SGS Sends Messages of Hope with SocksSGS is collecting socks to donate to the Food Pantry and OperationPADS(homeless shelter) in Ottawa. After watching a video from Kid President infifth and sixth grade Health class, we decided it would be a great way to send a‘warm hug’ by collecting socks for those that need them. Our students renamedit “Sockcember”.Socks will be col...
Students Send Holiday Greetings to Injured SoldiersEvery year as the gym is used for the holiday concerts at SouthCampus, students in physical education classes in the fifth and sixth gradeprepare holiday greetings for the service men and women in the WalterReed hospital and hospitals in the Washington, DC, area. They makeholiday cards and write letters expressing the ...
Our school was invited to participate in a youth art show hosted by the Exibit Fine Arts Gallery in Morris. All of our 7th and 8th grade art students are submitting work, along with a few other students from grades 3rd-6th. They are holding a reception for the public on Friday, December 14th from 5-7pm, where you have...
Beginning November 15, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the seventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of Seneca Grade School. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effe...
8 students from the SGS Choir will be featured as part of WCMY’s “Sounds of the Season” program on Saturday, December 8th. The program will air live starting at 10:00 am. Please tune in to AM 1430 and support a great group of young musicians!
To celebrate Literacy Week, Seneca Grade School invited two authors to visit North Campus. On November 14, Michael Wayne shared his interactive Snowman book series with preschool and kindergarten students. He read to the students and shared how he creates text and illustrations for his books.
Jennifer Ward, visited with kindergarten through fourth grade on Nov...
Just a reminder, Parent/teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday the 19th from 1:00PM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday the 20th from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Stop by the office in each building to complete a conference survey and enter to win one of four $25 BP gas cards. Also, pick up your complimentary Raider Nation car magnet, while supplies last. ...
SENECA LIONS CLUB IS SPONSORING
A CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
SUNDAY DECEMBER 2, 2018
@ THE AT&T BLDG
WE WILL START AT 6:00 PM
WITH SENECA GRADE SCHOOLS STUDENTS
SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS.
AT 6:30 PM WILL BE THE LIGHTING OF THE TREE
BY 2 SURPRISE GUESTS
THERE WILL BE GOODY BAGS FOR STUDENTS
AND WE WILL HAND OUT SLEDS TO 3 LUCKY WI...
SGS Celebrates Veterans’ Day
Seneca Grade School celebrates Veterans Day and honors those who have served and those who serve currently, with great honor. From the first grade denoting family members who have served or in the current military with stars in the North Campus lobby (see photos), to the older students writing thank you’s and sending care ...
Please join us Monday, December 3rd for our Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon to be held at our South Campus. RSVP's should be received by Monday, November 26th to Dianne Bushman at (815)357-8744 ext. 2161.Click here for the Official Flyer and more details
Hurricane Michael left it’s path of destruction in the panhandle of Florida. The students and adults at Seneca Grade School started talking about one drone video in particular that touched their hearts and minds. The video (https://youtu.be/jz_ULbwaams) demonstrated how something that SGS students take for granted everyday, their gym, can be wiped out by such a s...
Seneca Grade School eighth grade students visited the Grundy Area Vocational Center to learn about some possible professions. Students were able to have hands-on experiences with careers such as culinary arts, fire science, building and trades, cosmetology, and health occupations. They learned a lot and had a great time!
Seneca Grade School hosted the Illinois State Police and their dogs with the explosive unit at North Campus on October 19th. The visit was coordinated by Mr. Nick Sterling from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Officer Joe Rodgers and his dog Chance and Officer Johanna Rivera and her dog Rosie were welcomed by students and staff during their morning prese...
SENECA POLICE DEPARTMENT
SHOP WITH A COP
Seneca Police Department is once again sponsoring their annual “Shop with a Cop”. The children along with Seneca Police Officers, Staff and Volunteers will shop for gifts for their families and themselves.
Applications must be filled out and returned to the Seneca Police Department no later than November...
Eighth graders Alexis Crask, Trevor Otey, Caroline Paulson, Alexis Sprinkel and
seventh grader Jolena Odum were nominated to audition for this year’s Illinois Music
Educators Association District #2 Band Festival. Eighth graders Vivian Chapman,
Ashlin Jackson, Sean Rentauskas, and Bruce Smolucha were nominated to audition for
the Mixed Chorus. Seventh grad...
Today, 6th grade students were successful in solving the mystery of “Raiders of the Lost Locker”. Both groups did a great job of working together to find the clues and, eventually, open up the “lost locker”!
LaSalle County Generating Station cordially invited local area teachers for their annual Nuclear 101 program and plant tour on Friday, September 28. The goal was for teachers to understand the station’s day-to-day operations and safety components as well as an overview of the station’s performance and current topics of interest.
South Campus Science teachers Mr...
1, 2, 3, 4 I declare a ….. North vs.SouthOctober 1st – October 26th
Location: In front of school offices
RULES:
Each campus (North & South) has their own jugs for collecting money.
You gain points by collecting coins or dollars in your coin wars jug.
GOAL:
The campus with the MOST money at the end of the war win...
PSO is once again collecting Box Tops for Education labels. Please save these labels from your favorite cereal, soup, and other items to send to school with your elementary student! Thank you for supporting SGS.
SGS Band News
Homecoming 2018
The SGS Marching Raiders began their day marching in the Homecoming parade Saturday, September 15. They then participated in the Mass Band performance at the high school. All three feeder schools were represented – Mazon Middle, Milton Pope Elementary, and Seneca Grade Schools. The 7th & 8th graders learned three marching...
Seneca Grade School welcomes aboard new certified staff members to the district, Kayla Hamilton, 3rd grade teacher and Kyle Enervold, 7/8 grade P.E. teacher.
Seventh and eighth grade students are enjoying some pretty exciting Friday afternoons. With the STEM Exploratory program in full swing, students are experimenting with many new technologies. Seventh graders are learning the ins and outs of food and kitchen safety. They are also programming robots and learning 3D design through the Tinkercad website. Eighth graders ...
Help Wanted
Seneca Grade School #170 is seeking afternoon-evening part-time substitute housekeeping.
Work schedule is on a as need basis during the school year to fill in for full-time housekeeping staff during vacation or sick time.
Beginning wage is $10.25 per hour. Interested applicants please call the Seneca Grade School, district office, Diann...
September 11, 2018 “Freedom Walk”; National Day of Service and
Remembrance
Character Counts Opening Ceremonies Schedule
8:45 Leave the buildings and walk to designated area.
South will join the North Campus(who have walked from North Campus to walk to
the ceremony area.) Both groups are meeting @ SOUTH Gymnasium.
9:00 Presentation of Flags...
2018-2019
Beginning Band will begin next month for all interested fifth grade students at Seneca Grade School. Any sixth, seventh, or eighth grade students not already in band may also join at this time.
Friday, August 24, all fifth graders will report to the library from 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. for the Selmer Test ...
The 7th and 8th grade science lab underwent an exciting transformation this summer. The lab equipment was original to the building and needed an update, so we started from scratch and are very excited about our new facility.
Check out the construction process and the final product!
Seneca Community Consolidated Grade School
174 Oak Street
Seneca, Illinois 61360
Phone: 815-357-8744 Fax: 815-357-1516
Eric Misener Lynn McGhee Shane Severson
Superintendent Elementary Principal Junior High Principal
August 14, 2018
Dear Paren...