Solon High School
Monthly Update- March 2024
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. As we get ready for break, I do want to share something personal with all of regarding my role in the district after this academic year. I was recently selected to serve the Fairfield community as their next superintendent. While this will be a challenge for our family, we know it is the right decision and look forward to the opportunities it will provide. Thank you for all of the support the last eight years. We will miss this place!
As always reach out with any questions or concerns. Enjoy the week, Zach
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ISASP Testing
Dollars for Scholars
Solon Families: The link below has been emailed and shared with the entire Senior Class of 2024
Online submission due on or before March 7, 2024
Solon Dollars for Scholars Application Website
Solon Dollars for Scholars Slideshow Directions-pdf
In the links above there is a pdf. document explaining the Dollars for Scholars process through Scholarship America. You will be able to find other scholarship opportunities through Scholarship America as well. Keep in mind that anyone who applies for Solon Dollars for Scholars receives a $600 scholarship! As you start the process, it is important that you use a personal email that you will use after high school. Many scholarships use the same recommendation form, so you could use the same form for several scholarships. It is important to remember when asking someone to write a letter of recommendation for you, that you provide them with an envelope and give ample amount of time to complete.
Mrs. Stahle and Mr. Beck are happy to help with any Dollars for Scholars questions.
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 Kashi in the Media Center by May 1st. All students interested in silver cord can check out more information here. Questions? Students can contact Kashi at kgriffith@solon.k12.ia.us.
2023-2024 Yearbook
Please use the following link to upload any school candid photos:
*Please note: It allows for a nice variety of picture choices in your yearbook when used. This is a great way to get the most pictures possible for our book this school year and a good way to include our e-learning students too!
We encourage adding a tag to the photo uploads before uploading, so that pictures get categorized correctly in your yearbook. (Examples: Musical, 2nd block Algebra, lunch outside)
Hey Senior families!
SAVE THE DATE!
- Wednesday, April 28th @ 3:00PM we will be hosting our awards night in the Center for the Arts.
- Sunday, May 19th @ 2:00PM we will be hosting graduation on site. Details for this event have yet to be finalized.
Dates to ADD to your calendar
March 7, 21, 28: Early Dismissal at 1:45
March 8-17: Spring Break (NO School)
April 1- April 12: ISASP testing
March 29: Early Dismissal at 1:45 for Good Friday
PARENT HELP NEEDED FOR CAREER FAIR!
Mother Nature cancelled our original date for our ICAP event.
We are now hosting our Career Fair at the high school for sophomores on Wednesday, April 24th. One group of students will visit the career fair from 9:40-10:25 and the second group from 10:25-11:10. If you are available this date/times please reach out to Amanda Stahle at astahle@solon.k12.ia.us
FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
Senior Alert - Upcoming Scholarships
Seniors,
You're so lucky to have so many scholarships coming due in March. Please take some time to look over the list of scholarships that are due next month. Remember to also check with your school counselor for local scholarships and the college you're planning to attend for institutional scholarships.
List of scholarships due in March in order of deadline:
March 1 – All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship
March 1 – Ascentra Scholarship Competition
March 1 - Aureon Scholarship Program
March 1 – Freddy Miranda Access Scholarship
March 1 – Grand Lodge of Iowa Technical Scholarship
March 1 – Guardian Scholars Foundation
March 1 – Hills Bank & Trust Leadership Grant
March 1 - IAD Foundation for Education Automotive Scholarships
March 1 – Iowa FFA Scholarship
March 1 – Mary R. Fitzgerald Scholarship Program
March 2 – Joe Halbur Scholarship
March 4 – Iowa Communications Alliance Scholarship
March 6 – Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Scholarships
March 13 – Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship (BAM)
March 13 - Microsoft Disability Scholarships
March 13 - Women at Microsoft Scholarship
March 15 - Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors Scholarship
March 15 – First Friday Breakfast Club
March 15 – Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
March 15 – Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation Scholarships
March 15 – UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program
March 20 – Sleep Scholarships
March 22 – Islamic Scholarship Fund
March 25 – Lely Future of Dairy Scholarship Program
March 28 – Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
March 29 - ISL Education Lending Scholarship
March 31 – Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship
March 31 – Anne Griffel Scholarship
March 31 – Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
March 31 – HBA Iowa Scholarship
March 31 – Herman Sani Scholarship
March 31 – LULAC Local Scholarships
March 31 – LULAC Council 10 Scholarship
March 31 – Mesothelioma.com Scholarship
March 31 – P. Buckley Moss Education Scholarships
March 31 - Robert Smiley Scholarship
March 31 – Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
March 31 – Too Cool to Pay for College Scholarship
March 31 - Young American Patriot Art Contest
Scholarships with Various Deadlines - Check these websites frequently
Army Emergency Relief Scholarships
American Agri-Women Scholarships
American Welding Society Foundation Scholarships
Asian-American, Native Alaskan and Pacific Islander College Resources
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars
Davenport Schools Foundation Scholarship Program
Diverse International women of Color Scholarship
Horatio Alger National Scholarships
Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Medical and Healthcare Scholarships
Muslim Student College Scholarships
National Press Club Scholarships
National Center for Learning Disabilities
National Society of High School Scholars
Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships for International Students
Trinity Health Foundation Scholarships
United Negro College Fund Scholarships
If you have any questions about the scholarship process, or any other part of the college journey, give us a call at 877-272-4692 or email ICAN@ICANsucceed.og.
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
