Weekly Memo #5
September 7, 2026
Cougar Families,
It has been an awesome football weekend here in Baton Rouge! Both of our local college teams were able to walk away with resounding wins against Clemson and Kentucky State! The Tigers and Jaguars pushed through delays and rain, and were able to come out victorious! I hope that everyone who tailgated on The Bluff and at Tiger Stadium had a great time.
We are rolling through the 1st 9-week grading period very quickly, This week, students will be given their 1st progress report of the school year. These will go home with students on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Last week, our students were able to participate in our first PBIS activity of the school year. It most definitely will not be the last! Students were able to dance, mingle, buy treats, and have a great time. Parents, these activities are set to promote Positive Behavior. We plan on doing an activity monthly to promote PBIS! Please remember, these are behavior rewards!
This week, our football team will open their season against CSAL at Glen Oaks High on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Parents, we are moving to the CASHLESS system. There will be card readers and links available for ticket purchases. We will send those links closer to game day.
Also, this week, the district is participating in "Spirit Week!" Students will have an opportunity to wear different tops with their uniform bottoms based on the day!. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, is rep your college or career (college shirt with uniform bottoms), Wednesday is Wear Camo or Gold/Yellow to fight for childhood cancer, Thursday is wear yellow for Sunshine Day (Youth Suicide Awareness), and Friday is school spirit day (wear school shirt with uniform bottoms). Let's show up and show out for our district Spirit Week.
Additionally, we are asking that if your child has not returned the beginning of the year packet that was given out 2 weeks ago, that they turn them in ASAP. Included in the packet were emergency cards, technology agreements, economic forms, and media releases. It is important that we have these items as the emergency cards provide up-to-date contact information for your child, and the economic forms are needed for school funding.
Parents, we are asking that you speak with your students regarding the dress code and that you also understand the dress code. Students are not to wear cargo pants. Belts are to be worn if your child's pants have belt loops. Additionally, if a young lady's skirt or shorts do not go past her fingertips while standing straight, the skirt/shorts are unacceptable. This includes the back of the skirt, as well. Students will be given an opportunity to contact a parent to bring them the appropriate clothing. However, if this becomes habitual, disciplinary proceedings will follow. Additionally, students who are not in proper dress code will be sent to TOR until a parent/guardian can bring them proper attire. Please remind your scholar that the dress code is located in their student planner on pages 19-20.
Due to security reasons, parents will not be allowed to enter the building unless they are registering their child or taking care of business in the front office. Additionally, profanity or aggressive behavior towards faculty or staff will not be tolerated. This includes phone calls. We want to help all of our families, but will not be spoken to in demeaning tones or threatened.
Parents, September is Attendance Awareness Month! We began taking attendance on day 1. If your child is absent, please make sure to send a written excuse to the attendance clerk (Ms. Fort). We do not want your child to be labeled as truant. So please ensure that your child is on time in order to be counted present.
Moving forward, please note that students are considered tardy after 7:10 AM. If students are on a late bus, it will be documented in JCAMPUS by the front office. After 7:30 AM, students being dropped off by a parent MUST BE SIGNED IN BY AN ADULT! If the adult does not come in and sign the student in, the student will be placed in TOR until a parent/guardian can do so. This is for the safety and security of not just your child, but for the school.
Lastly, parents, please understand that we can not allow someone who is not on your child's demographic or emergency card to check him/her out. Our office staff checks this to ensure that your child is safe AT ALL TIMES. Please know that this is not to make life difficult, but to ensure the safety of our students. Also, please be reminded that we do not do check outs after 1:30 PM. Additionally, registrations and drops are done between the times of 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Sincerely,
Regina M. Bennett, Esq.
Principal, Southeast Middle School
No aerosol sprays or deodorant
Students may only have roll-on or stick deodorant for use in school.
No cellphone usage during school time
Students are to enter the building with their cellphones off and placed in their booksack or purse. This is done in response to Act 313 that was signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry during the 2024 legislative session.
No perfumes or sprays
Students are not allowed to bring perfumes or sprays to school. We ensure that students who have health conditions such as asthma and other nasal allergies are in the best environment possible.
No weapons allowed
Please check your child's bag daily to ensure that he/she does not have anything other than their school supplies in them. Students who are caught with weapons or anything that can be used as a weapon (metal combs, rat tail combs, etc...) may be disciplined pursuant to the district's discipline policy.
No vapes, e-cigarettes, cigarettes, cigars, etc...
Students caught with these items will be disciplined pursuant to the school and district discipline policies.
Un-opened water bottles only
Clear, un-opened water bottles are allowed. No Stanley, Yeti, or Owala water bottles allowed.
Belts worn at all times!
If your child's pants has belt loops, belts are to be worn at all times.
Athletic Shoes ONLY!
Laced up athletic shoes are the only appropriate and approved footwear for Southeast Middle.
No Hoodies!
No hoodies, head coverings (except for religious reasons), sunglasses, or headphones should be brought or worn in the building. Cell phones are to remain off and placed in a booksack as per new Louisiana law regarding cell phones on campus.
Parents, if you have not returned lunch forms or beginning of the year forms, please do so immediately. These forms are needed as they are used to determine school funding. Please use the link in order to complete the form. Additionally, please send emergency cards back so that we can have the most up-to-date information for your student.
PICTURE DAY IS COMING!
Picture Day is coming on Friday, September 18!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTPCMBQV. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
Fall 2026 Volleyball Schedule
PBIS Welcome Back Dance!
On Friday, September 4, 2026, we celebrated those students who had no discipline infractions! We look forward to making sure that all students will have an opportunity to participate in PBIS activities this year!
