Like it or not, summer is about to come to an end. As you get ready to jump into the 2023/2024 school year, please know that we are excited to have your son or daughter in the building! We will be ready to go come August 23rd! If you have any questions prior to the 23rd, don’t hesitate to reach out, and remember that you can visit our website (https://www.solon.k12.ia.us/o/shs) for all things Solon High School. Both Dawn and Jacquie are in the office Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – Principal Zach Wigle
Welcome Night, Monday, August 21
All 9th grade families and new to Solon families are welcome to attend this event.
7:00 p.m. in the Center for the Arts
Check PowerSchool
Please double check PowerSchool to ensure your schedule is all set. If you are having trouble logging in, just give us a call!
Registration
is open
Annual Registration — The instructions for registering new students and updating information for returning students are below. It is important for all families to update registration for each student annually to ensure the district has the most current information available.
Registration instructions:
1. Go to solon.powerschool.com or click on the PowerSchool link on the school district website.
2. Enter your username and password for the parent/guardian account that you previously created. If you need assistance with creating a parent/guardian account, please contact your school’s office.
3. Click on the name of the student at the top of the page (under the PowerSchool SIS logo) that you would like to register.
4. Click on Forms on the left-hand side of the page in the Navigation area.
5. Click on the first form titled “1-Student Information” to begin the registration process.
Complete all fields possible. Fields with a red asterisk are required.
It is very important you update the Parent/Guardian Email, Phone, and Text Message Notification section. The email addresses and phone numbers entered here will be used to notify parents/guardians via email, phone, and/or text message for weather-related cancellations and delays, student attendance, emergency notifications, lunch account balances, and other important announcements.
When all information has been entered, click the Submit button in the lower right-hand corner of the page. This will automatically take you to the next form to be completed.
6. Complete the remaining forms in the same manner.
7. Click on Home Language Survey on the left-hand side of the page in the Navigation area.
NOTE: If you have already completed the Home Language Survey, you will get a message indicating so and you will not need to complete it again. If the Home Language Survey has yet to be completed, please complete all fields and submit.
8. Repeat this process for each of your students by clicking their names at the top of the page (under the PowerSchool SIS logo).
Supply list
The full list of supplies for SHS students can be found online at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mNmlaQTbLW5_sy1ZLLbLwBSTJut7DAKBXLCctcKnRE/edit.
Class schedule
Below are the schedules for our four blocks. For the most part it is exactly the same as last year…YEAH! Thursdays are a little different with our Character Strong block. You will receive more information on this once the school year begins.
Regular day:
8:00-8:35 a.m. – ZERO block
8:35-9:55 a.m. – 1st block
9:55-10:00 a.m. – Passing time
10:00-11:20 a.m. – 2nd block
11:25-11:45 a.m. – SEMINAR
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30-1:50 p.m. – 3rd block
1:50-1:55 p.m. – Passing time
1:55-3:15 p.m. – 4th block
Early dismissal:
8:00-8:35 a.m. – ZERO block
8:35-9:25 am. – 1st block
9:30-10:20 a.m. – 2nd block
10:25-11:05 a.m. – Character Strong
11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – 3rd block
12:00-12:45 p.m. – Lunch
12:45-1:35 p.m. – 4th block
2-hour late start:
10:00-10:30 a.m. – ZERO block
10:30-11:25 a.m. – 1st block
11:25 a.m.-12:10 p.m. – lunch
12:10-1:05 p.m. – 2nd block
1:05-1:10 p.m. – Passing time
1:05-2:05 – 3rd block
2:05-2:10 p.m. – Passing time
2:10-3:10 p.m. – 4th block
Lockers
Yes, students that want a locker will be able to request one. We will NOT be assigning every student a locker. A form will go out during the week of Monday, August 14 via their school email that asks students if they want one. Their number will then be emailed to them so they know where it is. If they choose not to have one, they can carry their items in the backpacks. If you have more questions, please reach out to the main office.
New
High School Staff
Please help us in welcoming the following individuals to the SHS staff! We will be finalizing a few other para-professional hires in the coming weeks to round out the team.
Jacquie Kraxner – Main office secretary/registrar
Noah Sigwarth – Joining us from Winterset as a member of our social studies department
Matt Walter – New Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Kashi Grifith – New Media Center associate
Dates to add to your calendar
We all know how calendars can get filled, so please add the following dates to your back-to-school calendar!
Friday, August 18 – Fall activity Kickoff Night at Spartan Stadium
Monday, August 21 – Solon High School Welcome Night: more info to come. 9th grade students and NEW families, 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium (Center for the Arts)
Wednesday, August 23 – First day of school: Special schedule for that Wednesday will be sent out.
Thursday, August 24 – 1:45 dismissal (every Thursday)
Monday, Sept. 4 – No school (Labor Day)
2023-2024
School Calendar
Most of you have this already, but if not, it can found online at https://core-docs.s3.amazon.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1820844/SCSD_Calendar_2023-2024.pdf
From the Counseling Office
Kirkwood classes start Monday, August 21.
Bound
Schools across Iowa are beginning a slow transition to a platform called Bound. Bound will house almost everything for high school athletics. Go to https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/solon to check it out!
Physical and Concussion Forms
All student athletes must have a current physical and concussion form on file with the High School office in order to participate, per state law. The law allows 13 months from the date of the last physical to accommodate insurance. This year there is a new physical form that accommodates HIPPAA. We will accept the new form as well as the old form. Please make sure that all physicals are signed by both the doctor and the parent.
Activities Schedule
For all things activity related, go to https://wamacconference.org/public/genie/150/school/12/ to find schedules, locations, dates, and times. Any questions can be directed to Casey Hack, district Activities Director, [email protected].
Solon High School contact information
600 West 5th St.
319-624-3401
[email protected]