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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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SEMS Wonderful Wizard of OZ Cast

SEMS The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road to Southeast Middle School, where Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion came to life!
Joined by some talented friends from Southeast High, the students poured their time, talent, and heart into a production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Click on the attached link to hear from some of these talented young actors.
New Attendance Law Details

IMPORTANT: Mississippi's New School Attendance Law

Starting this school year, a new attendance law is in effect in Mississippi. It's important for every parent, guardian, and student to understand what has changed. This video provides an overview of the new law and what it means for families. Student success starts with attendance.
Southeast Middle School: School Board Tour Images

SEMS School Board Tour

As part of its annual campus tour, the school board got an inside look at Southeast Middle School, including its STEM Lab, hydroponics station, student-run garden, outdoor classroom, and growing arts programs. In the attached video, you can learn more about why school officials are looking forward to even more growth. #LCSDExcellence #BuiltForWhatsNext
Southeast High School Candy Crawl

SEHS Candy Crawl Fun!

A cast of characters turned out for the Candy Crawl at Southeast High.
Click on the attached link to see how the event brought smiles to both the young and young at heart. #LCSDExcellence #BuiltforWhatsNext
First Nine Weeks Honor Roll Lists Announcement

1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll Lists: Now Available!

📚 Hard work pays off! That's why we are extremely proud to share the first nine weeks honor roll lists for our schools. Congratulations to all of our outstanding students! Keep up the #LCSDExcellence! Click on the attached link to view the lists.
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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.
 

Lauderdale County School District

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