School’s Out for Sunflower Summer!
The Sunflower Summer program from Kansas Tourism offers Kansas families FREE admission to over 220 attractions (zoos, museums, parks, etc.). It kicks off May 25 and goes ... [Read More]
Articles by DeAnn Hamblin
Southeast 2024 Prom Photos
CHEROKEE – Click the link to view and order 2024 Southeast prom photos. The photos are in Flickr, so you will need to create an account (if you don’t already have ... [Read More]
Southeast Summer Meal Program – 2024
WEIR and CHEROKEE – Fuel up for summer fun! Join us for a FREE breakfast and lunch May 20 through June 14, 2024 at the Southeast Elementary School (sit and eat only) OR ... [Read More]
Southeast High School Choir Performs at Crestwood Country Club
CHEROKEE – The Southeast High School Choir did a fantastic job performing at the Crestwood Country Club in Chicopee, Kansas. The choir director is Mrs. Danica Gibson. ... [Read More]
Southeast Recognizes School Lunch Heroes
CHEROKEE and WEIR – “Today is School Lunch Hero Day! This is the day we show appreciation for our Food Service Staff. I have six wonderful ladies that work for me ... [Read More]
SMS Attendance Incentive Winners!
Congratulations to Brooklyn H. and Connor C. for winning the attendance incentive at Southeast Middle School! This month the Southeast PTO provided funds for one boy and ... [Read More]
Benefit Bean Feed at Black Diamond Lodge in Weir, KS
WEIR, KS – The Masons of the Black Diamond Lodge in Weir, KS are having a Benefit Bean Feed on Saturday, April 20th, from 11am – 2pm for 10-year-old Eva Maxton. ... [Read More]
USD 247 Employment Opportunity (Position Has Been Filled)
USD 247 is seeking a licensed Physical Education teacher for Southeast Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. Duties may also include some physical education ... [Read More]
FREE Sports Physicals the Month of May!
Girard Medical Center in Cherokee will be offering FREE Sports Physicals for the entire month of May, by appointment only. All Middle School (7th-8th grade) and High School ... [Read More]
Southeast USD 247 Has Openings for the 2024-2025 School Year
Southeast USD 247, Cherokee, has immediate openings for the 2024-2025 school year for two (2) Food Service/Cook positions. Candidates must demonstrate a high energy ... [Read More]
Southeast Elementary and Middle Schools Receive Challenge Award
CHEROKEE and WEIR – The Challenge Awards recognize schools for outstanding achievements and uncommon accomplishments based on Kansas math and reading assessment results ... [Read More]
No School for Southeast March 29th and April 1st
As a reminder, there will be no school Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday, and no school Monday, April 1st for Easter Monday. Have a wonderful and safe ... [Read More]
Teen Suicide Prevention Webinar – Mar 28
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youths aged 10–24, with a staggering 52.2% increase in suicide rates from 2000 to 2021. Support from family and peers is ... [Read More]
Southeast Administrator Receives Recognition
CHEROKEE – The Kansas Principals Association (KPA) has named Nick Hansen, Southeast Middle School, as the KPA Area 3 Middle School Principal of the Year. KPA is an ... [Read More]
Parent and Community Input Requested Concerning a Four-Day School Week
Southeast USD 247 is asking parents and community members to complete a short survey to gather feedback regarding a four-day school week. Your input is very important! Please ... [Read More]
Southeast Has Comp Day March 8, Spring Break March 11 – 15
As a reminder, USD 247 Southeast will not have school on Friday, March 8, as a comp day for parent/teacher conferences held this week. In addition, there will be no school ... [Read More]
Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled for Mar 18
Due to scheduling conflicts, the USD 247 Board of Education regular monthly meeting scheduled for Monday, March 11, has been rescheduled to Monday, March 18. The meeting will ... [Read More]
FREE Dinner and Discussion!
CHEROKEE – USD 247 is in the process of gathering input, information, and research on a school calendar with a four-day week. Gathering input from all stakeholders is ... [Read More]
SGSA Hosts FREE Softball Skills Clinic – Mar 23rd
Lancer Families, The Southeast Girls Softball Association (SGSA) will be hosting a FREE Softball Skills Clinic and our second sign up on Saturday March 23, 2024, from ... [Read More]
Southeast Students Experience Reality U®
CHEROKEE – On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Southeast students experienced Reality U® in the high school gymnasium. Southeast 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders engaged ... [Read More]
USD 247 Southeast Lancers 