All three levels of Boys Basketball games vs. Earlville are cancelled for this evening, Friday January 17; based on the anticipated weather. Rescheduled date will be announced once agreed upon by both schools. #bobcats432

Great job tonight SHS Music Department-Somonauk/Serena Jazz Band, SHS Choir, SHS Concert Band! Awesome Concert!

We are so appreciative of State Senator Rezin for coming to Somonauk High School to speak to our Civics class today. Thanks for sharing your experiences with our Bobcats! #SenatorRezin #bobcats432

Congratulations to Mrs Taxis and Mrs Koontz for representing Somonauk 432 with tremendous professionalism at the national VISION 2019 Conference as these to Bobcats were first class presenters!

Bobcat Boys Basketball 84-70 final with a WIN over Hiawatha!

Dance Team Holiday Gear!

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!

Picture retakes is Monday, October 7th from 10:30-11:45. If you did not have your picture taken in September stop in the office for an order form. If you would like retakes you must bring your pictures that you received with you on Oct. 7th. Any questions contact Mrs. Plante in the office.

What is almost as cool as FRIDAY Night Lights?!?! Why THURSDAY Night Lights! October 3rd at 6:00 pm the Somonauk Soccer team will take on Byron. We will also recognize our seniors at 5:30. BOBCAT PRIDE~ Let's do this!

Loved the Fireworks Tonight! SHS HOCO 2019

Congrats to the SHS HOCO Court 2019! Congrats to Lexi and Garrett named King and Queen! #bobcats432 #SHSHOCO2019

Mother nature showed her fireworks last night, but Somonauk HOCO 2019 will have a quick firework display at approximately 7:00 pm! Come watch from the Middle School parking lot

Somonauk HOCO Pep Assembly 2019 - Road Trip USA

HOCO Soccer Game tonight vs. Sandwich HS cancelled in agreement with administration and head coaches, due to field conditions and continued weather. Fireworks will be rescheduled for Saturday evening. Bonfire cancelled reschedule TBD.Tailgating in HS Main Gym 4:00-5:30.

Due to the anticipated weather forecast for tomorrow, this is the revised information for the day: Friday September 27, 2019 HS Schedule - 1:40 Schedule HOCO Pep Assembly 1:40 in Gym Parade & Float work has been cancelled 4:00-5:30 Tailgating Activities - HS Main Gym (Use Main Entrance Door A) Bounce Activities, Recreational Activities & Pizza 5:45 Senior Soccer Introductions & Marching Band Performance before and after Senior Intros 6:00 Somonauk vs. Sandwich Varsity Soccer Game Half-Time: HOCO Court Introductions, Cheer/Dance Performances & Fireworks (Approximately 6:45 pm) Bonfire has been cancelled.

UPDATE: Homecoming GAME events With the predicted weather forecast, we are going to move the HOMECOMING SOCCER game time up one hour to 6:00 pm. This "may" allow us to get complete game in before forecasted storms occur. 5:45 Soccer Sr Night 6:00 GAME vs Sandwich halftime: dance, cheer and homecoming court Let's GO BOBCATS!

HOCO Parade Friday 5:30 pm! Starts HS Parking lot eastbound Washington to S Depot, southbound to LaSalle towards HS/MS. Tailgating activities begin after parade. 7:00 pm Soccer game vs Sandwich, with Bonfire to follow.

Somonauk BLUE CREW ready for the HOCO Volleyball vs HBR! Go Varsity Bobcats! #bobcats432

JV Volleyball lost in three to HBR, great effort ladies! #bobcats432

Freshmen Volleyball wins in two games 25-9, 25-11 over HBR. #bobcats432

SHS HOCO 2019 - ROAD TRIP USA - Seniors #bobcats432

SHS HOCO is here, HALL DECKS underway! #bobcats432

Financial Aid Night will be held tonight, September 18th at 5:00pm in the high school cafeteria. Presenting along with me will be Lizy Garcia-Ramirez, ISAC Corps representative and Maribel Luna from Financial Aid at Waubonsee Community College. We’ll go over the FAFSA specifically and the financial aid process as a whole. The FAFSA opens October 1st.

Thanks to Mrs Reader and all of the AP Literature students for planning engaging activities for our annual Plagiarism Bootcamp.

It’s officially Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! A time when Childhood Cancer communities turn GOLD in support for all kids with cancer. Somonauk CUSD #432 will continue to partner with St. Baldrick's Foundation to battle childhood Cancer. Our newest campaign, defy (DFY), is a way for everyone to have a stake in joining the fight against pediatric cancers by refusing to accept the current statistics, and by using defiance to come together in support & hope. Somonauk BOBCATS will raise awareness by wearing GOLD socks in our competitions! This is not a fundraiser but just an awareness, an opportunity to show support! All three buildings have been impacted by childhood cancer in the past year and its crucial we show our support and hope. Athletic teams will wear GOLD socks for middle school and high school VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, and GOLF. ;during the weeks of September 16-27. BOBCATS BATTLE CHILDHOOD CANCER 2020 -Date to be announced soon for Spring 2020!

Chemistry class lab debrief, Circle Time with Mr Wimber. #Challenge432

Spanish Club Meeting September 13th during advisory Come see what it is all about, including Sugar skull painting, taco night, and a salsa competition

Big thank you to Mrs Wold and Ms Anderson for all of their hard work this weekend at the Sandwich Fair! Thank you to all of our SLS FFA members for their help and support at the fair! #bobcats432

By the end of the morning 100% of our SHS Seniors will have completed 3 college applications! Thanks to Aurora U, NIU and Waubonsee CC for helping today! #NextLevelReady

Thank you for all of the SHS families that stopped in for Open House! #bobcats432

Excited to see the BLUE CREW out at SHS for the Volleyball home opener. #bobcats432

Huge thank you to Mrs Dale for sharing her talents in making SHS GREAT!

Some SHS students enjoyed the upgraded outdoor eating area for lunch today. This area can be used for lunch and outdoor class space. #bobcats432

Class of 2019: Stop into the HS Main Office to pick up your Yearbook between 7:30-4:00 daily. All other students will get their’s during lunches week one.

Reminder to all students that got a letter from Mrs Hammett regarding EPP; there will be a meeting in the HS Computer Lab on Friday 7/12 at 9:00 am. Please enter HS Main Entrance. Fees should be paid prior, bring corrective eyewear. Parents should stay for parent signature.

Congratulations to our State Degree recipients in FFA! These students, their families, and their supporters should be quite proud as these are some of the top 3% in the state of Illinois! #bobcats432

Great way to finish their Senior year! Thank you Bobcats Class of 2019! #bobcats432

Enjoying the Class of 2019’s Senior Trip on the Odyssey, on Lake Michigan.

Sorry for this delay on Boys Track & Field Sectional Update: The boys' team placed 14th of 17 teams at the Orion Sectional Friday. Here are results by athlete: Jared Banister placed 6th in the 800, Ethan Gabrys 3rd in the 110 Hurdles, and Noah Gabrys 6th in the 100 and all brought back a medal! Aaron Banister: 11th in 1600 (5:18.05) Jared Banister: 14th in 400 (1:00.00); 6th in 800 (2:17.70) Ethan Gabrys: 3rd in 110 high hurdles (19.05); 12th in 300 hurdles (51.04) Noah Gabrys: 6th in 100 (11.77); 9th in 200 (25.30) Justin Grabow: 24th in Shotput (24-07); 30th in Discus (59-08) Ajay Mahara: 17th in 100 (12.39); 22nd in 200 (27.38) Nelson Mantzke: 23rd (26-09); 26th in Discus (69-08) Zach Olson: 15th in Long Jump (16-09) Brian Van Norman: 21st in Long Jump (15-08.5) 4x100 11th (52.63) of Aaron Banister, Ajay Mahara, Brian Van Norman, and Zach Olson 4x200 8th (1:44.54) of Ryan Zaeske, Ajay Mahara, Zach Olson and Noah Gabrys 4x400 9th (4:12.07) of Ethan & Noah Gabrys, Ryan Zaeske, and Jared Banister

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Thank you to Mr Marshall and the Maintenance staff for taking care of all of our facilities after those strong storms. Be safe Bobcats! #bobcats433

Congratulations SHS Class of 2019 on your Graduation Day! Don’t be strangers, once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat! Challenge, Connect & Next Level Ready #bobcats432

SHS Class of 2019 is ready for Graduation on Sunday. Started with a class picture, then practice, the Graduate Walk at JRW and finished with a race like “The Old Days!”

Bobcats to Next Level: Congratulations to CJ Ciesielczyk for committing to continue his academic and Basketball career at Kishwaukee College. #bobcats432

Bobcats to Next Level: Congrats to Lauren Kawall for committing to continuing her academic and Basketball career at Kishwaukee College. #bobcats432

Bobcats to Next Level: Congratulations to Katie Boczko for continuing her academic and Basketball career at Aurora University. #bobcats432

Bobcats to the Next Level: Congratulations to Jake Norris who will be continuing his academic and Golf career at St Ambrose University. #bobcats432

Bobcats to the Next Level: Congrats to Nolan Wegener that will be heading to McHenry Community College to continue his academics and baseball career. #bobcats432

After 3 innings EA 5 and Bobcats 2 #bobcats432

After two innings of play EA 3 and Bobcats 0 #bobcats432

IHSA Regional Championship Baseball game at Kenny Field in Big Rock, Somonauk vs Elgin Academy. After 1 inning EA 1 and Bobcats 0 #bobcats432

Lady Bobcats lose a hard fought IHSA Regional Semi to Leland/Earlville 9-6. Great Season Lady Bobcats!

Bobcat Softball down 9-6 in top of 7, let’s go Bobcats. Hold nothing back!

Bobcats down 9-6 in bottom of 6.

Somonauk 3 vs Leland/Earlville 1 middle of 3, IHSA Regional Semi at St Bede

Thanks to all of the SHS students, staff and community for donating blood today! Thanks to NHS for your organization!

Congratulations to SHS FFA President McKenna Dayhuff for being chosen as FFA Sectional Sentinel. #bobcatslead #bobcats432

Happy to have some of the Naperville North Student Council it today’s exchange.

Big Thanks to Naperville North HS for doing a Student Exchange program with SHS Student Council members, as they will visit SHS in the near future.

SHS Concert Band

SMS 8th Grade Band

Somonauk-Serena HS Jazz Band

5th grade and 6/7th grade Bands from SMS.

Congratulations and THANK YOU! Year one for St. Baldrick's Foundation is in the books, and our GRAND TOTAL for fundraising for the entire Somonauk CUSD #432 was: $15,189 This number is truly awesome! Thank you all for your efforts.

Update 9:15: During our morning bus routes this morning, one of our district buses was involved in a minor accident on the south side of Lake Holiday. Somonauk Fire Department, Lasalle County Sheriffs, district administration and transportation assisted on the scene. Parents of all current riders were notified and checked at the scene, there were no injuries on-site. Students were transported back to campus at approximately 8:45.

During our morning bus routes this morning one of our district busses was involved in a minor accident. Somonauk Fire Department, Lasalle County Sheriffs and district administration assisted on the scene. Parents of all current riders are currently being notified and checked in the scene. We have no injuries on-site. Further updates to follow.

Thanks to the Illinois National Guard for coming out to SHS today.

For Tuesday April 30: Track Meet @ Hall HS - Cancelled, Baseball & Softball - Home Cancelled due to the weather.

Prom busses are leaving Gaslite Manner at 11:14, anticipate 50 minutes back to SHS.

SHS Prom 2019

Prom Walk 2019 & Prom Court

PROM WALK INFO - Saturday April 27 - Doors to SHS open for the public at 4:00 pm, line-up at 4:15, then at 4:30 Prom Walk begins in SHS Gym. Get ready to travel back in time for the Great Gatsby!

Lady Bobcats Softball beats Westmont HS 19-0 in 4 innings. Way to go ladies!

Somonauk student Roxie Bell was one of our top shavee fundraisers. Samantha Froelich was our volunteer barber.

On Friday April 12, Somonauk CUSD 432 hosted our first St. Baldrick’s Foundation shaving event. With over 20 students and staff shaving their heads to raise funds for Childhood Cancer research. We well exceeded our goal, raising over $12,000. Thank you all for your efforts and support! Please send any pictures or videos to bensone@somonauk.net or ozarkak@somonauk.net. #bobcatscare #bobcats433

Somonauk-Leland-Sandwich FFA Chapter Banquet, all three communities are so proud of your many accomplishments this year. Seniors - Thank you for 4 years of excellence! #bobcats432

Congrats to the Lady Bobcats, the Seneca Round Robin Champs!

Bobcats Baseball wins at home over Lamoille-Ohio 14-0 tonight. Come see the Bobcats play Ohio at home on Saturday at 10:00.

Congrats Lady Bobcats on your 18-1 win over Lamoille-Ohio this evening!

Change for a CURE Class Competition! From Monday until Thursday during lunches, we will have buckets out for donations for St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Bring your change and dollars to donate. Let’s see who the winning class will be, the winning class will be recognized at the Friday assembly.

SHS St. Baldrick’s Spirit Week Schedule: Monday -Crazy Sock Day - Sock it to childhood Cancer! Tuesday - Pajama Day - Put Cancer to bed Wednesday - Red, White & Blue Day - Patriotic Pride against Cancer! Thursday - Hat Day - Hats in solidarity for those children struggling with Cancer! Friday - Green Day - Green to support St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Congrats to the Bobcats Baseball team with an 18-1 win over HBR. Bobcats are now (1-3)(1-0). Steven Kenyon with 2 home runs, 6 RBIs.

Congrats Bobcats Softball for your 5-1 win over HBR. Bobcats are now (3-1)(1-0).

Day one at Disney is in the books!

More day one Pics from Florida!

First Day in Florida for Band and Dance!

Bobcat Softball wins game 2 vs Plano 11-0 (2-1,0-0). Time to breakout the broom for the sweep! #bobcatsoftball

Softball winners, Bobcats over Reapers 11-9! #bobcats432

Second Act was just as good as the first! Thank you to the Somonauk Community for supporting Fine Arts! #bobcats432

Terrific first half of the Fine Arts Performance 2019!

Fine Arts Community Fest March 21 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Today at all three Somonauk CUSD #432 buildings, all students and staff participated in an Intruder Drill. Students and staff executed new options and procedures to ensure safety and preparation in the event of a real safety threat. Thank you to all of the students and staff for their efforts during the drills.

Thank you to the staff from the Secretary of State’s Office,providing opportunities to safely experience distracted and impaired driving.

Congrats to Shea Reisel Girls Wrestling State Champion!

Somonauk High School has an Illinois State Champion Wrestler. SHS freshman Shea Reisel, 101 lbs State Champion, 1 of 13 girls state Champions. There was 246 girls in the state series. Congrats Shea! #bobcatstatechampion #bobcats432

Welcome to the Somonauk HS Class of 2023, Future Freshmen event. Thanks to our student and staff panels.

We are welcoming Retired Naperville Detective and nationally recognized speaker to our building to discuss Digital Safety on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym.