The Seneca Bass Fishing team had a busy weekend. On Saturday, Max Mancuso and Lincoln Hebel placed 9th out of 20 boats with 3 pounds and 1 ounce at the Shabbona Lake Tournament. On Sunday, Addison Mann and Landon Hebel placed 20th out of 60 boats with 8 pounds and 2 ounces at Lake of Egypt. Addi Mann also had the 4th biggest bass of the tournament at 3 pounds 5 ounces! Great job everyone! #IrishPride ☘️
PICTURE RETAKES 📷
On Friday, October 17th, HR Imaging will be back to take pictures of all students, faculty, and staff that would like a retake or were not present the first time HR was here in August. Picture retakes will occur during 1st and 2nd hour in the SHS Auditorium. ☘️
Students of the Month 🍎
CONGRATULATIONS to our Student of the Month winners for August and September! Keep making Seneca High School proud! #TheSenecaWay #IrishPride ☘️
August 2025:
Lilly Pfeifer-SOM
Gracie Smith– Role Model
Brady Fort– Irish Pride
Talia Jenkins– Rookie
September 2025:
Lauren Thomas-SOM
Ruthie Steffes– Role Model
Avery Phillips– Irish Pride
Lily Paputsa– Rookie
CONGRATULATIONS to our Student of the Month winners for August and September! Keep making Seneca High School proud! #TheSenecaWay #IrishPride ☘️
August 2025:
Lilly Pfeifer-SOM
Gracie Smith– Role Model
Brady Fort– Irish Pride
Talia Jenkins– Rookie
September 2025:
Lauren Thomas-SOM
Ruthie Steffes– Role Model
Avery Phillips– Irish Pride
Lily Paputsa– Rookie
SHS Lady Irish Volleyball Team faces off against Wilmington at Home on Oct 6th. Freshmen@5pm, JV@6pm, Varsity@7pm.
https://youtube.com/live/LJoi5KPStFk?feature=share
Find the Freshmen game at 5pm on our main Irish Live YouTube page.
https://youtube.com/live/LJoi5KPStFk?feature=share
Find the Freshmen game at 5pm on our main Irish Live YouTube page.
To increase safety for all attendees at high school sporting events, students in grades K-8 must now be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all home sporting events. This change in practice is due in part to an increase in incidents involving unsupervised K-8 students.
Although we want student participation at our home games, students must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
These changes are effective immediately and will be enforced at all indoor and outdoor home sporting events.
We appreciate in advance the support of our students, parents, and community. We understand this change in practice may interrupt normal plans for event attendance, but we want to ensure that all attendees have an enjoyable and safe experience at all Fighting Irish events.
- Seneca High School Administration
Although we want student participation at our home games, students must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
These changes are effective immediately and will be enforced at all indoor and outdoor home sporting events.
We appreciate in advance the support of our students, parents, and community. We understand this change in practice may interrupt normal plans for event attendance, but we want to ensure that all attendees have an enjoyable and safe experience at all Fighting Irish events.
- Seneca High School Administration
☘️ THIS WEEK AT SHS ☘️ #IrishPride
Saturday morning, the Cross Country team ran in the LaSalle County Championship at Eastwood Country Club in Streator. The Fighting Irish finished in 2nd Place as a team for both the boys and girls! The top 10 individuals are considered "All County". Lily Mueller was the All County CHAMPION for the girls. Medalists included: Lily Mueller (1) and Lila Coleman (6) for the girls & Liam Baima (7), Callum Wright (8), and Brady Fort (10) for the boys. The team also had several PRs and a few season records! Congratulations to both teams on another great meet! #IrishPride ☘️
On Thursday, the Lady Irish Volleyball team defeated the Woodland Warriors at home in two sets, 25-18, 25-17! Graysen Provance dished out 14 assists, Brooklyn Sheedy recorded 8 kills, and Lexie Buis provided 5 kills & 4 aces to power the Lady Irish. The team will next be in action @ home on Monday against Wilmington. Way to go ladies! #IrishPride ☘️
Block the Crusade 🛡️
It’s RIVALRY WEEK. The Fighting Irish travel to Gould Stadiu❌ in Ottawa tonight to clash with the Crusaders! The battle begins @ 7:00 P❌ and the the❌e is BLACK OUT. WEAR BLACK, BE LOUD, AND BEAT ❌ARQUETTE! #IrishPride ☘️
It’s RIVALRY WEEK. The Fighting Irish travel to Gould Stadiu❌ in Ottawa tonight to clash with the Crusaders! The battle begins @ 7:00 P❌ and the the❌e is BLACK OUT. WEAR BLACK, BE LOUD, AND BEAT ❌ARQUETTE! #IrishPride ☘️
Congratulations to sophomore Brody Thompson for being named this week's Success at SHS winner! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
SHS Lady Irish Volleyball Team faces off against Woodland at Home on Oct 2nd. JV@5pm, Varsity@6pm.
Watch it on Irish Live!
https://youtube.com/live/z4TkloNQWDo?feature=share
Watch it on Irish Live!
https://youtube.com/live/z4TkloNQWDo?feature=share
NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY
Today, October 2nd, is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to our incredible custodial staff for your dedication and hard-work in maintaining the SHS campus. The appearance of our facilities inside and outside is ALWAYS top-notch, and SHS would truly not be able to function without you! #TheSenecaWay #IrishPride ☘️
Today, October 2nd, is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to our incredible custodial staff for your dedication and hard-work in maintaining the SHS campus. The appearance of our facilities inside and outside is ALWAYS top-notch, and SHS would truly not be able to function without you! #TheSenecaWay #IrishPride ☘️
Fighting Irish Golf Regionals ⛳
On Wednesday, the Fighting Irish Golf team competed at Dwight CC in the IHSA Class 1A Regional hosted by Dwight. As a team, the Fighting Irish narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Sectional after losing on a 5th-score tie breaker. Congratulations to Cooper Thorson (83) and Cody Malak (84) for qualifying as individuals for next week's Sectional! Congratulations to the Fighting Irish Golf team on a fantastic season and GOOD LUCK to Cooper and Cody at Sectionals! #IrishPride ☘️
Team Scores:
Prairie Central 322
Gibson City 341
Aurora Christian 343
Seneca 343 (Lost 5th-score tie breaker)
Somonauk 344
Gilman Iroquois West 353
Yorkville Parkview Christian Academy 354
Dwight 355
Serena 358
Fisher 358
Wilmington 369
Newark 370
Reed-Custer 372
Hinckley-Big Rock 389
Yorkville Christian 396
*Counting scores for Seneca:
Cooper Thorson (83)
Cody Malak (84)
Raiden Terry (87)
Ethan Hasselbring (89)
On Wednesday, the Fighting Irish Golf team competed at Dwight CC in the IHSA Class 1A Regional hosted by Dwight. As a team, the Fighting Irish narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Sectional after losing on a 5th-score tie breaker. Congratulations to Cooper Thorson (83) and Cody Malak (84) for qualifying as individuals for next week's Sectional! Congratulations to the Fighting Irish Golf team on a fantastic season and GOOD LUCK to Cooper and Cody at Sectionals! #IrishPride ☘️
Team Scores:
Prairie Central 322
Gibson City 341
Aurora Christian 343
Seneca 343 (Lost 5th-score tie breaker)
Somonauk 344
Gilman Iroquois West 353
Yorkville Parkview Christian Academy 354
Dwight 355
Serena 358
Fisher 358
Wilmington 369
Newark 370
Reed-Custer 372
Hinckley-Big Rock 389
Yorkville Christian 396
*Counting scores for Seneca:
Cooper Thorson (83)
Cody Malak (84)
Raiden Terry (87)
Ethan Hasselbring (89)
Parent-Teacher Conferences | Wednesday, October 8th | 5:00-8:00 PM
Conferences will be held in the SHS Main Gym. AS A REMINDER: This is the second of three parent engagement nights throughout the school year. If a parent attends all three nights (Curriculum Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Student Success Plan Night), then next year's student fees will be waived! ☘️
Conferences will be held in the SHS Main Gym. AS A REMINDER: This is the second of three parent engagement nights throughout the school year. If a parent attends all three nights (Curriculum Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Student Success Plan Night), then next year's student fees will be waived! ☘️
TCC Cross Country Meet 🏃
Tuesday night, the Cross Country team hosted the Tri-County Conference meet out at the Land Lab. As a team, the girls finished in 2nd Place, only one placement behind Lowpoint-Washburn. Lily Mueller (5th), Lila Coleman (7th), Talia Jenkins (9th), and Julie Mueller (10th) were named to the All-Conference team for the girls. The boys team finished in 1ST PLACE, led by All-Conference performances by Callum Wright (4th), Liam Baima (5th), and Brady Fort (10th). Congratulations to both teams on a great meet! #IrishPride ☘️
Girls Top 5 Places:
Lily Mueller (5th - 21:58.2)
Lila Coleman (7th - 22:55.3)
Talia Jenkins (9th - 23:32.4)
Julie Mueller (10th - 24:10.7)
Ruthie Steffes (11th - 25:18.4)
Boys Top 5 Places:
Callum Wright (4th - 18:13.7)
Liam Baima (5th - 18:50.2)
Brady Fort (10th - 19:16.5)
Landon Hebel (11th - 19:25.5)
Jaxson Finch (14th - 19:51.6)
Tuesday night, the Cross Country team hosted the Tri-County Conference meet out at the Land Lab. As a team, the girls finished in 2nd Place, only one placement behind Lowpoint-Washburn. Lily Mueller (5th), Lila Coleman (7th), Talia Jenkins (9th), and Julie Mueller (10th) were named to the All-Conference team for the girls. The boys team finished in 1ST PLACE, led by All-Conference performances by Callum Wright (4th), Liam Baima (5th), and Brady Fort (10th). Congratulations to both teams on a great meet! #IrishPride ☘️
Girls Top 5 Places:
Lily Mueller (5th - 21:58.2)
Lila Coleman (7th - 22:55.3)
Talia Jenkins (9th - 23:32.4)
Julie Mueller (10th - 24:10.7)
Ruthie Steffes (11th - 25:18.4)
Boys Top 5 Places:
Callum Wright (4th - 18:13.7)
Liam Baima (5th - 18:50.2)
Brady Fort (10th - 19:16.5)
Landon Hebel (11th - 19:25.5)
Jaxson Finch (14th - 19:51.6)
Lady Irish Golf Regionals ⛳
On Tuesday, the Lady Irish Golf team was at Spring Creek GC for the IHSA Class 1A Regional hosted by St. Bede. As a team, the Lady Irish narrowly missed qualifying for the Sectional by 2 strokes. Congratulations go out to Camryn Stecken (91), Piper Stenzel (92), and Vivienne Cronkrite (98) for qualifying as individuals for next week's IHSA Sectional! Brooklyn Szafranski was in a playoff for the 10th individual spot, but lost on the first playoff hole. Congratulations to the Lady Irish golf team on a fantastic season and GOOD LUCK to Cam, Piper, and Vivienne at Sectionals! #IrishPride ☘️
Team Scores:
Downs Tri-Valley 357
Bloomington Central Catholic 366
El Paso 383
Seneca 385
St. Bede 405
Princeton 411
Prairie Central 440
Fieldcrest 455
Pontiac 473
Marquette 484
Henry 512
Mendota 519
Counting scores for the Lady Irish:
Camryn Stecken 91
Piper Stenzel 92
Vivienne Cronkrite 98
Brooklyn Szafranski 104
On Tuesday, the Lady Irish Golf team was at Spring Creek GC for the IHSA Class 1A Regional hosted by St. Bede. As a team, the Lady Irish narrowly missed qualifying for the Sectional by 2 strokes. Congratulations go out to Camryn Stecken (91), Piper Stenzel (92), and Vivienne Cronkrite (98) for qualifying as individuals for next week's IHSA Sectional! Brooklyn Szafranski was in a playoff for the 10th individual spot, but lost on the first playoff hole. Congratulations to the Lady Irish golf team on a fantastic season and GOOD LUCK to Cam, Piper, and Vivienne at Sectionals! #IrishPride ☘️
Team Scores:
Downs Tri-Valley 357
Bloomington Central Catholic 366
El Paso 383
Seneca 385
St. Bede 405
Princeton 411
Prairie Central 440
Fieldcrest 455
Pontiac 473
Marquette 484
Henry 512
Mendota 519
Counting scores for the Lady Irish:
Camryn Stecken 91
Piper Stenzel 92
Vivienne Cronkrite 98
Brooklyn Szafranski 104
Today, Mr. Witte's vocational math class took a trip to Wilmington to tour the local 150 Operators training facility. Students learned a lot and now have a very good understanding of what they have to do to apply and what it takes to be a part of their union. Thank you Tamara for giving us a great tour! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
Penny War Results 🪙
The Penny War is a fund-raising activity during Homecoming week that each class & staff competes against each other in by “voting” for their class with pennies. Students & staff can subtract “votes” from their competitors by putting silver coins or paper money in their jars.
This year the Penny War was a huge success. A big thank you to all the students & staff who contributed to this year’s competition! Because of your generosity, local charities and food pantries will benefit. Together, we raised a GRAND total of $961.91! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
The Penny War is a fund-raising activity during Homecoming week that each class & staff competes against each other in by “voting” for their class with pennies. Students & staff can subtract “votes” from their competitors by putting silver coins or paper money in their jars.
This year the Penny War was a huge success. A big thank you to all the students & staff who contributed to this year’s competition! Because of your generosity, local charities and food pantries will benefit. Together, we raised a GRAND total of $961.91! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
Senior Landen Venecia has been named SHS Athlete of the Week! Landen recorded 7 tackles and anchored the offensive line that powered 479 yards of total offense in Friday's 50-17 victory over Dwight! Congratulations, Landen, and best of luck the rest of the season! #TheSenecaWay #IrishPride ☘️
Congratulations to sophomore Taylor Schaefer for being named last week's Success at SHS winner! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
