Solon High School
Monthly Update-February, 2023
What's Going Well?
Good morning SHS families,
We have a lot to celebrate as we enter the midway point of quarter 3. With all of the extra curricular activities we have in Solon, we can forget about the amazing things happening within the walls of our building on a daily basis connected to learning and growth. Our staff continues to find the best possible way to serve your child on a daily basis. One of our goals this year has been to create a more "student centered" environment. Below you will see an excerpt from something Dr. Josh Lyons (associate superintendent for teaching and learning) shared with district employees.......I thought it was worth sharing with all of you :). Have a great February!
Hate reading? Watch the video below!
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
Graduation- Sunday, May 21st, 2:00 PM
National Honor Society
2022-2023 Yearbook
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.
Dates to ADD to your calendar
Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23- 1:30 early dismissal
Feb. 2- ICAP conferences and 10th grade open house
Feb. 3- NHS application forms are due
Feb. 20- NO school: Professional learning for our teachers
From the Counseling office
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/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
SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)
Winter Grind
We are about at the midpoint of our 3rd quarter, grinding away towards March and spring break. A lot of extracurricular events will happen between now and the end of 3rd quarter. Having to stay indoors due to the weather can negatively impact our daily routines. Parents, be mindful of your students as they navigate the busyness of their lives, making sure your students maintain a good diet and continue to get enough sleep and rest. If you have concerns about your student, please let me know if I can help in any way.
Take care. M Thompson
CAREER EXPLORATION and INFORMATION
Summer 2023 Workplace Internships Opportunity.
The Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) will be offering job shadow opportunities to students in grades 10 & 11 for summer 2023. An internship is a 60-hour on-site experience. Over the past three years, more Solon HS students have completed an internship during the summer months because they have more time to schedule the hours. Solon HS students who have completed an internship experience continually report that the experience solidified their career plan. Students who successfully complete an internship receive three (3) elective credits.
The internship portal is NOW OPEN and WLC is accepting Summer 2023 internship applications. Current sophomores and juniors are eligible, with applications DUE by 3PM on Friday, February 10th! Access your application here.
POST SECONDARY INFORMATION
Planning
Planning for your Future: ICAN Resources
Below you will find links to grade level post-secondary recommendations. You can sign-up to receive weekly/monthly alerts from ICAN.
In addition to these great tips, visit the ICAN YouTube Channel and check out our video Tip of the Week. Each week ICAN releases a video tip for students preparing for life after high school. To receive the video tip each week, subscribe to the ICAN E-Alerts
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.
COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES IN HIGH SCHOOL
2023 - 2024 Kirkwood CC College Credit Opportunities
The Kirkwood Regional Center @ The University of Iowa (KRCUI) is hosting informational Zoom sessions to provide information to students and parents on college credit opportunities for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. Below are the dates for the presentations. Presentations will start at 6:00 PM. The Zoom link for all presentations: https://kirkwood.zoom.us/j/93486466044
February 3
SOLON HS COUNSELING WEBSITE
Mr. Thompson is continuing to update his website. You can access the High School Website here.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.
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