
Solon High School
Monthly Update-October 2023
Happy Fall Y'all!
Homecoming week is always one of the most exhausting, fun filled weeks of the year. Our kids did a great job this past week, and October is officially here. We have three weeks left in our first quarter so please continue to support your son and/or daughter through the end! Please take a minute to fill out THIS FORM for our counseling department.
Don't forget that you can visit our WEBSITE for all things Solon High School. Both Dawn and Jacquie are in the office Monday-Friday from 7:30-4:00. Thanks!
Dates to ADD to your calendar
Early Outs: 10.5, 10.12, 10.19, 10.26
10.9.2023- NO School: Professional Development for our teachers
10.20.2023- END of First Quarter
10.23.2023- START of Second Quarter
10.24.2023- ICAP Day, special schedule will be communicated closer to the date
10.25.2023- Picture Retakes
10.28.2023- Mattress Fundraiser for Music Boosters
WINTER GEAR FOR KIDS
Daniel Tearse is a senior here at Solon High School and a part of the National Honor Society. He is working on a project collecting gear for kids in need in the Solon, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City areas. Items requested should be new or gently used winter coats, boots, gloves, hats, and mittens in working condition without stains, holes, or tears. Any size from preschool through adult are needed.
Donation boxes can be located at the following places & will be out until the last week of October.
Lakeview Elementary school
Solon Intermediate school
Solon Middle school
Solon High school
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Solon Public Library
Solon Towncrest Pharmacy
Sam’s Main Street market
Solon Learning Academy
Solon Strong Nutrition
Thank you!
FLU CLINIC DATES
2023-2024 School Calendar
From the Counseling office....
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SOLON HS COUNSELING WEBSITE
Mr. Thompson is continuing to update his website. You can access the High School Website here.
From the Counselor’s Desk…
Mike Thompson, Solon HS Counselor
Phone: (319) 624-3401 extension 1117
Email: mithompson@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/solon.k12.ia.us/solon-hs-counseling/home
To Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/shscounselor/15min
From Katie Anderson, College and Career Transition Counselor
Contact Information:
Phone: (319) 624-3401 extension 1116
Email: kanderson@solon.k12.ia.us
To Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/katie-anderson-3/30min
FINANCIAL AID PLANNING INFORMATION
More detailed information about Financial Aid can be found on the Financial Aid Information page of the Solon HS Counseling website.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
More detailed information about scholarships can be found on the Scholarship Information page of the Solon HS Counseling website.
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
PSAT/NMSQT for JUNIORS
Tutoring Available
Information about college entrance assessments can be found on Solon HS Counseling Department’s Assessment Page
WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE:
SP2024 Internships
Job Shadow #2 (Sign-up starts November 6)
More detailed information about SP2024 Internships and the next round of Job Shadows can be found on the Career Information page of the Solon HS Counseling website.
SPRING 2024 COLLEGE COURSE REGISTRATION
Kirkwood CC’s Spring Courses have been released! Now is the time to visit with Katie Anderson (Our CCTC) about your spring college credit course plans. Connect with Katie early!
Want to take a college course @ The University of Iowa? Students wanting to take a course at the University of Iowa must have a 3.5 high school GPA to be admissible. See Mr. Thompson for more information.
POST-SECONDARY EXPLORATION
Use this link (SHS Post-Secondary Visit Schedule) to see the most up-to-date listing of college representatives visiting Solon HS.
College Application Assistance
Seniors, if you are needing assistance in applying for colleges, please schedule a meeting with Katie Anderson (our CCTC).
SOLON HS COUNSELING WEBSITE
Mr. Thompson is continuing to update his website. You can access the High School Website here.
SAVE THE DATE
2025 Post Prom Help Needed
Activities Schedules
Thanks!
Solon High School
Email: zwigle@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: https://www.instagram.com/solonhighschool/
Location: 600 West 5th Street, Solon, IA, USA
Phone: 319-624-3401
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SolonHighSchool/
Twitter: @wiglezac