Our History
History of Our School
Southeast Elementary School is a community based school that is located within walking distance of Historic Downtown Kinston, North Carolina. Southeast has students from Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
The main building of the school was built in 1970. Southeast's location meant it served both Simon Bright Apartments and Carver Court. The Kindergarten through Second Grade Hall addition was added in 1980. In 2002, the gym and music room were added. In 2010 extensive renovations and upgrades were made to the main building.
Our school colors are green and gold. Cubby is the mascot. Our motto is "Teach the Kids, Love the Kids, Teach the Kids".
Principals
1970-1971 Mary Lewelleyn
1971-1978 Grady Bethel
1978-1997 Mildred Bryant
1997-2000 Deborah O. Webb
2000-2007 Donna Grady
2007- 2013 Felicia Solomon
2013 - 2017 Nakia McCall
2017 - 2018 Janet Blaebaum
2018 - 2020 Andre Whitfield
2020 - 2023 Rashida Yellock
2023 - present Chamekka Williams
Our motto is "Teach the Kids, Love the Kids, Teach the Kids".
