Parents,

Don’t forget that this Thursday, August 27th is School Picture Day for all students. Pictures will be taken in the auditorium by HR Imaging and will be used in the Seneca High School 2026-2027 yearbook. Students will be called out of class throughout the day to get their pictures taken. If you have not received an order form in the mail from HR Imaging, extras can be picked up in the Main Office. Pictures can also be ordered by visiting hrimaging.com (before and after pictures are taken). Picture Re-takes will be on Thursday, 10/29 for all students that need them.

This Week in the Land of the Irish | 8.24 - 8.29 | #IrishPride ☘️

Here is the stream link for tonight's Varsity Football game against Chicago Christian. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/palos-heights/organization/3666/chicago-christian-high-school/schedule?date=2026-08-16T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OWUyNDhiZjVlMzczZTQ4YmM3ZTExNWU%3D

Ready to shape the next generation of local entrepreneurs? Join us on Friday, August 28th at 11:30 AM for an INCubatoredu Coaching Luncheon at Seneca High School! Tour our new INCubatoredu lab, learn about the course, and find out how you can share your business experience as a volunteer mentor or coach to help SHS students KICKSTART their futures.

Scan the QR code in the graphic to RSVP and reach out to Kim Foster at kfoster@senecahs.org with any questions. Let's build a legacy of leadership together! #TheSenecaWay ☘️

The Seneca High School Board of Education and Administration Team celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday night as we unveiled our NEWLY renovated Main and Guidance Offices! This renovation wasn't simply about new paint, furniture, flooring, or walls. It was about creating a more welcoming, functional, and student-centered environment for the thousands of students, families, staff members, and community members who enter these offices each year.

We would like to thank our architect, Mr. Matt Lamps, and our contractors, led by Lite Construction’s John Campbell and Matt Ayers, for all their outstanding work. Additionally, thank you to Sound Inc., Lite Construction, Inc. – General Contractor, Chapman Mechanical – HVAC, Johns Service and Sales – Plumbing, Indicom Electrical – Electrical, Lasswell Masonry, Bowne Painting – Painting, Kelly Glass Inc. – Window and Exterior Entrances, Carpetland and Benchmark– Flooring Subcontractors. From the earliest planning meetings to the final details, your professionalism, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence transformed a vision into a beautiful reality.

We would also like to thank our office staff, specifically CSBO Stacey Gould and Maintenance Director Jim Harsted, who played an integral role in the planning process. Our counselors, secretaries, teachers, administrators, and all of the stakeholders who were temporarily displaced during construction must also be thanked for their understanding and willingness to adapt throughout the process.

Lastly, THANK YOU to the Seneca community. Your continued support allows us to keep moving forward while remaining committed to The Seneca Way and our mission of preparing and supporting ALL students for success beyond high school. This new space reflects who we are as a district. It is welcoming. It is student-focused. And it is another example of the tremendous IRISH PRIDE that exists throughout our school and community. #TheSenecaWay ☘️

2025-2026 yearbooks will be handed out to those that pre-ordered them on Friday, 8/21 during lunch. If you would still like to purchase a yearbook they will cost $60 and can be paid for with cash or checks made out to Seneca High School. Please see Mr. Decker in room 108 if you have any questions!

Seniors that graduated in 2026 can pick up their pre-ordered yearbook or purchase one by stopping in the main office during school hours. If you have any questions, you can email Mr. Decker at cdecker@senecahs.org. #TheSenecaWay ☘️

The Lady Irish Golf Team hosted Coal City at The Creek on Wednesday, defeating the Coalers with a score of 183. Senior Piper Stenzel was the match medalist and led the team with a 41. The Lady Irish will next be in action on Saturday morning at the Joliet Township Invite. Keep it up, girls! #IrishPride ☘️

08/19 @ The Creek

Seneca 183
Coal City 234

Medalist: Piper Stenzel Seneca 41

Seneca Scores:
Piper Stenzel 41
Haiden Lavarier 44
Eme Paquette 48
Josie Mitchell 50
Vivienne Cronkrite 54
Alivia Mann 54

Coal City Scores:
Livia Sulzberger 50
Emma Sinkular 54
Adrina Nugent 62
Kayla Kowalski 63
Tori Harrington 64
Abi Rose 67

Seneca Record 3-0

The Fighting Irish Golf Team returned to The Creek for the first time this season on Wednesday. The Irish (170) came out on top against Dwight & Reed Custer and were led by senior Cody Malak (39). The team will next be in action on Saturday morning at the Putnam County Scramble. Great job, boys! #IrishPride ☘️

08/19 @ The Creek

Varsity:
Seneca 170
Dwight 179
Reed-Custer 204

*Counting Scores:
Cody Malak (39- Medalist)
Raiden Terry (41)
Trent Powell (43)
Ethan Hasselbring (47)

*Seneca Record: 2-0

JV:
Seneca 190
Reed-Custer 228

Seneca High School and RISE rolled out the red carpet on Tuesday morning to welcome students and staff back to school. Here's to hoping that the 2026-2027 school year tells a story worthy of the big screen! #TheSenecaWay ☘️

The Fighting Irish Golf Team opened the season on the road Monday, playing in the Midland Invitational at Timber Ridge Golf Course. The Irish finished in 2nd Place as a team and were led by senior Raiden Terry (79). The team will now return to The Creek for their home opener at 1:30 PM today to tee off against Reed-Custer. Way to go, boys! #IrishPride ☘️

Midland Invitational
08/17 @ Timber Ridge Golf Course
18-Hole Tournament, 9 Teams

1st Place - Fieldcrest (329)
2nd Place - Seneca (334)
3rd Place - Marquette (340)

*Individual Counting Scores
Raiden Terry (79) - 3rd
Cooper Thorson (83) - T6th
Cody Malak (85) - T10th
Ethan Hasselbring (87)

The 2026 Seneca High School Homecoming Parade will be held on September 11th at 4:00 PM. If you are interested in being a part of the parade, please contact Erica Read at eread@senecahs.org to get signed up! ☘️

Seneca High School welcomed the Class of 2030 during Freshmen Orientation on Monday. Students had a chance to practice for next month’s Irish Games, walk their schedules, and develop leadership skills with our guest speaker, Ted Wiese. They also signed their COMMITMENT TO GRADUATE that will hang inside the student entrance throughout the next four years. We can't wait to see what the Class of 2030 will accomplish during their time in the Land of the Irish! #TheSenecaWay ☘️

The Lady Irish Golf Team opened the season on Monday by hosting St. Bede and Marquette at The Creek, defeating the Bruins and Crusaders with a score of 190. Junior Alivia Mann shot a 45 to be named the match medalist. The team will be back at The Creek on Wednesday to tee off against Reed-Custer and Coal City. Great start, ladies! #IrishPride ☘️

Team Scores:

Seneca 190
St. Bede Academy 244
Ottawa Marquette 256

Medalist: Alivia Mann Seneca 45
Seneca Record 2-0

Seneca Scores:
Alivia Mann 45
Josie Mitchell 47
Eme Paquette 48
Piper Stenzel 49
Haiden Lavarier 50
Vivienne Cronkrite 53

Ottawa Marquette top 4 counting scores:
Lillian Pollnow 50
Parker Poundstone 66
Laney Ruddick 69
Madisyn Trainor 71

St. Bede top 4 counting Scores:
Aliyanna Arteaga 60
Kylie Coons 60
Callie Fusinetti 61
Quinn Entrican 63

Curriculum Night | Wednesday, August 19th | 5:30-7:40 PM

Parents will pick up student schedules as they enter the New Commons between 5:30 - 5:45. We will have a welcome and some quick introductions in the New Gym at 5:45 before attending each period.

AS A REMINDER: This is the first of three parent engagement nights throughout the school year. Parents who attend all three events will receive a $150 discount on their student's 2027-2028 registration fees. Senior parents who attend all three events will have the cost of their student's cap and gown covered by Seneca High School! #TheSenecaWay ☘️

This Week in the Land of the Irish | 8.17 - 8.22 | #IrishPride ☘️

Due to impending storms, today's Sandwich Indian Golf Invite has been canceled out of an abundance of caution. There is no reschedule date. #IrishPride ☘️

ONE WEEK until school starts in the Land of the Irish! We can't wait to welcome everyone back into the halls of SHS next Tuesday! #TheSenecaWay ☘️

Here is the link to the 2026 Fighting Irish Football Team Store. The store will close on Aug. 17th:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/xkn1YHrYak

Here is the link to the 2026 Cross Country Team Store. The store will close on Aug. 17th:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ecXPqEEZWu

Here is the link to the 2026 Lady Irish Volleyball Team Store. The store will close on Aug. 13th:

https://bit.ly/4z5g5cG