News

We are ecstatic to announce that Jon Gordon, best-selling author and world-renown inspirational speaker, will be the keynote speaker at our All Staff Welcome Back event! Every year we pull all of our staff together just prior...

Jason Christenson, recently retired Head Wrestling Coach for Southeast Polk, was recognized by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for the Lifetime Award at the Iowa Chapter Honors Luncheon. The Lifetime Award honors those whose lifetime work...

We are pleased to welcome George Panosh as our new Willowbrook Elementary Principal. George steps into this role as Nathan Ballagh steps into his new role as principal at Spring Creek.  George joins us after serving as...

The Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce has organized an event for our SEP Families. We are so appreciative! Here’s their Facebook post with all the details: So, we’re doing a thing….the THREADS Pop-up event is a Back...

We are proud to announce that our Southeast Polk Jr. High has been named a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished School again! The PLTW Program Recognition celebrates schools committed to helping students own their education by...

In the photo from left to right. Front row:  Jason Blome (RDG Chief Architect), Gary Haines (SEP Director of Building and Grounds), Steve Pettit (SEP High School Principal), Gary Fischer (School Board Member), Ric Powell (School Board...

Mr. Kevin Walker has dedicated the last 24 years of his life to the Southeast Polk Community serving as our Delaware Principal.  He has earned his well-deserved upcoming retirement.  Kevin came to SEP in 1997 as principal...

After 19 years of dedicated service to the Southeast Polk School District, Steve Stotts, Principal at Altoona Elementary, is setting his sights on a well-deserved retirement.  Steve began his career at SEP in 2002 as Principal at...

Congratulations Mr. Mohning! While you will be missed by everyone in the Southeast Polk School District, you certainly deserve your retirement. Your hard work and dedication have greatly benefited our community.  Randy joined the SEP Family in...

It was an amazing night for the 2021 graduates!  The weather was perfect and there was a positive vibe in the air. Congratulations to the Southeast Polk Class of 2021!

Learn. Lead. Live. Today, we recognized our seniors who have shown integrity, stewardship and leadership in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to our senior students who have embodied our vision and mission. You have achieved excellence!...

Congratulations to our junior students who have achieved academic excellence!  We look forward to seeing you continue your journey next year! FFA Iowa Degree National French Exam National Honor Society Inductees Bill Burch Honors Academic Letter Winners...