Tonight is night one of a 3 part series. Please let Mrs. Howard know if you are going to make it this evening to watch with us. There is also a watch-from-home option, but you must pre-register to obtain the link. To join from home. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsF94vAqrDRsLH-36jgaQ13m9fifcELxjgKefupCkyB-n9UA/viewform
Solomon ELC has immediate job opportunities for full-time employment. Please call and speak with Aubre Hawks or fill out the application online.
The Solomon Gorilla Foundation is getting ready for another monthly meeting tomorrow! These meetings are always open to the public because your voice and ideas can help create something great for these kids and our community!
Solomon Gorilla Art Students did great at the WSL art contest on April 3rd. Brooklyn Dooley took first place and got a merit ribbon in oil painting, Cara Spaeny took third and Lakin Rhodes got a merit in Mixed Media for their painted relief carvings. Sam Owens got a Merit in 3D Design for his soft sculpture pizza monster. Solomon students swept the non-color pencil drawing category with Ayden Olson taking 1st for his marker landscape, Payton Ballou took 2nd with her pastel portrait and Kaden Thompson took 3rd with his abstract pastel art.
There was an on-site art contest where participants had a limited time with various media to complete a copy of a famous work of art, and Etel McDowell took 1st with her Picasso!
All of these can be viewed in the hallway outside the art room. The next contest is on April 17th in Hays.
Congratulations to all who participated in our Wheat State League Forensics Tournament Wed, April 10. Congratulations to Jase Wendlandt and Reagan Perry our Champions in IDA and Qualified for State, Payton Ballou, and Mykia Finegan 4th place IDA. Anthony Horsley and Jase Wendlandt Wheat State League Runner-Up in Duet Acting, Jakayla Melleny, and McKenzie Stroup finished 7th. Jase Wendlandt placed 3rd in Oration, and Reagan Perry finished 6th. Payton Ballou finished 4th in Informative and Kiera Smith finished 5th. Our next and final Tournament will be the State Championships on Saturday, May 4th in McPherson.
Less than a month away until ✏️🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week! Click the link below to customize a digital thank you card to write to a teacher, or any staff member, who has made a difference in your life. It's easy! Just select the card design you like, and fill out the form. These cards will be sent to your favorite staff members during appreciation week, May 6th-10th.
https://www.usd393.net/o/usd-393-solomon/page/staff-appreciation-emails
Episode 12 with senior Brooklyn Dooley is out now! She wanted to give a few shoutouts, to her favorite impactful educators: Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Schumar, Mrs. Befort, Mrs. Kilgore, and Mrs. Martin, as well as her parents: her mom, dad, and stepdad!
Listen to the full episode on Spotify or YouTube 🦍
🎙 https://youtu.be/xouPP5Zl2Tg
🎙 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solomon-schools-usd-393/episodes/The-393-Legacy-Episode-12-ft--Brooklyn-Dooley-e2i94ti
Volunteers needed for pizza bingo❗️❗️
Please email Mrs. Noggle at snoggle@usd393.net if you can help.
Prior to Spring break students and staff had the opportunity to complete brackets for March Mammal Madness. Congrats to Lilly who took 1st place and Swayze who took 2nd. Congrats to Ms.Fouard and The Riordans for their bracket success! Thanks to all who joined in the fun!
Congratulations to Kilynne McCook for making finals and placing 6th out of 17 entries at State FBLA in Electronic Career Portfolio. Congratulations to Kennedy McMillen for placing 8th out of 173 entries at State FBLA in Healthcare Administration.
Please see this update to our high school cell phone policy, effective Tuesday, April 16th. This decision was made only after careful consideration, with the safety and well-being of our students and staff as our top priority. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
We would also like to encourage parents to attend upcoming our Internet Safety meetings. Please see our social media pages or contact the school for more information.
Another great day of golf for Solomon golf team. We had another team PB with a 376. Jake Sommer had a PR with a 94 and Sam Owens had a PR with a 92.
Please join us for this informative meeting. Questions? Please contact Jodi Howard, School Counselor.
Thank you to our MTSS teachers for hosting such a fun evening at the Rainbow of Activities! Mrs. Kilgore, Mrs. Berven, and Mrs. Wilson are the best!
Our varsity golfers had a great day of golf today. We got a PB team score of 384 and Spencer Coup took home 3rd place individual medal with a 77.
Just 12 days away!! We still need volunteers to help work the event so if you are interested, please contact Ms. Noggle at snoggle@usd393.net to get signed up! Can't be there, no problem. We still need donations to use as prizes!
The musical, 'Swamped' (performed by our PreK through 2nd-grade students) and Pizza Bingo will be on April 20, 2024. We will also have face painting and a selection of beautiful art pieces available to purchase by our very own talented high school artists.
With the open enrollment going into place this summer. Please click the link or scan this QR code to fill out the needed information for out-of-district (new families only) requests. We will let everyone know after June 1st if your child(ren) were admitted to USD 393 Schools. Thanks for showing interest in becoming a part of the Gorilla Family!
https://surveys.infinitecampus.org/survey?documentID=Jtg7vo4BginCV02Bpaq4
Don't forget to check out our Raindrop Romp followed by an MTSS family engagement night tomorrow! We have a Rainbow of Activities prepared for your younger students! There will be fun, educational games, parent resources, and an opportunity for a printed family photo!
🌟 Spotlight Saturday! 🦍 This week we would like to show appreciation for Mrs. Ashley Depew, Mrs. Kelly Coup, and Mrs. Bailey Whitson! Keep shining and making our school a brighter place!
We are seeking 15-18 volunteers to help with our staff professional development day, on Monday, April 15. Teachers will be doing a poverty simulation to increase understanding, promote equity and inclusion, enhance their problem-solving skills, and team build. Volunteers will be needed from 7:30-11:30. If you are interested in helping, please contact the school at 785-655-2551, or email Miss Meyer at rmeyer@usd393.net
