USD 247 Re-opening Schools Update
Dear Lancer Families, I hope all of you are having a great summer! I want to tell you how proud I am of our students, parents, community, and staff and their response to the ... [Read More]
Articles by Dr. Brad Miner
SHS Summer Conditioning & Calendar
Southeast High School will begin summer conditioning for athletes on Monday, June 1. Conditioning with follow KSHSAA and Crawford County Health Department guidelines. ... [Read More]
SHS Announces Drive Through Recognition and Graduation for Seniors
As the state of Kansas loosens restrictions we have worked with our senior class officers to organize and create two Class of 2020 celebratory events. A drive through event ... [Read More]
Southeast Middle School Announces 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
As the state of Kansas loosens restrictions we have worked with our Student Council team to organize and create a meaningful promotion ceremony for our 8th graders. The ... [Read More]
Southeast Elementary Receives Challenge Award
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 92 schools, including Southeast Elementary School, as recipients of the 2019 Challenge Awards. The awards ... [Read More]
First Day of School?
Although technically not the first day of school, in some ways, it feels like it is. Lancer staff across the district have been hard at work this past week preparing for ... [Read More]
Updates to Lancer Families (April 2)
Updates to Lancer Families from Dr. Miner: Video Update to Lancer Families (April 2) Written Update to Lancer Families (April 2, 2020) Please find new updates on our website ... [Read More]
School Operations Unchanged by “Stay Home” Order
Kansas Governor Kelly established today a statewide “stay home” order through April 19. However, this order doesn’t call for any further changes to ... [Read More]
Superintendent Update to Lancer Families
USD 247 superintendent Dr. Brad Miner provides Lancer families with an update on the district COVID-19 Transition Plan and Continuous Learning Plan. You can view the video ... [Read More]
Area Churches to Provide Meals to Kids over Spring Break
The following churches are providing free meals to kids during the week of Spring Break: The First Baptist Church in Cherokee will be providing meals at 11:30 on Tuesday, ... [Read More]
Update to Lancer Families
March 19, 2020 Dear Lancer Families, We hope that you and your family have stayed healthy this week. Our priority at USD 247 is the safety and health of students and staff ... [Read More]
Kansas Schools Closed: USD 247 to Change Delivery of Instruction
At 4:00 today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the closing of all Kansas Schools through the remainder of the school year. With this recommendation as well as our own concern ... [Read More]
USD 247 to Provide Meal Option to Students
USD 247 Families: Due to the recent and abrupt closing of school, we are offering lunch to your child at no cost to you for the dates of 3/17/2020 through 3/19/2020. We will ... [Read More]
First Baptist Cherokee to Provide Sack Lunch to USD 247 Student’s on Monday
The First Baptist Church in Cherokee is offering a peanut butter and jelly sack lunch to USD 247 students on Monday from 11:00 until noon. To receive a lunch, please drive or ... [Read More]
USD 247 Closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20
At the recommendation of the Commissioner of Education, Governor Laura Kelly, and the Speaker of the House, as well as our own concern for the safety and well-being of our ... [Read More]
COVID-19 Update
March 13, 2020 Dear USD 247 Lancer Families, We are providing this information to you in order to answer some of your questions about the COVID-19 Coronavirus and its impact ... [Read More]
USD 247 Remains Proactive in Regard to the Coronavirus
USD 247 takes very seriously the health of its students and employees. District leaders, school administrators, and our school nurse are working together in the best interest ... [Read More]
No School Wednesday
School has been cancelled for Wednesday, February 5th for inclement weather. See you on ... [Read More]
Cherokee Under Boil Order – Bottled Water Provided
The City of Cherokee is under a boil order that may last until this coming Thursday. This boil order will effect both Southeast Junior High and Southeast High School. School ... [Read More]
Track Renovation Update
To the Employees and Patrons of Unified School District 247: As you may be aware, USD 247 contracted for the construction of a new track at our sports complex. The ... [Read More]
