Solomon Unified School District 393

Don't miss out on the chance to get this years most memorable keepsake! Sales end May 1st.

Our FFA students will be showcasing their hard work at their annual plant sale. Stop by the greenhouse May 6 & 7 after school to add some plants to your garden 🌺

CKTL HS Track at Solomon Medalists: Brielle HJ 🥇 Ashley PV 🥇 Mykia 800 🥇 Mykia 1600 🥇 Eli 110H 🥇 Boys 4x800 🥇 Justus PV 🥈 Athen 300H 🥈 Mykia 3200 🥈 Raeann HJ 🥈 Karis PV 🥈 Abbi SP 🥈 Payton Jav 🥈 Jack Jav 🥉 Eli TJ 🥉 Hailey TJ 🥉

‼️ GORILLA MEET DAY ‼️ 📍SOLOMON ⏰ 4:30 PM ⭐️ Game day sponsor is iServe. Thank you for your support of Solomon schools!

‼️ GORILLA GAMEDAY ‼️ 📍Chapman ⏰1:00 PM ⭐️ Game day sponsor is Holm Automotive. Thank you for your support of Solomon schools!

In less than a week, our hardworking Gorillas are taking center stage to show off their amazing talents! 🦍
Join us Monday, April 20th at 7:00 PM as our 3rd & 4th graders fill the room with song, followed by our talented 5th grade band. You won’t want to miss this night of music and pride! 🎺🎤

We are very proud of these 3 students for performing instrumental and vocal solos at regional contest at Tabor college today. All of them did a great job. Issac Hammersmith and Owen Westhead earned the top score possible on their solos, and both qualified to the state contest on April 25th at Kansas Wesleyan. Congratulations to all these students. They worked very hard and did an outstanding job.

Two HS 🦍 track meets this week at Moundridge and Marion. Three medalists on Tuesday- Mykia- 2nd🥈, 1600 Justus- 2nd🥈, pole vault Ashley- 3rd🥉, pole vault Top ten movemen Tuesday: Abbigail L into 9th in discus- 87'3 Justus into 3rd in pole vault- 10'6 Athen into 10th in pole vault- 7'0 PR Tuesday: Jack- 100, 12.4 Friday Medalists: Mykia- 3200, 1st🥇; 1600, 3rd🥉 PRs: Ty- 100, 13.5; 200, 28.32 Riley P- 200, 29.72 Athen- 1600, 6:09.0; 110H, 20.9; pole vault, 8'6 Eli- 110H, 18.11 Hailey- 200, 39.16; 800, 3:28.6 Brielle- 400, 71.12 McKenzie- discus, 81'9 Aspen- shot put, 29'6 Top 10 movement Athen into 8th in pole vault- 8'6 🦍Good job SHS! 🦍

Successful day of golf for Solomon. The players endured the weather and had some success. Justus Nordgren had a PR of 100. Breken Coup had his season best and set a new Solomon record for the Hillsboro course with an 83. The score also landed him a 4th place finish.

​Learn more about Solomon High School student, Jaden, class of 2026.
Jaden joined Gorilla Nation in eighth grade. From then to now, he has become a staple in long distance athletics including Cross Country and Track (800m & 1 mile). He is passionate about the human mind and will be studying psychology at Wichita State University with hopes to become a therapist. He shouts out mom for her continued support and Mr. Kjell Nordgren, teacher and coach.
We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours and are excited to see where it takes you! 🦍
#393legacypodcast #solomongorillas #seniorspotlight
🎙️ ​https://youtu.be/c4POq4xoGE0

‼️ GORILLA MEET DAY ‼️ 📍MARION ⏰ 3:30 PM ⭐️ Game day sponsor is Commercial Tires. Thank you for your support of Solomon schools!

Our lady gorillas conquered at the forensics meet yesterday!

Payton and Aspen placed 5th in IDA
Makenzee and Rebekah placed 2nd in IDA and qualified for State!
Makenzee placed 3rd in OO and Info

Great job team - we sure wish we could be in the room for these improvised duets 🎭

‼️ GORILLA MEET DAY ‼️ 📍Hillsboro ⏰ 3:00 PM ⭐️ Game day sponsor is Mitchell Farms. Thank you for your support of Solomon schools!

Oops! We missed School Librarian Day... but any day is a great day to thank a school librarian! 📚

Did you know Mrs. Riordan has been a Gorilla for 3 years! She is a bright light and positive role model to our young gorillas. Thank you for bringing joy into reading and keeping our students engaged each day!

Drop a comment or 🦍 to show your appreciation for our librarian!

‼️ GORILLA MEET DAY ‼️ 📍BENNINGTON ⏰ 4:00 PM ⭐️ Game day sponsor is Solomon State Bank. Thank you for your support of Solomon schools!

A'Den has been selected as Member of the Month for a second time this school year! Way to go A'Den! Your leadership, drive, and engagement are present in your day to day.

Give a warm shoutout to A'Den for his continued hard work! 🦍

Last night at the 2026 North Central District FFA Banquet Solomon FFA received the 2026 National Superior Chapter Award! This award is designed to recognize FFA chapters that implement the mission of the organization focusing on growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. Way to go Solomon FFA👏💙💛

Students competed in the Wheat State League Art Show in Little River on April 1st. While the artwork was being judged students took part in workshops taught by professional artists in clay and mosaic art. Students really enjoyed the workshops and seeing all the artwork from other schools.

Ribbon winners were:
Caylee Cook 1st place Black and white pencil drawing for Pears and Vase
Payton Ballou 1st place non-color pencil for Siren's Whisper
Caylee Cook 2nd place non-color pencil for Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust
Caylee Cook 2nd place Acrylic painting for Afternoon on the Water
Caylee Cook 1st place oil pastel Pickett Fence
Aryanna Burge 2nd place Color Photography
Cece Clements 3D Merit for Fenrie

Most of the artworks can be viewed outside the artroom. Our next contest is FHSU High School Art Day April 15th!

Part 2

Students competed in the Wheat State League Art Show in Little River on April 1st. While the artwork was being judged students took part in workshops taught by professional artists in clay and mosaic art. Students really enjoyed the workshops and seeing all the artwork from other schools.

Ribbon winners were:
Caylee Cook 1st place Black and white pencil drawing for Pears and Vase
Payton Ballou 1st place non-color pencil for Siren's Whisper
Caylee Cook 2nd place non-color pencil for Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust
Caylee Cook 2nd place Acrylic painting for Afternoon on the Water
Caylee Cook 1st place oil pastel Pickett Fence
Aryanna Burge 2nd place Color Photography
Cece Clements 3D Merit for Fenrie

Most of the artworks can be viewed outside the artroom. Our next contest is FHSU High School Art Day April 15th!

Part 1