August 2014
Southeast Elementary opens for S’more learning
By Sarah Gooding The Morning Sun Posted August 23, 2014 Southeast schools are back in session after a big summer of transition. This year, elementary students from Cherokee, ... [Read More]
Patrick’s People — First Communion dress in competition for FCCLA fashion construction
The First Communion dress created by Maggie Renn for her niece, Sayde, is one of the most highly honored garments in the state of Kansas. Read more at the Pittsburg Morning ... [Read More]
Special Election called for USD 247 voters
NEWS RELEASE: Voters will decide in a Special Election on October 7 if USD 247 will be allowed to collect taxes for Capital Outlay and how those funds can be spent. If ... [Read More]
USD 247 to offer building for $1 per year lease to City of McCune
NEWS RELEASE: One dollar each year for 25 years. A one-time offer is being made by the USD 247 Board of Education to the City of McCune for use of the former McCune ... [Read More]
Cherokee, KS Girl Wins National Pageant
Cherokee, KS – Southeast Elementary second grader Kaydynce Ruddick was crowned Mini Miss Kansas this past May, and on Friday August 8, she was crowned All American Girl ... [Read More]
SES 2nd grader wins national beauty pageant
NEWS RELEASE: Southeast Elementary second grader Kaydynce Ruddick was crowned Mini Miss Kansas this past May, and on Friday August 8, she was crowned All American Girl Mini ... [Read More]
Southeast Sports Practices scheduled (CORRECTED)
NEWS RELEASE (CORRECTED) Practices for Fall Lancer Sports begin August 18. Remember, all physicals must be turned in before you will be allowed to practice. Southeast High ... [Read More]
SHS FFA participates in Leadership Conference
NEWS RELEASE: Southeast High School FFA Officers and Junior Officers attended a Leadership Conference hosted by the Uniontown FFA Chapter on Thursday night. There were four ... [Read More]
Via Christi gathers concussion data
A student swimmer once struck his head against the pool wall during a turn and continued on. The blow seemed only a light scrape. He thought nothing of it. Days later, his ... [Read More]
McCune lease proposal
NEWS RELEASE: STATEMENT FROM USD 247 SUPERINTENDENT DR. GLENN FORTMAYER REGARDING MCCUNE SCHOOL BUILDING BEING USED FOR COMMUNITY USE The USD 247 Board of Education would ... [Read More]
Taxpayers overpaid in 2013-2014 due to Capital Outlay error
NEWS RELEASE ISSUED AUGUST 5, 2014: The U.S.D. 247 Board Office has learned that the Capital Outlay taxes for the 2013-2014 school year were accidentally not certified, and ... [Read More]
Biancarelli wins batting crown
Pittsburg Post 64 catcher-left fielder Caleb Biancarelli took batting champion honors during the Class ‘AAA’ state tournament by hitting .583 overall. Read more ... [Read More]
Crawford County Goat Show
Several SHS FFA members took part in this year’s Crawford County ... [Read More]
Back To School
Friday August 22 is the first day of school for PreK through 4th grades at Southeast Elementary School, 5th through 7th grade at Southeast Junior High School, and 9th grade at Southeast High School.
On August 25th, 8th grade begins at Southeast Junior High School, and 10th-12th grades begin at Southeast High School. ... [Read More]
6th Grade Beginning Band
Welcome to 6th Grade Beginning Band!!! Even if you don’t have your own instrument yet, there are a few things that you will need to get. 1. You need a book. The book we use ... [Read More]
2014 Marching Band Schedule
Aug. 29 Blue and White Scrimmage Time TBA Sep. 6 Cherokee Parade Time TBA Sep. 13 Weir Parade Time TBA Sep.19 Football Game 5:30 pm Sep.26 Football Game 5:30 pm Sep.27 McCune ... [Read More]
Lancer Pride Football Helmet Stickers
Lancer Pride Helmet Stickers Players earn Lancer Pride stickers for their helmet by accomplishing goals, listed below. The current record holder for the number of Lancer ... [Read More]
USD 247 Southeast Lancers 