Solon CSD R2L TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - AUGUST 28, 2020 FACE COVERINGS - MASKS AND/OR FACE SHIELDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE WORN BY STUDENTS AND STAFF WHILE RIDING THE BUS!! ROUTE UPDATES A few updates have been made to the transportation routes listed in the document linked below. Revisions have been highlighted in yellow. TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES & ROUTE... READ MORE >
This month's video update features the Solon Community School District's administrative team discussing COVID-19 mitigation efforts at all four of our schools. READ MORE >
Join us tonight at Spartan Stadium at 7:00. NO parade, but all are welcome. Masks are recommended, and please remember to stay distanced as best as possible. Thanks! READ MORE >
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Dear Solon Families: The USDA has approved FREE Breakfast and Lunch for ALL students through December 31, 2020 or until funding is no longer available. Solon Community School District students will not be charged for any regular school meals starting Wednesday, September 16, 2020. How does this affect your student’s school lunch... READ MORE >
Solon Community Schools Covid-19 Illness Plan Solon Community Schools will be following the guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health when seeing students in the health offices. Students will be sent home if they have ANY high-risk symptom or TWO OR MORE low-risk symptoms. HIGH RISK SYMPTOMS LOW RISK SYMPTOMSNew coughFever (100.4 or... READ MORE >
Please visit this site tonight for the game! It won't go live until right before kickoff! #solonstronghttps://www.solon.k12.ia.us/o/... READ MORE >
August 27, 2020 Solon Families, To ensure the safety of our students, staff, community and spectators, we are limiting attendance to 50% of the stadium capacity for Friday’s game against Williamsburg. Our decision was based on several factors, including the County’s positivity trajectory and collaboration with Johnson County Public Health.... READ MORE >
August 14, 2020 Dear Solon CSD Parents & Families, Due to the magnitude of the damage caused by Monday’s storm, and days without electricity, internet, and other services, we are going to delay our student start date to Monday, August 31st. It is imperative that we are able to implement all facets of the Return to Learn plan. Losing the ability to... READ MORE >
The Solon Community School District has made updates to its Return to Learn Plan. Please follow the link below with information.Solon Schools R2L Update and Information READ MORE >
Thank you to those who are able to participate in the webinars with Edmentum today. The video for the webinar will be shared when we receive the recording from their representative. Additional resources and materials will also be shared when received. Please find below links to additional information: Solon CSD Virtual Home Learning FAQ - This will be updated as... READ MORE >
Dear Solon Families, This is a reminder that there will be two webinars available for families with students in Kindergarten through 8th grade who are interested in the Virtual Home Learning option through Edmentum. These webinars will be held tomorrow, Thursday, August 6th. The first webinar will be held at 12:00-1:00 PM and the second will be held at 5:30-6:30... READ MORE >
Dear Solon Families: The Solon School District's Before and After School Program (BASP) is taking registration for the 2020-21 school year. Please complete the attached forms and return them to the Central Office, mail them to 301 S. Iowa Street, or return to Amber Feaker. The registration forms are located in the back of the BASP Handbook. (Please download the... READ MORE >
The Solon Community School District has released its full Return to Learn Plan to the community. Please use the link below to access the plan.Full Solon CSD Return to Learn PlanThis is a working document and is meant to be responsive. The information provided may be revised as new guidance, recommendations, and requirements are released by local and state... READ MORE >
If you are a K-8 family interested in using the Edmentum platform, please consider attending one of the two “Town Hall” meeting webinars with Edmentum representatives. Please register using the links below. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 @ 12:00 PM When: Aug 6, 2020 Noon Central Topic: Parent Townhall for Solon CSD K - 8 Virtual Option Register in advance for this... READ MORE >
Dear Solon Families: As we progress through the next two weeks, the leadership team will review our current plan, feedback from parents and staff, and continue to review current guidelines from public health officials and the Iowa Department of Education. Any revisions to the plan will be communicated the week of August 3rd and reflect the feedback provided by our... READ MORE >
Thank you Solon Community for participating in today's webinar and for all previous feedback. The leadership team will review our current plan, earlier feedback from parents, staff, JCPH, IDE and feedback from today's webinar. Updates or revision to the plan will be communicated the week of August 3rd and reflect the feedback provided by our stakeholders, IDPH... READ MORE >
The Solon Community School District released its Return to Learn Plan on Monday, July 20, 2020. Additional information regarding the plan was shared with parents through email with an invitation for a community webinar to be held on Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 PM. READ MORE >
July 17, 2020 Community, We are very excited about releasing the Return to Learn Plan, developed by 38 Solon staff, on Monday, July 20th and have scheduled a community webinar for Wednesday, July 22nd at noon. A link will be sent to your email address listed in PowerSchool. We will explain the plan and answer as many questions as possible during the limited... READ MORE >
July 8, 2020 Solon Community, The school district was recently informed that a Solon High School baseball player tested positive for COVID-19. The student has limited symptoms and is doing well. The School District has been in contact with the family of the student and made our baseball families aware of the situation. The district is following direction... READ MORE >
Timeline of release of the District Return to Learn Plan June 29th - completed the "assurances" with the Department of Education July 7th - District administration review July 9th - District Return to Learn team review (38 member team will participate in a Zoom to review the entire plan) July 15th - Plan will be sent to all district staff, along with an... READ MORE >
Date: June 30, 2020 To: Parents, Staff, and Community Re: Return To learn Plan follow up I received questions following yesterday’s communication and hope to address those with additional information. The district, in preparation of returning to onsite learning on Monday, August 24th, has taken steps to increase the safety for students and... READ MORE >
Date: June 29, 2020 To: Parents, Staff, and Community Re: Return To learn Plan On June 2nd an update was provided to the community on the district’s Return to Learn Plan for the upcoming school year. Since then a 38-member district team consisting of administrators, teachers, counselors, nurses, and directors worked diligently to develop a... READ MORE >
This month's video update focuses on the Solon Community School District's preparations for the 2020-2021 school year as we navigate the coronavirus pandemic.<span id="selection-marker-1" class="redactor-selection-marker"></span> READ MORE >
June 2, 2020 Dear Parents and Families, The school year ended in an unusual manner, but even with the March closure, we obtained tremendous momentum in student achievement and progress with several new initiatives. This success was presented to the Solon Board and celebrated throughout the year, during the “Focus on Learning” agenda item at monthly board... READ MORE >
Good Morning Spartan Nation!Here is the information and registration form needed for our Winning Edge summer program. This is for any student entering 7th-12th grade. Please direct any questions to Mr. Brent Sands. Thanks! READ MORE >
The Solon Community School District is pleased to announce that Mrs. Jessica Tabor will fill the roles of Lakeview Elementary and Solon Intermediate principal for the 2020-2021.Please see the official announcement from the Superintendent, Dr. Davis Eidahl. READ MORE >
This month's video update focuses on the Solon Community School District's most recent facilities projects, related costs and impact on property tax, and what the district is doing to prepare for future growth. READ MORE >
March 9, 2020 Solon CSD Community and Staff, On Sunday, March 8, 2020, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced three presumptive positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in adult residents of Johnson County, Iowa. None required hospitalization and all individuals are recovering in isolation at home. The... READ MORE >
The Solon Spotlight Music Boosters Mattress Fundraiser is coming soon. There will be 30+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost less than retail stores. In addition to beds, there will also be luxury pillows, sheets and even adjustable power bases!! Please share this... READ MORE >
Hayden Taylor and Jax Flynn won Individual State Wrestling Titles Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena. Hayden becomes the first Solon wrestler to win two state titles. Additional Solon wrestler place winners were Gage Marty (7th place) and Seamus Poynton (7th place). The team finished 4th in the 2020 State tournament. READ MORE >
Solon Drama’s Freaky Friday! When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and... READ MORE >
The Solon School Board adopted an annual "Moratorium Week" in the school calendar. All school facilities will be closed Sunday, July 26 – Sunday, August 2, 2020. You can view current and future calendars on the district website. The guidelines established by the Solon Board of Education are: School facilities, vehicles & equipment cannot be utilized by... READ MORE >
The Solon School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) met with a diverse group of students in grades 7-12 to gain feedback. We asked the following questions.1. What learning opportunities are preparing you for your future? Provide examples.2. What are things your teachers/school staff do to make you feel like you belong?3 How do teachers help you be successful?4.... READ MORE >
This month's video update focuses on the Solon Community School District's mission: "Engage each and every student in rigorous and relevant learning experiences, maximizing achievement through exceptional teaching." &amp;lt;span id="selection-marker-1" class="redactor-selection-marker"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; READ MORE >
There is research evidence which suggests that volume of reading is linked to attaining higher-order literacy proficiencies (Allington, 2012; Brozo et al, 2008, Cipielewski & Stanovich, 1992). Anderson, Wilson, and Fielding (1988) researched the relationship between the amount of reading done and reading achievement. They found that the amount of time reading was... READ MORE >
Parents/Guardians, Winter arrived in Iowa fashion! I want to thank everyone for your understanding with the delayed decision to cancel classes today. We do our best to make decisions related to weather delays or cancellations by 5:30AM, understanding the difficulty in making alternate arrangements for children. It was our hope this morning that a 2-hour... READ MORE >
The Solon School Board participated in training with leaders from the Iowa School Board Association. The training focused on the role of a school board member, school finance and evaluating the school superintendent. There were 52 board members from Eastern Iowa participating in the training hosted in Solon at the High School Center For the Arts lobby.The... READ MORE >
This month's Solon Community School District Video Update focuses on how we prepare students for success beyond Solon Schools. READ MORE >
The December Peer Leader group is doing a fundraiser for Solon Senior Support. Each homebase will have a jar on the teachers desk to raise money for the organization. Put coins in your own homebase for positive points and put bills in other home bases for negative points. The homebase fundraising competition will begin on Monday, December 9th and conclude on... READ MORE >
Hello Solon Parents! We are reaching out to see if you might be interested in sharing about your career with our freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. We are looking for speakers to share information about your career, the educational training path necessary for your line of work, and any other information you believe students need to know about the pathway to... READ MORE >
The Solon Community School District has invested in a new innovative product made specifically for schools this fall. Victory Sprayers give an eco-friendly approach to disinfection by spraying up to 65% less chemicals per square foot. Victory Sprayers are cost effective and easy to implement due to their versatility, portability, and effectiveness. Using... READ MORE >
The Solon School Board receives the Better Boardsmanship Award at the IASB annual conference. Only 4 of 367 districts received the honor. The Solon Board has received this honor 3 times in the last 4 years. READ MORE >
During the November 19th School Board Meeting, newly elected board member, Jami Wolf, and re-elected board member, Adam Haluska, were sworn in to begin their four year terms. Outgoing board member, Jim Hauer, was recognized by the school district and given outgoing praise for his service and support of the district over the course of the past four years. Board... READ MORE >
The Solon Community School District has a comprehensive plan to address a variety of emergency situations. To best prepare all students and staff, each school conducts drills for fire, severe weather and active intruder minimally once per semester.Please see the message from the Superintendent, Dr. Eidahl, regarding the district's steps that have been taken to... READ MORE >
Parent-Teacher Conference season is just about in full-swing in the Solon Community School District. Here is the schedule for district early releases over the course of the next two weeks for the purpose of holding Parent/Teacher Conferences in each building.Thursday, November 14, 2019 1:45 Dismissal - Intermediate School & Middle School Conferences; High School &... READ MORE >
CONGRATULATIONS to the Solon Spartan Football Team on a great win Friday night against Pella! With this win, the team will play at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls this Thursday, the 14th at 8:30 p.m. We are excited to watch our team take on Sergeant Bluff Luton and encourage our students, staff, and families to cheer them on. With the game beginning at 8:30, we... READ MORE >
To Our Solon Families and Community: The Solon Community School District is excited to announce the official launch of the NEW district website on Friday, November 1st! The website's address will continue to be solon.k12.ia.us. Once the new website goes live, it may take a few hours for a complete transition from the old site to the new. This new website will... READ MORE >
On the evening of Monday, October 28 the school district hosted the first Mental Health Advisory Meeting in the Solon Center of the Arts lobby to share progress made towards its priorities. These priorities include providing professional development to staff to learn more about the research behind Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), efforts to implement the DESSA... READ MORE >
Solon Cross Country team members qualified for the State Cross Country meet slated for Saturday, November 2. The girls team took the top spot as a team to qualify as a team. The top seven girls to compete on the 2nd are Kiersten Conway, Emma Bock, Mary Fiala, Kaia Holtkamp, Aira Foster, Nicole Shafer, and Meghan O'Neill. Gabe Hinman qualified in the boys'... READ MORE >
Heather Wyjack, Solon Preschool Teacher, was recognized by 98.1 KHAK as teacher of the week. Wyjack was nominated by her colleague, Stephanie Jenson. See the full story on KHAK's website. Congratulations to Mrs. Wyjack! READ MORE >
Lakeview Kindergarten students are showing great progress in their early reading skills during the first several weeks of school. With strong collaboration between Amy Ewald, the K-5 Model Literacy Interventionist, and the Kindergarten teachers, students are showing tremendous progress toward early reading goals."All Kindergarten students will identify all letters... READ MORE >
On Monday, October 7, 2019 All Solon staff learned about the aspects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the impact of trauma on students' health and ability to learn. District personnel learned the importance of building resiliency in our students as a strategy to help students overcome some of the symptoms of trauma. READ MORE >
The Solon School District will begin efforts to better understand the social emotional learning (SEL) needs of its students through the use of a districtwide screener called the DESSA. The first screening or rating period will begin on October 7th and end by October 18th. Parent information will be sent home prior to the beginning of the rating period to provide... READ MORE >