SENECA R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Seneca R-7 School District Notice of School Board Candidate Filing The Seneca R-7 School District encourages qualified individuals interested in serving on the Board of Education to file as candidates in the April 7, 2026, election. Filing will take place at the Superintendent’s Office, located at 914 Frisco Street, Seneca, MO 64865. For additional information, contact Dr. Brandon Eggleston at (417) 776-3426. Filing Period: Filing opens December 9, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., and continues during the district’s regular business hours, Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Filing will not occur on days the district’s central offices are closed due to inclement weather, nor during district holidays and breaks from December 19, 2025, through December 30, 2025. On the final day of filing, December 30, 2025, the district office will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and filing will close promptly at 5:00 p.m. There are three (3) positions available, each serving a three-year term.

Greetings! I have curated multiple articles and scholarship opportunities for you to consider. All Seniors should find something  that applies to them at this time! COLLEGE BOUND These schools recently made Forbes’ List of 500 America’s Top Colleges  from the Show Me State: William Jewell, UMKC, SLU, MO S&T, Truman State, Mizzou, WashU, Rockhurst, and Maryville! These were  highlighted through U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings: UMSL, MSU, and William Woods. 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Students who are admitted with a completed FAFSA submitted by December 1 will receive their scholarship and financial aid offer before winter break. UCM Announces New & Updated Scholarships UCM is excited to share updates to merit scholarships and criteria, along with several new scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen  students starting Fall 2026! All new and updated details can be found on our website here . Updates include: Red and Black Scholarship; ACT Excellence Scholarship (new!); Out-of-State Visit Award (new!) Provost Excellence Scholarship (Deadline: December 1, 2025) The Provost Excellence Scholarship is a competitive $16,000 award for incoming transfer and freshmen students with a 3.85+ GPA. Click here  to review eligibility requirements.  ACT                            SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Now’s the Time to Create My Scholarship Central Account My Scholarship Central connects more than 16,000 students each year to over 200 scholarships. You may be asking, “Where are all the scholarships on My Scholarship Central?” Don’t worry – opportunities open in January.  Students can create an account and complete the general application now, and they will receive email updates as new scholarships open throughout the school year.   Check out the   My Scholarship Central Search Tool !  This map connects students to the large scholarship providers in their area. National Honor Society Scholarship $2 million to 600 students (Deadline Nov 24) https://www.nationalhonorsociety.org/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship/ Mental Health Scholarship $1,500 - 2 Awards (Deadline: November 30, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: Write an essay answering the following: Why do you believe we as a nation are dealing with an addiction crisis? What are the consequences of this addiction for the individual and society? How can we remedy the crisis on both the individual and societal level?  Applications can be found by going to: Mental Health & General Education Scholarship | Seasons In Malibu Hagan Scholarship $60,000 - 1200 Awards (Deadline: December 1, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 Core GPA Must enroll in an eligible four-year college or university the upcoming fall semester after high school graduation. Must work 240 hours from January 1 to September 1 prior to the start of the fall semester of each academic year. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time. Parents Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for the 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have excluded $100,000. Applications can be found by going to: Q & A – Hagan Scholarship Foundation Big Future Scholarships BigFuture Scholarships: Earn by Planning for College and Career Lamber-Goodnow Scholarships (Deadline: December 1, 2025) College Scholarship  Two for $1,000 each Nursing Scholarship  One for $1,000 Law School Scholarship  One for $1,000 Medical School Scholarship  One for $1,000 Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist Scholarship One for $1,000 Scholarship Application - Lamber-Goodnow Scholarships Common App Scholarship - $2,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: December 15, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12. B) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year. Applications can be found by going to: Scholarship Application - Common App Scholarship Aviation Scholarships $5,000 - 31 Awards (Deadline: December 19, 2025 ) A list of scholarships focused on aviation, including pilot training, aeronautics engineering, aviation management, airframe and powerplant (A&P) maintenance, and more. EAA Post-Secondary Scholarships WORKFORCE Clement Truck Driving Academy training for CDL financial assistance available Clement Truck Driving Academy Vocational, Technical & Trade School Scholarships Vocational, Technical & Trade School Scholarships | Fastweb AWS Welder Training Scholarship AWS Welder Training Scholarships | Fast-Track Your Welding Career AWS District 17, Ozark Section Apprenticeships There are several online resources to learn more about apprenticeships, including MDHEWD’s website , the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s website , and moapprenticeconnect.com . You can also search a university’s or college’s website for information about apprenticeships. MILITARY Military Child of the Year …if you’d like to be nominated, contact lbrock@senecar7.com  ASAP!     Military Child of the Year® Award - Operation Homefront

We’re excited to share an incredible opportunity for the Class of 2029  through the My Missouri “MyMO” Scholarship Promise , a program designed to help students from low-income backgrounds stay on track for college success, starting now, in 9th grade! 📄 Download or view the full flyer here: 💰 What Is the MyMO Scholarship Promise? The MyMO Scholarship Promise , offered by the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF) , rewards students who meet academic and attendance goals throughout high school. Eligible students can earn up to $10,000 total  toward college, that’s $2,500 per year  from freshman through senior year, just by staying focused and meeting yearly benchmarks. Funds are paid directly to the student’s chosen college in Missouri to cover tuition or other eligible educational costs. 🧾 Who Can Apply? Students must: Be Pell Grant eligible  (based on the Federal Student Aid Estimator) Attend a Missouri public, charter, private, or homeschool  program Open and contribute to a MOST 529 account  using promo code MO-SLF29 Plan to attend a Missouri college or university  after graduation Applications open January 1, 2026 , and close March 2, 2026 . Students will be notified if selected by May 1, 2026 . 🧭 How to Apply Visit studentaid.gov/aid-estimator  and complete the Federal Student Aid Estimator . Open a MOST 529 savings account  (you can use the promo code: MO-SLF29 ). Go to moslf.org/programs.aspx  or scan the QR code on the flyer to apply. 📚 Year-by-Year Benchmarks To earn each year’s $2,500 award, students must meet specific goals that can be found in the attached flyer. 🌟 Why It Matters The MyMO Scholarship Promise not only helps students financially, it also builds strong college habits early. By rewarding consistent effort and engagement, the program helps students graduate high school ready to take on college with confidence and financial support. 📅 Don’t Miss It! Applications for the Class of 2029 open in January of the Freshman Year . Students and parents are encouraged to review the flyer and begin exploring the steps today. 📄 Download or view the full flyer here: If you have questions, please email lbrock@senecar7.com

Breakfast and Lunch Menus for the Seneca School District in Seneca MO District Calendar Food Menus No School Friday, December 5th - School in session on Monday, December 8th For information regarding safety on any campus, please contact our School Resource Officer (SRO): Officer James Kelly, Phone: 417-776-3926, Email: jkelly@senecar7.com School District Menus Reminder Dec 2-4: school in session Dec 5: No school, State game in St Joseph Dec 8-12: school in session Dec 15-18: school in session Dec 19-Jan 5: No school, Christmas break december BREAKFAST MENU Close december lunch menu Close Students may only carry a MAXIMUM negative balance of $10.00 on their food service account. If the account goes over the $10.00 limit, the student will be fed a sack lunch and a carton of milk, until the account is brought current. 2025-2026 LUNCH PRICES Breakfast Breakfast All Schools $1.50 Reduced Student Breakfast $0.30 Adult Breakfast $2.50 Lunch Elementary & Intermediate Lunch $1.90 Junior High & High School $2.00 Reduced Student Lunch $0.40 Adult Lunch $3.50 USDA Non Discrimination Statement PDF

District Calendar Food Menus For information regarding safety on any campus, please contact our School Resource Officer (SRO): Officer James Kelly, Phone: 417-776-3926, Email: jkelly@senecar7.com Click to View 25-26 PDF District Calendar Dec 2-4: school in session Dec 5: No school, State game in St Joseph Dec 8-12: school in session Dec 15-18: school in session Dec 19-Jan 5: No school, Christmas break

District Calendar Food Menus For information regarding safety on any campus, please contact our School Resource Officer (SRO): Officer James Kelly, Phone: 417-776-3926, Email: jkelly@senecar7.com Welcome Library Title 1 Enrollment Forms Welcome to Seneca Elementary Seneca Elementary School wants to welcome you to our web space for the Seneca community. Seneca Elementary is a K-3 school where communication, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and cooperation are highly valued skills. Seneca Elementary School, where “Every Child, Everyday, Whatever it Takes!” is the backbone of our learning approach! Elementary Library Information Heather Lankford hlankford@senecar7.com SES Library: 417.776.1800 SES Office: 417.776.2785 Library on FB Kiddle Blooket Title 1 Documents The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. Below are documents relating to Title I and Seneca Elementary School. Title 1 Compact Parent Involvement Policy Parent Right To Know Parental Information and Resource Center Notice ESSA Complaint Procedures SES Schoolwide Plan SES Family Engagement Enrollment Forms Below are forms needed to enroll your child. Forms can be printed and brought into the school office, or you can come in and fill the forms out. Please make sure to bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, social security card and current shot records. If you have any questions, please contact us at (417) 776-2785 or email lking@senecar7.com . Acceptable Use Policy Parent Portal Form Consent Form Foster Student Form Residency Form Residency Affadavit 2024-2025 Kindergarten Screening Form Staff Greg Hatfield - Principal Lisa King - Administrative Assistant Brooke Campbell - Secretary Shelly Barnes - Counselor Marki Cole-Behavior Technician Sara Blevins - Nurse Sherri Mailes - Bright Futures Coordinator Simone Pendegraft - Speech Pathologist Angel Berends - Special Education Megan Olds - Special Education Julie Repplinger - ESL Amy Tynon - Reading Interventionists Clara Oxendine - Math Interventionist (K-6) Megan Wallace - Instructional Coach Christin Rawlins -Reading Specialist (Title 1) Pre-K Teachers Miranda Brant Kindergarten Teachers Whitney Marble April Englebert Whitney Roark Elisabeth Renfro Denesa Mitchell Tatum Stogsdill 1st Grade Teachers Morgan Davis KyLeigh Garrett Hannah Hayes Kristen Cornell Mylea Schlessman 2nd Grade Teachers Emily Golden Lily Bailey Kaitlyn Kelly Desteni Heinrich Ali Strong 3rd Grade Teachers Payton Waits Kristi Webb Beth Johnson Mylea Schlessman Ardee York Amanda McKenzie Specials Rachel Whitehead - (ES/IS) Art Grant Berendt - (ES/IS) Physical Education Kristy Turner - Music Heather Lankford - Librarian/PBL Coach Paraprofessionals Julie Collings Michelle Dardene Keshia Gatewood Jennifer Williams Beverly Davison Cassandra Lagers April Woodward