Action Taken During Special BOE Meeting
CHEROKEE – During a public hearing, held during a special Board of Education meeting on December 16, 2025, the Board approved a resolution to permanently close the 1916 ... [Read More]
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USD 247 Winter Break: Dec 18 – Jan 5
Greetings, Lancer Families! This is the perfect time of year to count our blessings. We have wonderful staff, talented and kind students, a dedicated and generous school ... [Read More]
Trista Shuster Recognized for Service on School Board
CHEROKEE – During a regularly scheduled USD 247 Southeast school board meeting on December 8, 2025, Trista Shuster was recognized and thanked for her 8 years of service ... [Read More]
USD 247 Board Action Concerning Southeast Elementary School
CHEROKEE – At a special board meeting held on Monday, November 24th, the board approved holding a hearing—required by law—to consider the closure of the 1916 Main ... [Read More]
Southeast Thanksgiving Break, Nov 24 – 28
As a friendly reminder, there will be no school Monday through Friday (November 24 – 28, 2025) for the Thanksgiving Holiday. School will resume on Monday, December 1. We ... [Read More]
USD 247 Survey Results Released Concerning SES Main Building
Recently, USD 247 surveyed students, staff, parents, and community members to gain additional input concerning the main building at the Southeast Elementary School (SES). ... [Read More]
Van Driver Needed for USD 247
CHEROKEE – USD 247 Southeast is in need of a part-time van driver to transport students to and from satellite locations. Must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid ... [Read More]
SMS Basketball Game Change – Nov 17
The games originally scheduled to be played at home on Monday, November 17th, will now be played at Jayhawk-Linn starting at 5:00 pm. The Boys C team will start at 5:00 pm ... [Read More]
Final Community Conversation: Nov 15, 4:00 PM, Southeast Elementary School
The USD 247 Board of Education and Administration has held three of the four Community Conversations (referencing the post made on October 27, 2025). As a recap, these events ... [Read More]
Girard Medical Center of Cherokee Offering Express Care
CHEROKEE – Girard Medical Center of Cherokee is offering Express Care, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm. No appointments are needed, and you do not have ... [Read More]
SMS STUCO Food Drive!
CHEROKEE – The Southeast Middle School Student Council is collecting food items for Thanksgiving food baskets. All food baskets will be distributed through local ... [Read More]
Kansas Reads to Preschoolers – Sponsored by Parents as Teachers
Parents as Teachers is sponsoring three (3) different evenings of “Kansas Reads to Preschoolers” as part of their Group Connection. This program is designed for ... [Read More]
USD 247 to Participate in Match WEEK: Nov 10-14, 2025!
We are thrilled to invite you to be part of something special! This year, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is expanding its annual event into Match Week, ... [Read More]
USD 247 Southeast to Hold Community Conversations
The USD 247 Board of Education and Administration invites all district stakeholders to attend an upcoming Community Conversation. These events are an opportunity for the ... [Read More]
The Salvation Army Wants to Help This Christmas
The Salvation Army needs help in spreading the word about this year’s Christmas Distribution to Crawford County families who have students in our schools. Please read the ... [Read More]
Employment Opportunity at Southeast Middle School (Position Filled)
CHEROKEE – We are looking for an instructional paraeducator for the Southeast Middle School through the SEK Interlocal #637. You can work school hours, which means ... [Read More]
Middle School PTO Bingo Bash! – October 25
CHEROKEE – The annual Middle School PTO Bingo Bash will be held October 25th at 7:00 pm. We hope to see you ... [Read More]
No School for Southeast – Oct 16th and 17th
As a reminder, there will be no school October 16th and 17th for all USD 247 Southeast students, due to teacher in-service (16th) and teacher comp day (17th). Have a ... [Read More]
Trunk-or-Treatment at Meadowbrook Mall – Oct 25
PITTSBURG – The Crawford County Mental Health Center presents this FREE event focused on putting the community in touch with local health and wellness resources available ... [Read More]
USD 247 Accepting Applications for Custodian (Position Filled)
USD 247 has an immediate opening for a custodian at Southeast High School. This is a full time position with benefits. Experience is preferred but we will train the right ... [Read More]
USD 247 Southeast Lancers 