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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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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
familynight

SEMS Family Night 2026

This is a come-and-go event that includes food and drinks! You will take home fun games and activities designed to help families unplug from their screens and reconnect with each other. Connect with teachers, educators, community members, career professionals, technology gurus, and other parents to learn how to support your child's growth!
At Southeast Middle School - We are BUILT FOR MORE quality time!
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
LCSD Remembers 9/11

Remembering 9/11

We remember. We honor. Never forget. Join us as we reflect on the lives lost and bravery shown on 9/11.
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Free and Reduced Meals: Deadline Reminder

⏰ Don't miss this important reminder! Families who received free and reduced-price meal benefits during the 2025–26 school year should take a moment to review the upcoming deadline for renewing their meal benefits. Please watch the short attached video for important details, including how to avoid an interruption in benefits. #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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