Solon High School
Monthly Update-March 2023
Just ONE more week!
Good morning SHS families,
With the sunny days and warmer temps I hope you have been able to enjoy some time outside! Spring for many of us means finding time to get back to some of the things we enjoy most, but for others it may mean something else. We are finishing a busy winter season here (Let's go girls bball!!) at SHS and are thankful for all of the support the last few months. We are only a week away from Spring Break and I am sure many of you are ready for a "break." Thank you for the continued support as we look to finish the year #SOLONstrong! As always reach out with any questions or concerns. Enjoy the second half of your week, Zach
For ALL things Solon High School please remember to visit this page.
ISASP Testing
2022-2023 Yearbook
Please help us create the best yearbook possible! Any of you can upload photos at any time all year long. We are in need of lots of photos, so please upload as many as you'd like.
Here is the 22-23 Yearbook link: https://plicbooks.com/go/XJ2X41
You all are welcome to start uploading pictures into your book at any time. We encourage adding a tag to the photo uploads before uploading, so that pictures get categorized correctly in your yearbook.
To order a 2022-2023 yearbook, visit: www.inter-state.com/order and enter this code: 74879Y
Orders are due June 10th, 2023, and cost $40.
VOTE on TUESDAY!
Post Prom
Junior and Senior Parents,
Thanks to those that have sent in donations. We are still asking for parent donations for Post Prom. Please see the attached letter. After spring break we will send out a sign up for help with food, entertainment, chaperones, etc. We want to make this a great night for the students. Thanks!
National Honor Society Update
Silver Cord
Reminder to Seniors that if they want to complete their silver cord requirements, all paperwork needs to be turned in to Ms. Matzdorff in the Media Center by May 1st. All students interested in silver cord can check out more information here. Questions? Students can contact Ms. Matzdorff by email or schedule an appointment.
Hey Senior families!
Senior Parents,
Please submit a senior photo to be used in the yearbook and the Solon Economist, if you have not already.
If you'd like to purchase a baby ad to be put in the yearbook, please send one baby photo and the wording you'd like, as well as what size ad you'd like.
⅛ page = $25.00
¼ page = $50.00
½ page = $75.00
Please submit payment via cash or checks made out to Solon Schools.
Both senior photos and baby ads can be emailed to adall@solon.k12.ia.us.
Senior Slideshow pictures-
It's that time of year to start preparing the senior slideshow to be shown on senior awards night. Please submit any pictures you would like included in the slideshow to Mrs. Leimkuehler by April 1. Group pictures, rather than individual shots, work best. Feel free to email them (jleimkuehler@solon.k12.ia.us) or if you only have hard copies, bring them in to be scanned. We also need a baby (or toddler) picture of you too!
Dates to ADD to your calendar
March 2nd, 9th, 23rd and 30th: 1:30 Dismissal
March 9th: Xello course request portal closes-ALL course requests need to be entered by this Thursday.
March 10th-19th: Spring Break (NO School)
March 30th-April 5th: ISASP testing
Hey Seniors... SAVE THE DATE!
Dollars for Scholars Deadline: Friday, March 10th
Senior Awards Night- Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:30 PM in the Center for the Arts
NHS Induction- Wednesday, May 10th, 7:00 PM in the Center for the Arts
Seniors Last Day- Thursday, May 18th
Community Book Study
Introducing our next SHS community book! Funds from the Solon Education Foundation have been used for the purchase of "An Immense World" by Ed Yong. The Zoology class will be preparing Chapters 3, 4, 11, and 13 (student choices) for a discussion over Zoom on Monday, March 6th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
Books may be picked up at the Solon Public Library or Solon High School. A link to the discussion may be requested via email to dposekany@solon.k12.ia.us or by contacting the Solon Public Library when the date nears.
Local Scholarships
Local scholarships are now on Mr. Thompson’s website. Here is the link:
These have been shared with the seniors via their school email.
If there are any questions with the Dollars for Scholars application please reach out to Mrs. Stahle astahle@solon.k12.ia.us prior to leaving for spring break as those are due March 10th.
From the Counseling Office
From Mike Thompson, Solon HS Counselor
Contact Information:
Phone: (319) 624-3401 extension 1117
Email: mithompson@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: Solon HS Counseling
To Schedule an appointment: calendly.com/shscounselor/meeting-with-mr-thompson
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
CAREER EXPLORATION and INFORMATION
Construction Apprenticeship Career Fair – April 12, 2023
Solon HS will be taking students to the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council is hosting their annual Construction Apprenticeship Career Fair on Wednesday, April 12. This career exploration event is designed for students in Industrial Technology, Applied Mathematics, and ACE, Welding, or Advanced Manufacturing Academy who are specifically interested in the Construction and Building Industry. The focus of the event is apprenticeship programs available for a post-secondary education opportunity. It’s structured to highlight 12 construction career paths.
Several representatives from Skilled Trades occupations will be available to answer questions from: Bricklayers, Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC Technicians, Ironworkers, Labore, Millwrights, Operating Engineers, Painters & Glaziers, Plumbers & Pipefitters, Roofers, and Sheet Metal Workers.
Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs (video)
Build My Future - ACE event
On Tuesday, April 25, Solon HS will be attending the 5th annual Build My Future - ACE event on Tuesday, April 25th. This interactive event will allow students to participate in hands-on activities through various learning labs designed by construction industry partners. Solon HS will be taking a maximum of 20 students (grades 9 - 12) to this event. Registration is on a First Come, First Serve basis.
Basic details for:
Event: Build My Future- ACE
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Location: Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Road in Iowa City
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch will be provided at no cost and t-shirts will be given to students.
For more information about either of these two events please contact either Mr. Thompson (mithompson@solon.k12.ia.us) or Mr. Cooper (jcooper@solon.k12.ia.us).
POST SECONDARY INFORMATION
Financial Aid: FAFSA
If you haven’t completed the FAFSA now is the time to do so! If you have any questions contact our Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) Representative, Lupe Hernandez. She has an office at the Kirkwood Regional Center in Coralville. To schedule a one-on-one appointment with ICAN visit www.icansucceed.org/apt
Lupe Hernandez, Student Success Advisor
Eastern Iowa Student Success Center
Direct: (319) 423-7702
Financial Aid: Scholarships
Last Dollar Scholarship: This scholarship pays for 100% of students’ tuition at Kirkwood in many high demand careers in Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Information Technology (also offered at other community colleges in Iowa). Check out which Kirkwood CC Programs are eligible for Last Dollar Scholarship. No separate application required, just complete the FAFSA!
Scholarship Information from The Counseling Office
Any scholarship information that comes to the Counseling Office is made available on the Scholarship Page of the Solon HC Counseling Website. Scroll to the 2023 - 2024 Comprehensive Scholarship List. There you will find links to view scholarship information with deadlines in the designated month. There are a number of scholarships with March deadlines so make sure to check out this information.
Parents of Seniors, I have also dedicated page for Solon Local Scholarships 2023.
SOLON HS COUNSELING WEBSITE
Mr. Thompson is continuing to update his website. You can access the High School Website here.
Activities Schedules
Thanks!
Solon High School
Email: zwigle@solon.k12.ia.us
Location: 600 West 5th Street, Solon, IA, USA
Phone: 319-624-3401
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SolonHighSchool/
Twitter: @wiglezac
