Southeast Student’s Poem Is Published
CHEROKEE – Junior Ash Stark had her poem chosen and published in the 2025 Rising Stars Collection published by Appley. Her poem is titled, “A Time for ... [Read More]
Articles by DeAnn Hamblin
Southeast Has Comp Day March 14, Spring Break March 17 – 21
As a reminder, USD 247 Southeast will not have school on Friday, March 14, as a comp day for parent/teacher conferences held this week. In addition, there will be no ... [Read More]
No School for Southeast – Feb 14th and 17th
As a reminder, there will be no school Friday, February 14th for teacher in-service, and no school Monday, February 17th, in observance of Presidents Day. Have a ... [Read More]
Employment Opportunity – SES Evening Custodian (Position Filled)
WEIR – USD 247 has an immediate opening for a evening custodian at the Southeast Elementary School. This is a full-time position with benefits. Experience is preferred ... [Read More]
SES Phones and Internet Temporarily Down
WEIR – Phones and internet are down at the Southeast Elementary School. If you need to contact the school, please call the district office at 620-457-8350. Craw-Kan ... [Read More]
USD 247 Employment Opportunity – SES Paraprofessional (Position No Longer Open)
WEIR – Southeast Elementary School has an immediate opening for a paraprofessional. This is a full time (40-hr) position with benefits. Please reach out to Mrs. Tammie ... [Read More]
No School for Southeast – January 20
As a reminder, teachers have staff development on Monday, January 20, so students will not have school that day. Have a wonderful and safe ... [Read More]
USD 247 School Board Had a Special Visitor
WEIR – The USD 247 School Board had a special visitor at their meeting Monday night, January 13, 2025. Miss Zoe Friemel, a 4th grader in Mrs. Jenny Lynch’s class, ... [Read More]
SMS Basketball for Jan 9th Canceled
CHEROKEE – The Southeast Middle School basketball games for tomorrow night (January 9, 2025) against Colony Crest have been canceled, as they are unable to travel to ... [Read More]
USD 247 School Board Members Are the BEST!
“Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s our School Board!!” They may not wear capes (that we know of), but they do spend countless ... [Read More]
USD 247 Offers On-Line Tutoring Resources for Students
USD 247 has recently made available to students in grades 3 through 12 an on-line tutoring option known as Varsity Tutors. The Varsity Tutors Platform gives your student ... [Read More]
Virtual FAFSA Assistance Sessions Available
KASFAA is offering three virtual FAFSA assistance sessions, which provide families with the chance to meet one-on-one with a financial aid professional for assistance ... [Read More]
Coaching Opportunity at Southeast High School (Position Filled)
CHEROKEE – USD 247 Southeast has the following supplemental position available for the 2025-2026 school year: High School Head Football Coach If you are interested or would ... [Read More]
USD 247 Southeast Schools Closed for Winter Break: Dec 18 – Jan 3
Greetings, Lancer Families! As we prepare for the upcoming Winter Break and Holiday Season, we continue to think about and reflect on the many successes and achievements of ... [Read More]
Dr. Brad Miner Selected for Distinguished Service Administrator Award
CHEROKEE – Dr. Brad Miner, USD 247 Southeast Superintendent, has been selected to receive the Pittsburg State University College of Education Distinguished Service ... [Read More]
Southeast Thanksgiving Break, Nov 25 – 29
As a friendly reminder, there will be no school Monday through Friday (November 25 – 29, 2024) for the Thanksgiving Holiday. School will resume on Monday, December 2. We ... [Read More]
USD 247 to Participate in Match Day 2024
Last year, our district created a USD #247 Foundation Fund with the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, and will be participating in the annual “Match ... [Read More]
Southeast Receives Smile Kits
CHEROKEE and WEIR – Through a grant made possible from Delta Dental, Southeast applied for and received free Smile Kits for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. ... [Read More]
Area III Middle School Principal of the Year
CHEROKEE – As a follow-up to the post made on March 7, 2024 (https://usd247.com/2024/03/07/southeast-administrator-receives-recognition/), Mr. Nick Hansen was ... [Read More]
