News Jan 19, 2023 Willowbrook’s Window to the World Willowbrook students went on a worldwide tour today! Culture Day 2023 was a fun and engaging way to learn about a variety of different cultures from professional presenters. Southeast Polk celebrates the diversity of our students, many... Read More
News Apr 30, 2020 Willowbrook’s Keep Your Spirits Up Week There is some exciting news coming out of Willowbrook…… next week we will host a Virtual Spirit Week! See above for all of the details on how your child can join in on the fun. We can’t... Read More
News Apr 14, 2020 Willowbrook Staff’s A-Z Message to Their Students https://www.facebook.com/WillowbrookElementary/videos/216305792959239/ Read More
News Feb 3, 2020 Southeast Polk Celebrates School Counselors – National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3–7, 2020 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... Read More
News Dec 11, 2019 Willowbrook Elementary Launches Intramural Program From basketball to volleyball and even baking – Willowbrook Elementary recently launched a new after-school intramural program for Willowbrook students! Willowbrook Principal, Nathan Ballagh, shared, “At Willowbrook, we want to make sure our students have the opportunity... Read More
News Nov 27, 2019 A Special Day to Celebrate Our Grandfriends Several of the Southeast Polk elementary buildings organized a special day today for the special people in their lives – grandparents! The students sang and read to them, worked on crafts and puzzles together and enjoyed just... Read More
News Nov 25, 2019 Southeast Polk Education Foundation Awards Over $42,000 in Grants Fall 2019 Grant Recipients The Southeast Polk Education Foundation has completed its fall grant cycle. Seven recipients within the Southeast Polk School District have received grants totaling $42,568. Willowbrook Elementary STEM Innovation Center $5,000 was awarded for... Read More
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