☘️ THIS WEEK AT SHS ☘️ #IrishPride
Senior Sammie Greisen represented the Lady Irish Wrestling Team at the Dekalb Sectional on Friday and Saturday, finishing on top of the podium as the 125 LB SECTIONAL CHAMPION. Sammie will now advance to the IHSA Class 1A State Finals at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington starting Friday, February 27th. GOOD LUCK, Sammie! #IrishPride ☘️
The Fighting Irish Wrestling Team competed at the Coal City Sectional on Friday and Saturday. The Irish finished the day with three podium placers:
Raiden Terry - SECTIONAL CHAMPION at 120
Chase Rod - 4th Place at 150
Landen Venecia - 2nd Place at 190
Congratulations to all our wrestlers that ended a great season this weekend and GOOD LUCK to Raiden, Chase, and Landen at the IHSA Class 1A State Finals starting Thursday, February 19th at State Farm Center in Champaign! #IrishPride ☘️
Raiden Terry - SECTIONAL CHAMPION at 120
Chase Rod - 4th Place at 150
Landen Venecia - 2nd Place at 190
Congratulations to all our wrestlers that ended a great season this weekend and GOOD LUCK to Raiden, Chase, and Landen at the IHSA Class 1A State Finals starting Thursday, February 19th at State Farm Center in Champaign! #IrishPride ☘️
On Friday, Seneca High School honored our senior band, cheer, and boys basketball team members before the Fighting Irish DEFEATED the Lowpoint-Washburn Wildcats, 73-33. The Fighting Irish were led by Zeb Maxwell with 18 points and 11 rebounds, Brayden Simek with 15 points, and Brady Sheedy with 8 points and 7 rebounds. The team will next be in action at home on Tuesday against Morris.
The night's entertainment also featured musical performances by the SHS Band & Choir, as well as a Senior Night performance from the SHS Cheer Squad, choreographed by senior Shan Balandang. THANK YOU to all our senior band, cheer, and boys basketball team members for all your time and dedication to Seneca High School the past four years! #IrishPride ☘️
The night's entertainment also featured musical performances by the SHS Band & Choir, as well as a Senior Night performance from the SHS Cheer Squad, choreographed by senior Shan Balandang. THANK YOU to all our senior band, cheer, and boys basketball team members for all your time and dedication to Seneca High School the past four years! #IrishPride ☘️
Congratulations to junior Landon Hebel for being named this week's Success at SHS winner! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
Students of the Month 🍎
CONGRATULATIONS to our Student of the Month winners for January! Keep making Seneca High School proud! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
CONGRATULATIONS to our Student of the Month winners for January! Keep making Seneca High School proud! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
Fighting Irish Men's Basketball vs Lowpoint-Washburn || Friday 2/13 JV@5:30 Var@7
Watch it on Irish Live!
https://youtube.com/live/oJBpCbWtvDA
Watch it on Irish Live!
https://youtube.com/live/oJBpCbWtvDA
The Lady Irish Basketball Team traveled to Braidwood on Wednesday to wrap up their regular season, DEFEATING the Reed-Custer Comets by a final score of 52-42. The Lady Irish were led by Tessa Krull with 16 points, Emma Mino with 12 points, and Graysen Provance with 11 points. Elsa Douglas had 7 points and Kylee Rowley had 6 points to round out the scoring. The team will open up IHSA Class 2A Regional play on Monday at home against Wilmington at 7:30 PM. Great job, ladies! #IrishPride ☘️
Thank you to OSB Community Bank for your generous donation to Seneca High School as part of OSB's School Spirit Checking Program! SHS appreciates your support! ☘️
Senior Pep Band, Cheer, and Boys Basketball Parents:
This Friday, February 13th, SHS will be honoring all senior pep band, cheer, and boys basketball players for Senior Night against Lowpoint-Washburn. This will take place immediately following the JV game. We ask that all parents and guardians be present in the gym at 6:15 PM in preparation for the ceremony. An announcement will be made near the end of the JV game with further instructions. Thanks and we look forward to seeing everyone come out to support our seniors on Friday! #IrishPride ☘️
This Friday, February 13th, SHS will be honoring all senior pep band, cheer, and boys basketball players for Senior Night against Lowpoint-Washburn. This will take place immediately following the JV game. We ask that all parents and guardians be present in the gym at 6:15 PM in preparation for the ceremony. An announcement will be made near the end of the JV game with further instructions. Thanks and we look forward to seeing everyone come out to support our seniors on Friday! #IrishPride ☘️
For any junior or senior student who is interested in attending JJC after graduation, we highly recommend going to Discover JJC on Saturday, April 11th from 9:00 AM to noon. It is a great way to learn more about all the different programs that JJC has to offer as well as learning your way around the school. There will also be talks about cost, scholarship availability, and financial aid.
If you plan on attending, please fill out the RSVP using the QR code or visit jjc.edu/discover. If you have any questions, please see the Guidance office!
If you plan on attending, please fill out the RSVP using the QR code or visit jjc.edu/discover. If you have any questions, please see the Guidance office!
For any junior or senior student who is interested in attending IVCC after graduation, we highly recommend attending Explore IVCC on Tuesday, March 31st from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. This is a great way to learn about the campus, find out more about IVCC's programs, hear from instructors, etc.
If you plan on attending, please fill out the RSVP using the QR code or visit ivcc.edu/explore. If you have any questions, please see the Guidance office!
The SHS Scholastic Bowl Team faced off against Herscher at home on Tuesday night. Congratulations to Brady Fort for leading the JV Scholastic Bowl team with nine toss-ups and Ian Janke for leading the Varsity team with thirteen toss-ups as both teams split their matches! The team will be in action again at Lowpoint-Washburn next Tuesday. #IrishPride ☘️
Seneca High School's 18th Annual St. Baldrick's Fundraiser will take place on Friday, March 13th @ 2:00 PM in the Main Gym. Interested in a free haircut? Visit Mrs. Keinath in Room 122 to SIGN UP to be a shavee!
The SHS National Honor Society will be collecting pop tabs and household items from February 4th to March 20th. Collections will take place on Wednesday mornings and during Friday lunch periods. All collections will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Check out the flyer for more details!
Fighting Irish Men's Basketball vs Streator || Tuesday 2/10JV@5:30 Var@7
Watch it on Irish Live!
https://youtube.com/live/WURMD8Lhpjk
Watch it on Irish Live!
https://youtube.com/live/WURMD8Lhpjk
The Scholastic Bowl Team competed at home against Putnam County on Monday night. Congratulations to both the Varsity and JV Teams on their victories! Brady Fort led the JV team with 11 toss-ups while Ian Janke led the Varsity team with 9. The team will be home again tonight to take on Herscher. Way to go, Irish! #IrishPride ☘️
THIS Friday, February 13th, RISE will host its annual Valentine's Day Socials! Start your morning with a little self-love by enjoying donuts & hot chocolate in the Main Commons from 7:20-7:50 AM.
Also, check out RISE's upcoming Spring 2026 calendar to stay in the loop for all the fun coming to SHS this semester! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
Also, check out RISE's upcoming Spring 2026 calendar to stay in the loop for all the fun coming to SHS this semester! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
All incoming freshmen parents and students are invited to our Freshmen Registration Night on Wednesday, March 11th, from 5:30-6:40 pm. At this event, counselors and teachers will help you select your student's classes.
Parents will be receiving a letter in the mail with all the details so mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 11th.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our Guidance office by calling 815-357-5040.
Thank you!
ECE Senior Spotlight 🏫
Meet Ms. Ruthie Steffes! Ruthie is in Mrs. Read's ECE class. After graduation, she plans to attend Joliet Junior College for their Horticulture program, with the goal of one day owning her own flower shop. "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
"Ruthie Steffes has been part of my classroom for 4 years. Watching her grow into a confident, mature, independent young woman has been amazing to see. She has so many good things in store for her after SHS I'm excited to see where life takes her! So proud of you Ruthie!" Love ~ Mrs. Read
Meet Ms. Ruthie Steffes! Ruthie is in Mrs. Read's ECE class. After graduation, she plans to attend Joliet Junior College for their Horticulture program, with the goal of one day owning her own flower shop. "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
"Ruthie Steffes has been part of my classroom for 4 years. Watching her grow into a confident, mature, independent young woman has been amazing to see. She has so many good things in store for her after SHS I'm excited to see where life takes her! So proud of you Ruthie!" Love ~ Mrs. Read
