HELP WANTED - TEACHER AIDE
Seneca Grade School #170 is seeking a qualified applicant for a teacher aide position. Interested individuals must have paraprofessional certification and interested in working with middle school students with various abilities in the area of special education. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume and list of references (minimum 3) to Seneca Grade School, 174 Oak St., Seneca, IL, 61360 … Attn: Shane Severson. Application Deadline is Wednesday, December 5th, 2025. All documents can also be emailed to sseverson@sgs170.org. Seneca Grade School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
about 2 hours ago, Ashley Baron
We're hiring!
Members of the Odd Fellows Illinois Lodge 41—Ray Jackson, Gary Wantroba, and Dave “Chip” Altobella—recently presented Seneca School District 170 with gift cards to support our school community as we enter the holiday season. Their contribution also helps strengthen our Christmas Tree Giving Program in partnership with Seneca High School.

We are grateful for their generosity and for the positive impact it will have on the families we serve. Thank you for all you do each day to support our students and community.
about 5 hours ago, Tiffany Condon
Odd Fellows

The SGS Speech Team performed at the IESA Speech Contest held at St. Carlo Acutis in Peru on Friday, November 14th.

✨ 1st Place Ratings went to:
• Reese Harkins & Avery Jankowski (Duet)
• Avery Jankowski (Poetry)
• June Plese & Avery Saltzman (Duet)
• Camille Geier, Atley Smith, Kailey Smith, & Eleanor Stein (Small Group)
• Abigail Cole, Alexis Hoover, Braylee Parnitzke, & Samantha Valdez (Small Group)
• Nora Douglas & Elly Thompson (Duet)

👏 Viviana Garza, Gretchen Higgins, and Serenity Sterling-Pizzio earned a 3rd place.

Great job to all who performed! We’re proud of you!

about 6 hours ago, Michael Richards
2025 SGS Speech Team
Avery Saltzman & June Plese
Kailey Smith, Eleanor Stein, Camille Geier, & Atley Hall
Nora Douglas & Elly Thompson
Reese Harkins & Avery Jankowski
Our Pack the Gym night on Tuesday was a HUGE SUCCESS! We were able to donate 318 items to the Seneca Food Pantry! In addition, with the donations at the entrance, concession stand profit, and the staff jeans fundraiser, we were able to donate $2,360! Thank you to everyone that come to the game and/or donated. SGS and the Seneca Food Pantry appreciate you!!!
4 days ago, Mr. Holman
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South Campus celebrated the end of Trimester 1 with a Thanksgiving "Escape Room" Fun Day!
4 days ago, Cory Yandell
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On Saturday, November 8th, five SGS students participated in the ILMEA District 2 Music Festival at Augustana College. They spent the day rehearsing and performing in a concert alongside students from other area schools. These talented musicians were chosen through a virtual audition process, selected from nearly 1,000 submissions.

Congratulations to Abigail Alexander (Jr. Treble Chorus), Sara Bruno (Jr. Band), Reese Harkins (Jr. Band), Annika Jackson (Jr. Mixed Chorus), and Aurora Jackson (Jr. Mixed Chorus) for being selected and representing SGS in such a meaningful musical experience!
4 days ago, Michael Richards
From left to right: Sara Bruno, 7th Grade (Jr. Band, flute), Reese Harkins, 8th Grade (Jr. Band, tuba), Abigail Alexander, 8th Grade (Jr Treble  Chorus, alto), Annika Jackson, 8th grade (Jr. Mixed Chorus, soprano), Aurora Jackson, 8th grade (Jr. Mixed Chorus, soprano)
Abigial Alexander with Jr. Treble Chorus
Annika and Aurora Jackson
Annika and Aurora Jackson
Fifth graders participated in a CSI-themed Social Studies unit on Ancient Egypt, investigating the mysterious death of King Tutankhamen. Acting as detectives, they analyzed primary sources, evidence and artifacts to explore different theories and determine his cause of death as well as the disappearance of his wife, the Queen Ankhsenamun.
4 days ago, Randy Raider
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Today is World Kindness Day! In honor of this special day, our second graders teamed up with Refuge Coffee to spread smiles and encouragement! Each student wrote a note of kindness on drink sleeves to brighten someone’s day. Stop by Refuge Coffee to grab a drink and enjoy a little extra kindness with your cup!

4 days ago, Erin Hovious
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Students holding up coffee sleeve
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Senior Citizens! RSVP to our Kindergarten-Fourth grade winter program.
Date: December 8th
Time: 1:00
Where: South Campus
There will be refreshments and dessert to follow. To RSVP contact Ashley Baron at 815-357-8744 ext 2161 or ABaron@sgs170.org

5 days ago, Tiffany Condon
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8th graders made ice cream in science today to learn more about thermal energy transfer and changes in states of matter.
6 days ago, Mary Covert
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Our third graders spent time today reading, writing, and learning all about our Veterans. We are so thankful for everything you have done and continue to do! 🇺🇸🦅❤️
6 days ago, Brenna Cook
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Mrs. Hamilton’s Class
Ms. Zelko’s Class
Game is tonight! Come cheer on the Lady Raiders and support the Seneca Food Pantry! We hope to see you there!
6 days ago, Mr. Holman
Pantry Night
Thank you Veterans!

https://youtu.be/QADr6OyYzQQ
6 days ago, Tiffany Condon
Falling in Love with Preschool
Preschool has been busy this Fall. We have been learning about seasons, especially Fall. We have been learning to zip our coats now that the weather is cooler. We have been discussing the changes we see in Autumn. We have noticed the leaves changing colors and falling from the trees. We have noticed the squirrels are very busy.
7 days ago, Heather Corrigan
Fall Apple Artwork
Apple Artwork
This week's events
7 days ago, Tiffany Condon
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Congratulations to the 6th grade boys basketball team on their 2nd place finish at the Millbrook tournament this weekend! Go Raiders!
9 days ago, Mr. Holman
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8th graders showed off their knowledge of energy by building energy transformation toys in science class this week!
10 days ago, Mary Covert
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energy transformation toy
7th graders have been learning all about cells, so they created board games to teach what they have learned!
10 days ago, Mary Covert
cell system games
cell system games
cell system games
cell system games
The South Campus said goodbye to the 1st Trimester this afternoon with some fun activities. Can't wait to start the 2nd Trimester on Monday!
10 days ago, Mr. Severson
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