Runnells Elementary

Altoona Police Chief Greg Stallman and Pleasant Hill Police Captain Amy Kramer talk with Dr. Dirk Halupnik about the very important topic of safety in our schools. The safety of our students, staff, and community is the...

October is National Principal Appreciation Month! We thought it would be fun to get to know our amazing #1SEP principals a little better with a game of “This or That?” Watch the video here: SEP Principals This or...

With school starting tomorrow, we just want to make sure you have easy access to this chart, which shows the start and end times for the 2024-2025 school year. It’s a repost of the information that was...

In a heartwarming initiative, Runnells Elementary students have teamed up with local artists, Pam Dennis and Ryk Weiss of Flock 9 Studios, to embark on a creative journey, resulting in the development of a one-of-a-kind art piece....

Eating local means fresher food for our students and supporting Iowa/Midwest farmers. It’s a win-win! Thanks to all who help our students eat healthier! Southeast Polk Food and Nutrition received two Local Food Grants this year! We’ve...

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...

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...

Balloons, an ice cream truck, Casey’s pizza and a new playground – what a perfect evening!  Last night Runnells Elementary held its playground dedication with the help of our community leaders. Again, a huge thank you to...

A huge thank you to Polk County, Casey’s and Southeast Polk Education Foundation!  Their donations/grants along with money from the SEP PPEL fund will provide the majority of the funding for a brand new Runnells Elementary playground,...

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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...