News Nov 11, 2019 Willowbrook Elementary Honors Veterans Although Monday’s 2-hour late start prevented some schools from being able to hold their Veteran Day events, Willowbrook was able to honor our veterans during its afternoon assembly. Family members from all branches of the military were... Read More
News Sep 25, 2019 Willowbrook Elementary Launches Student Leadership Program 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... Read More
News Sep 15, 2019 Southeast Polk Community School District Named Top Workplace in Iowa for 2019 by The Des Moines Register 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... Read More
News Aug 6, 2019 Partnerships to Support Students at Southeast Polk Student Assistance at Southeast Polk Southeast Polk schools partners with Employee and Family Resources to provide3 supports for students. Established in 1964, Employee & Family Resources (EFR) is a non-profit human services organization in Des Moines, Iowa.... Read More
News May 8, 2019 Willowbrook Elementary Receives Free Water Bottle Filling Station From Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation It’s now easier for students and staff at Willowbrook Elementary to feel the numerous health benefits of drinking optimally fluoridated water throughout the day. Through the “Rethink Your Drink” partnership led by Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation,... Read More
News May 2, 2019 Southeast Polk Honors the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 3, 2019 Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Southeast Polk nutrition professionals have a lot on their... Read More
News Apr 24, 2019 Southeast Polk Elementary Schools Competed in Coin Drive that Raised $3,907.67 for Special Olympics Iowa Southeast Polk elementary schools participated in a coin drive that created friendly competition, while also bringing the students together to support Special Olympics Iowa. The week-long fundraiser raised $3,907.67 to help send Special Olympics Iowa athletes to... Read More
News Apr 9, 2019 Nathan Ballagh Named Willowbrook Elementary Principal The Southeast Polk Community School District has named Nathan Ballagh as the new Willowbrook Elementary Principal. Ballagh’s contract was approved by the Southeast Polk Board of Education during their regular meeting on April 4, 2019, and he... Read More
News Apr 2, 2019 Southeast Polk Educator Erin Sears Selected as 2019 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow Learning journey to prepare Sears, students as global citizens The NEA Foundation, a public charity founded by educators for educators, named Erin Sears, a third-grade teacher at Willowbrook Elementary, as a 2019 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow.... Read More
News Mar 13, 2019 Southeast Polk Celebrates Elementary Literacy Scores Across the District In the fall of 2017, Southeast Polk adopted new language arts materials to replace what was adopted over 10 years ago. The new literacy materials (Wonders K-2) (ReadyGEN grades 3-5) align with the Iowa Core literacy standards... Read More
News Mar 8, 2019 Southeast Polk Schools Recognized for Efforts in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports The Iowa Department of Education has awarded schools statewide for their work on implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS is a triple-tiered system of support for behavior and provides the framework for teachers to provide... Read More
News Mar 3, 2019 Southeast Polk Celebrates National School Breakfast Week March 4-8 Getting More Students to Begin their Day with Breakfast “Start Your Engines” Campaign Encourages Southeast Polk Families to Choose Breakfast at School Southeast Polk Schools will celebrate National School Breakfast Week during March 4-8, 2019. Busy weekday... Read More