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Altoona Elementary PTA’s Fun Run may have had to move inside but that didn’t stop them from reaching their goal!  Jessica Sporleder, PTA President, shared, “ Our goal was to raise $12,000 for a new Gaga Pit...

To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving 30 million children each day Southeast Polk schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 14-18, 2019. The theme, “School Lunch: What’s on Your Playlist,” spotlights how today’s...

A little rain didn’t stop Clay from holding an impressive Walk to School Day this morning.  Hundreds of Clay Elementary students, staff and parents, along with members from the Altoona Police and Fire Departments, gathered at the...

On Friday, Sept. 27, Southeast Polk High School hosted the annual Governor’s Volunteer Award Ceremony. This program honors the dedicated people who volunteer their time and talent to help an Iowa agency or organization deliver on its...

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at the Southeast Polk Junior High on October 14th and 16th.  SEP Junior High utilizes an “open house” concept with parent teacher conferences. Teachers will be available on a “come and...

At the beginning of September, every Clay student indicated their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice of new clubs to be offered in this new program, Clay Clubs. The excitement grew over the weeks and on Tuesday, September...

New this year, Willowbrook Elementary is launching a student leadership program that allows students to fill job roles of interest to them within the building.  The program helps to build a positive culture where students feel empowered...

What a great morning for a Fun Run! On Friday, Sept. 20, the Clay PTA held their 3rd Annual Fun Run in the Clay Elementary parking lot. This year has been the best yet, raising $26,513 and...

Des Moines Register Names Southeast Polk Community School District  5 Time Winner of the Top Workplaces Award  Southeast Polk Community School District has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by the Des Moines Register for the...

This Friday evening, the Southeast Polk Hall of Honor will welcome three new inductees.  The evening will begin at 5 p.m. in the high school auditorium with the induction ceremony recognizing these outstanding individuals who have impacted...

Southeast Polk Senior named as Semifinalist in the 2019 National Merit® Scholarship Program Southeast Polk Senior Kayla Armantrout has been named as a semifinalist in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 16,000 academically talented high...

17 Southeast Polk Students Selected for the 2019 National Council on Youth Leadership Conference at Drake University. National Council on Youth Leadership is an exclusive leadership seminar that was held on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Drake...