counseling. Come explore the field and learn what it takes to build a career in mental health therapy.
      • Sign Up:👉  Here
      • Questions: contact  danielle.harris@southeastpolk.org

• 2025-2026 Yearbooks:
  • Didn’t order a yearbook? It’s not too late! We have a limited supply of extra copies available in the attendance office while supplies last.
    • Price: $85.00
    • Payment Method: Cash or Check only (exact change required)

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• Important Dates: 
  • 10/05 | Last Day to Drop SEP courses (No F) 
  • 10/06 | Last Day to Drop DMACC classes (No W)
  • 10/07 | Ram Games | 6:30 PM | High School Stadium
  • 10/08 | Blood Drive | 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Auxiliary Gym
  • 10/12 | Fall Parent Teacher Conferences | 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • 10/13 | District ACT Exam
  • 10/14 | Fall Parent Teacher Conferences | 12:30 – 7:30 PM | NO LATE START
  • 10/16 | No School
  • 10/19 | No School
  • 10/21 | PSAT Exam

Graduation Information: If you have a graduating senior this year, click here to view all the important information you need to know. 

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⇒ College & Career

• DMACC & Community College Application Event
  • Attention SENIORS! Get help applying to college during our dedicated Application Event on Monday, Oct. 5th from 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room. Walk in with questions, and leave with a finished application and a clear plan for your next steps.
    • Sign up:👉  Here
    • Questions? Email Danielle.Harris@southeastpolk.org

• Career Exploration: Mental Health Therapy 
  • Interested in a career in psychology, counseling, or mental health? Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 6th from 8:54 AM – 9:35 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room for a guest presentation by Cara Sanders, LMHC/CADC, owner of Healing Rock Counseling. Come explore the field and learn what it takes to build a career in mental health therapy.
    • Sign Up:👉  Here
    • Questions? Email Danielle.Harris@southeastpolk.org

• FAFSA Info & Completion Events
  • SENIORS!! Kick off financial aid season with us! Start by attending our “What is FAFSA?” Intro Session on Thursday, Oct. 8th from 8:54 AM – 9:35 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room. 
  • After the intro session, join us with your parents or guardians for 1-on-1 assistance at a FAFSA Completion Event on Oct. 9th, Oct.21st, or Nov. 11th.
    • What to Bring to Completion Events: Your Chromebook, driver’s license or state issued ID, and Social Security number.
    • Sign Up: 👉 Here
    • Questions? Email Danielle.Harris@southeastpolk.org

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⇒ RISE Lunch & Learn: Healthcare & Fitness

• The Southeast Polk High School RISE program is excited to host a fall Lunch & Learn on Thursday, November 5th, during all three lunch periods in the Commons. Are you are looking to explore careers in healthcare, exercise science, or personal wellness? Local businesses and industry experts will be on-site to share information, answer questions, and discuss career opportunities. Stop by the tables in the Commons during your lunch period to connect with professionals and discover your options.

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⇒ National Honor Society Blood Drive

• Our National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive Thursday, October 8th (odd day) from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. They are looking for students to volunteer to donate blood. Below are some key points to be able to participate:
  • Donors must be 16 or older and weigh at least 110lbs to donate.
  • Donors are eligible to donate every 56 days.
  • Refer to LifeServe’s webpage if you have any questions about other guidelines, including recent illness, medications, or health conditions.
  • Donors under 18 who have never donated through LifeServe must bring a signed minor-consent-form. Paper copies are available in the counseling office. If you’ve donated before, you do not need to complete another consent form.
  • While the donation itself  takes only 5-10 minutes, the full process from check-in to check-out may take 30-60 minutes.
  • If you are participating in an athletic event that afternoon or evening, please refrain from donating.
  • A double red cell donation option is available on a separate tab on the sign-up website, click here for more information.
  • More information will be sent directly to student school-issued email accounts.

• Below is the link to sign up:
  • Click here to access the sign-up website.

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⇒ Student Parking Information

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. If this has not been completed students need to make time to get the registration process completed ASAP. Campus Security will begin issuing $20.00 parking tickets to vehicles parked on campus without valid registration. Please ensure your vehicle is registered and the parking tag is clearly displayed on the rear-view mirror.

Students may pick up their parking pass in the Assistant Principals’ Office, during school hours, once the registration process has been completed. To ensure that process goes smoothly, please make sure all steps below are completed and that students have their driver’s license with them.

• Steps to Register and Obtain a Parking Tag:

• • Step 1: Complete the Student Parking Tag Electronic Form
  • Step 2: Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to pay the $5 parking tag fee.
    • Navigate to Fees → Optional Fees → Add to Cart. Students may also bring cash to the Assistant Principals’ Office to complete payment.
  • Step 3: Stop by the Assistant Principals’ Office to pick up your parking tag.

• Important Parking Information:

Students should NOT park in visitor spaces, numbered parking spaces, or on the grass. Violations will result in a parking fine.

• • 10th Grade – Park in the lots North of the baseball stadium on the East side of 80th Street. They may also park in the lot between the district office and the junior high.

• • 11th & 12th Grade – Park in the designated student spaces in the high school parking lot. Student parking is available on a first-come, first served basis.
  • • If the high school parking lot is full, overflow parking is available across the street at the Junior High.
    • The stadium parking lot is also available to students in grades 11-12. However, on Fridays when there is a home football game, all vehicles must be removed no later than 3:15 PM.

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⇒ Attendance Reminders

• Absence Requests: If your student is going to be absent, late, or leaving early, please notify the Attendance Office by submitting an Absence Request through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

The portal can be accessed on a computer or through the mobile app and is the preferred method for reporting an absence. For step-by-step guidance, please refer to the instructions for accessing the Absence Request Portal. If you are unable to access your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, you may contact the Attendance Office by phone or email:

• • • Phone: 515-975-6631 opt 3
    • Email: attendance_hs@southeastpolk.org

• • Please review our Attendance Protocol document, which outlines our attendance expectations and procedures for absences.

• • Attendance coding may look different as we implement a new process for appointments. Please be aware of our attendance coding procedures for appointments:

• • • Students dismissed for an appointment will initially be marked as FAMp (Family Business).
    • Upon providing official medical documentation to the Attendance Office, the record will be updated to MEDa (Medical Appointment).
    • Students who are absent all day or unable to visit the Attendance Office may turn the note in the following day or email it to attendance_hs@southeastpolk.org.

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⇒ High School Activities

• Activities Attendance Policy: Students and parents are encouraged to review the Activities Attendance Policy for complete details on attendance requirements and end-of-day participation eligibility. Please take time to review this policy and familiarize yourself with it.

• • Attendance coding may look different as we implement a slightly new process. Please be aware of our attendance coding procedures for appointments:

• • • Students dismissed for an appointment will initially be marked as FAMp (Family Business).
    • Upon providing official medical documentation to the Attendance Office, the record will be updated to MEDa (Medical Appointment).
    • Students who are absent all day or unable to visit the Attendance Office may give their medical note directly to their coach.

• Student Activity Passes: Student Activity Passes for the 2026-2027 school year are now available for purchase! Passes provide free admission to all regular-season home athletic events for just $50 (K-8) or $70 (grades 9-12).  The athletic pass for students in grades 9-12 also includes admission to CIML away games.
  • Activity Pass Details
  • Purchase an Activity Pass

• Sports & Activity Registration: Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open for students in grades 7-12 and must be completed online.
  • Bound Registration
  • Instructions/Additional Information

• Activities Schedule:
  • Bound Activities Schedule

• Club Schedule:
  • Monday, October 5
    • 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Lutheran Church of Hope

• • Tuesday, October 6
    • No meetings scheduled

• • Wednesday, October 7
    • 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Best Buddies | Multi-Purpose Room
    • 9:10 – 9:25 AM | Skills USA | Room N-191
    • 3:00 – 4:00 PM | FCCLA | Room N-191
    • 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Pre-Med Club | Room N-343
    • 6:30 PM | Ram Games | High School Stadium

• • Thursday, October 8
    • 5:00 – 6:15 PM | Key Club | Multi-Purpose Room

• • Friday, October 9
    • 7:00 – 7:30 AM | Letters of Love Club | Room N-247
    • 3:00-4:30 PM | National History Day Club | Room N-226

Whether you are a freshman or a senior, joining a club is a good way to connect and have fun.  Check out our incredible club lineup and join the fun! 

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⇒ Building Entry Reminders

• Students: If you arrive after doors lock at 8:10 AM, you will need your student ID (campus mobile app or student ID number) to enter the High School. Students must enter through the designated doors: the main entrance on the east side or the west entrance. If you are late or returning from an appointment, please use the scanner to check in so your attendance is accurately recorded.

• Visitors: When visiting the High School during school hours, please park in the designated visitor parking space on the east side of the building. Enter through the Main Entrance east doors to receive a visitor badge. Our door attendants will assist you. For security purposes, you will need to provide your driver’s license to receive a visitor badge.

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⇒ 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, view schedules, grades, attendance, reports, missing assignments, and more.

• • We’ve included a helpful video to assist you in using this powerful tool.

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⇒ Schedules/Information

• Schedules & Calendar Information
  • High School 2026-2027 Day Rotation Calendar
  • District 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
  • School Bell Schedule 

• Building Hours:
  • The Building opens at 6:45 AM
  • The Commons doors open at 7:15 AM

Students arriving before 8:00 AM who are not attending MTSS must take a seat in the commons.

• Regular School Hours:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 7:30 AM-2:45 PM. Doors lock at 8:10 AM.
  • Wednesdays: 9:30 AM-2:45 PM. Doors lock at 9:35 AM.

Southeast Polk High School has a closed-campus policy. This means students may not leave the building during the school day without prior approval.

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⇒ 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.

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⇒ 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. 

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⇒ High School Fees

Friendly Reminder: Please ensure your student’s fees are paid for the 2026-2027 school year. These may include textbook rentals, parking permits, activity passes, lunch accounts, and activity registrations.

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