SENECA R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ysabella Moss pictured with Lions member Jonathan Russell. Ysabella Moss was honored with the Neosho Lions Club Student of the Month award during a special luncheon held on Thursday, January 30th. This recognition is a testament to her outstanding academic achievements, exemplary character, and active participation in her school and community. The event brought together members of the Lions Club, local educators, family, and friends to celebrate Ysabella's accomplishments and to inspire other students to strive for excellence. During the luncheon, Ysabella was presented with a trophy, symbolizing her commitment to her studies and her contribution to the community. Ysabella's journey to receiving this award has been marked by her involvement in various extracurricular activities, including volunteering for community service projects, participating in school clubs, and maintaining a strong academic record. Her teachers and fellow students consistently admire her for her willingness to help others and her ability to inspire those around her. The Neosho Lions Club, known for its dedication to community service and youth development, takes great pride in recognizing outstanding students like Ysabella. This award not only honors her achievements but also encourages her to continue pursuing her goals and making a difference in her community. As she moves forward in her academic career, Ysabella serves as a role model for her peers, demonstrating the importance of hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence.

FROM THE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE CTEC Registration is due FRIDAY February 7th…information in Counselor’s office  Talent Search and Upward Bound have a few spots available at this time, information and applica tions are in the counselor's office Senior Info: FAFSA Missouri Priority FAFSA Deadline is due MONDAY, February 3rd. Junior Info:  Spring Forward: Strategic Planning for College and Career Success from Junior to Senior Year Webinar          Wednesday, February 12, 2025 6:30PM CST 1 hour Horatio Alger Scholarships are available for Juniors - information in Counselor's office Info available for the Young Mathematics Teacher Academy at MSU in Springfield this summer in Counselor's office Sophomore Info: Info available for the Young Mathematics Teacher Academy at MSU in Springfield this summer in Counselor's office Freshmen Info: MyMO Scholarship ($2,500/year in High School) information is available for students with a 2.50 or higher GPA and 90% attendance - deadline Mar 1, 2025

In compliance with the Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act (RsMo 160.077) the Seneca R-VII School District is posting test results and any remediations taken as a result of the tests, as PDF files, here on this article. Lead Testing Remediation Letter PDF High School Lead Final Report PDF Junior High School Lead Final Report PDF Intermediate School Lead Final Report PDF Elementary School Lead Final Report PDF Early Childhood School Lead Final Report PDF VOAG Lead Final Report PDF Central Office Lead Final Report PDF

It's an exciting night for our community as we kick off the highly anticipated season opener! The junior varsity team is set to take the court, with their game starting at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 25, 2024 Let’s come together as a community to support our young athletes as they embark on their journey through this basketball season!

The Seneca R-7 School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 8, 2025 election. Interested persons may file at the superintendent's offices located at 914 Frisco Street, Seneca, MO 64865. For more information, contact Dr. Brandon Eggleston at 417-776-3426. Filing will begin on December 10th, 2024 at 8:00 a.m., and continue during the district's regular business hours, which are Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Except for the first and last day of filing, filing will not occur on days that the district's central offices are closed due to inclement weather. Filing will also not occur on the following holidays and breaks when the school district's central offices are closed, December 23, 2024 through December 30, 2024. Filing will end on December 31, 2024, the district offices will be open December 31th, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Filing will end at 5:00 p.m. There are two positions available with three-year terms

Purpose  Board Policy ADF requires the assessment of the adherence to the wellness policy and guidelines be conducted a minimum of once every three years. Members of a school wellness committee have completed the assessment of the compliance with the wellness policy guidelines and setting future goals to determine progress in attainment. The results of this assessment will be made available to the public. The copy of the assessment will be published on the district website.  Section 1: General Information  School District included in the assessment: School District of Seneca R-7, Seneca, Missouri  Month and year of current assessment: June,2024  Date of last Local Wellness Policy revision: August 17, 2017  Website address for the wellness policy and/or information on how the public can access a copy:  https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/ViewPolicy.aspx?S=331&revid=LyOxg46uOvH8tuoZPNQMjg==&ptid=amIgTZiB9plushNjl6WXhfiOQ==&secid=&PG=6&IRP=0&isPndg=false Section 2: District Wellness Committee Information  How many times per year does your school wellness committee meet? Four  Designated District Wellness Leader  Name  Job Title  Email Address Jami Wilson Lead Nurse jwilson@senecar7.com District Wellness Committee Members Name Job Title Email Address Heidi Boyer Director of Food Services hboyer@senecar7.com Dan Hueller High School Principal dhueller@senecar7.com Becky Bale JR High Principal bbale@senecar7.com Will King Intermediate Principal wking@senecar7.com Greg Hatfield Elementary Principal ghatfield@senecar7.com Matt Gasaway Physical Education Teacher mgassaway@senecar7.com Sandy Prince School Board Secretary sprince@senecar7.com Angie Clark School Nurse angelaclark@senecar7.com Christian Hutchinson Parent hutchinsonfamily82@gmail.com Dakotah Gil Student 24dgil@senecar7.com Section 3: Assessment Summary  The wellness program coordinators, with input from the wellness committee members, completed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wellness Policy in Action Tool (WPAT) to measure the overall effectiveness of the Seneca R-7 School District’s wellness program. The use of this assessment tool provides scoring for written policy and implementation as well as recommendation for next steps to improve the district's wellness policy. As a part of the assessment process the wellness team agrees to review and update the district’s Wellness Program Guidelines and Procedures. Junior High/High School WPAT Results Elementary/Intermediate WPAT Results The Missouri Consultants for Education model policy was used for comparison to Seneca R-7 School District’s current policy.  In agreement with the results from the WPAT, the written policies and procedures need to be reviewed and updated to promote overall wellness for our students, employees and community. Section 4: Program Goals  The team approach to the program assessment encouraged input from multiple perspectives leading to development of the following goals in each of the content areas:  School Health and Safety Policies and Environment  Review written policy and procedure with administrators to increase awareness of guidelines and importance of adherence in the school sites.  Nutrition Education  Review and update the written policies and procedures.  Standards for School Meals Review and update the written policies and procedures.  Competitive Foods and Beverages Review and update the written policies and procedures.  Physical Education and Physical Activity  Review and update the written policies and procedures.  Wellness Promotion and Marketing Review and update the written policies and procedures.  Community Involvement  Strive to maintain existing and develop new community partnerships to increase   resources for students and families.   Section 5: Next Steps  The wellness committee members will meet to establish an action plan that will include reviewing written policies and procedures and recommending updates to the district's school board for approval. Additionally, establish an action plan to increase the number and diversity of committee members. Information regarding the wellness policy as well as related wellness guidelines and procedures will be available on the Seneca R-7 School District website.

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The Seneca R7 School District is soliciting written Qualifications Statements from qualified firms and individuals to provide Construction Management at Risk services for capital projects associated with an April 2025 Bond referendum.  Interested firms and individuals should call the Seneca District office at 417-776-3426 to receive complete Request for Qualifications requirements and timelines.

Happy November! Below are tasks you should complete during the month of November...  ...if you are pursuing further education after graduation: Complete admissions applications by their deadlines. If necessary, register to retake the ACT and/or SAT.        Students interested in taking the December ACT test should register now to avoid late fees. The regular registration deadline is Friday, November 8 for the December 14 ACT test. After November 8, students can register for the December test up until November 22 but will have to pay a late fee with their registration. The next ACT test date is February 8, 2025, and the registration deadline is January 3.      REM: You qualify for a fee waiver if you're enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., TRIO programs like Upward Bound, Free and Reduced Lunch);Your family receives public assistance; You're unhoused or reside in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home; You're a ward of the state or an orphan. Set up your FSA ID at StudentAid.gov if you haven't already (student AND parents need an FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-apply/parents ).      The FASFA form will be broadly available to all students on or before December 1 (as reported 10/30/24).SHS will host a FAFSA night on December 5th providing expert help completing the FAFSA! Research and download financial aid applications from college/university. Double check the deadlines for submission. Research and download housing applications from college/university. Double check the deadlines for submission. Complete applications for every scholarship for which you may be eligible use the Mapping Your Future Scholarship Tracking Sheet to keep track of scholarships for which you are applying and those you have been awarded. See below Follow up to ensure your employers, teachers, and guidance counselors send letters of recommendation, then send a thank you! If you are a college bound athlete check out the College Bound Student Athlete Guide (and make sure I know you are a college bound athlete!)       All students planning to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics or NAIA athletics must register with the respective organization. Please visit the            organization in the links below or click on the logo below to register online. Requirements are listed in the provided documents for students who intend to play       intercollegiate sports on the Division I or II level or NAIA level.  NCAA Eligibility Center NCAA Guide NAIA Eligibility Center NAIA Guide Stay focused on maintaining and increasing your GPA. If you have not met with me for an official Senior meeting, please sign up HERE:  https://calendar.app.google/TABV14ZzDPoMRWzXA  as soon as possible! ...if you are planning to enter the workforce or military after graduation: Check out https://jobs.mo.gov/ or https://www.icansucceed.org/career-planning/military-career-options Stay focused on maintaining and increasing your GPA. If you have not met with me for an official Senior meeting, please sign up HERE:  https://calendar.app.google/TABV14ZzDPoMRWzXA  as soon as possible! Note these 1st Semester Scholarships: Hagan Scholarship Foundation Amount: see websiteCriteria: 3.5 GPA, must enroll at four-year college or university the first semester following high school graduation, be on track to graduate from college in four (or fewer) years, 240 total work-hour requirement, income guidelines, must complete FAFSADeadline: December 1, 2024 Associated General Contractors of Missouri Scholarships  Amount: $1,000-$3,000 (College Scholarship AND/OR Skilled Trades/Vo-Tech Scholarship)Criteria: College Scholarship : Applicants MUST attend a Missouri college, university or other eligible school or such an institution which is located in a state contiguous to Missouri, on a full-time basis. The applicant's field of study MUST be in construction or a construction-related field.  Apprentice/Craft/Trade Grant Program:  Applicants MUST attend a Department of Labor registered Apprenticeship Program or be pursuing a certified program. See website for additional criteria.Deadline: December 31 annually National Honor Society Scholarship Amount: $3,200-$25,000Criteria: To be eligible, a student must be a high school senior expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year; an active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter; an NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser. See website for more information.Deadline: November 26, 2024

PRE- K ( Please note this list is for our new in-house Pre-K, NOT Seneca Early Childhood ) 2 pkg. of Kleenex 2 pkg. of baby wipes 1 Disinfectant Wipe 1 package Dry erase markers 2 Box Washable Crayola markers (classic colors) 2 Boxes of Crayons 1 Box sandwich Ziplock bags 1 Vinyl Nap Mat 1 Standard Sized Backpack (with a change of clothes) 12 glue sticks 1 box of playdough 1 package paper plates (girls) 1 package Dixie cups (boys) 1 plastic water bottle KINDERGARTEN 2 Large erasers 8 Black dry erase markers 2 Box of tissues 1 Vinyl rest mat (thin) 4 24 count Crayola crayons 1 Water bottle (plastic) 1 Baby wipes 1 Scissors 2 Plastic folders with brads 1 Plastic school box (8x5) 1 Clorox wipes (boys) 1 Over the head headphones 1 Paper plates-cheap, ripple edge (girls) 12 Glue sticks 24 Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils 1 4-pack of playdoh FIRST GRADE 1 Composition Notebook 1 1 inch 3 ring binder 4 24 count Crayola Crayons 2 Asst. Pocket Plastic Folders with brads 1 5” Sharp Fiskar Scissors 1 Large Pack of Pencil Top Erasers 1 Small Plastic School Box 8 Black Expo Dry Erase Markers 2 8 pack colored Markers (washable) 2 Box of Kleenex 1 Hand Sanitizer 1 Clorox Wipes 1 Headphones 1 Baby Wipes 1 4 pack Elmers Glue Sticks 48 Ticonderoga Pre-sharpened Pencils 1 Clipboard 1 Gallon Ziplock Bags (girls bring) 1 Sandwich Ziplock Bags (boys bring) SECOND GRADE 1 Small art box 1 Box Markers (8-10 count) 4 24 count Crayola Crayons 1 1⁄2 ” 3-Ring Binder 1 5” Sharp Fiskar Scissors 3 Box 160 count Kleenex 2 Composition Notebook 1 Clorox Disinfecting Wipes 8 Black EXPO Dry Erase Markers 1 Box Sandwich size Ziploc Bags (girls only) 2 Pink Erasers 1 Box Gallon size Ziploc Bags (boys only) 1 Yellow Pocket Folder (with brads) 1 24 count Pencils (Ticonderoga preferred) 1 Blue Pocket Folder (with brads) 1 6 count Glue Sticks 1 Red Pocket Folder (with brads) 1 Wired Over-ear Headphones THIRD GRADE 3 24 count Crayola Crayons 6 Assorted Pocket Folders (with brads) 3 Pkg of 4 Dry Erase Markers 4 Composition Notebooks 1 5” Sharp Fiskar Scissors 1 Zipper Pouch for binder (No boxes please) 2 Pink Erasers 3 Box 160 count Kleenex 2 8 count Colored Pencils 2 Clorox Wipes 1 1” 3-Ring Binder 1 Sandwich size Ziploc bags (girls) 2 Pkg Markers (8 or 10 count, not a large set) 1 Gallon size Ziploc bags (boys) 48 Ticonderoga Pre-sharpened Pencils 1 6 count Elmer’s glue sticks 1 Clipboard 1 Bottle Elmer’s glue PLEASE LABEL ALL SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BELONGINGS! GYM SHOES ARE REQUIRED IN P.E. CLASS NO BACK PACKS WITH WHEELS WILL BE ALLOWED.

2 - boxes facial tissues 1 - pkg baby wipes (for hands/faces…refills are fine) 3 – pkgs 5 oz. plastic drinking cups 2 – 1.25 oz. bottles Elmer’s glue 1 – 5” blunt tip scissors 2 – EXPO fine tip black dry erase markers 1 – pkg CRAYOLA markers (classic colors) 2 - boxes LARGE (not jumbo) CRAYOLA crayons 1 - 4pk Play-doh 2 – plastic pocket folders 1 - backpack (big enough to carry folders/projects)