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. Preparing for College Webinar Series   Parents of college-bound students, this 3 part series will help you with information, insights & tools to navigate college financing, & get ready to complete the FAFSA. https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5070877/DCAB0B5006FCF644841E3164C1EF6D76 Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship information Dual Credit / Dual Enrollment Scholarship For Students | dhewd.mo.gov ADHD Friendly College List https://www.additudemag.com/best-colleges-for-students-with-adhd-disability-services/ College Tours https://admissions.tufts.edu/blogs/inside-admissions/post/questions-to-ask-your-college-tour-guide/ College Applications https://www.siena.edu/news/story/seven-common-college-application-mistakes/ Ultimate Guide to Writing your College Essay Ultimate Guide to Writing Your College Essay – BigFuture Student Resume Template: https://hubs.ly/Q02_nNjL0 100 of the best Common App activities examples: https://empowerly.com/applications/common-app-activities-examples/?utm_campaign=Empowerly+Newsletter FAFSA  - why fill it out even if you don’t think you will receive aid https://thecollegeinvestor.com/53238/why-fill-out-the-fafsa/ FAFSA  for parents https://studentaid.gov/articles/fafsa-for-parents/ A great resource for college bound student athletes ncsasports.org NAIA Eligibility Center information https://www.naia.org/findyourpath/index https://play.mynaia.org/ The world’s only university designed specifically to serve deaf and hard of hearing students : https://gallaudet.edu/ Missouri State University Priority application date — December 1, 2025: Students should apply for admission and submit their FAFSA by December 1, 2025, for maximum consideration for Missouri State scholarships,  as well as state and federal programs. 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

The mission of Seneca School District is "Every child, every day, whatever it takes". SHS's Seneca Strong event is an excellent example of this mission statement. Every student in SHS had the opportunity to participate in Future-Ready activities on October 1st.  Seniors attended a College Fair, ate in a dining hall and participated in a photo scavenger hunt on MSU campus.  Juniors completed the ASVAB, listened to the wisdom of an adult panel regarding career paths and life in general and participated in team building activities or listened to a Job Center speaker on options other than college.  Sophomores completed the PreACT and toured the Joplin Advanced Training & Technology Center. Both Juniors and Sophomores were treated to a catered lunch.  Freshmen heard from the Job Center speaker and toured Pitt State, eating in their dining hall.   The "whatever it takes" included a large number of adults investing time and effort in order to make this happen. The students were provided a great lunch by the Wyandotte tribe; teachers served as sponsors, test proctors, bus drivers and panel speakers; Pittsburg State University and the Advanced Technology Training Center hosted our students providing tours; Nixa High School included our students in their Regional MOACAC College Fair; A MO National Guard member set up team building activities (despite the government shut down); several community members served as panel speakers and the Job Center representative presented to both the Freshmen and Juniors. This was created by the High School's Assessment team and organized by the Counseling office, including the rootEd advisor. THANKS to all involved!

August 21 Seneca High School hosted a new format for Senior Parent Night on August 21, led by rootEd Advisor Lori Brock , counselor Nicki Strickland , and assistant principal Dr. Kate Mock . Representatives from Jostens , MSSU admissions and financial aid, Job Center Services , and Project Graduation  shared valuable resources with families. With about half of the senior class represented, the night was a strong start to Seneca’s first year with rootEd Missouri . Jostens added excitement by donating a cap and gown  for a drawing among attendees.

Seneca High School: Class of 2026 Senior & Parent Night When: August 21, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Where: SHS Gymnasium Who: 2026 Seniors & their parents Welcome : Mrs. Lori Brock, rootEd Post-secondary Advisor College Admissions : Katelin Witman, MSSU Admission Recruiter Financial Aid : Amber Myers, MSSU Job Center Services : Donna Clemens, Benefit Program Associate & Erin Jakaitis, WIOA Youth Career Coach Senior info : Rebecca DePriest, Senior Sponsor Jostens (cap, gown): Austin Tinnes Project Graduation : Tasha Stephens Attendance/Behavior : Dr. Kate Mock, Assistant Principal Counseling Center info : Nicki Strickland, School Counselor Conclusion : Lori Brock, rootEd Post-secondary Advisor

Welcome back, SHS students and families! We’re gearing up for another great school year, and here’s everything you need to know to kick things off smoothly — from schedule pickups to Chromebook checkouts, fees, and schedule change info. 📅 Schedule Pick-Up Dates TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Seniors 🕘 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM📌 Must bring proof of senior shot WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 Juniors 🕘 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Sophomores 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 Freshmen 🕘 9:00 AM @ Freshman Orientation 🕕 6:00 PM @ Open House 👉 Freshman Parents: You must attend one of the parent meetings on 8/14 🕘 9:00 AM or 🕕 6:00 PMto get your student's Chromebook before the first day of school. 💵 Pay Fines & Fees Early! Avoid the lines! You can pay fines and fees early (Mon–Wed)  to speed up schedule pickup and Chromebook checkout . Less stress = more success. 📝 Schedule Change Info 11th–12th Graders Forms available any time after schedule pickup , except Thursday 8/14 Parent/guardian signature required Only 1 form per semester  allowed Requests not guaranteed (depends on class size) All changes must be done by Friday 8/22 No changes after this date! 9th–10th Graders Forms available on the first day of school Parent/guardian signature required Only 1 form per semester  allowed Requests not guaranteed All changes must be done by Friday 8/22 No changes after this date! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Senior Parent Meeting 📅 Thursday, August 21🕡 6:30 PM Come get key info to help your senior finish strong!

ELECTRONIC PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES The Missouri Legislature passed a new law (Senate bill 68) requiring all school districts to adopt clear policies restricting student use of personal electronic communication devices during the school day. This includes passing periods and lunch. The law, which aims to reduce distractions and improve student engagement, takes effect on the first day of this school year. The following is a quick look at what you can expect this year. 1. Students may not use cell phones, earbuds/wireless headphones, smart watches, or other personal electronic devices at any point during the school day, including transitions, lunch, and other non-instructional times. 2. Students in grades 5-12 will be issued locks and lockers to store their device during the academic day. 3. Considerations will be made for students with specific educational or medical needs as outlined in a student’s IEP, 504 plan or individual health plan. 4. In the event of an emergency, protocols are in place at every school. Staff are trained to respond quickly and communicate effectively with students and families. In any crisis, student safety will always take priority over device expectations. We recognize that our students will be adjusting to these new expectations in the first days of school. You can support them by having conversations now about what will be expected. We look forward to working together with you to help our students learn and build productive and healthy technology habits.

Get Ready, Seneca! Your Back-to-School Schedule for August 2025 is Here The summer is flying by, and a new school year at Seneca High School is just around the corner! To help students and families prepare, the official back-to-school schedule for August 2025 has been released. Mark your calendars for these important dates and events. A Big Day for Freshmen and Families: Thursday, August 14 The high school journey begins for the newest class of students with a full day of orientation and meetings. Freshman Orientation: The day kicks off at 9:00 AM with Freshman Orientation. Ninth-grade students will meet at the Old Gym, while parents have a dedicated meeting at the New Gym. Open House: Later that evening, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, all Seneca R7 buildings will be open for the annual Open House. This is a great opportunity for students and parents to tour the facilities and meet the staff. Freshman Parent Meeting: For those who couldn't make the morning session, there will be another Freshman Parent Meeting at 6:00 PM in the New Gym. Freshman parents are strongly encouraged to attend one of these two meetings. Show Your School Spirit: Saturday, August 16 Get into the school spirit at Tribe Night ! Join students, staff, and the community at the SHS Football Field from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of fun and excitement as we gear up for the new year. The First Day of School: Tuesday, August 19 The first official day of the 2025-2026 school year is Tuesday, August 19. The school day will run from 7:40 AM to 3:25 PM. Attention Senior Parents Looking ahead, there will be a Senior Parent Meeting on Thursday, August 21, at 6:30 PM in the New Gym. This is an important meeting to discuss the year ahead for the graduating class. For the most current information and any updates, please visit the Seneca R-7 School District website at senecar7.com or follow Seneca High School on Facebook . The school is located at 1110 Neosho Street, Seneca, MO 64865.

School Supply List 1 box of facial tissues 1 package of baby wipes (for hands/faces, refills are acceptable) 3 packages of 5 oz. plastic drinking cups 1 bottle of Elmer's glue 1 large Elmer's glue stick 1 pair of 5" blunt tip scissors 2 EXPO fine tip black dry erase markers 1 package of CRAYOLA markers (classic colors) 2 boxes of LARGE (not jumbo) CRAYOLA crayons 1 4-pack of Play-Doh 2 plastic pocket folders 1 backpack (big enough to carry folders/projects)

Get ready to kick off the new school year! Here are the key dates and events to get your Seneca Intermediate student prepared for a great year ahead. Meet Your Teacher at the Open House Mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday, August 14th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for the Seneca Intermediate Open House. This is a "come and go" event, so you can drop in whenever is most convenient for your family within that two-hour window. Most importantly, this is when your student will find out who their teacher will be for the upcoming school year! It's the perfect opportunity to see the school, meet the staff, and get excited for the year to come. Celebrate at the Back to School Bash Join the Seneca community for a fun and festive Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 16th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Seneca Park . This free event is hosted by the dedicated Seneca PTO and is a wonderful chance for students and families from all Seneca schools to connect before classes officially begin. It's a great way to celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new academic year together as a community. First Day of School The first day of classes for all students will be on Tuesday, August 19th . We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another fantastic school year

The start of the new School Year is fast approaching. This is a busy time for parents and school staff as well. With this in mind it is important to note that the staff sections of the website have not yet been updated for each school or the District as a whole, therefore some staff information may be outdated therefore incorrect. If you need assistance the best course of action is to reach out to the main number of the building you need and let them direct you. Here is a list of our school contact information.