Our junior high and high school teachers are busy learning Step Up to Writing strategies today. We're excited to bring new tools and strategies into our classrooms to strengthen student writing and support learning across all subject areas this year!
There is no cross country practice today due to open house!
🏃♂️ CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICE TODAY! 🏃♀️
Coach will be at the Red Gym at 4:30 PM today.
Grades 7–12 are welcome!
⚠️ Reminder: You MUST have a current physical on file before you can participate in practice.
Come ready to run!
Coach will be at the Red Gym at 4:30 PM today.
Grades 7–12 are welcome!
⚠️ Reminder: You MUST have a current physical on file before you can participate in practice.
Come ready to run!
Today we welcome our teachers and staff back for the 2026-27 school year.
Back to School Information:
First Day of K-12: Tuesday, August 18
First Day of PK: Tuesday, August 25
Open House: Wednesday, August 12
Bus routes and Infinite Campus Parent Information will be handed out at the open house
First Day of K-12: Tuesday, August 18
First Day of PK: Tuesday, August 25
Open House: Wednesday, August 12
Bus routes and Infinite Campus Parent Information will be handed out at the open house
🏃♀️🏃♂️ CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICE STARTS TODAY! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
📅 Today
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Meet at the Red Gym in Cannon Ball
🎓 Open to students in Grades 7–12
⚠️ IMPORTANT: A current physical exam must be completed BEFORE participating in practice.
No exceptions. Students without a completed physical will not be allowed to participate.
📅 Today
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Meet at the Red Gym in Cannon Ball
🎓 Open to students in Grades 7–12
⚠️ IMPORTANT: A current physical exam must be completed BEFORE participating in practice.
No exceptions. Students without a completed physical will not be allowed to participate.
Solen Sioux Students & Families,
This post contains important back to school information. It's hard to believe summer is almost over. I hope you all had a great summer. Students, I hope you are ready to start a new school year. I know our staff is excited to see you all back in the building.
The calendar is attached to this post and you can also access it using the link below. I would like to highlight some important upcoming dates:
August 12 - Open House for all students & families from 3:30-5:00 at Cannon Ball Elementary. Please join us to say hi, meet new staff and learn about our upcoming school year. Supper will be served as well.
First Day of School - August 18th
Bus Routes - You can check in at the open house to see who your assigned driver is. We are still getting some new enrollments so final routes will not be available until the open house.
Infinite campus - We are moving to a new student information system. We will no longer be using Power School. Our new system is Infinite Campus. We will have parent portal information on this at the open house and at each school after that.
Upcoming days:
August 12 - Open House
August 18 - First Day of School
September 7 - No School
September 11 - No School
September 25 - 12:00 pm dismissal
I hope to see you all next week!
Ms. Kramer
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Important Dates 2026-2027
🟡⚫ COACHING OPENINGS — 2026-2027 School Year ⚫🟡
Solen Public Schools is accepting applications for the following coaching positions:
🏐 High school volleyball
🏀 High school girls basketball
🏀 High school boys basketball
🏃 High school girls and boys track
🏃 Elementary cross country (new program this year!)
Requirements for all positions:
• Valid driver's license (required, no exceptions)
• Meeting NDHSAA coaching certification guidelines
• Background check
Not certified yet? That doesn't rule you out. Give me a call and I'll walk you through what's needed.
High school volleyball begins August 17, so we're looking to fill that one quickly.
Community members are encouraged to apply — you do not have to work for the district. If you've ever thought about coaching, this is a good place to start.
TO APPLY: Send a letter of interest to joshua.standingelk@k12.nd.us. Positions are open until filled.
QUESTIONS: Call Josh Standing Elk at 701-854-3341.
Josh Standing Elk
Athletic Director
Solen Public Schools is accepting applications for the following coaching positions:
🏐 High school volleyball
🏀 High school girls basketball
🏀 High school boys basketball
🏃 High school girls and boys track
🏃 Elementary cross country (new program this year!)
Requirements for all positions:
• Valid driver's license (required, no exceptions)
• Meeting NDHSAA coaching certification guidelines
• Background check
Not certified yet? That doesn't rule you out. Give me a call and I'll walk you through what's needed.
High school volleyball begins August 17, so we're looking to fill that one quickly.
Community members are encouraged to apply — you do not have to work for the district. If you've ever thought about coaching, this is a good place to start.
TO APPLY: Send a letter of interest to joshua.standingelk@k12.nd.us. Positions are open until filled.
QUESTIONS: Call Josh Standing Elk at 701-854-3341.
Josh Standing Elk
Athletic Director
Solen Public School is proud to announce that we have earned Cognia Accreditation, a nationally recognized mark of quality that reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in education.
This achievement is the result of the dedication and hard work of our students, staff, families, School Board, and community partners. Cognia Accreditation recognizes schools that demonstrate high standards in teaching and learning while maintaining a strong focus on student success and continuous growth.
We are honored to receive this recognition and remain committed to providing every student with a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where they can thrive.
Thank you to everyone who played a role in this accomplishment. Together, we will continue to build a brighter future for our students.
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This achievement is the result of the dedication and hard work of our students, staff, families, School Board, and community partners. Cognia Accreditation recognizes schools that demonstrate high standards in teaching and learning while maintaining a strong focus on student success and continuous growth.
We are honored to receive this recognition and remain committed to providing every student with a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where they can thrive.
Thank you to everyone who played a role in this accomplishment. Together, we will continue to build a brighter future for our students.
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🏐 Start Smart Solen-Cannonball Volleyball Camp — Wrap Up!
What a fantastic two days! A big thank you to coaches Julia and Halle Mattern for bringing the energy and making this camp something special. Our girls had a blast, learned a ton, and it's clear they love this game — so proud of every one of them! 🏐💙
The school van will be in the community shortly at around 9:50.
Good morning! Volleyball camp participants — the gray school van will be coming through the Cannonball community from 9:30 to 10:00, starting on Chairman's. Please be ready! Camp starts at 10AM!
🏐 Camp is in session! Our Cannonball campers are locked in and learning at the Start Smart Volleyball Camp. Great energy in the gym today! 💙 #SolenSioux
🏐 It's Camp Day! The Start Smart Solen Cannonball Volleyball Camp is LIVE at Cannonball Elementary — today and tomorrow, 10AM–1PM!
Grades K–12 are on the court building skills and having fun. No registration needed — just show up! 💙
🏐 Volleyball Camp Pickup — Tomorrow, June 11th!
We will be picking up students for volleyball camp from 9:30–10:00 AM in the gray school van. Starting on Chairman Street and going through the Cannonball community.
Please be outside and ready!
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This is for Kindergarten through 12th grade students.
Happy Summer Everyone!!
I hope your summer has been filled with lots of sun and fun so far! Just wanted to remind all School Families that if you are in need of some pantry items please give me a call at the High School, Monday through Wednesdays 7:30 am till 11:30 am or leave me a message and I will get back to you!!
Have a wonderful day!
Lacey
SHS Secretary/ Pantry Coordinator
🏐 Start Smart Solen Cannonball Volleyball Camp — TOMORROW!
Athletes in grades K–12, come join us for a high-energy, skill-building volleyball camp right here at Cannonball Elementary School!
📅 Dates: June 11–12
📍 Location: Cannonball Elementary School
🕙 Time: 10AM – 1PM
👟 No registration needed — just show up!
Campers will work on passing, setting, spiking, serving, and serve receiving in a positive, fun environment designed to build confidence and skills. Coaches Julia Mattern and Halle Mattern are ready to work with your athlete!
See you tomorrow! 🏐💙
Congratulations to our Junior High and High School semester 2 honor roll students!
Apologies! Summer school busing for Solen/country kids will start at 6:45am. Please be on the lookout for the buses!
