The Somonauk Back-to-School Sale has been extended! Shop now and save 25% OFF SITEWIDE! Don’t miss this final chance to get spirit wear to start the school year! https://1stplace.sale/31095
Reminder... tomorrow, Friday, September 19th at lunchtime, is the last time to purchase homecoming tickets. Out of district forms and/or money will not be accepted at the dance.
Blood Drive September 25th
Cans for a cause!!
Homecoming is just around the corner !
Join us for Luke's Lights!
Picture Retake for SHS will be 9/30/2025!
Somonauk High School is seeking a volunteer Wrestling coach for the 2025-2026 wrestling season. If interested, please contact Elizabeth Ness at nesse@somonauk.net
REMINDER: Tonight is Open House at SHS from 6:00-7:00. Hope to see everyone there!
Somonauk High School Homecoming 2025 will be the week of September 15-20. The Homecoming parade will take place on September 19th at 5:00 pm. The SHS Student Council would like to invite community members and businesses interested in participating in the parade to contact Kalista Guilinger at guilingerk@somonauk.net for more information.
Picture Retake Day Information!
Somonauk High School Celebrates Students Awarded with Academic Honors from
College Board National Recognition Program
The College Board National Recognition Program recognizes over 90,000 high-performing students to help open opportunities for their future.
Students at Somonauk High School earned academic honors from the College Board First Generation & Rural Schools National Recognition Programs. The programs celebrate the hard work of thousands of high school students nationwide to help them showcase their strong academic performance.
These academic honors recognize first-generation students, in addition to rural and small town, Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic/or Latino students. The program opens college access for more students because many institutions use the awards for their recruitment efforts.
At Somonauk High School, 4 students were awarded the following College Board Recognitions:
Ava Diederich School Recognition Award
Morgan Morris First-Generation Recognition Award, Rural & Small Town Recognition
Award, School Recognition Award
Patrick Short School Recognition Award
Ava Warner Rural & Small Town Recognition Award, School Recognition Award
“We’re thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for the great work they’ve been doing. We’re proud of their strong academic performance in the classroom and on College Board assessments like the PSAT/NMSQT® and AP® Exams,” said Eric Benson, Somonauk High School Principal. “There’s so much that makes our students unique, and this honor reinforces their individuality and achievements as assets for their future.”
Eligible students must meet the following criteria to qualify:
Earn a GPA of B+ (equal to at least 3.3 or 87%-89%) or higher.
PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10% of assessment takers in each state for each award program or earned a score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP Exams by the end of 10th grade.
Attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, or a first-generation college student.
The program expanded last year to include a fifth award. Over 35,000 students nationwide received the inaugural National First-Generation Recognition Program Award.
Every year, students can verify their eligibility on BigFuture® during their sophomore or junior year. At the start of the next school year, students receive their awards for their communities to celebrate them and colleges to recruit them as they head back to school for their junior or senior year. Thousands of nonprofit colleges and organizations using College Board’s Student Search Service™ can connect with awardees during the recruitment process to share more about their postsecondary programs.
“This year, the National Recognition Programs are recognizing more students than ever so that the outstanding academic abilities of more than 90,000 deserving students are not overlooked as they plan for their future,” said Amy Reitz, senior vice president of BigFuture at College Board. “We’re proud to support colleges and universities that are committed to supporting all students, and our program offers one way they can strengthen their recruitment efforts to students that will thrive on their campus.”
College Board National Recognition Program
The College Board National Recognition Program recognizes over 90,000 high-performing students to help open opportunities for their future.
Students at Somonauk High School earned academic honors from the College Board First Generation & Rural Schools National Recognition Programs. The programs celebrate the hard work of thousands of high school students nationwide to help them showcase their strong academic performance.
These academic honors recognize first-generation students, in addition to rural and small town, Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic/or Latino students. The program opens college access for more students because many institutions use the awards for their recruitment efforts.
At Somonauk High School, 4 students were awarded the following College Board Recognitions:
Ava Diederich School Recognition Award
Morgan Morris First-Generation Recognition Award, Rural & Small Town Recognition
Award, School Recognition Award
Patrick Short School Recognition Award
Ava Warner Rural & Small Town Recognition Award, School Recognition Award
“We’re thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for the great work they’ve been doing. We’re proud of their strong academic performance in the classroom and on College Board assessments like the PSAT/NMSQT® and AP® Exams,” said Eric Benson, Somonauk High School Principal. “There’s so much that makes our students unique, and this honor reinforces their individuality and achievements as assets for their future.”
Eligible students must meet the following criteria to qualify:
Earn a GPA of B+ (equal to at least 3.3 or 87%-89%) or higher.
PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10% of assessment takers in each state for each award program or earned a score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP Exams by the end of 10th grade.
Attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, or a first-generation college student.
The program expanded last year to include a fifth award. Over 35,000 students nationwide received the inaugural National First-Generation Recognition Program Award.
Every year, students can verify their eligibility on BigFuture® during their sophomore or junior year. At the start of the next school year, students receive their awards for their communities to celebrate them and colleges to recruit them as they head back to school for their junior or senior year. Thousands of nonprofit colleges and organizations using College Board’s Student Search Service™ can connect with awardees during the recruitment process to share more about their postsecondary programs.
“This year, the National Recognition Programs are recognizing more students than ever so that the outstanding academic abilities of more than 90,000 deserving students are not overlooked as they plan for their future,” said Amy Reitz, senior vice president of BigFuture at College Board. “We’re proud to support colleges and universities that are committed to supporting all students, and our program offers one way they can strengthen their recruitment efforts to students that will thrive on their campus.”
Congratulations to Q for winnning Mr. McMahan's Food Truck Final Project from last year! His "Superior Sandwiches " concept comes from his love of boats, the Great Lakes, and quality sandwiches.
Somonauk's Sports Marketjng class will be raffling off vintage sports jerseys at home games this season. Come support your teams and try your luck at winning a piece of history!
Senior Sunrise!
School event code 20053301
Start the school year with new gear from our limited time Somonauk collection- polos, quarter zips, hoodies, and super soft tri-blend tees, designed by top graphic artists. This is spirit wear you want to wear! Save 25% OFF sitewide and shop now!
Store link: https://1stplace.sale/31095
Sale dates 8/11/2025-9/16/2025
-25% off all merchandise
-free shipping on orders over $75
Store link: https://1stplace.sale/31095
Sale dates 8/11/2025-9/16/2025
-25% off all merchandise
-free shipping on orders over $75
Our current Sophomore Class has leftover discount cards from last year's fundraiser. Discount cards are $1 each and proceeds go to the Class of 2028. Please contact Amanda Hammett at hammetta@somonauk.net if you would like to purchase one. Thank you for your support.
All 9th graders, please remember to charge your chrome books tonight!