Dental Screening for USD 247 Students – Oct 8
SEK CHC will be hosting a dental screening clinic for all USD 247 students on Wednesday October 8, 2025. The services provided will include a free screening with ... [Read More]
Articles by DeAnn Hamblin
USD #247 Decision to Play 8-Man Football
Dear Southeast Families, Alumni, and Supporters: We want to be transparent about the decision of USD #247 to transition Southeast High School from 11-man to 8-man football ... [Read More]
Flu Shot Clinic for Students – Oct 6th
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is hosting a flu shot clinic at your child’s school this year! Our hope is that this will cut down the amount of flu related ... [Read More]
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Secretary/Administrative Assistant (Position Filled)
CHEROKEE – Southeast USD 247 has an opening for a Middle School Secretary/Administrative Assistant. A minimum of a high school diploma is required. Prior experience as a ... [Read More]
Coaching Opportunity at Southeast Middle School (Position Filled)
CHEROKEE – USD 247 Southeast has the following supplemental position available for the 2025-2026 school year: Head Boys Middle School Basketball Coach If you are interested ... [Read More]
Meet Our New Southeast Staff!
WEIR and CHEROKEE – Please give a warm welcome to our new staff! We are excited to have them join the Southeast USD 247 Family for the 2025-2026 school year! Laekyn ... [Read More]
Employment Opportunities at USD 247 (Positions Filled)
CHEROKEE – Southeast USD 247 has the following classified openings for the 2025-2026 school year: Groundskeeper/MaintenanceMechanicTreasurer/ReceptionistSchool Nurse ... [Read More]
USD 247 Southeast 2025-2026 Enrollment
USD 247 will have enrollment for all grade levels at Southeast High School on Tuesday, August 5 from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm (one day only). Please enter ... [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
USD 247 Southeast Lancers 