SENECA R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Seneca Indians will play for the Class 3 State title at Faurot Field (Memorial Stadium) in Columbia, MO. The game is set for Friday, Dec. 1 at 11 am in the morning. Their opponent will be Central High School from Park Hills, MO. Digital tickets are required for entry (no walk up cash ticket sales) Gates will open 1 hour prior to game time Handicap seating areas are designated in the Stadium Grandstand No coolers or outside food or drink No pets are allowed Concessions will be available ADA restrooms are available Souvenir and apparel sales will be available Tickets will be $10 for all persons that are 6 and up. Use this link to purchase tickets Go to Football, then select the Get Tickets button for the DEC 1 date for 2023 MSHSAA Football Championships - Show-Me Bowl Day 2, and select the desired amount of tickets. There will NOT be any school on Friday for any of the Schools due to the amount of people wanting to attend the game.

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 2, 2024 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 5th, 2023 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 21, 2023 through December 25, 2023. Filing will end on December 26, 2023, the district offices will be open December 26th, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Filing will end at 5:00 p.m. There are two positions available with three-year terms.

The Seneca High School football team, the Seneca Indians, will take on the Ava High School team, the Ava Bears, in the Class 3 Quarterfinals on Friday, November 17, 2023. The game will be held in Ava, Missouri, at Ava Highschool and will start at 7:00 PM. Both teams are undefeated this season, with a perfect 11-0 record. The Seneca Indians have scored an average of 46 points per game, while allowing only 10.9 points per game. The Ava Bears have scored an average of 54.2 points per game, while allowing 14.2 points per game. This will be the second time that the Seneca Indians and the Ava Bears meet in the Class 3 State Tournament. The first time was in 1994, when the Seneca Indians won 30-0. The Seneca Indians have a 1-0 all-time record and a 1-0 postseason record against the Ava Bears. According to the MSHSAA website tickets will be $8.00 for everyone that is 6 or older. Tickets can be bought at the MSHAA website under football, Class 3 then select FOOTBALL CLASS 3 STATE QUARTERFINAL 3 AVA vs SENECA. The Seneca High School community is proud of the Seneca Indians and their achievements. We wish them the best of luck in the Class 3 Quarterfinals and hope to see them advance to the next round. Go Indians! 🏈

We are excited to welcome you to our home game vs. Mt. Vernon on Friday night. Here are some important information and guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone: The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the kickoff will be at 7:00 p.m. Please bring cash for your tickets, as we do not accept any other payment methods at the gate. The cost is $6 for every person that is aged 6 and up. Season passes are not valid for this game. This applies to Big 8 passes, school employee badges, and Seneca Athletics Passes. The only exception is for Reserved Stadium Seating pass holders, who have already paid for their tickets as the price for admission to this game was included with the purchase of a pass. If you have a Reserved Stadium Seating pass, you must show it at the gate to enter. Due to MHSAA rules, we cannot allow any on field Spirit Line, except for our Cheer and Band members. We appreciate your support and enthusiasm, but please refrain from bringing any airhorns, fireworks, pets, whistles or megaphones to the stadium as these items are prohibited. The gate workers are volunteers who are following the MHSAA rules. Please be respectful and courteous to them and follow their instructions. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We hope you have a great time cheering for our team. Go Big Red!

Greetings, students and parents of the Seneca R-7 School District! We have some important announcements to make regarding the school schedule for the month of November 2023. First of all, we would like to inform you that there will be school on Monday, November 20, and Tuesday November 21, 2023. This is a normal school day and all students are expected to attend. Please make sure to be punctual and prepared for your classes. We realize that some of you may have made plans for the Thanksgiving week, but we ask for your cooperation and understanding as we follow the district’s calendar. We appreciate your adaptability and dedication to learning. Secondly, we are delighted to announce that there will not be school from Wednesday, November 22 to Monday, November 27, 2023. This is a special holiday break to celebrate Thanksgiving with your loved ones. We hope you enjoy this time off and have a fantastic and safe holiday. Please note that school will resume on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, The School Administration

The Pride Bands concluded their competitive marching season on Saturday with a remarkable achievement: they became the Class 3A State Champions at the MSMA State Marching Competition. This was the first time in history that the Pride Bands made it to the State Finals, and they also won the Best Music award in their class. The Pride Bands had an impressive performance throughout the season, earning various awards and recognitions at different festivals. Here is a summary of their accomplishments: At the Pride of the Ozarks Marching Festival, they placed 1st in Class A in Prelims, with Outstanding Music and Outstanding General Effect awards. They also secured 8th Place in Finals. At the Valhalla Marching Festival, they ranked 3rd in Class C in Prelims, with Outstanding Winds award. They also achieved 9th Place in Finals. At the Ozarko Marching Festival, they finished 2nd in White Division in Prelims, with Best Music, Percussion, and General Effect awards. They also clinched 2nd Place in Finals, with Best Music award. The Pride Bands demonstrated their hard work, dedication, and talent throughout the year, and they received overwhelming support from the town and school. Please join us in congratulating these amazing kids for their outstanding achievements! We also invite you to cheer on Cheer and Football on November 3rd, as they continue their quest for State titles!

Enhancing Seneca R7 School District's Athletic Complex Parking Lot In an effort to elevate the parking experience at the Seneca R7 School District's athletic complex, a significant improvement project is underway. The overarching goal is to increase parking availability while upgrading the existing rock parking lot. This initiative involves a comprehensive scope of work that includes paving approximately 6,050 square yards of the baseball/track parking lot. The project's timeline aims for completion by April 1, 2024. To ensure transparency and adherence to essential regulations, the district has outlined detailed contractual terms and conditions. This includes compliance with prevailing wage requirements, mandatory safety training for laborers, and a commitment to federal work authorization programs to prevent the employment of illegal workers. Bidders for this project will undergo a rigorous evaluation process, with criteria such as bid amount, references, local business involvement, and past performance playing pivotal roles in the selection of the winning bid. The awarding of the bid is scheduled for the October 18th school board meeting, with a notice to proceed issued the following day. For interested parties, detailed bid preparation requirements and points of contact for inquiries are provided. The district encourages potential bidders to review the comprehensive information and prepare their bids accordingly. To access the full details of this project and participate in the bidding process, please refer to the two documents provided below: (the same two documents are provided in .docx and .pdf files for your convenience) This project presents an opportunity for contractors to contribute to the enhancement of the Seneca R7 School District's athletic complex parking lot, ultimately benefiting the school community and visitors alike. For more information and to participate in this exciting project, explore the provided documents.

You are cordially invited to participate in our annual Title 1 parent gathering, during which we will delve into topics ranging from our Title I services and how they support our students, as well as, district assessments and fostering parental engagement. This important meeting is scheduled to take place at the Seneca Intermediate Library on September 12th, commencing at 6:00 PM and concluding promptly at 6:30 PM. We look forward to your presence and engagement during this informative event.

Welcome to the 23-24 school year! Over the summer we have been in the process of transitioning to a new student information system called Infinite Campus. We are putting the finishing touches on the Parent Portal this week. Information will be sent next week about how to access the Parent Portal. Thank you for your patience as we finish fine tuning the details.

Click the PDF Link to view the new SHS Student Handbook for 2023-2024. Handbooks for each school can be found at https://www.senecar7.com/family under the handbooks tab.

(You can download the PDF of this document from the link provided) Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year at Seneca High School! It is time for our annual Freshman Orientation, and we would like you and your student to be a part of the event. Schedules will be picked up by a parent after the parent attends one of the Freshman Orientation Parent Meetings.* Chromebooks may be picked up at Freshman Orientation or Open House after a Seneca High School Device User Agreement has been filled out and insurance money has been paid. STUDENTS - Thursday, August 17th - 9:00 am - 11:00 am in the OLD GYM Meet your principals, Mr. Hueller and Mr. Gassaway, ice-breaker activities, club questions, what not to wear fashion show, tour the building, find freshman lockers, learn the Freshman pep assembly chant, and an introduction to the teachers, etc. 9:00 am – 9th grade and new students report to the OLD GYM – Please arrive about 8:45 am 10:30 am - Meet back in the OLD GYM for closing announcements 11:00 am – students will be dismissed from the activities 5:00 pm-7:00 pm – OPEN HOUSE at all Seneca school buildings. If your parents have attended a parent meeting, then you will have your schedule and you may find your classes and meet your teachers. PARENTS – Please attend a parent meeting at either time: Thursday, August 17th – 9:00 am OR 5:00 pm both in the NEW GYM. Learn policies on attendance, dress code, course credits, etc. At the end of one of the Freshman Orientation Parent Meetings you will receive your child’s 9th grade class schedule. All fines/fees need to be taken care of at this time. The parent meeting will take approximately 30 minutes. *9:00 am OR 5:00 pm – Freshman Orientation Parent Meeting in the NEW GYM (north west gym) *5:00-7:00– OPEN HOUSE at all Seneca school buildings. Find your students' classes and meet teachers. We are looking forward to meeting the freshman class, and we are planning for an exciting and productive year! Thank you, Abigail Clark and Rebecca Otey Student Council Advisors Continues below What if….??? What if I want to change my class schedule? – Requests to change will not be completed during Orientation or during Open House. You may make an appointment for Monday, Aug 21st in the counseling office to request a change. Parents must be present to change classes prior to school beginning. There are limited slots available between 8:30-11:30. Students may also request a change on the first and second day of school (Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd) and a form will be sent home for a parent signature. This form will need to be turned in prior to 7:45 am on Friday the 25th. All schedules will be FINAL at 8:00 am on Friday, August 25th for the semester. Keep in mind that students may have only one schedule change form in a semester. * What if the student can come to the Orientation and the parent cannot? – Schedules will be passed out at the completion of each of the PARENT meetings. Therefore, if a parent does not come then the student will not have their schedule early. Students may pick their schedule up on Monday, Aug 21st OR the first day of school. A powerpoint presentation of the Freshman Orientation Parent Meeting will be given to the student when the schedule is picked up. What if I owe money from a Junior High bill? These are rolled over to the high school, and owing fines/fees could keep your student from attending certain events or field trips. Please pay these as soon as possible. All fines and fees need to be paid before a student’s schedule will be handed out.

For the last three years, the Seneca School District has been the recipient of a School Age Care (SAC) grant that has funded the TPC Kids program at Seneca Elementary and Seneca Intermediate. During the summer we reapplied for that grant for another three-year term. At this time we don’t anticipate receiving word on grant funding until late August or early September. While we are hopeful that our grant will be renewed, we are not allowed to incur any costs for the program until after the state gives us a grant award notification. What this means is that the start of our after school program may be delayed this year. Once we receive funding notification, we’ll accept applications for program participation. Please watch the TPC Kids Facebook page for further updates about the program opening dates.