Recent News

National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. The special week honoring them provides recognition for those who implement comprehensive school counseling...

Earlier this week, 14 Southeast Polk junior and senior EL (English Learner) students toured Grandview University and DMACC. Post-secondary enrollment within one year of graduation for EL students from Southeast Polk High School is 39%, much lower...

The National Federation of State High School Associations named Chad Willeford as the 2018-2019 Central Selection Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year!  Chad was nominated by the Iowa High School Athletics Association as the most deserving...

Southeast Polk High School is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means Southeast Polk High School has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is...

As part of Computer Science Education Week, every Southeast Polk student across the district is participating in the largest learning event in history. The Hour of Code. Technology is transforming every industry around the world. We know...

From basketball to volleyball and even baking –  Willowbrook Elementary recently launched a new after-school intramural program for Willowbrook students!  Willowbrook Principal, Nathan Ballagh, shared, “At Willowbrook, we want to make sure our students have the opportunity...

Ryan Andersen, Southeast Polk High School Industrial Technology teacher, and Darell Butcher, SEP High School College and Career Coordinator, recently took several students to the Associated Builders and Contractors Competition & Career Fair Day on November 22,...

On Friday, December 6, 2019, the Southeast Polk RhythAMetteS competed in the High School State Dance Competition at Wells Fargo Arena and brought home 1st place in kick, 1st place in hip hop, 2nd place in jazz,...

Several of the Southeast Polk elementary buildings organized a special day today for the special people in their lives – grandparents!  The students sang and read to them, worked on crafts and puzzles together and enjoyed just...

Fall 2019 Grant Recipients The Southeast Polk Education Foundation has completed its fall grant cycle.  Seven recipients within the Southeast Polk School District have received grants totaling $42,568. Willowbrook Elementary STEM Innovation Center $5,000 was awarded for...

Southeast Polk is pleased to recognize Daniel Schultz, Director of Transportation, on his recent advanced certification as a Director of Pupil Transportation (CDPT).  This certification rewards Daniel as qualified to serve as the top administrator of a...

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 – NATIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY National Education Support Professionals day honors a long list of professionals who keep schools running smoothly. Professions include administrative support staff, special education associates, cafeteria staff, maintenance...