Friday

August 22nd, 2025

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SE Spartan Announcements

Good Morning, Southeast students and staff. It's Friday, August 22nd, 2025! 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. 

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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. 

Seniors!!!! Jostens will be here for a presentation on September 11.  You will meet in the auditorium during 5th hour.

They will then return for orders on September 17 during lunch and September 18 before school.  Both of these ordering times will take place in the Commons. (Run T &Th)

From the College Room - Welcome back Spartans!

Check out the College and Career Canvas Course for upcoming events and resources for life after Southeast and tips for graduating successfully.

Next Week, Jannazzo will be visiting Senior English classrooms. If you are not present that day, please complete the Senior questionnaire on Canvas. 

Are you a Junior or Senior interested in Nursing - stop by the College room 121 and pick up a permission slip for the September 9 UIS/UIC Nurse for a Day field trip. You must be passing classes and have good behavior to attend. Permission slips are due by August 28. We are looking forward to sharing in your amazing year - make it your best yet! 

This is a reminder that parking passes are REQUIRED to park in the student parking lot. The cost is $35 for the year, you can purchase passes in the main office with Ms. Fairlee. If you are parking there without a pass your car may be towed at your expense. Please see Ms. Fairlee in the main office if you have any questions.

Students if you have lost anything during the school day please check the student office lost and found. It will only be held for 1 month before being thrown out or donated.

Silent Lunch

Lunch A -Room 124

Arrive by 11:15

Lunch B - Room 209

Arrive by 12:10

After that time, you will not be allowed to attend that day.

Students please clean up after yourself at lunch. Our cafeteria and custodial staff works hard to keep this building clean, and do not need to clean up your table of food that you got from the lunch line. Please be respectful.

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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 August 29th! If you were on Teen Court last year, you must reapply! Any questions please see Ms. Miller.

Calling all Southeast High School students.  Who wants to get involved and have their voice heard?  Student Council is a leadership organization that meets twice a month and plans exciting things such as homecoming, city tournament, and prom.  If you are interested, forms are in the main office.  Fill those out and elections will be held next Friday-August 29- in the commons.

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Sports

If you are interested in running cross country, please see Ms. French or Mrs. Williams.  There are no tryouts.  Practice is every day after school.

Gamers!!!! Fortnite tryouts were yesterday! Hope you didn't miss out! If you play Mario Kart 8, your tryouts are today from 4-7 at Lanphier. Fighting style games and Super Smash Bros tryouts are Saturday 10 am - 1 pm. Also at Lanphier. Please sign up using the QR code found on the flyers. Hope to see you there!

Tickets are on sale for our football Golden Ticket Scrimmage during lunch. The HOME varsity football scrimmage against Litchfield will take place this Friday at 6 PM. Student tickets are $2.00 for this game only. Every student who purchases a golden ticket also receives free candy at the admission gate. 

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

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Awards/Celebrations

Coach LT and Senator Doris Turner teamed up to promote non violence in schools. Many things were offered, but one thing everyone enjoyed 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 starting Wednesday, October 23. The wheel will spin and name 3 big winners of $50 gift cards on announcements Friday mornings to be claimed in the student office. So check those Friday morning announcements! Stay referral free to win a gift card on Coach LT!

The giftcard giveaway will be back starting in September! So make sure you stay referral free!!! Everything will be explained in announcements next week!!

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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