High School Activities:

Activity News: 

Boys Swimming: Congratulations to our SEP boys swim team & State qualifiers! Alex Hammond, Brennan Hammond, Cooper Ortega, Desmond Ortega, Brady Snetselaar, Schuyler Willier, Cooper Bernstein, and Caden Schroeder. RAMS will be represented in 9 Events: 200 Freestyle, 200 IM, 50 Free, 100 Fly, 100 Free, 500 Free, 200 Free Relay, 100 Back, and 400 Free Relay.

Our qualifiers will be competing at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center. Click here for ticketing, livestreaming, results and more. Good Luck to these athletes and coaches!

Boys Wrestling: Southeast Polk wins the Class 3A IHSAA State Dual Team Tournament on Saturday! The team dominated in all three rounds of this tournament with a combined score of 177-28. Congratulations, and good luck the rest of the year and at the state individual tournament in a few weeks. Click here for all RAMS Boys Wrestling scores and updates.

Girls Wrestling: Congratulation to the girls wrestling for finishing 6th a the IGSAU State Championships on Friday. We had 9 girls qualify for this tournament, and 6 finished with individual medals. Congratulations on a great season!

Girls Track & Field: The Team Store is open to anyone! A portion of each sale will go back to the Girls Track & Field team. The store is scheduled to close February 20th and the estimated ship date is March 6th. Contact chad.willeford@southeastpolk.org with questions.

Vocal Music: RAMS Showcase is scheduled for March 1st. Get your tickets here.

RhythAMettes: Tryouts for next year’s team will be held on April 15th – 16th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the auxiliary gym.  All dancers entering grades 9 – 12 next year are eligible. Please contact head coach Marianne Peterson with any questions at marianne.peterson@southeastpolk.org

Spring Sports are just around the corner! If you’d like to participate, make sure you have registered online at  https://southeastpolkhs-ar.rschooltoday.com/ AND that you have had a physical in last 12 months. Contact the activities office with any questions. Official start dates are as follows:

  • Track & Field – February 24
  • Girls Golf – March 17
  • Tennis – March 17
  • Soccer – March 17

All Activities Schedule>>


Counseling Office:

Reminders:

  • Students interested in a career academy at DMACC for the 2025-26 school year should see Mrs. Notling in the counseling office.
  • Juniors need to sign up for a time to meet with their counselor to register for classes for senior year prior to February 14th.

Important Dates:

  • 02/10 – Grandview College Visit – Lunch Hour Guidance Office
  • 02/14 – Kirkwood College Visit – 8:15 – 9:00 AM – Guidance Office
  • 02/21 – Paramedic and Firefighter Career Exploration
  • 02/25 – Last day to drop DMACC concurrent courses
  • 03/10 – Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • 03/11 – Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30 – 7:30 PM
  • 03/14 – Dollars for Scholars Application Deadline
  • 03/14 – 03/21 – Spring Break No School
  • 03/28 – Senior Graduate Reflections must be submitted

Career Exploration Events: 

Paramedic or Fire Science (Firefighter)

Date: February 21st
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Location: High School Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a special presentation featuring Brent Conklin, DMACC program chair and former California firefighter, alongside a DMACC graduate who now works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the Altoona Fire Department!

Get the inside scoop on the Fire Science and Paramedic programs at DMACC and discover how YOU can start your journey toward these rewarding, adrenaline-pumping careers.

BONUS: A pass will be provided, and you’ll be excused from class to attend!

This is your chance to learn about these life-saving careers where no two days are ever the same. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to explore the world of paramedics and fire science—one of the most exciting fields you can enter!

To attend this session Sign up here!!


Club News: Join the FCCLA Club (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) for a fun night of Trivia & Snacks on Tuesday, February 11th. Festivities will be at the High School in Room N168 from 3:15 – 4:00 PM.

Monday, February 10
2:45 – 3:15 pm | Spanish Club (N-143)

Tuesday, February 11
2:45 – 3:15 pm | FCCLA (N-168)
2:50 – 4:20 pm | Debate Club (N-273)

Wednesday, February 12
9:00 – 9:30 am | National Honor Society (Auditorium)
9:15 – 9:45 am | DECA (N169)
9:20 – 9:45 am | Skills USA (N-193)
2:50 – 3:20 pm | Unity Alliance Club (N-342)
2:55 – 3:55 pm | GSA (N-148)
3:00 – 5:00 pm | Robotics Club (N-183)
3:30 – 5:00 pm | Antique Automobile Club Meeting (N-187)
3:30 – 4:30 pm | FFA (S-146)

Thursday, February 13
2:50 – 3:50 pm | Science Club (N-344)


Parent Teacher Conferences:

Spring Conferences:

Monday, March 10th, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 pm.
Normal ODD day bell schedule for students.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 12:30-7:30 pm (Note: No Late Start, 1st period starts at 7:35 am).
EVEN Bell Schedule for students – NO LATE START

MTSS: 7:35 – 8:05am
2nd period: 8:15 – 8:55 am
4th period: 9:00 – 9:40 am
6th period: 9:45 – 10:25 am
8th period: 10:30 – 11:10 am (approximate arrival time for buses).

All parents/guardians will need to create a new account through schoolbookings.net to schedule conferences with teachers. Once the new account is created, parents/guardians can access this link to schedule their conferences. The event code for fall parent-teacher conferences is coming soon!


Student Council News:

SEP Junior/Senior Prom:

Prom is Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the High School Commons from 8:00 – 10:00 PM. More information on Prom and Post-Prom events are to come.


Jostens:

2024-2025 Yearbook:

We would love to collect as many pictures as possible from our students to showcase activities throughout the year. If you could fill out these forms for us, we would greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

Winter Break Photo Upload >>
Fall Activities Photo Upload >>
Homecoming Dance Photo Upload >>

Southeast Polk High School Jostens Page >>


Building Entry Reminders:

Students: A friendly reminder when arriving to school after the doors are locked. Please use the correct entry doors to scan into the building. If you are late or coming back from an appointment use the LATE scanner so your attendance is accurately recorded. The Study Hall Release scanner is ONLY used for students coming in from release and Harbor students.

Visitors: When visiting the High School during school hours, please park on the east side of the building in visitor parking. For security purposes, enter the building through the east main entry doors so we can get you a visitors badge. Note: You will need your drivers license to get a visitors badge.

Academic Support:

Click here for academic support opportunities for Southeast Polk High School students. Please contact your teacher, counselor, or administrator if you have questions or are in need of assistance beyond what is listed here. Academic Support Resources


Student Drivers Permits:

After the student has completed Driver Education, visit the High School front office to receive the appropriate paperwork to take to the DOT office.  The student must also have their a current permit available.


Driver Education:

Driver education classes held at SE Polk High School in November and December. Students, guardians or parents may register online at www.StreetSmartsDriversEd.com or they may call our office to register over the phone at 515-279-1112.