Solon High School

Happiest of New Year's SHS families!

I trust your break filled you with hope, relaxation and maybe a little bit of fun in the snow! As second semester gets started, we ask that you continue to support your child in the best possible way. Parenting is not easy at times (I know from experience), and we know that each of you have a lot on your plate. As a reminder, all 9th-11th graders will have their student led ICAP conference on January 26th OR February 2nd. Look for an email early next week with details. Enjoy your weekend, Zach

For ALL things Solon High School please remember to visit this page.

As winter weather arrives, be sure YOU stay in the know! Earliest notifications will be available through our Solon App! Download the app to your smartphone or other device and be the first IN THE KNOW!

Once you download the app, be sure to set notifications to ensure you are alerted to any weather related schedule changes! Here's how:

1. Download the app (see image in upper right corner)
2. With the app open, tap in the 3 lines to the bottom left of your screen
3. After completing step 2, tap on the "settings" gear wheel in the lower right of your screen
4. When a new menu appears, tap on "Push Notifications"
5. Select the notifications you wish to receive (district, by school)
6. When finished selecting, tap "done"

It's that easy!

Now is also a good time to check that your email and phone number are up-to-date in our Powerschool system. To do this, please log into your Powerschool account, click on "forms" and then edit your contact information.

One of the new clubs at SHS this year is the Stomp Out Stigma Club. The students leading this group have done a great job facilitating conversations around how to break down barriers associated with mental health.

Please help us create the best yearbook possible! Any of you can upload photos at any time all year long. Right now we are specifically looking for Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Wrestling, Choir, Club and Fall Musical candids.

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.

New this year!

Three Local Winner Prizes:

Gold Medallion (1st place) $500

Silver Medallion (2nd place) $300

Bronze Medallion (3rd place) $200

Enter your 700-800 word essay on "Who is an Everyday Hero that Brings out the Optimism in You?" and you could win a $2,500 scholarship!

Entries are due to Ms. Nielsen or Mrs. Stahle by January 27th, 2023.

Instructions, rules, and applications are outside Ms. Nielsen's room.

Anyone under 19 can enter. If you have any questions, contact inielsen@solon.k12.ia.us.

Good luck!

We all know how calendars can get filled, so please add the following dates to your to school calendar!

Jan. 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th- 1:30 Dismissals

Jan. 10th- ICAP Day (Separate email was sent with details)

Jan. 16th- NO school: Professional learning for our teachers

Jan. 26th- 1st Day of ICAP conferences

We need your senior picture for the yearbook. Please email your photo to adall@solon.k12.ia.us. Thanks!

Solon Dollars for Scholars applications for seniors are now being accepted. Go to https://solon.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=1775 a slideshow and help will be available for seniors next Tuesday, January 10th in the afternoon.

Thanks.

For all things activity related, please use this link to find schedules, locations, dates and times. The live streaming link for all of our events can be found HERE. Any questions can be directed to Casey Hack, district Activities Director. chack@solon.k12.ia.us

Thanks!

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