Inside the Tribe

Attention Students! The deadline for the new price increase for the 2024-25 SHS yearbook has been extend. The increase now take place at 11:59 PM on Friday, November 22nd!

You can still purchase one for $65 through the weekend. After the 17th, the price will increase to a $70 base price with additional costs if you personalize it with your name ($10) and/or add icons ($5 each).

Don’t miss out—order yours before the price goes up! Click HERE or scan the QR code to reserve your copy NOW!

Attention Junior & Seniors, if you are interested in the military or not sure what career is best for you, sign up to take the ASVAB!

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a comprehensive test designed to assess developed skills and predict future academic and occupational success in the military. Each year, it is administered to military applicants, as well as high school and post-secondary students.

The ASVAB will be offered at Salem on Friday, November 22nd. Scan the QR Code or the following link to register: ASVAB

The Rockdale Bridges Program is making a positive impact by organizing a coat drive for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Rockdale County.

This thoughtful initiative, led by Marleta Sigman, Salem High School Bridges Program Manager, aims to provide coats, hats, and gloves to students in need. The participating schools include Peek’s Chapel Elementary, Memorial Middle, Salem High, and J.H. House Elementary. Donations can be dropped off at Salem, and they will be distributed to ensure that our students have the necessary cold weather gear during the fall and winter months.

Please donate new or gently used coats, hats, and gloves. The drop deadline is Thursday, December 5th and the drop-off location is Salem High School.

For more information, email Ms. Sigman: msigman@rockdale.k12.ga.us

Congratulations to these SemiNOLES for demonstrating what it means to represent be S.H.S. (Successful, Helpful and Safe) for the month of November.

Not pictured: Shaniya Ammons (10th) & Isabella Owens (11th)

We are very proud to announce that Senior SemiNOLE, Chad Taphom, has been awarded a $68,000 full-ride scholarship to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Hollywood, California

For over 60 years, AMDA has launched some of the most successful careers in film, television, Broadway, and music. With campuses in New York City and Hollywood, AMDA serves as both school and stage- providing an unparalleled performing arts education to a diverse community of creative artists from around the world.

This exclusive full-ride scholarship is only awarded to a handful of students each year. Chad’s dedication to performing arts, responsibility, academics and acting abilities, which included a rigorous audition process and recommendations, all played a part in the decision AMDA made to award this scholarship.

Some of AMDA’s most well-known Alumni include, Emmy award winner Anthony Ramos (Hamilton, In the Heights), three-time Tony award winner Christopher Siebert (Shreck), Emmy Award winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Madeline Brewer (Handmaids Tale), and Tony Award winner, six-time Emmy winner, and American Theatre Hall of Fame inductee Tyne Daly.

Congratulations are also in order to Drama Teacher, Mr. Jeffrey Roper, who is especially proud of Chad for this award from his alma mater!

Kudos to these SHS teachers and staff members who submitted grant proposals for the 2025 Snapping Shoals Bright Ideas Grant:

• World Language Department: Discovering Your Voice: A Listening and Speaking Journey
• Shonda Hobbs, Instructional Specialist : The Teacher Oasis: A Professional Development Hub or Innovation and Collaboration
• Dr. Mark Jones, Art Teacher: Enhancing the Ceramics Kiln Room for Optimal Student Creativity

The Snapping Shoals Bright Ideas Mini-Grants were created to support educators and staff in Rockdale County Public Schools who wish to enhance educational opportunities and activities for their students. Since 2006, the program has encouraged creativity and embraced unique approaches to learning by funding some of these projects in its service area.

Congratulations Educators! Your vision and passion will inspire and elevate the learning experiences of our students.

Congratulations are again in order to Coach Reid and the Varsity Seminole Cheer Game Day Competition team. They placed 1st in Region 2A at the Heard County Game Day Tune-Up Competition on November 9th.

The team will be back in action next Saturday, November 23rd, at the Newnan High School Cougar Den Competition. They will also compete at the 2024 GHSA Game Day Cheer State Competition in Columbus, GA on December 4th.”

Keep it going Cheer NOLES!!

A new AVID initiative has been launched to emphasize the importance of college and career readiness at Salem High School. Every Thursday, SHS will be celebrating College Apparel Day. Faculty and staff are encouraged to wear gear from their favorite colleges and universities. This simple activity serves as a powerful reminder of the many pathways to success, fosters a college-going culture, sparks conversations about future opportunities, and shows our students that higher education is within their reach.

The goal is to continue inspiring our students and demonstrating that higher education is an achievable goal. This past Thursday marked the first day of the new initiative and the faculty and staff showed represented their favorite college/university with great enthusiasm!

Salem parents, grandparents, teachers and community members Salem High needs your support. Join are SHS PTO today to help support and build up our school. It takes the collective effort of all stakeholders to ensure the continual improvement and success of our school.

Remember...our students and Salem High School Benefits When We Work Together. Review the flyer below for details of how to join today.

November is Georgia Apply to College (GAC) Month! The goal of GAC is to provide all Georgia high school seniors with the opportunity to apply to college with a focus on providing assistance to first generation and underrepresented students as they navigate the college application process.

During the month, participating Georgia colleges/universities are waiving their application fees. Click the link to see the list and how to waive the application fee, Application Fee Waivers | Georgia Student Finance Commission

Seniors take advantage of this opportunity and start applying now!

Dalton State College Apply to College/Instant Decision will be at Salem on Wednesday, November 20th at 10:00 AM. Seniors will have an opportunity to apply and receive an on-site admissions decision immediately. Email your counselor if you have any questions.

Seniors, if you need assistance with applying to colleges and/or scholarships, the SHS Counseling Department is here to support you every step of the way!

Whether you have questions about the application process, need help finding scholarships, or just want some guidance on your next steps, they are here for you. Simply complete this FORM, and your counselor will reach out to schedule a time to meet with you.

Do not hesitate to take advantage of this valuable resource to help you achieve your higher education goals!

All students interested in being a part of the Salem Running Noles, Track & Field team, there will be an interest meeting on Thursday, November 21st at 4:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the SHS auditorium. You will receive information on the pre-season training and try-out schedule for both girl's and boy's teams.

If you want to challenge yourself on learning goal setting, personal discipline, and how to be a champion, please come to the meeting.

The football team endured a challenging season as part of their rebuilding process, with new head coach, Michael Johnson. Although the season did not end they way SemiNole fans would have hoped, we are still proud of the team's determination to complete the season.

Faced with uncertainty of a complete season due to the local Bio-Lab explosion, they closed the season by playing multiple games in one week. Though the record may not reflect it, their strong finish is a testament to their resilience and a promising sign of better days ahead.

Each challenge faced this season will make you stronger Football NOLES! Keep pushing forward, and the victories will follow!

November 16: Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball @ RCHS (G: 4:00 PM /B 5:30 PM)

November 20: Boys Freshman Basketball vs. RCHS (Home - 6:00 PM)

November 20: Boys JV Basketball vs. RCHS (Home - 7:00 PM)

November 21: Freshman Boys Basketball @ Eagle's Landing (6:00 PM)

November 22: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Archer (Home - 6:00 PM)

November 22: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Brookstone (Home - 7:30 PM)

November 23: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Social Circle (Home - 6:00 PM)

November 23: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Tucker (Home - 7:30 PM)

November 25: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. MLK (Home - 2:00 PM)

November 29: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Lakeview Academy (Home - 2:30 PM)

November 30: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Mount Paran Christian (Home - 2:30 PM)

December 3: Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball @ Alcovy (G: 6:00 PM /B 7:30 PM)

December 6: Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Towers (G: 6:00 PM /B 7:30 PM)

December 10: Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball @ Columbia (G: 6:00 PM /B 7:30 PM)

December 13: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Chapel (Home: 6:00 PM)

December 13: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. NFCA (Home - 7:30 PM)

December 17: Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball @ Redan (G: 6:00 PM /B 7:30 PM)