Recent News

We’re working hard and making great progress on our new Middle School to ensure that we’re ready for our 6th and 7th grade students’ MIssion Transition next week! Thanks to the Altoona Chamber of Commerce for this...

We are proud to announce that Mr. Blake Kielman, principal of Mitchellville Elementary, has won the esteemed ISEA TEAM Award. This recognition celebrates Mr. Kielman’s exceptional leadership and dedication over the past seven years. The ISEA (Iowa...

The Southeast Polk Food & Nutrition team still has a couple of positions left for the 24-25 school year, and there is a need for substitute cooks! All employees and subs earn IPERS as well! Come work...

We are hiring a Transportation Manager to assist in leading the orderly and safe operation of the transportation department by providing managerial assistance and support to the Director of Transportation and the department. It’s a 12 month,...

Celebrating a Milestone: Our Librarian’s Role in Demco’s Customer Council of Librarians Last fall, Southeast Polk Librarian Teacher, Amy Drake, was honored with an invitation to join the prestigious Customer Council of Librarians at Demco. Demco, renowned...

Congratulations to our Southeast Polk High School students who earned the 2024 Spring Semester President’s and Dean’s Lists at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)!  Because of our strong partnership with DMACC, we are able to offer...

Listed below are the SEP Junior High Office Hours.  Here is a link to the Junior High Student School Supply List for the 2024-2025 school year.  Any questions feel free to reach out to the Junior High...

Southeast Polk High School’s vocal music department recently showcased its talent and hard work at the 2024 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies. The event celebrated the school’s exceptional November production...

Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Seniors for achieving academic excellence!  You exemplify integrity, stewardship and leadership in and out of the classroom. You have embodied our vision and mission to Learn. Lead. Live. Honors Diploma Top...

Southeast Polk High School AP US Government and Politics students took a tour of the Iowa state capitol recently. On the tour, they learned about the history of the capitol building as well as the history of...

Southeast Polk hosted the 36th Annual Iowa Industrial Technology Exposition on Friday, May 10th, at the Southeast Polk High School.  Students from 20 different schools submitted hundreds of projects for judges from local companies and organizations to...

Southeast Polk Dollars for Scholars awarded 315 scholarships for a total of over $265,000 to our SEP Seniors at last night’s annual event! The Southeast Polk Dollars for Scholars Foundation, as well as hundreds of businesses, families,...