Nominate a Solon School for a Makeover

Want to help one of Solon's schools get a little freshening up?

Glidden's "Colorful Classrooms Contest" is going to . The winning school will get a makeover from AkzoNobel and its contractors, using up to 200 gallons of Glidden paint.

Any , private or charter elementary school can be nominated. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Sept. 28.

Judges will choose five semifinalists based on need, scope of project, potential impact on the student body, community engagement and involvement, and quality and creativity of entry.

The semifinalists' entries will be posted on Glidden.com from Oct. 8-26 for public voting. The winner will be notified on Oct. 29.