SEP Junior High

08/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, August 5th, at 6pm in the Junior High auditorium for an informative presentation from our partners at ICAN.

Attention Freshman Students and Families!
Start your High School pathway off successfully with a presentation from Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)

August 5, 2026
6:00 PM at Southeast Polk Junior High
Audience: 8th and 9th grade students + parents

Freshman Transitions: A Guide to Beginning High School
Starting high school is an exciting new chapter—one that sets the stage for future opportunities. The decisions you make in your freshman year, from course selection to extracurricular involvement, play a key role in shaping your path after graduation. This session helps students and families navigate the transition, make informed choices, and start planning for life beyond high school.

Topics:

Career Exploration & Goal Setting
Choosing the Right Courses for Your Future
Exploring Pathways: Apprenticeships, Military, College & More
Understanding Education Costs & Saving for the Future
Money Management Basics for High School Students
A Parent's Role in Academic & Career Planning

Junior High ICAN - Iowa College Access Network

07/31/2026

Hey Rams! The new school year is just around the corner. Open house will be Monday, August 3rd and Wednesday, August 5th from 11-7pm. Stop by to take your school photo, walk your schedule, and more. 🖤💛

07/17/2026

As the calendar shifts closer to the start of the school year, we have had several students and families inquiring about the 2026-2027 school supply list. Check out the link below for the updated Junior High supply list. We hope all of our students are having a wonderful summer break!

SEP JH Office Hours for Summer of 2026 SEP Junior High School Supply List for 2026-2027

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July, Rams! 🐏 Today, we celebrate the birth of our country with red, white, and blue. Share a pic below of your 4th of July!🎆

06/03/2026

Since Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Supergirl are releasing this summer, we asked students to name their favorite superhero! We got a bunch of awesome answers!

05/28/2026

💛🖤Hey Rams! Thank you for letting the 9th-grade Social Media Design students create content for you! Have a good summer!🐏🎉

05/28/2026

It's Throwback Thursday! Check out this video of what songs were popular when some of our teachers started teaching! 🎶 💛 🖤

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the students who showed ISASP improvements! You crushed it!

05/27/2026

Hey Rams! Let's wish Mr. Schwemm a happy retirement! He has taught many science classes and now teaches PLTW Medical Detectives. Write a thank you below to thank him for his 23 years of teaching at SEP! 🖤 💛