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Events for Friday, April 11, 2025
 
Apr 11College Essay Workshop Attention juniors. Online registration for the popular college essay writing workshops is now open to all juniors. Get your spot before they fill up since some sessions are already closed! Get a jump start on the college essay writing process. Workshop dates available at SHS from May to August. Visit http://www.solonacademicboosters.com for more details.
Apr 11BIBIBOP! We’ve got some exciting lunch news for you today! Bibibop is on the menu, and it’s bringing bold flavors and fresh ingredients straight to your plate! Whether you love chicken, veggies, rice, or a delicious combination of both, Bibibop is the perfect way to fuel your afternoon with a healthy and tasty meal. Customize your bowl with all your favorite toppings and sauces, and make it your own! So, don’t forget to swing by the cafeteria today and enjoy a nutritious, flavorful Bibibop lunch! Trust us—your taste buds will thank you. Eat smart, feel great, and have an awesome day, Comets!
Apr 11Prom Prom tickets are on sale now until April 21 (online ticketing closes at 11:59 pm). Please refer to the letter that was sent out last week with purchasing instructions. Seniors who still owe fees will not be able to purchase a prom or after prom ticket until those fees have been paid. If you are unsure of your fees, please check with Mrs. Schultz in the bookstore.
Apr 11Voter Registration Attention anyone who will be 18 by November 4th, 2025. Mr. Ashkettle and SHS Politics Club will be in the senior commons and the cafeteria to register students to vote Monday April 14 to Wednesday 16th during the lunch periods. Students can also see Mr. Ashkettle in Trailer 1 to get registered.
Apr 11Day of Silence Today is the Day of (No) Silence. Many people around the United States take a vow of silence to honor those who have fought for LGBTQ rights. We are silent to represent the people who have lost their lives for being gay. We are silent to help give courage so people can be loud about their identities. And we are silent for those who fought for our rights and succeeded. If you would like to join us in our vow of silence please feel free to take your own vow and visit room 122 to get tape, stickers and a pass to give your teachers. We will have a brief meeting after school to break our vow, discuss our experience, and make a work of art at 3pm in room 122.
Apr 11Senior Fees List Attention Seniors: A list of seniors owing fees is posted outside the Bookstore and in Senior Commons. Additional fees will be added as soon as they are received. Please check the list and take care of your fees as soon as possible. Remember, you will NOT be able to purchase a prom ticket, pick up your Cap and Gown, buy Graduation tickets, or participate in Graduation if your fees are not paid. Please see Mrs. Schultz in the Bookstore if you have any questions.
Apr 11Click It or Ticket In observance of “click it or ticket” week, SADD is presenting facts about safe driving. Did you know that the first time “click it or ticket” started was a campaign in North Carolina in 1993 to promote safe driving? This campaign has been going strong for over 30 years now. Stay tuned to hear more facts about safe driving and the “click it or ticket” campaign.
Apr 11PTA Reflections Congratulations to the following students whose PTA Reflections entries won the following awards at the state level: Samipa Patel received Outstanding Achievement in both Literature and Music Composition. She was also awarded 2nd Honorable Mention in Photography. Minseong Hong received 3rd Honorable Mention in Literature. Congratulations to both!



Recent and Upcoming Events
 
Apr 4Senior Fees List Attention Seniors: A list of seniors owing both current and past due fees is posted outside the Bookstore and in Senior Commons. Additional fees will be added as soon as they are received. Please check the list and take care of your fees as soon as possible. Remember, you will NOT be able to purchase a prom ticket, pick up your Cap and Gown, buy Graduation tickets, or participate in Graduation if your fees are not paid. Please see Mrs. Schultz in the Bookstore if you have any questions.
Apr 4College Essay Workshop Attention juniors. Early online registration for the popular college essay writing workshops began yesterday for Solon Academic Boosters members. Open registration for all juniors begins Thursday, April 11.
Apr 4Comet Coffee Corner Comet Coffee Corner presents Sabores de Cometa! Design your own refreshing soda. Choose a Topo Chico Sabores (Lime, Tangerine, or Blueberry) and then add your favorite fruit flavors! The combinations are endless! Stop by and get creative! Don't forget we now offer strawberry matcha tea lattes! Available at breakfast and lunch daily!
Apr 4ACC & AMC Bubble Tea Fundraiser Attention Solon High School! Asian Culture Club and Applied Mandarin Club will be having our annual Bubble Tea Fundraiser from next Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11th! We will have four flavors available, and we will be across the bookstore before school starts. All proceeds go to research for children with cancer! Don't forget to come and get a cup of bubble tea!
Apr 4American Cancer Youth Society meeting Come join the American Cancer Society in room 110 after school on Tuesday, April 8th for our last meeting this year! We'll be making posters for our upcoming donut sale!
Apr 4Academic Challenge Congratulations to Academic Challenge Senior Angela Sun for being named Second Team All-Ohio. Congratulations also to sophomore Trey Mallia for being named Honorable Mention All-Ohio. These honors are based on last weekend's state Quiz Bowl tournament in which 48 teams and over 250 students competed. Well done Angela and Trey!
Apr 7American Cancer Youth Society meeting Come join the American Cancer Society in room 110 after school on Tuesday, April 8th for our last meeting this year! We'll be making posters for our upcoming donut sale!
Apr 7Prom Prom tickets are on sale now until April 21 (online ticketing closes at 11:59 pm). Please refer to the letter that was sent out last week with purchasing instructions. Seniors who still owe fees will not be able to purchase a prom or after prom ticket until those fees have been paid. If you are unsure of your fees, please check with Mrs. Schultz in the bookstore.
Apr 7ACC & AMC Bubble Tea Fundraiser Attention Solon High School! Asian Culture Club and Applied Mandarin Club will be having our annual Bubble Tea Fundraiser starts today Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11th! We will have four flavors available, and we will be across the bookstore before school starts. All proceeds go to research for children with cancer! Don't forget to come and get a cup of bubble tea!
Apr 7Comet Coffee Corner Comet Coffee Corner presents Sabores de Cometa! Design your own refreshing soda. Choose a Topo Chico Sabores (Lime, Tangerine, or Blueberry) and then add your favorite fruit flavors! The combinations are endless! Stop by and get creative! Don't forget we now offer strawberry matcha tea lattes! Available at breakfast and lunch daily!
Apr 7College Essay Workshop Attention juniors. Online registration for the popular college essay writing workshops is now open to all juniors. Get a jump start on the college essay writing process. Workshop dates available at SHS from May to August. Visit http://www.solonacademicboosters.com for more details.
Apr 7Rising Star Reminder to students who were invited to the Rising STAR Lunch. The lunch will be served TOMORROW in the atrium – remember to pick it up there!
Apr 7Day of Silence Listen up! Friday of this week is the Day of (No) Silence. Started in the mid 90’s by two college students, the Day of Silence is a nationally-recognized demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools. Each day this week, GSA will be highlighting one story or person from the LGBTQ community in order to lift up LGBTQ voices and stories. If you would like to take part in the demonstration by taking a vow of silence, please come to room 122 on Friday, April 11th at 7:30am for our brief meeting to kick off the day.
Apr 7Future Problem Solvers Over the past week/month 43 SHS students participated in Future Problem Solving State Bowl. Yesterday, 33 of these students won team and individual awards in: Creative Writing, Storytelling, Community Projects, and Global Issues. To say that Solon High School was well represented and frequently celebrated at the 2025 Ohio FPS State Bowl would be an understatement. We are so proud of our FPS participants and look forward to how well they will compete in June at World Finals!
Apr 7National Alliance of Mental Illness Attention Solon High School! Solon High School's National Alliance on Mental Illness has invited guest speakers to present the nationally acclaimed Ending the Silence program after school on Tuesday, April 8th, from 3 to 4 p.m in room 113! Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation aimed at helping youth learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health challenge. Pull up!
Apr 8Day of Silence Tuesday, April 8th: Each day this week, GSA is highlighting someone from the LGBTQ community to combat the erasure of LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender and nonbinary people, from public life. Today’s spotlight is Frank Ocean who’s a bisexual singer, popular for some of his songs like “White Ferrari”, “Thinkin Bout You”, “She”, and his new snippet he released about a month ago. He changed the music culture for the LGBTQ community by inspiring more queer musicians to come out and show pride in the queer community. If you would like to take part in the demonstration by taking a vow of silence and wearing pride gear, please come to room 122 on Friday, April 11th at 7:30am for our brief meeting to kick off the day.
Apr 8Voter Registration Attention anyone who will be 18 by November 4th, 2025. Mr. Ashkettle and SHS Politics Club will be in the senior commons and the cafeteria to register students to vote Monday April 14 to Wednesday 16th during the lunch periods. Students can also see Mr. Ashkettle in Trailer 1 to get registered.
Apr 8Girl Up Meeting Girl Up is meeting TODAY at 3pm in room 122 to refill the period kits, discuss upcoming elections, and have a snack. Be there!
Apr 8Rising Star Reminder to students who were invited to the Rising STAR Lunch. The lunch will be served TODAY in the atrium – remember to pick it up there!
Apr 8College Essay Workshop Attention juniors. Online registration for the popular college essay writing workshops is now open to all juniors. Some sessions may have filled up so get your spot now! Workshop dates available at SHS from May to August. Visit http://www.solonacademicboosters.com for more details.
Apr 8National Alliance of Mental Illness Attention Solon High School! Solon High School's National Alliance on Mental Illness has invited guest speakers to present the nationally acclaimed Ending the Silence program after school TODAY, Tuesday, April 8th, from 3 to 4 p.m in room 113! Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation aimed at helping youth learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health challenge. Pull up!
Apr 8American Cancer Youth Society meeting Come join the American Cancer Society today in room 110 at 3:00 for our last meeting this year! We'll be making posters for our upcoming donut sale!
Apr 9Prom Prom tickets are on sale now until April 21 (online ticketing closes at 11:59 pm). Please refer to the letter that was sent out last week with purchasing instructions. Seniors who still owe fees will not be able to purchase a prom or after prom ticket until those fees have been paid. If you are unsure of your fees, please check with Mrs. Schultz in the bookstore.
Apr 9Day of Silence Each day this week, GSA is highlighting someone from the LGBTQ community to combat the erasure of LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender and nonbinary people, from public life. Today’s spotlight is Tyler, The Creator, who is a bisexual hip-hop artist known for his new album ‘Chromakopia’, and his songs ‘NEW MAGIC WAND’, ‘See You Again’, ‘She’, and ‘Like Him’. His album ‘Flower Boy’ contributed to him coming out as bisexual. This album helped change the homophobic view in hip-hop culture, making hip-hop more accepting of the LGBTQ community. If you would like to take part in the demonstration by taking a vow of silence and wearing pride gear, please come to room 122 on Friday, April 11th at 7:30am for our brief meeting to kick off the day.
Apr 9SADD Wearing seatbelts is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your safety in a car. Seat belts reduce the risk of death by 45% and the risk of serious injury by 50%. SADD encourages you to make sure everyone has their seat belts on and stays safe while in the car!
Apr 9Comet of the Semester If you were invited to the Comet of the Semester Breakfast, the breakfast is TOMORROW morning in the Commons from 7:10am-7:45am. Be sure to check your email to see if you were nominated.
Apr 9Senior Fees List Attention Seniors: A list of seniors owing fees is posted outside the Bookstore and in Senior Commons. Additional fees will be added as soon as they are received. Please check the list and take care of your fees as soon as possible. Remember, you will NOT be able to purchase a prom ticket, pick up your Cap and Gown, buy Graduation tickets, or participate in Graduation if your fees are not paid. Please see Mrs. Schultz in the Bookstore if you have any questions.
Apr 9Senior Superlatives & Senior Quotes ATTENTION SENIORS!!!! Voting for this year's SENIOR SUPERLATIVES is now live. Who in the class of 2025 is the most Mmsical, the most athletic or has the best hair?? You Decide! Cast your vote my going to the QUICK LINKS or YEARBOOK link on the SHS homepage at solonschools.org. Voting is open until April 17th! Seniors can submit their yearbook Quotes also by following the SHS homepage Quicklink at solonschools.org.
Apr 9Voter Registration Attention anyone who will be 18 by November 4th, 2025. Mr. Ashkettle and SHS Politics Club will be in the senior commons and the cafeteria to register students to vote Monday April 14 to Wednesday 16th during the lunch periods. Students can also see Mr. Ashkettle in Trailer 1 to get registered.
Apr 9MIM Auditions Are you interested in becoming a Singer/Dancer, band, or crew member in Music In Motion? For more information, email or see Mr. Lewis, or ask any current MIM member for the Google Classroom Code. The MIM auditions google classroom has tons of valuable information. Go MIM!
Apr 10Senior Fees List Attention Seniors: A list of seniors owing fees is posted outside the Bookstore and in Senior Commons. Additional fees will be added as soon as they are received. Please check the list and take care of your fees as soon as possible. Remember, you will Not be able to purchase a prom ticket, pick up your Cap and Gown, buy Graduation tickets, or participate in Graduation if your fees are not paid. Please see Mrs. Schultz in the Bookstore if you have any questions.
Apr 10Voter Registration Attention anyone who will be 18 by November 4th, 2025. Mr. Ashkettle and SHS Politics Club will be in the senior commons and the cafeteria to register students to vote Monday April 14 to Wednesday 16th during the lunch periods. Students can also see Mr. Ashkettle in Trailer 1 to get registered.
Apr 10Day of Silence Each day this week, GSA is highlighting someone from the LGBTQ community to combat the erasure of LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender and nonbinary people, from public life. Today’s spotlight is Sylvia Rivera. Sylvia Rivera was a leader in the Gay Liberation movement. She was a trans woman and was one of the forefront members of not only the Gay Liberation Front and the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionary (or STAR) but she also helped create an LGBTQ friendly church. While she passed away many years ago, her legacy lives on through the Sylvia Rivera Law Project which is a nonprofit organization that assists young trans people of color who are in poverty. If you would like to take part in the demonstration by taking a vow of silence and wearing pride gear, please come to room 122 tomorrow at 7:30am for our brief meeting to kick off the day.
Apr 10BIBIBOP Tomorrow! No lunch plans for tomorrow? Well, now you do! Bibibop is on the menu, and it’s bringing bold flavors and fresh ingredients straight to your plate! Swing by the cafeteria today and enjoy a nutritious, flavorful Bibibop lunch! Eat smart, feel great, and have an awesome day, Comets!
Apr 14Prom Prom tickets are on sale now until April 21 (online ticketing closes at 11:59 pm). Please refer to the letter that was sent out last week with purchasing instructions. Seniors who still owe fees will not be able to purchase a prom or after prom ticket until those fees have been paid. If you are unsure of your fees, please check with Mrs. Schultz in the bookstore.
Apr 14Voter Registration Attention anyone who will be 18 by November 4th, 2025. Mr. Ashkettle and SHS Politics Club will be in the senior commons and the cafeteria to register students to vote Monday April 14 to Wednesday 16th during the lunch periods. Students can also see Mr. Ashkettle in Trailer 1 to get registered.
Apr 14American Cancer Youth Society donut sale Stop by the bookstore before school on Thursday, April 17th to grab a sweet treat and win some awesome prizes! American Cancer Society is selling donuts and raffle tickets for $1 each. All proceeds go to cancer research, so make sure you check it out!
Apr 14Click It or Ticket In observance of “click it or ticket” week, SADD is presenting facts about safe driving. Did you know that approximately 15,000 lives in 2024 were saved just by wearing a seatbelt? Wearing a seatbelt will always protect your life. Stay tuned to hear more facts about safe driving and the “click it or ticket” campaign.
Apr 15American Cancer Youth Society donut sale Stop by the bookstore before school on Thursday, April 17th to grab a sweet treat and win some awesome prizes! American Cancer Society is selling donuts and raffle tickets for $1 each. All proceeds go to cancer research, so make sure you check it out!
Apr 15Voter Registration Attention anyone who will be 18 by November 4th, 2025. Mr. Ashkettle and SHS Politics Club will be in the senior commons and the cafeteria to register students to vote this week during the lunch periods. Students can also see Mr. Ashkettle in Trailer 1 to get registered.
Apr 15BIBIBOP Tomorrow! No lunch plans for tomorrow? Well, now you do! Bibibop is on the menu, and it’s bringing bold flavors and fresh ingredients straight to your plate! Swing by the cafeteria today and enjoy a nutritious, flavorful Bibibop lunch! Eat smart, feel great, and have an awesome day, Comets!
Apr 16Prom Prom tickets are on sale now until April 21 (online ticketing closes at 11:59 pm). Please refer to the letter that was sent out last week with purchasing instructions. Seniors who still owe fees will not be able to purchase a prom or after prom ticket until those fees have been paid. If you are unsure of your fees, please check with Mrs. Schultz in the bookstore.
Apr 16Cap and Gown Delivery ATTENTION SENIORS: Please stop by the table in the commons to see Mr. Armstrong with Jostens who will be here on Monday, April 21 to distribute your cap and gowns. ALL FEES NEED TO BE PAID BEFORE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RECEIVE YOUR CAP AND GOWN.
Apr 16BIBIBOP! We’ve got some exciting lunch news for you today! Bibibop is on the menu, and it’s bringing bold flavors and fresh ingredients straight to your plate! Whether you love chicken, veggies, rice, or a delicious combination of both, Bibibop is the perfect way to fuel your afternoon with a healthy and tasty meal. Customize your bowl with all your favorite toppings and sauces, and make it your own! So, don’t forget to swing by the cafeteria today and enjoy a nutritious, flavorful Bibibop lunch! Trust us—your taste buds will thank you. Eat smart, feel great, and have an awesome day, Comets!
Apr 16American Cancer Youth Society donut sale Stop by the bookstore before school on Thursday, April 17th to grab a sweet treat and win some awesome prizes! American Cancer Society is selling donuts and raffle tickets for $1 each. All proceeds go to cancer research, so make sure you check it out!
Apr 17Click It or Ticket In observance of “click it or ticket” week, SADD is presenting facts about safe driving. Did you know that the first seatbelt was created in 1885 by Edward J. Claghorn? This means that over 500,000 lives have been saved just by wearing a seatbelt. Stay tuned to hear more facts about safe driving and the “click it or ticket” campaign.
Apr 17Prom Prom tickets are on sale now until April 21 (online ticketing closes at 11:59 pm). Please refer to the letter that was sent out last week with purchasing instructions. Seniors who still owe fees will not be able to purchase a prom or after prom ticket until those fees have been paid. If you are unsure of your fees, please check with Mrs. Schultz in the bookstore.
Apr 18Cap and Gown Delivery ATTENTION SENIORS: On Monday, Mr. Armstrong with Jostens who will be here to distribute your cap and gowns. ALL FEES NEED TO BE PAID BEFORE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RECEIVE YOUR CAP AND GOWN.
Apr 18Click It or Ticket In observance of “click it or ticket” week, SADD is presenting facts about safe driving. Did you know that some of the main reasons that people decide not to wear a seatbelt is being in a hurry, not wanting to wrinkle clothing, and no traffic on the roads? Your life is so much more important than these things, so always wear a seatbelt. Stay tuned to hear more facts about safe driving and the “click it or ticket” campaign.