Student Council News

Winter Week  Activities: January 22nd – 25th

Hello RAMS! Student Council has planned fun Winter Week Activities January 22nd through 25th! We hope to see you get involved throughout the week!

  • Wednesday, January 22nd – “Frozen” Movie Night:  In the main gym starting at 7:00 PM. Bring your pillow, blanket and friends! Concession stand will open.
  • Thursday, January 23rd – Dodgeball Tournament: In the main gym from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. This is a tournament style event with teams (10th-12th) of 8 players and up to 2 captains. Spectators are welcome! Team sign-ups will close January 14th at 5:00 PM. NO late entries accepted. Team Sign Ups >>
  • Friday, January 24th – IronRAM Volleyball: In the main gym from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. This is a boys only (10th-12th) competition with teams of 6 players and one coach (optional). Spectators are welcome! Team sign-ups will close January 15th at 5:00 PM. NO late entries accepted. Team Sign Ups>>
  • Saturday, January 25th – Winter Formal Dance: The Winter Formal Dance will be Saturday, January 25th from 8:00 – 10:00 PM in the High School Commons. This year’s theme is “Meet Me at Midnight“.  The link to purchase tickets will be available and sent out January 17th. Hope to see everyone there!

For more information or to see the full schedule of events, please see the SEP STUCO social media pages on Instagram, X, or Facebook.. Thank you!

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.


High School Activities

This weeks activities Jan 6th – 11th

All Athletics Schedule>>

Purchase Event Ticket >>

Purchase online tickets for any SEP activities event. They do not take cash at the gate.

Student Participation >>

Registered online at https://southeastpolkhs-ar.rschooltoday.com/. You must have a current physical on record (within the last 13 months). Contact the Activities Office at 515-967-2944 or email Krista Gerth with questions.

Student Activity Passes >>

Student activity passes can be purchased through your Infinite Campus Portal fees and picked up in our Activities office after purchase.


Guidance Office

College Visits & Important Dates:

01/10 – Registration deadline for Spring 2025 online DMACC courses
01/16 & 01/17 – End of Semester Reassessments
01/17 – Last day of the first semester
01/20 – No School
01/21 – First Day of 2nd Semester
01/22 – Late-Start Odd Day

FBI National Academy Youth Leadership Program:

Students interested in participating in the FBI National Academy Youth Leadership Program, please stop in the counseling office to pick up a flyer. If you would like to be considered for this to be sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Police Department, please let your counselor or Officer Savage know. See Flyer for complete details.

American Legion Boys State Program:

Are you a junior interested in learning about government? The American Legion Boys State program might be the perfect opportunity for you! This hands-on program is designed to teach students about all levels of government, including city, state, and federal operations.

Program Details:
Where: Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa
When: June 22nd – 27th, 2025
Cost: Fully covered by a local American Legion post
Availability4 spots are available

Don’t miss this incredible chance to gain valuable knowledge, leadership skills, and hands-on experience in government. Apply soon to secure your spot! For more information, contact Mr. Brand in the school counseling office.


High School Clubs

Club meetings December Jan 6th – 11th

Monday, January 6
2:45 – 3:15 pm | Spanish Club (N-143)
2:50 – 4:00 pm | Pre-Med Club (N-343)

Tuesday, January 7
2:45 – 3:15 pm | FCCLA (N-168)
2:50 – 4:20 pm | Debate Club (N-273)
3:00 – 4:30 pm | DECA – AT&T Business Skills Event (MPR)

Wednesday, January 8
9:00 – 9:30 am | National Honor Society (AUD)
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, January 9
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Key Club (Multi-Purpose Rm)

Friday, January 10
No Meetings Scheduled


Jostens

2024-2025 Yearbook:

We would love to collect as many pictures as possible from our students to showcase homecoming week and fall events/activities. If you could fill out these forms for us, we would greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

Fall activities pictures >>
Homecoming dance pictures >>

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.


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!