Know Your Schools January 2026
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This month's Know Your Schools is packed with inspiring stories, important information and exciting updates from across our district.
Major District News: Learn about the 6.9-mill operating levy on the May 5 ballot and explore our latest Finance Facts installment explaining school finance. Plus, the final 2026-27 academic year calendar is here, and we're welcoming future Comets with Kindergarten Information Night details!
Student Excellence: Celebrate our Swim & Dive seniors honored on Senior Night, discover how an Orchard student became a global finalist in the Pulitzer Center Contest, and learn about SMS students shining at the Honor Choir Festival. Additionally, Solon High School earned prestigious Gold status on the AP School Honor Roll for another year!
Community & Connection: From family game nights at Parkside and Roxbury to assemblies with Basketball Jones at Lewis and high-flying BMX riders at Parkside, our PTAs are helping to create memorable experiences. Students learned about commitment from "Because I Said I Would" founder Alex Sheen, connected with city leaders through Career Leadership Academy, and deepened their understanding of history through firsthand accounts from local guest speakers.
Looking Ahead: Meet new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Antonio Hall, learn about Solon High School Principal Erin Short's retirement plans, and mark your calendar for our "You're In the Driver's Seat" school bus test drive event on March 14!
Plus: Collaborative math learning, preschool creativity, CPR training at SHS, Drama Club one-acts, Love the Bus Month, Garden Bar carrots, and so much more!
Read the full issue and stay connected to everything happening in Solon Schools!
READ THE JANUARY '26 KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS HERE
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