Due to our snow days this year, our last day will now be May 28th with an 11:30 dismissal. Pre-school's last day will be May 27th.
Ms. Craig’s science class recently launched into an exciting hands-on lesson while learning about Sir Isaac Newton and his Laws of Motion. During this engaging lab activity, students explored Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction through the use of fizz rockets.
Using simple materials and a chemical reaction created by fizzy tablets and water, students designed and launched their own rockets. As pressure built up inside the rockets, students observed firsthand how the force pushing downward created an equal and opposite force that sent the rockets soaring upward into the air.
The excitement was contagious as students tested predictions, observed rocket launches, and discussed how Newton’s laws apply to everyday life. Laughter, cheers, and a few surprise launches filled the classroom and hallways as students worked together to investigate the science behind motion and force.
Hands-on labs like the fizz rocket activity allow students to experience science in action while building problem-solving, applying teamwork, and using critical thinking skills. The 6th grade students had a blast combining learning and fun while discovering how physics can quite literally take off before their eyes!
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Ms. Bolin's 3rd and 4th grade physical education classes are wrapping up the last full week of the school year with Neon Team Pin Protect and Kingdom Ball.
Get ready for online registration to go live June 1st!!
Graduation is tomorrow night at 7:00 PM! The ceremony will be streamed live starting at 6:45 PM.
Graduation Livestream
The 8th grade students did their annual frog dissection today. They got a hands-on, up-close look at organ systems, anatomy, and how everything works together inside a living organism.
Shout out to SGS student Camree Yandell who raised money for the Seneca Food Pantry by selling handmade items at the Farmers Market a few weeks ago. In total, she was able to donate $305!! Way to go Camree!
We scored a 🦃 on our sixth-grade field trip. A huge thank you to Echo Lanes for going above and beyond to make sure our students had a fantastic time bowling. We enjoyed a fun picnic lunch at Goold Park then wrapped up the day exploring local history at the Grundy County Historical Museum. It was a perfect mix of fun and learning!
On Tuesday, May 5th the SGS Music Department gave their final performances of the year. The SGS Chorus, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Beginning Band, Jazz Band, and solo/ensemble groups all performed. Annika Jackson & Aurora Jackson received the National Choral Award and Reese Harkins received the Director's Award for Band.
🐣 6th Grade Science is Hatching Excitement! 🐣
Our 6th grade scientists are diving into the fascinating world of embryology with a hands-on classroom experience—hatching chicks right before their eyes!
Students are observing each stage of development, learning how life begins, and tracking the growth of the embryos day by day. From candling the eggs to watching the first tiny cracks appear, the room is filled with curiosity, questions, and lots of excitement!
This engaging unit brings science to life in a way textbooks simply can’t. The students are having an absolute blast while learning about life cycles, responsibility, and the wonder of nature.
Our 6th grade scientists are diving into the fascinating world of embryology with a hands-on classroom experience—hatching chicks right before their eyes!
Students are observing each stage of development, learning how life begins, and tracking the growth of the embryos day by day. From candling the eggs to watching the first tiny cracks appear, the room is filled with curiosity, questions, and lots of excitement!
This engaging unit brings science to life in a way textbooks simply can’t. The students are having an absolute blast while learning about life cycles, responsibility, and the wonder of nature.
Congratulations to our athletes who competed at state today. Everyone that competed today came home with a medal!
Dallen Myers - 2nd in Pole Vault
Charlie Derber - 3rd in Pole Vault
Nolan Smith, Leon Corbin, Costner Stecken, and Charlie Derber - 8th in the 4x400 Meter Relay
Congratulations to all our athletes that competed this weekend!!! GO RAIDERS!
Congratulations to Charlie Derber who placed 4th in state yesterday in the 400 meter dash with a PR of 58.23! Athletes will be back at it again today, competing in the pole vault and 4x400 meter relay. GO RAIDERS!
Good luck to our track athletes today!
The meet can be live streamed (starting at 1:00) - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bFwJq7dhE&list=PL_HQoQ3Y4wklkGpY7XjB6C8uVlLbkW-1b&ra=m
The meet can also be followed live on Shazam Racing - https://results.shazamracing.com/meets/73364
Laki Ice day for North Campus! Thanks Dr. Hansen for continuing this great tradition
The fourth graders have had a busy week. We had a wonderful time visiting the LaSalle County Historical Museum in Utica, IL! Students explored exhibits filled with local history, including old-fashioned classrooms, vintage tools, antiques, photographs, and artifacts from the area’s past. They enjoyed learning how people lived and worked many years ago and asked some great questions throughout the tour. The students also visited the Aiken One Room Schoolhouse where they got to experience what life was like as a student in the 1800's.
Later in the week we held our annual spelling bee where students competed to be the best speller in the fourth grade. Our finalists were David , Maeleigh , Will , Valeria , Victoria, Colton , Waveland l, Lilliana , Christian , Ruby , Ella , Dylan , Easton , Annabelle , and Madi . Our overall placers in the Spelling Bee were 3rd Place- Easton , 2nd Place- Ella , and 1st Place- Annabelle . It has been a great week!
Later in the week we held our annual spelling bee where students competed to be the best speller in the fourth grade. Our finalists were David , Maeleigh , Will , Valeria , Victoria, Colton , Waveland l, Lilliana , Christian , Ruby , Ella , Dylan , Easton , Annabelle , and Madi . Our overall placers in the Spelling Bee were 3rd Place- Easton , 2nd Place- Ella , and 1st Place- Annabelle . It has been a great week!
Good luck to our track athletes as they compete at state this weekend!
Bailey Schaefer - 400, Medley Relay, Long Jump
Sophia Fillman, Maisie Filipiak, Bailey Schaefer, and Eleanor Stein - 1600 Medley Relay
Dallen Myers - Pole Vault
Nolan Smith, Leon Corbin, Costner Stecken, and Charlie Derber - 4x400 Meter Relay
Charlie Derber - 400, Long Jump, 4x400 Relay, Pole Vault
Our sixth graders had an incredible day exploring GAVC! They got a hands-on look at several career paths: Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Automotive, Welding, Building Trades, Health Occupations, Education, Computer Graphics, and Agriculture. Many of our students walked away excited about a future career that matches their passions.
Our 5th graders had an awesome day at Buffalo Rock State Park! Students explored the trails on a hike, worked together on a fun scavenger hunt, made solar bracelets, and enjoyed playing games.
Eighth grade students enjoyed a hometown field trip. Seneca Grade School treated all students to a flavored lemonade at Refuge Coffee&Co located inside the historic Graves Lumberyard building. Students then headed to the Seneca Area Heritage Museum where they completed a scavenger hunt to learn about a variety of topics related to the history of the Seneca area. Students were guided through the scavenger hunt by Mr. Jeff Maierhofer and three other historical museum volunteers. Students ended the day with some time at Crotty Park (named after our town’s founder Jerimiah Crotty) and even got to try out the new Gaga Ball Pit. Thank you to everyone who made sure our students had a memorable day.
Today was a great day to camp out in First Grade! The teachers transformed their classroom into a memorable experience, turning all of the student desks into mini camping tents! We wrote, read books, told stories, and sang around the camp fire. It was a great day to learn and make memories!
