DeAnn Hamblin

Free Breakfast and Lunch for USD 247 Enrolled Students for 2025-2026 School Year

CHEROKEE – Great news! As part of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), USD 247 will be able to provide breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in USD 247 through ... [Read More]

July 1, 2025

Stay Connected to USD 247

CHEROKEE and WEIR – Parents of USD 247 students who are not receiving text messages from the school, but would like to, need to opt into receiving messages by texting ... [Read More]

June 25, 2025

Coaching Opportunity at Southeast Middle School (Position Filled)

CHEROKEE – USD 247 Southeast has the following supplemental position available for the 2025-2026 school year: Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach If you are interested ... [Read More]

June 12, 2025

USD 247 BOE Holds Special Meeting Concerning Southeast Elementary School Main Building

WEIR — During a special USD 247 Board of Education meeting held at the Southeast Elementary School gym on June 4, 2025, Superintendent Dr. Brad Miner led a discussion ... [Read More]

June 11, 2025

Mary Colvin Awarded Grant from Daughters of the American Revolution

CHEROKEE – During a regularly scheduled USD 247 BOE meeting on June 9, 2025, Mary Colvin, a teacher at Southeast Middle School in Cherokee, KS, was awarded a $3,800 ... [Read More]

June 10, 2025

Southeast Cheer Squad Car Wash – June 7

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June 2, 2025

Southeast Employee Recognition for 2024-2025

CHEROKEE – On May 14, 2025, numerous USD 247 Southeast staff members, special guests, and guests of retirees enjoyed a wonderful meal, including some delicious cookies and ... [Read More]

May 29, 2025

Fish Fry at First Baptist Church of Cherokee – June 11

CHEROKEE – The First Baptist Church of Cherokee (FBCC) will have their annual fish fry fundraiser to support Upward Basketball and Impact Archery on June 11, starting ... [Read More]

May 22, 2025

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.). The 2025 Sunflower Summer user ... [Read More]

May 20, 2025

Northwest Arkansas Naturals Announce Return of the Report Card Rewards Program!

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are thrilled to announce the return of the Report Card Rewards program presented by Tutor Doctor Fayetteville Arkansas, due to its ... [Read More]

May 20, 2025

Do You Have a Passion for USD 247?

CHEROKEE – There are few roles in any community more important than that of a school board member. Board members play a critical role in the success of a school ... [Read More]

May 20, 2025

USD 247 Board of Education Sets Special Meeting

Dear USD 247 Families and Community Members, As you may know, the oldest building in our district—located in Weir—was built in 1916, making it over a century old. ... [Read More]

May 19, 2025

Southeast High School Selected as a 2025 All Star High School!

CHEROKEE – Southeast High School is among the 217 Kansas schools recognized as a 2025 All Star High School, due to their incredible support of post-secondary success. ... [Read More]

May 19, 2025

Southeast Summer Meal Program – 2025

WEIR and CHEROKEE – Fuel up for summer fun! Join us for a FREE breakfast and lunch at the Southeast Elementary School or the Southeast High School. Meals are ONLY ... [Read More]

May 12, 2025

Road Construction May Cause Delays

CHEROKEE – Due to road construction near Cherokee, please plan for traffic delays and especially while traveling to the Southeast High School graduation on Saturday. ... [Read More]

May 9, 2025

Crawford County Health Department Offering Sports & Camp Physicals

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May 9, 2025

Eighth Grade Awards Assembly and Promotion – May 12

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May 8, 2025

National School Nurse Day – May 7

CHEROKEE and WEIR – May 7, 2025 is National School Nurse Day and we want to thank and celebrate our district school nurses, Lacey Nichols and Makayla Pipkin! Lacey and ... [Read More]

May 7, 2025

School Lunch Hero Day – May 2

CHEROKEE and WEIR – We absolutely LOVE our School Lunch Heroes!! They come to work very early to prepare delicious and nutritious breakfast and lunch meals for our ... [Read More]

May 2, 2025

Road Construction May Cause Delays

CHEROKEE – Due to road construction in the area, Southeast students who ride the bus may be a little late getting home today after school. Thank you for your ... [Read More]

May 1, 2025

USD 247 Southeast Lancers

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Free Breakfast and Lunch for USD 247 Enrolled Students for 2025-2026 School Year

Stay Connected to USD 247

Coaching Opportunity at Southeast Middle School (Position Filled)

USD 247 BOE Holds Special Meeting Concerning Southeast Elementary School Main Building

Mary Colvin Awarded Grant from Daughters of the American Revolution

Southeast Cheer Squad Car Wash – June 7

Southeast Employee Recognition for 2024-2025

Fish Fry at First Baptist Church of Cherokee – June 11

School’s Out for Sunflower Summer!

Northwest Arkansas Naturals Announce Return of the Report Card Rewards Program!

Do You Have a Passion for USD 247?

USD 247 Board of Education Sets Special Meeting

Southeast High School Selected as a 2025 All Star High School!

Southeast Summer Meal Program – 2025

Road Construction May Cause Delays

Crawford County Health Department Offering Sports & Camp Physicals

Eighth Grade Awards Assembly and Promotion – May 12

National School Nurse Day – May 7

School Lunch Hero Day – May 2

Road Construction May Cause Delays