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Solon Economist

Solon Middle School 7th grade student RJ Smalley presents balloons, a T-shirt, and a small scale replica of the leg lamp from the 1983 comedy movie “A Christmas Story” to Principal Mike Herdliska as the students and staff celebrate an “Exceptional” rating from the Iowa Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year Friday, Dec. 13.

One of the best

Chris Umscheid, Editor December 18, 2024

SOLON — The Iowa Department of Education released performance ratings for the 2023-2024 school year last month marking the first time new state school performance ratings and federal designations...

Solon Middle School students receive musical honors

Chris Umscheid, Editor December 18, 2024

SOLON — Two Solon Middle School students have been recognized for their musical talent. Emma Olsem was chosen to perform in the 2024 Opus Honor Choir, which was held Thursday, Nov. 21 in the C.Y....

Solon Middle School ranks in top 1.25 percent of all Iowa schools

Brianna Brands, The Daily Iowan December 11, 2024

With low chronic absenteeism rates, exceptional student growth, and a demonstration of proficiency in English language arts, mathematics, and science, Solon Middle School is one of the top schools in the...

Success in the classrooms for Solon CSD

Solon Economist November 27, 2024

Education (IDOE) recently released new Iowa School Performance Profiles for the 2023-24 school year, marking the first time new state school performance ratings and federal designations have been determined...

Board Member Cassie Rochholz (at right) congratulates Megan Laing on her appointment to the Solon Community School District Board of Directors. Laing was approved by the Board on a 4-0 vote Monday night to fill the vacancy created when Jami Wolf resigned due to moving out of the district.

Megan Laing appointed to SCSD Board of Directors

Chris Umscheid, Solon Economist November 20, 2024

SOLON — “When you lose somebody who’s on your team, it’s an opportunity to reform that team. The Board that existed Friday (Nov. 15) doesn’t exist anymore. We’ve got a new Board tomorrow (Tuesday,...

Rene Meza, a member of Solon Robotics, observes the arena seconds before a scrimmage competition begins Thursday, October 24 at the Solon Community Center.

A new season begins for Solon Robotics

Joel Kellar October 31, 2024

SOLON — As the calendar turns into November, the longest high school season begins its journey. Solon Robotics has already spent countless hours in the preseason building their robots. The foundation...

The cast of “The Lightning Thief” rehearses a scene. The fall musical, presented by the Solon High School Drama Department, takes the stage this weekend for two shows Saturday, Nov. 2 and one Sunday, Nov. 3 and stars Brady Evers (standing) as Percy Jackson.

Catch “The Lightning Thief” this weekend!

Chris Umscheid, Editor October 31, 2024

SOLON — What happens when ordinary teenager Percy Jackson finds out he’s a demigod (the offspring of a god, Poseidon, in this case) and is tasked with an epic quest to find Zeus’ missing lightning...

Wolf resigns from SCSD Board of Directors

October 30, 2024

The Solon Community School District (SCSD) announced Friday, October 24 that Director Jami Wolf will be moving outside the district and has submitted her resignation to the Solon Community School District...

Sami McAtee (left) and Karen McFarland flank Melissa Holtz (SIS Principal) with her Optimist Achievement in Education Award.

Holtz receives Optimist Achievement of Education Award

Submitted by SIS Alpha Club October 23, 2024

Mrs. Melissa Holtz, Principal of Solon Intermediate School, received the Optimist Achievement in Education Award. Mrs. Holtz gave the initial go ahead to start the Optimists’ Alpha Club program (for...

Johnson County schools report shortages in paraprofessionals

Jack Moore, The Daily Iowan October 16, 2024

The Iowa City Community School District sign as seen in Iowa City on Monday, March 4, 2024. Johnson County schools have filled teaching vacancies despite a national shortage. Iowa schools are entering...

The sophomore football team carries a 35’ American Flag (on loan from the Cedar Rapids Fire Department) along the sideline as pregame ceremonies for Armed Forces Night are about to get underway this past Friday during the Mount Vernon vs. Solon varsity football game.

Armed Forces Night

September 25, 2024

This past Friday the Solon Spartans held Armed Forces Night as part of the annual rivalry game with Mount Vernon. One tradition of the night is recognizing a Solon veteran as the Honored Veteran of...

Denny Hansen, U.S. Army veteran, retired firefighter, and Sgt.
at Arms for the American Legion Stinocher Post 460 folds a
large American flag with help from sophomore football players
Nicholas Gerdin (22), Tripp Johnson (14), and Caden Bails (26) . The
sophomore team (JV) carried the flag onto the track for the pregame
ceremonies for last year’s Armed Forces Night. This year active duty
military personnel and veterans will be honored Friday, Sept. 20 at
the Mount Vernon vs. Solon football game in Spartan Stadium.

Solon High School hosts Armed Forces Night this Friday

September 19, 2024

SOLON — Solon High School is proud to invite all active- duty personnel and veterans to attend “Armed Forces Night” Friday, September 20 at the Mt Vernon Mustangs vs. Solon Spartans football game. This...

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