2015 – Page 8 – USD 247 Southeast Lancers

Southeast Ag Education a finalist for Monsanto grant

The Southeast Ag Education program is a finalist for a $25,000 grant offered by Monsanto. If awarded, we would build a livestock facility on the campus of Southeast High School. Results will be announced August 3rd. ... [Read More]

June 26, 2015

Preschoolers paint pathways

Preschoolers taking part in the summer program at Southeast Elementary School painted graffiti along the sidewalks at the school Wednesday morning. No students were ... [Read More]

June 24, 2015

CANCELED – Alumni Volleyball Tournament

Please note: The Annual Alumni Volleyball Tournament scheduled for Saturday June 27 has been canceled. ... [Read More]

June 22, 2015

Lancer Golf Classic results

Taking first place in the Championship Flight of the Lancer Golf Classic was John Fuentez (Southeast Class of 2002), Bryce Long and Josh Gatton... ... [Read More]

June 20, 2015

Lancers new left fielder?

A fawn was temporarily trapped inside the baseball field at Southeast High School early Wednesday afternoon. After a few minutes of running up and down the 3rd base foul line ... [Read More]

June 17, 2015

Fun with bubble wands at Pre K Summer Program (photo gallery)

Pre K Summer Program made various types of bubble wands and had a great time of blowing bubbles on Wednesday. Photos courtesy of Cara ... [Read More]

June 17, 2015

Cancellations (updated 6/17, 10:00 a.m.)

Wednesday June 17: 15U boys summer baseball doubleheader against Frontenac (will not be rescheduled). Friday June 19: SHS boys summer baseball doubleheader against ... [Read More]

June 17, 2015

Baseball cancellations – 6/16 & 6/19

Summer Boys Baseball games have been canceled for tonight (June 16) in Sedan and Friday June 19 at ... [Read More]

June 16, 2015

Ryan Rakestraw & Laura Yancey named to Morning Sun All-County Track & Field

The Pittsburg Morning Sun released it's All-County Boys & Girls Track & Field Teams on June 13. Recent Southeast High School graduates Ryan Rakestraw and Laura Yancey made the Team. ... [Read More]

June 16, 2015

Mini Miss helps vets at Wounded Warrior fishing tournament

All American Girl Mini Miss Kaydynce Ruddick was invited to help to help two Desert Storm veterans at a Wounded Warrior fishing tournament on Friday at the Neosho National Fish Hatchery. The 3rd grade student at Southeast Elementary School has participated in numerous community service projects as part of her one year reign as an All American Girl. ... [Read More]

June 14, 2015

Southeast junior takes part in 4 day leadership seminar

When asked what one thing he would like to pass on to his fellow students, Jacob Wyckoff said it would be to stress “the importance of being able to lead yourself before you can lead a group”. ... [Read More]

June 12, 2015

A Lady Lancer helps youth softball team

Southeast High School senior Zoey Ball is a member of the FFA and Student Council, plays volleyball, basketball and softball, and is a musician – she just recently took 1st Place in the 14-17 age group at the Fort Scott Idol. This summer she has taken on a new role. Coach. ... [Read More]

June 11, 2015

KWCH12: “Kansas education officials say potential cut in aid to schools would be felt in classrooms”

From KWCH12 in Wichita: "A lobbyist for Kansas school boards and a state Department of Education official say potential spending cuts outlined by Gov. Sam Brownback's budget director would be felt in classrooms." ... [Read More]

June 10, 2015

Summer conditioning vital to Lancer Sports success

Coach Jerrad Hansen is luring Lancer student-athletes to the summer conditioning program using powerful tools of motivation for teenagers: all you can eat pizza and a pool party... ... [Read More]

June 10, 2015

Lancer Wrestling Summer Camp – June 16, 17 & 18

The Southeast Lancer Wrestling camp will be held June 16, 17 and 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Southeast High School. The clinic features a guest technician, All American wrestler and professional MMA fighter, Jordan Brown. ... [Read More]

June 10, 2015

Southeast Teachers of the Year – Carol Denham & Cherie Witt

Congratulations to USD 247 Elementary Teacher of the Year Carol Denham and Secondary Teacher of the Year Cherie Witt. The USD 247 Board of Education honored the two teachers at Monday's board meeting. ... [Read More]

June 8, 2015

Sunday’s baseball doubleheader with Columbus canceled

Sunday’s doubleheader between SHS Boys and Columbus has been ... [Read More]

June 6, 2015

Lancer Spring Sports awards presented

The Lancer Spring Sports Awards Presentation was held Tuesday June 2 at Southeast High School. Highlights from the season include a 6th place finish in league baseball in a year when two CNC teams were state champions and a 3rd team finished 3rd in the state; and, seven track & field athletes qualified for state - two earning medals... ... [Read More]

June 4, 2015

Southeast FFA chapter competes at State FFA Convention

It was a big week for the Southeast FFA Chapter at the State FFA Convention in Manhattan, Kansas. In the FFA Talent Show, Southeast's Jake Wyckoff and Zoey Ball finished 1st in fan vote and 2nd in judges vote... ... [Read More]

June 2, 2015

Lancers at KSHSAA State Track & Field Meet (with results and photo slideshows)

Congratulations to Ryan Rakestraw (5th place in the Class 3A Boys High Jump) and Laura Yancey (2nd in the Class 3A Girls Javelin and another school record) for medaling in the 2015 KSHSAA State Track and Field meet held at Cessna Stadium on the campus of Wichita State University... ... [Read More]

June 1, 2015