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Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!

Thank you to our custodial staff for keeping our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member, every day. Your hard work truly makes a difference. We appreciate you!

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SEMS Whos Who Best All Around Winners 2026
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Students working together at Family Night!

Welcome to Southeast Middle School

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of every student we serve, preparing them to become productive and contributing members of our community. We believe that every child should discover a passion—whether in academics, athletics, or the arts—that inspires them to come to school each day. This passion fuels their motivation and increases their opportunity for success.
 
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At A Glance

  • A District's Grade Rating
  • 97.3% Graduation Rate
  • $5 Million in Scholarships Awarded
  • 57 National Board Certified Teachers
  • 74.6% Post-Secondary Enrollment
  • 18.2 Average Composite LCSD ACT score
  • 82.9% Experienced Teachers
  • 50.9% Bachelor Degree Recipients
  • 44.9% Master Degree Recipients
  • 99.2% Pass Rate for Dual Credit Enrollment
  • 97.4% LCSD Pass Rate for Third Grade Reading Assessment
  • 68.1% score Silver & Higher on ACT WorkKeys

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Custodian Appreciation Day Graphic

Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!

Thank you to our custodial staff for keeping our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member, every day. Your hard work truly makes a difference. We appreciate you!
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LCSD Cross Country Action!

Rain or shine, uphill or down, our student-athletes are putting in the work, pushing past their limits and representing their schools with heart. Grab a seat, and get ready for the grit, the grind, and the glory of the 2026 LCSD Cross Country Season.
Southeast Middle School Family Night Photos

SEMS Family Fun Night!

Designed to encourage quality time together and a break from devices, Family Night at Southeast Middle School did not disappoint! From exciting science experiments to interactive games, students and parents teamed up to learn and laugh together. The attached video offers a glimpse at some action from the evening.
Southeast Middle School Library

Grant Seals the Deal: SEMS Library's Book Vending Machine Now Fully Funded!

Hard work is paying off in a major way for Southeast Middle School. Congratulations! The SEMS library is being awarded a Dollar General Literacy Grant that will help it meet its goal to purchase a book vending machine. Good job! The attached video shares when we can expect the much-anticipated delivery. #LCSDExcellence #BuiltforWhatsNext
LCSD Information Technology Specialists

National IT Professionals Day: Thank You!

Behind every smooth login, working smartboard, quick IT fix, and server update, there's a group of dedicated professionals. Thank you to our incredible IT Team for working hard to allow our teachers to teach and students to learn without interruption. #LCSDExcellence
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Who We Are

We are dedicated to helping every student discover their passion—whether in academics, athletics, or the arts—so they are motivated to learn, grow, and succeed as contributing members of our community.
 

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