Lifetouch Picture Retake Days for Grades K-5 will be Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3. K-2 pictures will be scheduled for 9:25 - 9:40 AM and 3-5 pictures will be scheduled for 9:40 - 9:55 AM. Note: Elementary PLP students may come in for pictures on either of the days from 9:55 - 10:45 AM. Picture forms are available to be picked up on the office entrance table.
Students in Grades 3-6 will bring home chromebooks on Friday, November 20. Students have been given padded envelopes for the chromebooks and chargers, but they may use computer cases from home if you have them available. Reminder: Seneca East students in Grades 3-12 will return to school after Thanksgiving break on our hybrid plan. Please make sure your children have their chromebooks charged and ready to go on the days they attend classes. Contact Brad Powers if you have any questions about computers or the hybrid plan for the week of November 30 - December 4. Office phone number: 419-426-1854. Email: bpowers@se-tigers.com.
November 19, 2020
SE Families and Community,
We received word late this afternoon that a student at Seneca East Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. Upon learning of this positive case, we have conducted contact tracing and reached out to the individuals who had close contact with the positive student. Additionally, we have contacted the Seneca County Health Department and shared the contact information for the families involved. If the school has not contacted you, you are not directly involved with this exposure. The families of the students who are required to quarantine have all been contacted.
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, please take precautionary measures to lower the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We are already planning to return to school on December 1, 2020; under the Hybrid plan, our ability to safely return to school after the holiday and the continuation of the winter sports season is totally dependent upon the rate of infection in our community. This notification should serve as a reminder to all of us that COVID-19 is present in our community.
Thank you for your continued support during this very challenging time!
Laura A. Kagy Ed.D.
Superintendent
Seneca East Local Schools
Seneca East Lady Tiger Basketball is offering shooting clinics for girls in grades 3 through 6 starting December 5th. Applications will be coming home today or tomorrow with your daughter. Applications can also be found on the website under "Newsfeed" and "See All Posts."
Seneca East 50th Anniversary t-shirts will be for sale at the girls basketball game on Friday, November 20. The shirts are $15. You can also contact asaylors@se-tigers.com if you are interested in buying a shirt.
If you have a girl in 3rd-6th grade interested in the Basketball Shooting Winter Camp, please register using this form: https://5il.co/n7bf
The PTO will be taking gift card orders through December 9th! The gift cards will be sent home the week of December 14th. Click here to print an order form: https://5il.co/n6h3
As you know the COVID-19 cases in our area continue to increase. So far we have had 2 positive cases in our student body. If you have questions about COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19 please contact Amy Ferres, school nurse, at aferres@se-tigers.com We will continue to be in school 5 days a week for all students for the remainder of this week, from today until Friday, November 20, 2020. Next week school is closed for Thanksgiving Break. We changed this to a full week off prior to the start of the school year to allow for additional teacher training this summer.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 cases in our area continue to trend upward and the Seneca County Health Department has advised schools in the area to consider making changes after the Thanksgiving break to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Here is the plan for Seneca East when we return from Thanksgiving Break.
Monday, November 30th is also a day off for all students. This is a scheduled training day for teachers. Starting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, we will return to school under a Hybrid Plan. The Hybrid Cohort student list is available here or on the district website for your review under Menu/Reopening. Families were placed in the same cohort. We also placed students to accommodate the Sentinel schedule and special services such as physical therapy sessions. Our Hybrid Cohorts identify which students will come to school in the Monday/Tuesday group or the Thursday/Friday group for students in grades 3-12. Students in grades K-2 come to school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Because Monday, November 30th is not a school day for students we are modifying the cohorts for the week after Thanksgiving as follows: Students in grades K-2 will come to school Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; December 1-4. Students who are listed in the Monday/Tuesday cohort will come to school on Tuesday and Wednesday; December 1-2.Students who are listed in the Thursday/Friday cohort will come to school on Thursday and Friday; December 3-4.
My hope is to return to school in-person five days a week the week of December 7, 2020; however, this will be determined by what is happening with COVID-19 in our area. You can help us return to five days a week by doing your part to stop the spread. Please!!! Help us stay in school by following the state's safety guidelines. We will reevaluate what is happening with COVID-19 once we return to school and make decisions about what the rest of December will look like at that time.
Decisions about winter sports seasons have not been finalized. We anticipate information from the Ohio High School Athletic Association later this week.
We know that some families struggled with internet connectivity issues last spring when school was shut down, and we want to help families who need assistance again this year. You will be getting information from the building principals about an internet survey. We will work to help families who need assistance, but we will need everyone to complete and returned the requested survey. Please keep an eye out for information from Mr. Powers and Mr. Vogt.
While Seneca East is on a hybrid schedule, meals will be available to students that are learning from home. Students will receive 2 days of free meals (2 breakfasts and 2 lunches) from December 1-December 4, 2020. (While students are at school, free meals will be provided like normal.)
Students home on Tuesday and Wednesday - May participate in the Meal Pick-up Program as follows: Meal pick-up will be on Tuesday at 1:30pm. Please pull-up to the doors by the office. A staff member will deliver the meals to your car after student information is given.
Students home on Thursday and Friday - May participate in the Meal Pick-up Program as follows: Meals will be given to students at the end of the day on Wednesday. Students must be picked up by a parent/guardian that day. They are not able to take the food home on the bus.
If you would like to order meals for your student and are able to pick them up, please fill out this meal request form here or on the district website by Friday, November 20 at 9am.
For any questions or concerns regarding food service, please email Brenda Ruffing, Food Service Supervisor, at bruffing@se-tigers.com.
I know this is challenging for families. Please contact me with questions at lkagy@se-tigers.com.Thank you for your continued support as we make the best of this difficult time.
Laura Kagy
To the Seneca East Community:
This afternoon we learned of a high school student who has tested positive for COVID-19.
The welfare and safety of our community during this time is Seneca East’s primary concern . We are working directly with the Seneca County Health Department to identify and inform all students who are considered close contact. A close contact is any person within 6 feet of the infected person for 15 minutes prior to 48 hours of a positive test for asymptomatic cases or within 48 hours from the onset of symptoms for a person who displayed symptoms. Close contacts of the infected student will be required to quarantine. Seneca East will provide the Seneca County Health Department with the email addresses for all student families identified as close contact. Families will receive information regarding the details and duration of the quarantine from Seneca East Local Schools and the Seneca County Health Department.
We understand that this is a challenging situation at several levels. We ask that you respect the privacy of this individual. We will continue to take steps to help protect our community's health and safety, including assisting with contact tracing, deep sanitation of the building and facilities, and a commitment to established safety routines.
We would also like to take this opportunity to remind our community of some important safety practices regarding COVID-19.
Engage in social distancing.
Do not go to school if you are sick.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, then use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Monitor for symptoms of COVID-19
Those who develop a cough, fever, or have difficulty breathing should call their primary care provider. The CDC website (www.cdc.gov/COVID19) contains all current recommendations for this evolving situation.
Seneca East will remain open at this time. We will keep you informed about any changes needed to help prevent the spread of the virus. This is not a time to panic. However, it is a time to be attentive, flexible, and serious regarding the steps we need to take as a community to care for ourselves and one another. Please be attentive to communications from Seneca East addressing COVID-19. Check the district website at www.se-tigers.com for developing information.
If you have any questions, contact Amy Ferres, district nurse, at aferres@se-tigers.com, Mrs. Ferres works with families to make determinations about testing, who should stay home from school based on symptoms, etc. Please do not hesitate to contact her for assistance. Questions may also be directed to Laura Kagy, superintendent at lkagy@se-tigers.com or the Seneca County Health Department at 419-447-3691. Additionally, please contact Ammy Ferres at aferres@se-tigers.com with any concerns about symptoms or if you need assistance making determinations about COVID testing or reporting to school.
Thank you for helping keep people safe and slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and school.
Laura Kagy, Ed.D
Superintendent
Elementary Picture Retake Day is Thursday, December 3rd. You can order now at https://my.lifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTQN3FJB. Elementary PLP students are invited to come to the school from 9:55-10:45 am to have their pictures taken.
Great News for the Senior Class of 2021! We will be having the Annual Chipotle Fundraiser on December 5 from 5-9 pm at the Tiffin location. Either stop out and be sure to tell the cashier you are supporting the Senior Class of 2021 or, new this year, we CAN order on the app and pickup! If ordering from the app, just insert the code in the "promo" field during the hours listed above. The code is: 3VEL8F6
Bus 14 is running 15 minutes due to a mechanical issue.
Senior composite pictures are taking place Thursday, November 19th during lunch/study hall time. PLP seniors or those who do not attend the typical school day should come at 11:15. Guys should be in a shirt and tie if at all possible. A spare will be available for you in the event that you don't have one or that you forget yours. Girls should dress up. School appropriate attire must be worn if you are planning on wearing your outfit for the day at school. That would include skirt length and three fingers-worth of material on the shoulder. If you have an outfit already that does not meet school-appropriate rules on dress, you are welcome to change into it prior to the picture then change into school-appropriate garb following the picture. Remember that the picture is from mid-waist up, so what is most important for the dress for the picture is what you wear above the waist.
Senior composite pictures are being taken Thursday, November 19th. Guys should be in a shirt and tie. A spare will be available for you in the event that you don't have one. Girls should dress-up...if you have an outfit already and it does not meet school-appropriate rules, you are welcome to change into it for the picture and then change back. PLP seniors and others who do not attend during the school day should arrive by 11:15.
Just a heads up that MS/HS Picture Retake Day is coming up on Thursday, December 3rd. Middle School retakes will be from 8:00 - 8:15. High School retakes will be from 8:15 - 8:30. All PLP (virtual students) in grades 6 - 12 are invited to come from 8:30 - 9:15 to have their pictures taken as well in the gym lobby. Please enter through the gymnasium doors. These pictures will be for purchase and for yearbook purposes.
Need to borrow the internet? Check out SEPL's WiFi to Go!
Thank you Veterans for your service and sacrifice. We are forever grateful for our freedom.
Bus 1 and 17 are running about 15 minutes late this morning, due to a stopped train in Siam. Thank you.
Dear SE Families and Community,
As shared earlier today, we had a middle school student test positive for COVID-19. This afternoon we identified the individuals who were in close contact with the positive person in connection to the school or school activities. If your child was identified as a close contact we have contacted you by phone already and informed you of the need to quarantine. If you are one of the families we contacted earlier today you will also be contacted by the Seneca County Health Department as we have shared the names and email addresses for those identified as a close contacts. If you DID NOT receive a call from the school informing you that your child was a contact you do NOT need to do anything as your child was not in close contact for 15 minutes or more with the positive person. Your child may have been in the same classroom as the positive student, but they were not within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes, so they do not need to quarantine. I know this is a difficult and stressful time for families, We will continue to update you whenever we have positive cases at the school.
At this time we will continue to stay open for school at Seneca East. We need your continued support if we want to be able to stay in school. It is critically important that students who do not feel well stay home from school. PLEASE do not send your child to school if they have any of the high-risk symptoms of COVID-19 including a new cough, difficulty breathing, loss of taste/smell, or are running a fever. Please do not send your child to school if they have two or more of the low-risk symptoms of COVID-19 including congestion/runny nose, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, sore throat, headache, or muscle weakness. Please see the resources available at www.se-tigers.com or www.senecahealthdept.org for additional information. The COVID-19 Hotline can be reached at 1-833-427-5634.
Laura Kagy
It's that time of year again! Mrs. New's English classes are writing to celebrities. In the past, we have had responses from Billie Eilish, LeBron James, the Cleveland Indians, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett, Heidi Klum, Cleveland Cavs, Dallas Cowboys, Ohio State, Kane Brown and more. Fingers crossed the current 10th graders receive some celebrity love!
To the Seneca East Community:
The welfare and safety of our community during this time is Seneca East’s primary concern. We are writing to inform you of a recent development relating to COVID-19. We recently learned of a middle school student who has tested positive for COVID-19. We are working directly with the Seneca County Health Department to identify and inform all students who have are considered to be a close contact. A close contact is any person within 6 feet of the infected person for 15 minutes prior to 48 hours of a positive test for an asymptomatic cases or within 48 hours from the onset of symptoms for a person who displayed symptoms. Close contacts of the infected student will be required to quarantine. Seneca East will provide the Seneca County Health Department with the email addresses for all student families who are identified as close contact. Families will receive information regarding the details and duration of the quarantine from the Seneca County Health Department.
We understand that this is a challenging situation at several levels. We ask that you respect the privacy of this individual. We will continue to take steps to help protect the health and safety of our community, including assisting with contact tracing, deep sanitation of the building and facilities, and a commitment to established safety routines.
We would also like to take this opportunity to remind our community of some important safety practices regarding COVID-19.
Engage in social distancing.
Do not go to school if you are sick
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available then use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Monitor for symptoms of COVID-19
Those who develop a cough, fever, or have difficulty breathing should call their primary care provider. The CDC website (www.cdc.gov/COVID19) contains all current recommendations for this evolving situation.
Seneca East will remain open at this time. We will keep you informed about any changes that are needed to help prevent the spread of the virus. This is not a time to panic. It is however a time to be attentive, flexible, and serious regarding the steps we need to take as a community to care for ourselves and for one another. Please be attentive to communications from Seneca East addressing COVID-19. Check the district website at www.se-tigers.com for developing information.
If you have any questions, contact Amy Ferres, district nurse at aferres@se-tigers.com, Laura Kagy, superintendent at lkagy@se-tigers.com or the Seneca County Health Department at 419-447-3691.
Thank you for helping to keep people safe and to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and school.
Laura Kagy, Ed.D
Superintendent
Here are some recent pictures from the NHS sponsored Pack-the-Pickup food drive. It was a huge success.
Attention 2020 Seniors - the yearbooks are in the office and ready to be picked up. Please come between the hours of 7:30-4:00 - once you arrive you will need to call 419-426-3312 before coming into the office. If you did not purchase a book ahead of time there are a few extras and they are $60 each.
Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team and Coach Kelsey Hendrix for winning the N10 championship. Their exciting 3 set victory over Carey clinched them the title. Team members are Jaidyn Kagy-Alexander, Haley Boes, Alaina Chapman, Devynn Cheek, Natalie Daniel, Skylar Neville, Brie Price, Reigan Stanley, Regan Strawser. Congratulations girls!
Congratulaions Girls SECC moving on!!!
Awesome Autumn Adventures for the kindergartens today. Thank you everyone who made the day possible.
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week: October 26th-30th!
Here's an example of the great work coming out of Mr. Crapo's classes every day--a picnic table created by Evan Fitch!
The National Honor Society students are currently coordinating the annual Pack-The-Pickup food drive. The drive began on Oct. 5th and will continue through Oct. 23rd. All donations will be divided between the Attica and Republic food pantries. Families and friends can drop off donations at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 23rd right into the truck. Students can also bring donations to school with them this week. The classes that donate the most items will win a fun incentive day! Specifically, the winning class in grades K-5 will win a pajama-popcorn party. Likewise, the winning class in grades 6-12 will win the party as well.
Congratulations to our middle school PBIS September Students of the Month!
Congratulations to our high school PBIS September Students of the Month!
Vote for the best design in the Senior Parking Spot Painting Contest! Get your votes in by Friday, October 23rd!
https://forms.gle/FCKVVGfRp9vGVMWj7
The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony took place this afternoon. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations Jake Forehand, Top 20 state golf!
The Camp Nuhop fundraiser delivery will be this Thursday, October 15 from 3:00 to 5:00 at the back of the school. Please follow the fire lane by the Vog-Ag building to the rear of the school. The delivery truck will be parked in front of the Middle school back doors. Please note: if the orders are small we will make every effort to send them home with the students, if not please plan to pick them up by 5:00.
All parents, families, community members, and friends are invited to listen to the Seneca East “Tiger Pride” band on October 23rd. There will be two available time slots of 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM, and 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Spectators are asked to please keep masks on. A maximum of 186 spectators are allowed in the homeside bleachers. We would like to keep everyone in the home side bleachers to ensure that spectators get the FULL TIGER PRIDE SOUND. Families should sign up on the Seneca East Music Booster Facebook page using the “purchase tickets” function. Please make sure to reserve all family member tickets for one time slot. There will be an optional 50/50 raffle at the gate. 50% to support the music department and 50% back to the winner! https://5il.co/m3ry
It's National School Lunch Week! The theme this year is "Now Playing: School Lunch." This week's lunches feature movie-theater foods, and for today's lunch our administrators passed out bags of popcorn to all of the students!
Good luck to Jake Forehand as he gets ready to compete in the state golf tournament!
Support the SE PTO with a getaway to Kalahari this November 25th or 26th! See the flyer for more information!
LAST CALL: The Kindness Club is raising money to help an SE family who has a 2yr old that was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. We will be selling wristbands and t-shirts district wide to help the family. The fundraiser will end this Friday, Oct. 16. All order forms are prepay only and money/forms can be returned to Mrs. New in room 417.
If you would like to watch the Live Stream of tomorrow's JV and Varsity Volleyball games, you can view them at https://boxcast.tv/view/lrvb-vs-seneca-east-143520.
Jake Forehand qualifies for the 2020 State Golf Tournament! Jake shot a 77 today at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green to move on to state next Friday and Saturday at NorthStar Golf Club. Congratulations and best of luck to Jake next week as Jake represents Seneca East.
Today's elementary cross country camp for Grades K, 1, and 2 has been rescheduled for this Friday, October 9 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM.
Lifetouch Picture Day for Grades K-5 is scheduled for Thursday, October 8. Informational flyers have been sent home with students, but contact the elementary school office if you have questions. Office number is 419-426-3344.
Seneca East is closed today, Monday October 5, 2020.
Seneca East is on 2 hour delay for fog today, Monday Oct. 5, 2020. Students in grades 6-12 will follow the 1,2,3 period schedule.
Congratulations to the Seneca East Boys Golf Team. 2020 Sectional Tournament Champions! Jake Forehand led the Tigers with a tournament-best score of 73. Turner Bridgford shot the next best score with 78 and Andrew Kalb had an 84. Kadin Snay followed with 103 and Jay Shock had 118. The Tigers advance to the Districts at Stone Ridge Golf Course in Bowling Green next Thursday.
Here are videos about Jostens Class Rings and Graduation supplies!
Class Ring Video: https://view.vidreach.io/q/ng5Qv9Ln
Graduation Video: https://view.vidreach.io/q/2cFwsM4A
You're invited to join Girl Scouts!
Order your SE Football Playoff shirt! Orders are due this Friday, October 2nd, at 8 am. Return orders to Coach Phillips or Mrs. Foos
The Kindness Club is raising money to help an SE family who has a 2yr old that was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. We will be selling wristbands and t-shirts district wide to help the family. The fundraiser will start Sept.30 and end Oct. 16. All order forms are prepay only and money/forms can be returned to Mrs. New in room 417. Chandon Strong Order Form: https://5il.co/lm4k
Due to impending weather, today’s grades K, 1, and 2 elementary cross country camp is being postponed. The new date for grades K, 1 and 2 will be next Monday, October 5th from 3:00-4:00. Children should ride the bus home or be picked up by parents after school today as per normal schedule.
Picture Day is coming soon! Middle school and high school picture day is Wednesday, October 7. Pre-ordering online is strongly encouraged. Go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and use the Picture Day ID: EVTDCR239. Forms are also available in the office. Elementary picture day is Thursday, October 8. To order online go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and use the Picture Day ID: EVT2GCBH9
Congratulations to the all runners for a great race and to the junior high boys cross country team for their team win at the first ever Light Up The Night race. It was a great night! Thank you to everyone who helped make this awesome event happen.
Congratulations to the all runners for a great race and to the junior high boys cross country team for their team win at the first ever Light Up The Night race. It was a great night! Thank you to everyone who helped make this awesome event happen.
Congratulations to Andrew Kalb on earning medalist honors at today's N10 Golf Tournament. Andrew led the Tigers with a 3-over par 75. Jake Forehand, N10 season medalist, followed with a 76 and Turner Bridgford shot an 84. SE wins today's tournament and the N10 season title.
Congratulations to all of the 2020 Homecoming attendants and to Jessica Bowerman queen and Jake Forehand King
The Kindness Club painted rocks to hide at recess and surprise our elementary students. Keep an eye out and you may find a rock around the school! Thank you to Mrs. Bumb and all of the students who helped with this activity. Keep spreading positivity and remember that kindness ROCKS!
The Seneca East Elementary PTO Apparel Fundraiser packets are due tomorrow! Please send your order and payment to school. Item information and the order form are available at www.se-tigers.com if you need a new copy! Thank you for your support! Go Tigers!
The 2020-2021 High School yearbook is now on sale. The early bird price is $55. The price will go up to $60 on Oct 3rd. The 2019-2020 yearbook will be in at the beginning of Oct. If you did not order last year's yearbook there are a few extra copies, they will be sold on a first paid basis and are $60 each. Orders for either book can be given to Mrs. Baker.
Great News SE Families!
We are pleased to announce that Seneca East can provide meals free of charge to all students enrolled in the district starting Monday, September 14, 2020.
The USDA, along with the Ohio Department of Education, have authorized districts to participate in the Seamless Option Meal Program due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Under this program, schools can offer free breakfast and lunch to all students until December 31, 2020 or until funding is no longer available.
Additional items, such as water, snacks and second entrees will still be available for students to purchase through their accounts. Parents who have already loaded meal money into student accounts can use those dollars for extras or to purchase meals when the program is discontinued. Students do not need a K12 payment account to receive meals or to purchase extras.
Families are encouraged to complete the free and reduced meal applications so they can receive free or reduced benefits after the program ends. Applications can be completed at www.lunchapplication.com.
Seneca East vs. Mohawk Live Stream starts at 6:50 pm tonight!
Watch the live stream of tonight's football game of Seneca East vs. Mohawk at
https://boxcast.tv/view/seneca-east-vs-mohawk-football-91120-119408
The annual PTO Spirit Sale is going on now! All orders are due on September 17th. Click the links to view the items and the order form: https://5il.co/kwnu https://5il.co/kwnx
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God bless America
Unfortunately the fog in our area is still very thick with little visibility. Seneca East is closed today. 9/10/2020
Unfortunately the fog in our area is still very thick with little visibility. Seneca East is closed today. 9/10/2020
Due to the fog, Seneca East is on a 2-hour delay today. Thursday September 10, 2020. Students in 6-12 will follow the 1,2,3 schedule
Due to the fog Seneca East is closed today, September 9, 2020
Seneca East is on a 2 hour delay today, September 9, 2020.
SE Families and Community,
Thank you for a great first full week of school. I believe staff and students are adjusting to the new routines. As we reflected on the week, we have made some changes to our Reopening Plan. Please continue to check the website for updates. I want to make you aware of a few new items in our plan:
We are sending home some changes for the morning student drop-off procedure. Elementary drop-off students will have information explaining these changes when they come home today. Please look this over or check the Reopening Tab of the website for the same handout.
Students in middle and high school are now allowed to carry their bookbags with them during the day. This should make it easier for the students to move from room to room. Students still have access to their lockers at the scheduled locker breaks, so they do not need to carry the full day's books and materials.
We have added to COVID-19 reporting feature to the district web sit. This will allow parents to report a positive COVID-19 case to school officials outside of school hours.
Thanks again for supporting the reopening of school in our community!
Laura Kagy
If you would like to watch tonight's volleyball game against Buckeye Central, you can catch the live stream at:
https://www.facebook.com/BC-High-School-Athletics-Live-Streams-102781928217480/
There are some extra Elementary/Middle School soft cover yearbooks available for $15. If interested, you can stop in the office with a check payable to Seneca East. If you ordered a yearbook last school year, your student will receive their yearbook in their classroom to bring home.
Calling all 9-12th graders! If you are interested in being in The Kindness Club for 2020-2021, please sign up on Mrs. New's door (room 417) starting Wednesday, Sept. 2-Friday, Sept. 11. STUDENTS/ PARENTS/ COMMUNITY MEMBERS: If you have specific ideas on how The Kindness Club can help this year (social distancing and CDC guidelines followed), please email Mrs. New at jnew@se-tigers.com. Thank you! Please Share.
Congratulations to Jake Forehand for leading the Tigers to a victory on Monday evening with a score of 6-under par 29. A new school and N10 record!
Tonight's start time for the football game at Buckeye Central has been moved to a 7:30 pm due to the weather forecast.
August 25, 2020
Dear SE Families,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year and welcome back to Seneca East. We are excited to be starting the school year in person. I know you have received a lot of communication during the past two weeks and all the new procedures can seem overwhelming. Our staggered start will allow us to ease into the school year. Please know that our priority is the safety of students, staff, and community.
If it has been a while since you read or reviewed the district’s reopening plan, please take the time to review our plan again. The district plan, along with many other documents, are available under the Menu tab at www.se-tiges.com. Please check the website often for updates and sign up for push notifications. Communication during this time is critical. Please also make sure you have completed Final Forms. We use the district website, social media feeds, email, text, and voice messages to communicate. We can only reach you if we have the correct information in the Final Forms system.
Before sending your child to school, PLEASE evaluate your child’s health. If your child is sick or has any symptoms of COVID-19 including a new cough, difficulty breathing, loss of taste/smell, fever over 100, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or multiple lesser symptoms such as congestion or runny nose, sore throat, headache, or muscle weakness, DO NOT send your child to school. We are only going to be able to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our school with your help. We need you to be vigilant and not send your child to school when he/she is sick.
Among the many new procedures please note the following:
All students, staff, and visitors must wear a mask or face coving on the school bus and at the school.
Parents will be allowed to accompany students to the classroom during the staggered start days. After that, parents will need to drop the students at the door and are not permitted to go to the classrooms or to be in the hallways.
Drinking fountains in the school have been disabled. Students should bring a filled water bottle with them. We have bottle fill stations, but these are limited in availability.
Students who have a district Chromebook should bring it to school charged and ready for the first day.
Parent pick-up locations and times at the end of the day have changed:
Parent pick-up for elementary and Grade 6 students who do not have to wait for older siblings will now be outside the gym entrance area. Students will be ready for pick up at 2:45 PM.
For students in those grades who have to wait for older siblings, the pick-up area will be outside the main office doors. Those students will be ready for pick up at 2:50.
Elementary students may report to classrooms at 7:40 AM. Students in grades 6-12 should report directly to the classroom and not stop at their lockers before the first period. The first period for grades 6-12 begins at 7:45. Our staggered start schedule is:
Wednesday, August 26: Grades 3,6,9 and half of Kindergarten
Thursday, August 27: Grades 2,4,7, 10 and half of Kindergarten
Friday, August 28: Grades 1, 5, 8, 11&12
Thank you for your support and patience as we return to school. We are all doing our best to implement the safety protocols necessary to allow us to be in school.
On behalf of the teachers and staff of Seneca East, I want to say welcome back. We missed you!
Laura Kagy
Superintendent
The elementary teachers and I are excited about having students back in our classrooms this week. Please check the district website for staggered start and back to school details and be sure to check out the new payment center for funding and maintaining student lunch accounts. Here are a few quick notes for elementary families. School fees for this school year have been waived. Students are required to wear face coverings on the bus and in school. We are not allowed to use drinking fountains, but water refill stations will be available. Please send filled water bottles with your children. Parent pickup plans have been revised and are posted on the district website. Students who are dropped off in the morning will start going to their classrooms at 7:40 AM. Those arriving earlier will wait in the regular line until bus students are ready to enter the building. And while parents are no longer allowed to walk students to classrooms due to Covid-19 regulations, we are allowing parents to walk children to classrooms during the first three days of school. If you have any questions or concerns about our restart of school plans, please contact Brad Powers. Office phone number is (419) 426-1854 and email is bpowers@se-tigers.com.
We are looking forward to starting school this week. Please check out the district website and make sure you are aware of the new protocols and procedures for coming back to school. All students must wear a mask on the bus and at school. We have a staggered start schedule with different grades coming on different days. We have new dismissal and parent pick up procedures. This plan has been shared in the past, but now that the start of the year is right around the corner please reread the document so you are aware of the details.
We look forward to seeing you back in school.
Parent Pick-Up Dismissal Plans for Grades K-6: Parent pick-up for Elementary and Grade 6 students who do not have to wait for older siblings will be now be outside the gym entrance area. Students will be ready for pick up at 2:45 PM. For students in those grades who have to wait for older siblings, the pick up area will be outside the main office doors. Those students will be ready for pick up at 2:50. Note: Elementary students being dropped off in the mornings will report to classrooms at 7:40 AM.
SE Parents, the bus times and numbers are now available. Click the link below to access the information. Also, please remind your students that a mask is required on the bus at all times. Families will be seated together as well. Please note, these times will not show the staggering pick up/drop off times for the first 3 days of school. All town stops times will stay the same as listed. The country stops, your bus driver will be in touch with you Monday as to when your pick up/drop off times are.
The transportation handbook is now on final forms, so please make sure you update final forms, before the first day of school. Thank you
https://5il.co/jx9v.
Just a reminder that students are on a staggered start schedule next week! Here is the schedule again:
Wednesday, August 26
Grades 3,6,9 and half of Kindergarten
Thursday, August 27
Grades 2,4,7, 10 and half of kindergarten
Friday, August 28
Grades 1, 5, 8, 11&12
Please use the link to preorder your Seneca East Face Coverings!
https://forms.gle/QHkmHdunQoWUpwQY7
Tax Free Weekend in Ohio Aug.7-Aug.9, 2020
Here are the items exempt from sales tax:
Clothing priced at $75 per item or less
School supplies priced at $20 per item or less
School instructional materials priced at $20 per item or less
The supply list for the Middle School grades 6 through 8 is now available on the school's website. Happy tax-free shopping!
Here is the fall sports picture schedule for this afternoon!
Congratulations to our July SE Sweet Reads Contest winners: Emilee Schatzinger, Madison Bordner, Ryder Bordner, and Parker Kessler! Look for your Tiger Treats gift cards in the mail!
The first official day of practice for Seneca East teams begin tomorrow, August 3rd. Athletes will have had to have a sports physical in the last 13 months to be able to participate in practice. Here are tomorrow's practice times for all of our Fall sports : HS VB 7:00 - 9:00 am, JH VB 8:00 - 9:30 am, HS FB 3:00 - 8:00 pm, JH FB 3:30 - 5:30 pm, boys golf 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, girls golf 6:00 - 8:00 pm (both golf teams practice at Clinton Heights Golf Course), girls JH and HS CC 7:00 - 8:15 am and boys JH and HS CC 7:00 - 8:15 pm (both boys and girls CC teams practice at Myers Park in Attica).
SE Parents, please check your email for the latest update of the SE Reopening Plan for Fall 2020 . If you did not receive the email please update your contact information in Final Forms. You can also see updates at www.se-tigers.com
SE Parents please check your email or visit the district website to access two important documents:
The Bus Rider Survey to help us plan bus routes for the fall year.
The online education option registration form, which is for families who want to opt for online this fall.
Congratulations to our June SE Sweet Reads Contest Winners! Elementary winners were Adryan Rickel and McKinley Kessler. MS/HS winners were Nate Beagle and Gavin Beagle. Look for your Tiger Treats gift cards in the mail! Enter our July contest by looking on our school website under Menu & Media Center. Good luck!
Seneca East High School Students: If you are planning to take the ACT or SAT test soon, check out this opportunity from Next Level Prep on their virtual ACT & SAT prep sessions. SE students get a $40 discount off the regular price. https://5il.co/hr1p
The Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow night has been rescheduled for Monday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Last call for high school yearbook orders or Baby/Senior ad's in the yearbook. Please purchase your yearbook or ad by June 10th.
Yearbook order form: https://docs.google.com/a/se-tigers.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=c2UtdGlnZXJzLmNvbXxiYWtlcnxneDo1MzA1ZmI4ZjM4MDNmYTEy
Baby/Senior Ad order form: https://docs.google.com/a/se-tigers.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=c2UtdGlnZXJzLmNvbXxiYWtlcnxneDozMDNiMDI2Nzc1NDNiMzlh
Reminder all graduation pictures can be picked up at the school on Friday June 5th, from 10am - 2pm.
Graduation pictures can be viewed at https://innovations visual impact.morephotos.net/OrderOnline; the password is tigers. The school will be providing one 5" X 7" of your choice and you can order additional pictures on Innovation's website. You will need to pick the one that you want by Thursday May 28th. You can pick up pictures at the school on June 5th from 10am - 2pm.
Middle school and High School students: Keep reading this summer! Enter our SE Sweet Reads Contest...we'll pick winners for Tigers Treats gift cards each month! Find the form and other reading resources on our website under Menu and Media Center. Try JLG, Sora, Mackin Via, SYNC audiobooks and Audible audiobooks. Also, SEPL and TSPL now have curbside book check out! https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/jlgdigital-free, https://soraapp.com/library/senecaeastoh, https://www.audiobooksync.com/, https://stories.audible.com/discovery, https://forms.gle/6vKgu1cV6pcDGSPx5
Kids: Keep reading this summer! Enter our SE Sweet Reads Contest...we'll pick winners for Tiger Treats gift cards each month! Find the form and other reading resources on our website under Menu and Media Center. Try Bookflix, JLG, and Sora for ebooks or share stories with Storyline Online, Stories from Space, and Unite for Literacy. Also, check out the SEPL and TSPL Facebook pages for Virtual Storytimes. https://www.storylineonline.net/, https://storytimefromspace.com/library/, https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/, https://forms.gle/taKzWwaUG9uc97Hx8
Thank you veterans, happy Memorial Day.
I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulation to the graduating class of 2020. If you missed the live video or would like to watching the commencement again, please follow the link: https://youtu.be/7Z5l5tF_OuU
Seneca East Live Steam will be available at the following link https://www.facebook.com/SenecaEastSchools/live/
This afternoon's Senior Spotlight features Christian Drown, Blane Cottingham, and Chad Bowerman!
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Please help us in congratulating our graduates by turning on your porch lights and waving as our graduates drive through parades in Attica and Republic following graduation (around 10:30 pm) on Sunday! Parade routes: https://5il.co/gb6v
This morning's Senior Spotlight features Briley Brookes, Delvie Heibertshausen, and Rayden Bivens!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Tyler Mathias, Cody Postell, David Tripp, and Elijah Riggs!
Without further ado, Seneca East is proud to present 2020 Scholarship Night. Please follow the link to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEAyHpv-7a4
Can you identify anyone in these pictures or the year that the picture was taken? #Throwback Thursday
This afternoon's Senior Spotlight features Matthew Short, Tyler Andrews, and Gage Howell!
Congratulations to Jolie Schimpf, Seneca East Elementary 5th grader, on her winning artwork for the 2020 OSS Solid Waste District Billboard Contest. Jolie and students from surrounding counties designed posters with a recycling or letter prevention theme, and Jolie was one of three winners from Seneca County. Jolie’s design was posted on a billboard in April, and she is shown in this picture with a replica mini billboard featuring her artwork. “GO GREEN - MAKE OUR EARTH CLEAN”
This morning's Senior Spotlight features Dustin Smith, Austin Butler, and Ethan Shade!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Ben Wright, Andy Bauman, and Taylor Greilich!
Our two winners in the Sporting the Masks Photo Contest were Lilly Schiefer and Sayge Miller. Both will get gift certificates to Tiger Treats. We thank everyone for participating in our photo contests during our Coronavirus Challenge to end the 2020 school year! Have a great summer.
Today's Senior Spotlight features Camden Conley, Colton Fleure, and Samuel Allen!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Diedra Loera and Gwen Johnston!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Jacob Daniel, Chase Foos, and Delainey Drown!
Can you identify anyone in these pictures or the year that the picture was taken? #Throwback Thursday
Today's Senior Spotlight features Mallory Beamer, Wyatt Sanders, and Hailey Ransom!
On Monday May 18th we will have Portrait Innovations at the school to take an official cap and gown photograph. These will also be used to photoshop/create the traditional 20 on the bleachers. Please click the following link for more information and to sign up for a time to have your picture taken: https://5il.co/g3y3
Thanks to everyone who adopted a senior! Here are some of the gifts that were dropped off today!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Kaya Solze and Lauren Treft!
Congratulations to Malayna Gahris, Phillip Fisher-Martin, Brycen Lantz, and Autumn Enders for their winning pics of what Spring means to them. Each will win a gift certificate from Tiger Treats in Attica.
Our last contest for the school year: Sport That Mask. Pictures of you sporting your Covid-19 masks are the subject of this week's contest. Deadline is Friday!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Abigail Waldock and Jacob Siesel!
Congratulations to this year's FFA State degree recipients from Seneca East:
Brook Ferres
Elijah Heal
Katrina Kagy
Jay Shock
Today's Senior Spotlight features Luke Stockmaster and Elijah Heal!
Can you identify anyone in these pictures or the year the picture was taken? #Throwback Thursday
Today's Senior Spotlight features Blake Jones and MaKenna Carter!
If you ordered flowers or plants from the Seneca East Athletic Booster sale, you can pick them up tomorrow at the Attica Fairgrounds from 3pm-6pm!
If you are looking for a work permit, you can find a copy under Menu and For Students on the the website, or you can print a copy from this link: https://5il.co/fwl9
Today's Senior Spotlight features Emily Bollinger and Bailey Hamilton
Today's Senior Spotlight features Mason Willman and Hunter Martin!
On behalf of The Kindness Club, congratulations to our 2020 Seniors! Thank you everyone who sent pictures. Seniors, we love you and we are always rooting for you! #Classof2020 #ThisIsStillYourYear
Video: https://spark.adobe.com/video/nr3LBQ2MoGmrd
Also congrats to our Senior Parents- this is just as much your accomplishment as it is your child's.
Today's Senior Spotlight features Rebecca Mullet and Sabrina Olmstead!
Pampered Pets...
There was a tie in the voting this week for our Pet of the Week photo contest.
Congratulations to Ella Martin and Olivia Stockmaster who both will win a gift certificate to Tiger Treats!
Check your email for this week's contest!
The new Seneca East Transportation form is now live on the school website (not app). Please got to the menu, then district, and then tap or click transportation request.
Today's Senior Spotlight features Brooke Osborne and Skyler Walker!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Hanah Bisignano and Erika Shock!
The Seneca East Student Council is hosting Adopt a Senior! SE Staff members and community members can be paired with a Senior to help honor them during this time of school closure. If you are interested, please fill out this form by May 8th. https://5il.co/fp25
Today's Senior Spotlight features Hannah Michel and Seth Biglin!
A special thank you to the Seneca East community for your continuous support of our students, staff, and district. I am happy to announce that voters approved our school levy tonight. Thank you voters.
Today's Senior Spotlight features Autumn Laibe and Megan Rife!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Grant Collins and Jordan Queen!
FINAL REMINDER FOR SENIOR PARENTS- The Kindness Club is encouraging parents to celebrate their senior by decorating home front doors with your senior's athletic and/or academic items. Send all photos to Mrs. Janine New via email, jnew@se-tigers.com by THIS THURSDAY, April 30! We look forward to seeing all of your photos!
Wakey, Wakey Eggs and Bakey
It's our Bed Head Contest Winner for the week of April 20th: Carmen Schreiner!
Keep cracking with your studies, SE. Our next contest will be announced sometime the week of the 27th. Carmen won a gift certificate to Smitty's Pizza in Attica. Thanks to all who participated.
Today's Senior Spotlight features Dakota Laughlin and Taylor Enders!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Camryn Harben and Kiana Robinson!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Logan Hicks and Noah Michaels!
Seneca East Community Update
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UdXKtFw7CtUSIK8SLgAsDj8yr5AAZFVe8_CoMLhKz8E/edit?usp=sharing
SE Ranks in US News' List of Top Ohio Schools
Each year, US News and World Report provides both a national and state-by-state ranking of high schools based on a number of qualifications including state reading and math proficiency and performance scores, service to lower socio-economic students, Advanced Placement performance data, and graduation rates.
This year, Seneca East ranked #109 in the state of Ohio out of 902 high schools rated putting us in the top 12% of schools statewide. However, when considering ranked schools on the list with high school enrollments at or under 315 students, Seneca East ranks in the Top 13 of all smaller schools in Ohio. On a national scale, SE came in at #3,083 out of 17,792 high schools evaluated, putting SE in the top 17% on a national scale according to this publication.
This is, once again, a tremendous accomplishment that stems from many reasons, one being the cooperation between the community and its educators. This high ranking is also a recognition of the diligence on the parts of the students, the work of a dedicated staff, and the support from a caring community. Congrats to all on a job well done.
Today's Senior Spotlight features Jon Margraf and Maddison Gassner!
Our very own Dana Willman play's Eye of the Tiger, our Fighter song, and Alma Matter for a tribute to the seniors during Lights on at the Stadium.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLedchjjNCrzccXAOvUxdRsmAm2GcauhP5
Come joins us for a quick look at Light at the Stadium. 20 minutes and 20 seconds of stadium light was turned on in celebration of our Senior Class.
https://youtu.be/49L9ZfZs7mA
Today's Senior Spotlights feature Dustin Powers and Austin Snay!
We will honor our Class of 2020 by turning on the Tiger Stadium lights on Monday (20th) @ 20:20 (8:20 pm) to shine as bright as our seniors! The lights will remain on for 20 mins and 20 secs. The facility and parking lot will remain closed but community members may drive by and also can turn on their porch lights to coincide with lighting up the stadium. We love you Seniors!
We will be featuring this year's Senior Class every day in our Senior Spotlight!
Seneca East staff came "together" to say #staystrong, #weareinthistogether, #SEstrong, and we miss you all.
Thank you to all the staff for providing the wonderful pictures. And, a thank you to Brittane Bordner for putting the video together.
https://youtu.be/HxBI1imaLco
REMINDER TO SENIOR PARENTS: The Kindness Club is encouraging parents to celebrate their senior by decorating home front doors with your senior's athletic and/or academic items. Send all photos of your doors to Mrs. Janine New via email, jnew@se-tigers.com by April 30! Photos will be put into a slideshow for the seniors. We look forward to seeing all of your photos!
Order forms for the Spring Bedding Plants Sale are due this Friday. You can email your order to Andrea Saylors at asaylors@se-tigers.com and pay on pick up day! https://5il.co/e3i7
Attention Seniors: Remember the letters you wrote to yourselves in Mrs. New's 10th grade English class? She has saved them and she has mailed all letters out to the graduating class of 2020. Let's see how much has changed since you wrote them-keep an eye out on your mail!
Graduation UPDATE:
The class of 2020's graduation is still scheduled for May 24th. If we are unable to hold graduation as planned we will hold graduation on Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m. If, for some reason, we are not able to hold large gatherings in June, we will move graduation to Thursday, July 30th at 7:00 p.m. We chose Thursdays to avoid conflicts with other events such as graduation parties or weddings. Please put these dates on your calendar and know that we will be celebrating the class of 2020.
Jolie Schimpf won the Joint Solid Waste Management billboard contest for Earth Day in Seneca County. Her billboard is in Attica. Great job Jolie!
Ohio's Primary Election (Seneca East Renew is on the ballot, please vote)
Governor DeWine signed a bill saying Ohio will Only Vote by Mail. Everyone will use an absentee ballot.
If you live in Seneca County must request this from the Seneca County Board of Elections:
Voters can obtain absentee ballots three ways:
1. Download and print off this Absentee Ballot Application and mail to the Board of Election’s office.
2. Email a request for Absentee Application, include your name, mailing address, contact information and number of applications needed to seneca@OhioSoS.gov
3 If you do not have access to print off the application below or email, please call us at 419-447-4424 and leave a detailed message to request an application be mailed to you.
Absentee Ballot Applications can be returned to:
Seneca County Board of Elections
71 S. Washington St.
Suite 1101
Tiffin, OH 44883
Vote by mail ballots must be requested by April 25, 2020 and returned by April 28, 2020.
If you live in Huron County must request this from the Huron County Board of Elections:
1. Download and print off this Absentee Ballot Application and mail to the Board of Election’s office.
2. Email a request for Absentee Application, include your name, mailing address, contact information and number of applications needed to
huron@OhioSoS.gov
3 If you do not have access to print off the application below or email, please call us at (419) 668-8238 and leave a detailed message to request an application be mailed to you.
Absentee Ballot Applications can be returned to:
HURON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
180 MILAN AVE. STE 4,
NORWALK, OH 44857
Parents: If you need help navigating or accessing any part of ProgressBook, here is a playlist of video tutorials. Hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzHzjEws1bJ40mcpKhuFDIgDLQ5W1-vO
Our Guidance Counselors want to share this link on mental health resources for parents and families: http://www.wellnesskit.oberlinkconsulting.com/
ATTENTION ALL SENIOR PARENTS: The Kindness Club is encouraging parents to celebrate their senior by decorating home front doors with your senior's athletic and/or academic items. Post a photo of your door (with your senior encouraged!) on Facebook with the hashtag #ThisIsStillYourYear AND also send all photos to Mrs. Janine New via email, jnew@se-tigers.com by April 30! We look forward to seeing all of your photos!
Elementary Tigers: Join Mrs. Schimpf for a virtual story time on Tuesday at 10:30 am on Facebook Live!
The Kindergarten Registration Parent Meeting that was scheduled for April 2 has been postponed. You can find all Kindergarten Registration forms on the website under Menu and Elementary School and you can mail them to the school. Thank you! https://5il.co/ebit
We would like to share an update about our school closure with the following press release.
https://5il.co/e7oh
The Athletic Boosters will be having their Spring Bedding Plants Sale. You can contact Andrea Saylors at asaylors@se-tigers.com for information on how to submit your form. Order forms are due on April 15: https://5il.co/e3i7
Just a reminder to fill out the meal order form on the district website by 8:00 am each Monday and Thursday for meal pick between 11:30-12:30 each Monday and Thursday.
The freshman "50 year Anniversary" T-shirt fundraiser has been extended through April 7th. Orders can be mailed to the school : Seneca East Local Schools, Attention : Doug Mason, 13343 E. US 224, Attica, OH 44807. All orders turned in by that date will then be processed and given to ViewPoint Graphics for the T-shirts to be made up. Pictures of the T-shirt design and order forms can be found on the school's website.
https://5il.co/e0cf
Any student who has not yet logged in to assigned online courses please do so this weekend. We need to determine which students have internet access and which students do not.
SE virtual spirit week. March 23-27 #stayconnected
Seneca Crawford Area Transportation has announced that parents of Seneca County children needing to go to school to pick up their bagged lunches can call SCAT to pick up the children and return them home. Call 419 448-7344
Our school has a new online free and reduced lunch application. To fill out the application online go to https://www.lunchapplication.com/ or look under the For Parents section of our website.
Many children's authors and illustrators are offering free FaceTime Live and social media events to share their books with kids at due to school closures. To see a list of these resources go to our Media Center tab or https://dpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/350640561/1603278909
Please complete the Meal Order Form on the district web site, www.se-tigers.com to place your order for meal pick up tomorrow. Orders will should be placed each Monday and Thursday by 8 am for pick up on those days at the school between 11:30-12:30.
Seneca East will be able to provide meals to students during the Coronavirus closure. Beginning Monday, March 16, brown-bagged breakfast and lunch will be available to any student that needs it.
Meals can be picked up at school on Monday and Thursday from 11:30 AM -12:30 PM. Monday’s pick-up will include 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches. Thursday’s pick-up will include 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches. Families can pull-up by the front office doors where student drop-off is normally located. Meals will be delivered to the car after student names are given. There is no need for families to get out of their cars.
To receive meals, please fill out the online order form by 8:00 am the day of pick-up. Go to the district website to complete the order form for tomorrow's meal pick up. If you have any questions, please call the office at 419-426-1859 or text 419-558-5683.
Please install the Seneca East App on your smart phones and sign up for push notifications to stay informed during the Coronavirus school closure.
Apologizes, looks like there was an issue with the previous post. Here is the proper link:
t.ly/ON6J7
Great News: Spectrum to offer free broadband and WiFi to students without it. I suggest anyone with out service to call the number at the bottom of the article.
https://www-wkbw-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.wkbw.com/news/national/coronavirus/spectrum-to-offer-free-broadband-a
The Blanket sale has been updated. Please note the new dates.
Based on recommendations recieved at a regional meeting of school leaders this morning. Seneca East will now be closed on Monday. Today, Friday March 13, 2020 will be the last day for students until April 6, 2020. Updates will continue to be communicated as available.
Tonight's Quality Assurance meeting at Seneca East is canceled.
Governor DeWine has declared a shut down of Ohio schools at the end of school Monday, March 16, 2020, for three weeks. Seneca East will be in school tomorrow Friday, March 13th and on Monday, March 16, 2020. At the end of school on Monday, March 16, Seneca East will close school for three weeks. At the end of this three week shut down the situation will be reevaluated. The current closure would have Seneca East back in session on Monday, April 6th. Students will bring home additional information about education plans and resource for this instruction during this shutdown period.
In addition, any large group indoor event that involves or includes non-school employees will be postponed or canceled for thirty days. This includes the 50 Year Celebration scheduled for this Sunday. Dates for rescheduled events will be determined at a future time.
Information will be posted on the district's social media later this evening.
Congratulations to all the National Machinery Citizenship Award winners!
Taylor Greilich signing with Defiance College to play Women's Golf
Just some of the amazing art work from the county art show tonight!
Middle School and High School students try out the blender bike and make smoothies during lunch today!
Hat Day will be tomorrow, Friday, March 6. Pay $1 to your first period teacher and get a wristband. If you have a hat on without a wristband, you will be referred to the office. All money will go to support the kindness club.
We also encourage you to wear blue for National #DressinBlueDay for Colon Cancer Awareness.
Due to the cancellation, the PJ/Hat day will be rescheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, March 4th 2020
Seneca East is closed today, Tuesday March 3, 2020.
Seneca East is on a 2 hour delay today, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Students in grades 6-12 will follow the 3,1,2 period schedule.
Reminder: Tuesday, March 3rd in Celebration of Nation #IWantYouToBeHappyDay Student are invited to wear Pajamas and/or a Hat! Pay $1.00 to your homeroom teacher.
Please join us for "Joey's Story" at Seneca East on Monday, March 2, 2020, at 5:30 for a community meal followed by the enlightening presentation of "Joey's Story."
Seneca East students enjoying winter camp at Sentinel made clocks to take home
Seneca East will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Friday February 28, 2020. Students is grades 6-12 will follow the 2,3,1 period schedule. The ACT Level Up Academy will also be delayed.
Please help spread the word... we have decided to CANCEL our County Quality Assurance at Seneca East, Thursday Feb. 27, 2020.
This will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Seneca East. Test out for older youth will begin at 5 p.m.
Seneca East is closed today, Thursday, February 27, 2020. The Level Up ACT training will now take place on Friday, February 28th.
Seneca East is on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Thursday February 27, 2020. Students in grades 6-12 will follow the 2,3,1 schedule. The ACT academy will also be delayed tomorrow.
Congratulations Lady Tigers!
Seneca East High School sends their love to Mr. Don Beck, director of transportation for Monroeville Local Schools. Beck was diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma, a rare malignant brain tumor. Students signed the banner SE is #COACHBECKSTRONG!
The deadline to register for the Next Level ACT Prep academy is February 25th. Information is available on the district website or in the school office.
The state qualifying boys golf team was recognized for their outstanding season at tonight's boys basketball game. Congratulations players and coaches .
Seneca East is closed today, Thursday February 13,2020.
Seneca East is on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Friday Feb.13, 2020.
Please bring a food item to donate to the food pantry when you come to the boys basketball game on Saturday, February 15th at Seneca East.
Enjoy a free community meal at 5:30 pm on March 2nd at Seneca East followed by the enlightening presentation of "Joey's Story."
All practices and the boys basketball game at Upper Sandusky are canceled today. The boys game is rescheduled for February 13th.
Seneca East is closed today, Friday, February 7, 2020.
Seneca East is on a 2 hour delay today, Friday, February 7, 2020. Students in grades 6-12 will follow the 2,3,1 period schedule.
All SE athletic practices and games are canceled today, Thursday February 6, 2020.
Seneca East is closed today, Thursday February 6, 2020.
Seneca East wil be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Thursday February 6, 2020.
Mark the Date! Prom is Saturday, April 25. Mrs. Reichert would like to have a Junior Parent Prom meeting on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditeria.
The Kindness Club is sponsoring a PJ Day on February 5 to support the Potts family who lost a beloved family member. $1 donation for wearing PJs will support the family.
Frontier has replaced a damaged phone line and service has now been restored at the school.
Seneca East is experiencing a phone service outage at the school. Frontier us working to restore service.
Congratulations Jessica Bowerman, 1,000 points!
The student in Ellen Lynch's class presented their Rube Goldberg machines.
Click the link and catch the machines in action:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLedchjjNCrzd87VHmPSWTtC9aN-hxsSs6
Please support a great cause.
The phones are now working at the school. Have a great day.
The phones at Seneca East are currently out of service. We are working to correct the issue.
The SE Kindness Club is sponsoring a high school PJ day tomorrow. Cost is $1.00 to wear pjs and all money will go to an animal relief fund for Australia.
Congratulations to Douglas Falter on his snare drum solo this weekend in Class A - he earned a “I” Superior Rating!
Jennie Berrier is the SE Music Booster President, an SE alumna and parent. She has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The Boosters are selling wristbands for $4 to show support & to help with expenses. See Mrs. Willman-Leber, or get one at Smitty's Pizza Place in Attica.
Seneca East is wearing teal tomorrow. Shirts are available in limited sizes (youth sm-XL and adult small or 3X only) in the board office $10.00.
Bus 16 is running approximately 20-30 minutes late this afternoon, Thursday January 16, 2020
The junior high band plays with the pep band at tonight's boys basketball game. Great job!
Please spread the word regarding this job posting!
Seneca East Local Schools is seeking a full time bus mechanic. ASE Certified Diesel, CDL with PS endorsement or able to obtain. Provide own hand tools. Involves light body work, air brakes, 12 V elec., diagnostics.
Contact lkagy@se-tigers.com Application availalbe at www.se-tigers.com
Buffalo Wild Wings in Tiffin is hosting a fundraiser for the Polachek family tonight from 5-8 pm. 15% of all food totals will go to the family for medical expenses
Happy 2020. Seniors it's your year!
Another great day at SE. Enjoy the break everyone, see you in 2020.
Tiffin University will be hosting a new program for students with an interest in Science careers. See the flyer or call Matt Kibler at 567-245-1259 for information.
The Kindness Club's hat and glove donations were overflowing in this box! They have been taken to the United Way in Tiffin . Great job SE
Seneca East is closed today, Tuesday December 17, 2019.
Seneca East is closed today, Tuesday December 17, 2018.
Seneca East is on a 2 Hour Delay today, Tuesday December 17, 2019. Grades 6-12 follow the 2,3,1 schedule.
The Sons of the American Legion are holding a steak or chicken dinner tonight, December 14, 2019 a the Attica KofC hall at 5pm. Carryout is availalbe meals are $12.00 proceeds to benefit the Wyatt Polachek family
Friday's home girls high school basketball game scheduled with Bucyrus will be a varsity game only. The varsity game will start at 6:00 pm.
Mrs. Warner’s classes attended the play A Christmas Carol today at Playhouse Square Center in Cleveland. What a nice trip!
Just a reminder that the Kindness Club will be collecting donations for the Polachek family until the end of the day on Wednesday, December 11. Please consider donating to help the family during this terrible time. ❤️
Checks made out to Seneca East Local Schools.
Today was a day of great sadness at Seneca East. We came together to support one another and remember Wyatt Polachek.
This Friday students and staff will be wearing red to honor Wyatt. The Kindness Club has also launched a fundraiser to support Wyatt's family. Anyone wishing to make a monetary or gift card donation can send donations to the school office or give to homeroom teachers. Any checks should be made payable to Seneca East Local Schools. Donations will be accepted until Wednesday, December 11, 2019. All donations will be consolidated and presented to Wyatt's family.
Wyatt Michael Polachek, is the son of Shane Polachek and Rhonda (Fruth) Bischoff.
Wyatt's full obituary is available at:
https://www.secorfuneralhomes.com/obituary/wyatt-michael-polachek/
A private visitation for Wyatt's classmates, teachers and 4-H members will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Friends and families of Seneca East, it is with great sadness that we share the following information from Wyatt Polachek's family:
Wyatt Michael Polachek has passed on to join God in heaven.
Wyatt suffered a severe allergic reaction this past weekend and did not recover from this trauma. We send our love to Wyatt's family and friends. We will have support services and counselors available at school tomorrow to support our students and staff.
Please keep Wyatt's family in your thoughts and prayers.
Had a great time watching the Student VS Faculty Volleyball match today. Thanks to Mr. Marinis for hosting this great event.
Our kindergarten classes shared a Thanksgiving feast today!
The sophomore English classes created holiday cards for our U.S. troops today. They will be sent to an SE alum that is currently in the military and they will be passed out from there. Happy Thanksgiving and hope everyone has a great break!
Are you looking to make a difference at Seneca East? Join Kaya Solze and Mrs. New during 5A on December 6 to get more information on the Kindness Club! We hope to see you there!
Sweetums is again supporting SE families in need at their holiday open house. Please help area families at Sweetums tomorrow from 10-2.
SE in the Willard Christmas parade tonight.
PBIS Turkey Bowl, pure joy!
Congratulations to Jessica Bowerman and Turner Bridgeford who were nominated by teacher Andrea Saylors as 2019 Youth Asset Builders.
Seneca East will be hosting a FAFSA work session on Thursday, November 21, from 5-6:30pm, in the high school computer lab to assist seniors and parents in completing the online FAFSA form. If you plan to attend the work session, please complete the reservation by today!
Attention 8th Grade Parents! Your child will be attending a field trip to Sentinel Career and Technology center for a career exploration event on December 13 for half a day. 8th Grade Career Day is hosted by Sentinel as a way for students to learn about the different careers available to them after high school or college. Students have had the opportunity to select a career cluster and will speak with various professionals from those industries and complete hands-on activities related to those careers. Students will learn what type of education or training is required for certain careers to help them determine what they may be interested in as they begin to schedule high school courses. If you have any further questions about this Career Day event please contact Heather Schalk or Heather Stockmaster.
Please help! Jennie Berrier has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. Her daughter is a recent graduate of Seneca East and her son is still attending Seneca East. She is a former employee of Smitty’s Pizza Place, but she is still very much a part of the Smitty’s Pizza Family. This Saturday, Smitty’s will be donating 100% of the profits along with any tips to Jennie's family to help her get through this difficult time.
Spread kindness today and everyday.
@SenecaEast presale tix vs. @EastKnox are for sale online. A percentage of all sales will go back to support our school!
https://ohsaa.org/tickets
Seneca East is closed today, Tuesday November 12, 2019
Seneca East will be on a 2 hour delay on Tuesday November 12th. Grades 6-12 will follow the 2,3,1 period schedule.
Thank you Veterans
Congratulations to the football team, Coach Phillips, and his coaching staff for their 14 - 2 victory over Norwayne this past weekend. They advance to the Regional Semi-finals and will play East Knox at Marion Harding (Ohio Health Field - Harding Stadium) this Friday at 7:00 pm.
The Seneca East Tiger Pride Band will march in the New York City Veterans Day Parade at noon on Nov 11th. Watch online at https://parade.uwvc.org/
Mrs. New's 10th grade classes teamed up with elementary and middle school classes to promote their anti- bullying campaign. They taught the younger students tips on how to create a welcoming, safe & friendly environment within Seneca East!
Seneca East celebrated Home Town Heros today in honor of Veterans Day. It was an amazing day. Thank you to all veterans. Thank you to our featured speaker, Scott Karr. Thank you to Brad Powers for organizing this wonderful event and thank you to everyone who helped!
Tiger Pride Band, thanks for a great season! Have a fun trip to New York.
Friendly Reminder: Come out and support our Elementary PTO. Start a new Thanksgiving tradition at Kalahari.
You can now register for the Lady Tigers Basketball Winter Camp/Club! This is for girls in grades 3-6 and the registration form is due on November 20th. Visit our school website to print a registration form.
The NHS Winter Craft Show has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for spring.
Please bring canned or non-perishable goods to the SE home football game on November 1, 2019 to help us pack the pickup at Seneca East. Go Tigers!
Elementary PBIS costume parade today. So much fun!
Seneca East is on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday October 31, 2019. Period schedule 1,2,3 for grades 6-12 , today.
Join Charla VanOsdol on Monday, November 25th (the evening of Parent/Teacher conferences) for an interactive exhibit "Hidden in Plain Sight." She will host this exhibit in the SE school library from 4-7 pm.
Seneca East will host a Veterans Appreciation Brunch and Assembly on Friday, November 8.
It is Chipotle time again this year. Today, Wednesday, October 23rd @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm show this digital copy, bring in the flyer, or tell the cashier you're supporting Seneca East. 33% of the proceeds will be donated to the Senior Class
Congratulations to the girls 7th grade volleyball team and Coach Amber Hescht and Coach Kelsey Hendrix for winning the N10 championship and completing an undefeated season!
Special guests at the hot dog bar today, that's awesome!
Congratulations to both the girls and boys junior high cross country teams and their coaches. The boys team won the Division lll junior high state championship, completing an undefeated season. The girls team finished 5th.
Red Ribbon Week 10/21-10/25
Monday - Wear Red
Tuesday - Team Up Against Drugs (favorite jersey)
Wednesday - Sock it to Drugs (mismatched sock day)
Thursday - Put a Cap on Drugs (hat day)
Friday - Tigers don't do drugs ( SE spirit day)
Congratulations to both the girls and boys junior high cross country teams at the state cross country meet. The boys team won the Division III junior high state championship, completing an undefeated season and the girls team finished 5th.
Rock of the Ages 2019 Dodgeball tournament was a blast. The 8th grade team is our undefeated champions. Thank you to everyone that participated and hosted this fun event.
Congratulations to the girls volleyball team, Coach Hendrix, and his coaching staff for winning the program's first Sectional title since 2009. They defeated Lucas 25-21, 25-15, 23-25, and 25-21. The team advances to play in the District semi-final game next Monday at 5:30 pm
Elementary students enjoying the Flag etiquette assembly this chipper Tuesday morning
Congratulations to the 2019 National Honor Society inductees.
SE boys golf, leaving for state. Good luck!! Go Tigers!
Thank you Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy for a great visit today. County Commissioners Tony Paradiso and Shayne Thomas among with student Eli Heal joined in the meet and great.
Congratulations Lauren Bogner, 1,000 digs. That's amazing!
Teresa Felter placed 3rd at the Northwest School Bus Driver Safety Roadeo this past weekend. Her team placed 1st and is going to State in 3 weeks. State Bound!!
Once again this year we are hosting a fundraising event at Kalahari over Thanksgiving Break. For this event room rates are much lower than the normal holiday rate! This is an easy and fun way to raise money for the PTO to fully fund 100% of all K-5 field trips throughout the year
STATE BOUND! Congrats to Andy Bauman, Turner Bridgford, Jake Forehand, Andrew Kalb, Jon Margraf, Coach Powers and Coach Forehand who are State Bound. Great job Jake for making All State District Team!
Tomorrow morning at 8:00 we will be taking large group photo of all students and all staff to celebrate 50 years of SE, wear orange & black.
We also have a lunch menu change tomorrow:
Friday's lunch will be:
Boneless Chicken Wings
Sweet Potato French Fries
Applesauce Cup
Carnival Cookie
Milk (which will include strawberry-flavored tomorrow only)
SPECIAL shout out to the boy's golf team. They qulified for STATE! Awesome job:
Jake Forehand, Andy Bauman, Andrew Kalb, Turner, Bridgford, and Jon Margraf
Congratulations to Coach Powers!
Tonight's junior high and high school volleyball games will be played as scheduled.
The 5th grade parent meeting with Forte Music will still be held at Seneca East tonight, Oct. 3, 2019, 7:00 PM in the auditeria.
Due to the fog, Seneca East is closed today, Oct. 3rd, 2019.
Seneca East is on a 2 hour delay today, Oct. 3rd, 2019. Students on 6-12 will follow the 1,2 3 period schedule.
It was a wonderful Homecoming weekend at Seneca East. Congrtulations to Mallory Beamer and Blaine Cottingham the 2019 Queen and King and to all the student attendants.
Car smash for FACT at the Homecoming game tonight!
Jennifer Karl from In Motion Dance Studio teaching us some hip hop and dance moves
Established by the principals of seven Seneca County high schools, the Seneca County Youth Leadership Council held its first ever meeting at Tiffin University's Osceola Theater. Fifty-six students from Old Fort, Calvert, New Riegel, Mohawk, Fostoria, and Seneca East experienced lessons and activities in three core values of Character, Attitude, and Getting Along that accompany the book Skills For Life by Coach Mike Jarvis and Jonathan Peck. The meeting concluded with a thirty minute online video conference with Coach Jarvis himself. The Council plans on meeting three more times this school year to complete the study on leadership. Seneca East representatives are freshman John Fry and Livy Kaiser, sophomores Amelia Boes and Bryce Reiter, juniors Doug Falter and Kollin Frankart, and seniors Cody Postell and Gwen Johnston.
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Buffalo Wild Wings in Tiffin is once again hosting Tailgate Night for Seneca East students and fans next Monday, September 23. Help kickoff homecoming week with some fun and good food as the football team gets ready to play its rival, the mighty Warriors from Mohawk. Our coaches will be part of the WTTF Monday Night Sports Talk Show that evening. 15% of all sales from 6:00 - 9:00 pm will be donated back to the Seneca East athletic department. Since this was started 4 years ago, Seneca East has had the best community turnout for these events and raised the most money of any area school over the years. Please help us keep that tradition going. Go Tigers!!
This is a reminder that the Seneca East Elementary PTO Fundraiser and Donation drive packets are due tomorrow. Make sure to include your order form, prize sheet, payments for all orders and any donations you have collected.So all of your support is greatly appreciated!
Seneca East hosted Quiz Bowl for area schools on Wednesday, September 17. Seneca East competed against Carey, Fostoria, and Bucyrus. Congratulations to the SE team and Coach Heal on their wins!
This week's Tiger Pride halftime show is full of QUEEN music, including "Bohemian Rhapsody."
The SE Jr. High and HS bands will combine to perform on Friday Sept. 20 for the pre-game show at 6:40. Come and join the fun watching our talented musicians and cheering on the team!
Tiny Tiger Tailgate fundraiser for PBIS is Sept. 20, 5-6:30 in the gym. Pre K- grade 5. Unlimited bounce house for $5.
Seneca East remembers!
Seneca East Esports team is ready for the 2019 Ohio Esports League Fall Beta tournament.
Tonight is Military Appreciation night at the football game. All veterans and active service members will have free admission to the game and be recognized for their service. The 1974 football team, cheerleaders, and coaches will be recognized before the game as well.
The 2019 Ohio Esports Fall Beta Season starts today. Our team is super excited to participate with over 20 other teams across Ohio. Cheer our Overwatch Team on to victory.
A Financial Aid Night will be held on Monday, September 23, at 6:30pm, at Sentinel Career Center for any senior family who is interested in learning more about the Financial Aid process, including FAFSA, scholarships, and grants. Beth Leary, Financial Aid counselor at Tiffin University, will be the presenter.
The 2019 Yearbook is in and distributed. Last year's seniors can pick their book up in the office. If you would like to purchase a book there are a few extra copies and can be purchased for $60 in Mrs. Baker's room.
