Archive - May 2012

Date

May 14th

Heating up at home

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– The Spartan boys’ soccer team controlled the tempo in the first half of a match against Western Dubuque on May 8, but did not score until the second half when Nick Brown and Austin Dall scored a goal apiece.
Western Dubuque answered with a goal of its own before Austin Holub also rang up a final Solon score for the 3-1 final. Western Dubuque played conservative defense to the attacking Spartan strikers but could not contain the their offensive firepower.


Girls are conference champs

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:00pm

ANAMOSA– The Solon Lady Spartans clinched the WaMaC East championship Saturday, ending their conference play undefeated for the season. The girls are 12-1 overall and ranked 10th in Class 1A.


Boys qualify 12 events for state

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:00pm

DeWITT– The Solon boy’s track team ran very well at last Thursday’s district track meet held in DeWitt and will take several events to the state meet to be held this Thursday though Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.


Lady Spartans load up for state meet

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:00pm

DeWITT– Fans following the Solon girls at the state high school track meet this week won’t have much time to slip out to the concession stand for strawberry smoothies. There will be Solon entries in 17 of the 19 events. Adding to the crowd are double qualifiers in five events.


American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days in Solon May 19-28

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– The annual distribution of poppies in the Solon area will be held on Saturday, May 19, through Memorial Day. Cans will be available in various businesses where you can make a donation and receive a poppy. Volunteers will go door to door in some neighborhoods.


Dance team coupon collection

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:00pm

Thank you. The high school dance team is almost to their goal of sending $5,000 in coupons to a U.S. Naval base in Atsugi, Japan. To date, $4,924 in valuable coupons have been sent. One last mailing will go out before the end of the school year and then the team is taking a short break this summer. Please send your coupons to Marjorie Lane at the high school by May 25.


HS counselor alternative hours

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:00pm

In an attempt to meet the needs of parents outside the normal school day hours, Mr. Thompson will be at school from noon until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. If you wish to schedule an appointment, he can be contacted either by phone 319-624-3401, ext. 1117, or e-mail mithompson@solon.k12.ia.us.


Upcoming Dates

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:00pm

Thursday, May 17: Early dismissal, 1 p.m. for district in-service.
Friday, May 18: Seniors’ last day.
Sunday, May 20: Commencement exercises, HS gymnasium, 2 p.m.
Monday, May 28: Memorial Day Holiday.
Tuesday, May 29: Last student day, 11:30 a.m. dismissal.
Wednesday, May 30: Teacher work day.
Please check out the school’s online calendar for many other upcoming events and schedules.


Old Gold Menu

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:00pm

Wednesday, May 16:
Meatloaf, baked half potato w/sour cream, winter veggie mix, apricot halves, fudge oatmeal bar.

Thursday, May 17:
Stuffed chicken breast w/gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach au gratin, citrus gelatin salad, frosted banana bar. BINGO.

Friday, May 18:
LS scalloped chicken, Malibu veggie mix, spinach Mandarin salad w/assorted dressings, strawberries w/shipped topping. Cards.

Monday, May 21:
LS beef stew, cornbread, Brussels sprouts, peach salad, ice cream cup.

Tuesday, May 22:


Raising funds for the first Solon Habitat for Humanity house

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– Solon Habitat for Humanity is now selling “Best of Country Cookies Recipe Book” for only $10. Available at local Solon churches.
Also for sale are Habitat T-shirts from adult small to XXL. Contact Tawnia Kakacek at 319-624-3163 to order, or for more information.