announcements

Monday

August 31st, 2026

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SE Spartan Announcements

Good Morning, Southeast students and staff. It's Monday, August 31st, 2026! I’m _____________. 

Remember that successful Spartans ARE RESPECTFUL, they follow classroom and school-wide expectations, allow for learning throughout the building, and can think critically.

 

And now for a moment of silence to start our day…Thank you. 

General Inf0

Hey Spartans, if you are ever absent or just want to go back to see announcements because something really cool caught your attention.

Go to the Southeast webpage, scroll down and you will see the current announcements. If you want to see older announcements, click on SEE ALL POSTS.

From there you can click on any date, and either view the video, or quickly read through the printed copy to find practice times, club announcements, or just general information. 

Students!! I know that the weather is nice out, but please remember to stay in dress code. We still need to come to school with long enough shorts/skirts (mid thigh) and shirts that cover our chest and belly. You will be asked to change if you are not in dress code, and we have limited clothing options available in the student office.

Also, reminder cell phones and ear buds are off and away during the school day.

BIG Reminder-If you are in zero hour band, you need to be in the band room by 7:25am every morning!!!

From the College Room…

Seniors - Jannazzo will be in your English classrooms Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Tuesday, September 1 is the UIS - Nurse for a day field trip - the bus is full. Thank you for signing up so quickly! We will meet in the front lobby at 9:10.

Juniors and Seniors - our next visit is to the LLCC career expo on September 24th. Permission slips are on the table outside the college room. This trip will fill quickly - it is geared towards students interested in health care, trades, and agriculture. Remember, you only have 3 excused visits.

Clubs/Opportunities

Attention all students, Teen Court needs jurors. Want to make a difference in a kid's life, or contribute to improving the Southeast community? If so, we need you! Plus being a teen court juror looks really good on applications! Stop by the student office to pick up an application today. Applications are due September 8th! If you were on Teen Court last year, you MUST reapply! Any questions please see Ms. Miller.

Poetry Club will have its first meeting of the school year Friday, September 4th from 3:30-4:00pm in room 109. This is a great space to read, write, & listen to poetry with your friends! Anyone is welcome to attend! Please see Mrs. Collins with any questions. 

Are you interested in building community amongst the high schools and developing your leadership skills? Do you want to contribute to being a voice for students? Then the Superintendent’s Student Roundtable may be for you! The Roundtable is open to all high school students in District 186. Come to our first monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 2, from 3-4pm in the PD Room of the Administrative Center, 3063 Fiat Ave. to learn more!  

Elections for student council will be Monday and Tuesday in the commons.  If you are elected, there will be a mandatory meeting Wednesday after school.

Homecoming is right around the corner--Saturday, September 26.  If you are bringing a date from another school, you MUST fill out a date request form.  These are now available in the main office.  Any questions, please see Mrs.Barcik in Room 103. 

Sports

Students interested in Esports tryouts are TODAY, Monday, August 31 through Saturday, September 5. All tryouts will be held after school at 4 p.m. in the Lanphier High School Esports Lab. Please see the flyers posted around the school for specific dates.Students should scan the QR code for more information and to sign up in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Clinton in room 203! Hope to see you there!

Remember to check the Southeast Athletics webpage for the full sports calendar. 

Awards/Celebrations

Coach Hamilton, our boys basketball coach, and Senator Doris Turner have teamed up to promote non violence in schools. Many things will be offered from this grant money, but one thing everyone enjoyed last year and could participate in was Gift Card Giveaway Friday. All you have to do is be referral free, that includes cell phone, headphones, and dress code referrals. There is a little bit of a difference this year, instead of being referral free for the WHOLE year, Coach Hamilton wants students to reflect on their referrals, make necessary changes, and get another chance at a gift card. So each month is a fresh start. How do you know if you win? Watch Friday morning announcements. The wheel will spin and name 3 big winners of $50 gift cards to be claimed in the student office. So check those Friday morning announcements and stay referral free each month!

Pledge

Now if you would please Stand for the Pledge…

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America

And to the Republic for which it stands 

One nation, under God Indivisible 

with liberty and justice for all