Altoona Elementary

Weson Weyrick is keeping a family tradition as he stepped into Altoona Elementary as a kindergartner yesterday. He is the 4th generation of his family to attend Altoona!  This story begins in 1944-45 when Weson’s great grandpa,...

We are looking forward to seeing all of our families again for the 2023-2024 school year. Here is a list of upcoming Back to School Nights.* *May be subject to change. Always look for emails from your...

Each month, the School Board visits one of our buildings across the district. Today they saw the awesomeness of Altoona Elementary! Principal Morgan Miller shared how they make collaborative leadership a priority and it shows. Also, Leader...

We’re so excited that your kindergartner is coming to Southeast Polk!  We have eight amazing elementary buildings across the district filled with talented and passionate staff who are trained to provide your child with an incredible educational...

Altoona Elementary!

Altoona has the power!  Follow this link to see the first in a 3 video series: Altoona Power Video 1 Here’s the 2nd video: Altoona Power Video 2 And video #3: Altoona Power Video 3

Southeast Polk Foundation Grant Helps Strengthen Literacy Skills for Students  A $19,000 grant from the Southeast Polk Education Foundation allowed the curriculum department to purchase multi-sensory instructional resources to support preschool through second-grade students. The resources are...

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...

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...

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...

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...