At the half Varsity Boys Basketball.
Bobcat Dance Team with a Holiday show!
At the end of Q1 Bobcats 25-Hiawatha 21 in Boys Varsity Basketball. Ugly sweater and Xmas gear-Blue Crew!
SOMONAUK HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS
Illinois Student Assistance Commission congratulates four Somonauk High School students for their exceptional academic achievement
Somonauk, IL – Somonauk High School Principal Eric Benson is pleased to announce that four students from the Somonauk High School graduating class of 2020 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state agency committed to helping make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families, confers this prestigious recognition to top Illinois high school students annually. This year, more than 17,500 honorees join the other top students who have been honored for their academic achievements since the designation was first introduced in 1958.
The 2020-21 Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors from 726 high schools across the state. Illinois State Scholars are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank. This year, ISAC is celebrating all State Scholars with two videos (https://bit.ly/2LftKqW) that highlight some of the state’s exceptional students.
“Somonauk High School has tremendous academic students, that we challenge to prepare to be Next Level ready every day. We are very proud of these students’ academic accomplishments and look forward to their continued successes.” Eric Benson – Somonauk High School Principal
The following Somonauk High School students were named 2020-21 Illinois State Scholars:
Jacob Fewkes, Maxwell Neidigh, McKenna Dayhuff and Justin Grabow.
“On behalf of ISAC, we congratulate the 2020-21 Illinois States Scholars,” said Eric Zarnikow, executive director of ISAC. “I’m consistently impressed with the passion, focus, organization, and dedication of our State Scholars. It is a credit to these students--as well as to their support systems and to our schools--that so many of them are not only driven to achieve but also reflect a true love of learning and a desire to use their education to make the world a better place.”
While the State Scholar recognition does not include a monetary prize, honorees will receive a congratulatory letter from ISAC and a personalized Certificate of Achievement. Honorees can also download a digital Illinois State Scholar badge that can be displayed on their online profiles and social media platforms, and shared with high school counselors, prospective colleges, employers, family members and others. A complete list of the 2020-21 Illinois State Scholars (https://bit.ly/2Reh1IY) can be found on ISAC’s website. Note that the Program announces honorees based on the year they would begin any postsecondary education, not based on the year they graduate from high school.
All students, including State Scholars, are encouraged to complete their 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) as soon as possible. The FAFSA is used to determine a student’s eligibility for federal and most state and institutional financial aid available for postsecondary education, including two- or four-year degree programs, certificates, and vocational education.
ISAC offers free financial aid and college access events to assist students and families with the college-going process. Students can also visit the ISAC Student Portal for college planning, financial aid and financial literacy information and free tools, as well as information on how to contact the ISACorps, a group of recent college graduates who act as near-peer mentors and provide one-on-one assistance and mentoring. Students can also get answers to their college-going and financial aid questions sent directly to their phones by signing up for ISAC College Q&A, ISAC’s free text messaging service. In addition, ISAC offers assistance through the agency’s call center, 1-800-899-4722 (ISAC).
Bobcats Wrestlers fall to Ottawa 53-18. Winners by pin fall: Isaiah N., Eli C and Shea R. Way to battle Bobcats! #bobcats432
Bobcat Wrestling first meet of the year vs Ottawa and Sandwich.
Congratulations to our current and newly inducted National Honor Society students. Induction Ceremony was Sunday November 24.
Congratulations to the SHS Virtual Enterprises class, the VE students, their facilitator, and their VE company Envolution for performing as one of the top VE companies for the period ending October 31, 2019.
The VE Top 50 is a composite method to identify the top companies in the VE program by measuring engagement and achievement of targeted initiatives throughout the year. For this period, companies were measured on a weighted average of the following activities:
Completed annual Business Registration Form
Loan Application and/or Angel Investors and/or Bank Balance of $150,000 or more
Processed at least one Payroll
Processed at least one Rent Payment
Participated in the National Online Elevator Pitch Competition
Participated in the National Online Branding Competition
https://veinternational.org/ve-top-50/
BLUE GOLD NIGHT
Friday at 5:30
Chicken George from our very own VILLAGE COURTYARD
Let's go BLUE
Congratulations to the 42 Junior & Seniors earning an Academic Letter, for earning a 3.5 Cumulative GPA as measured at the end of each school year. We appreciate the academic effort of all of our students, especially these students that have gone above and beyond.
State required school VACCINES
If your child is in need of state required vaccinations, the DeKalb County Health Department has appointments in Sandwich on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 1:30- 3:30. Please call (815)748-2460 and leave a voicemail with child’s name, child’s birth date, and return phone number. The DeKalb County Health department will provide these immunizations, regardless of which county you reside in. When attending this appointment, you must provide the child’s immunization records, if you do not have your child’s records, contact the school and we will get you a copy.
Here is a link to health department for other useful resources
https://health.dekalbcounty.org
Indian Valley Vocational Center proudly announces its Outstanding Fall Students. The criteria included are qualities such as outstanding professional work, enthusiasm, initiative, and demonstrated work ethic. Congratulations to Gia Vidito- Fire Science, Martin Drew- Construction Trades, and Lillian Scott-Culinary Arts.
Get your spirit wear today, just in time for the holiday season. Orders are due November 1, 2019
The 7/8 SMS Concert Band. #bobcats432
First concert of the year, starting off with the SHS Choir, follows by the 6th grade Band. #bobcats432
Fundraiser for the Freshmen Class of 2023 .
This fundraiser will begin the first week of November! All freshmen students will be selling discount cards for $15 each.
Somonauk HS Virtual Enterprises students attend Leadership Conference. Future Business Leaders!
Does your home need one last touch of fall with the aromas of “peaches and pumpkin patch” in the air? Would you like to bring a “mountaintop Christmas” to your mantle this holiday season? Are you stumped for ideas each year when shopping for your child-care providers, book-club hosts, teachers, or furry baby care-takers? Looking for “the perfect man”? Our annual sophomore candle sale is underway! Hand-poured on a family farm in northern Illinois, Country Lights soy candles make the perfect holiday gift! Contact your favorite Somonauk High School sophomore, Mrs. Nelson, or the high school office to make your selection. Orders will be available by Thanksgiving.
'Tis the season for the JUNIOR CLASS GREENS FUNDRAISER! Every junior at Somonauk High School is selling the items pictured below to raise money for Prom and their senior trip. If you wish to purchase anything, please see a junior for more details or email Bryan McMahan (mcmahanb@somonauk.net) and Amanda Hammett (hammetta@somonauk.net). We thank our community for such wonderful support!
Great crowd for Thursday Night Lights, Somonauk Bobcats vs Byron Tigers. Thanks for
coming to celebrate our Senior Bobcats!
