CHEROKEE – May 13, 2026 was the last day of the 2025-2026 school year with an early release for USD 247 Southeast. That afternoon, approximately 100 people attended the ... [Read More]

The USD 247 Board of Education is exploring potential changes to grade-level configurations across the district. One option under consideration would: Close the PreK–2 ... [Read More]

CHEROKEE — The USD 247 Board of Education has scheduled a work session for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Southeast Middle School to tour the building ... [Read More]

CHEROKEE – A school board work session was held the evening of February 16 to review options for the Main Building at Weir following its closure and to discuss ... [Read More]

As a reminder, there will be no school Friday, February 13th, for teacher in-service, and no school Monday, February 19th, in observance of Presidents Day.  Have a ... [Read More]

CHEROKEE — The USD 247 Board of Education has scheduled a work session for Monday, February 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Board Office. As a follow-up to the recent closure ... [Read More]

What is a school board member? They are everyday citizens, business owners, retirees, laborers, educators, engineers, farmers, parents, and grandparents. They are who we are. ... [Read More]

CHEROKEE – During a regularly scheduled school board meeting on January 19, 2026, two newly elected board members, Ray Huff and Darren Best, were administered the oath ... [Read More]

As a reminder, teachers have staff development on Monday, January 19, so students will not have school that day.  Have a wonderful and safe ... [Read More]