Photo courtesy of Tabitha Blades/Soldotna High School
Freshman who earned honor roll distinction during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year at Soldotna High School were recognized during an assembly in the school’s auditorium on Jan. 14.

Photo courtesy of Tabitha Blades/Soldotna High School Freshman who earned honor roll distinction during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year at Soldotna High School were recognized during an assembly in the school’s auditorium on Jan. 14.

Over half of Soldotna High School student body earns honor roll distinction

Hundreds of students were recognized during a Jan. 14 assembly.

Over half of the students at Soldotna High School earned honor roll distinction during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year. Students were recognized for their achievements during an assembly in the school’s auditorium on Jan. 14.

According to Tabitha Blades, SoHi’s principal, students recognized at the assembly achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with the highest honors going to 122 students who earned a 4.0 or above. High honors were awarded to 106 students who earned GPAs of 3.5-3.99.

105 students made the honor roll with GPAs of 3.0-3.49. A total of 335 students — over 53% of the total student body — were recognized during the assembly. Blades called the achievement “an outstanding reflection of our students’ commitment, perseverance, and academic excellence.”

Sophomores who earned honor roll distinction during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year at Soldotna High School were recognized during an assembly in the school’s auditorium on Jan. 14<ins>, 2026</ins>. Photo courtesy of Tabitha Blades/Soldotna High School

Sophomores who earned honor roll distinction during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year at Soldotna High School were recognized during an assembly in the school’s auditorium on Jan. 14, 2026. Photo courtesy of Tabitha Blades/Soldotna High School

Juniors who earned honor roll distinction during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year at Soldotna High School were recognized during an assembly in the school’s auditorium on Jan. 14<ins>, 2026</ins>. Photo courtesy of Tabitha Blades/Soldotna High School

Juniors who earned honor roll distinction during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year at Soldotna High School were recognized during an assembly in the school’s auditorium on Jan. 14, 2026. Photo courtesy of Tabitha Blades/Soldotna High School

Seniors who earned honor roll distinction during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year at Soldotna High School were recognized during an assembly in the school’s auditorium on Jan. 14<ins>, 2026</ins>. Photo courtesy of Tabitha Blades/Soldotna High School

Seniors who earned honor roll distinction during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year at Soldotna High School were recognized during an assembly in the school’s auditorium on Jan. 14, 2026. Photo courtesy of Tabitha Blades/Soldotna High School

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