Inside the Tribe

Congratulations are in order for the SHS Game Day Competition Cheerleaders. After missing practice for 3 weeks due to the prolonged break, this squad participated in their first competition ever and placed 2nd in Region 2A!!

Way to represent Cheer NOLES!!

Congratulations to Theater Salem, under the direction of Mr. Jeffery Roper who has done it again! This week the students traveled to the One Act Competition and competed with their interpretation of “Pizza with Shrimp on Top” resulting in a 1st Place overall win in the Region!

In addition, select cast and crew won individual honors:
Dorian Sibert - Best Male Actor

Noah Campbell - All Star Cast

Chad Taphom - All Star Cast

Peyton Eleazer - Best Supporting Actor

Ashae’lee McElroy - Best Technician.

Kudos to Mr. Roper and his young actors/technician for always representing Salem with a Class Act!!

Theater Salem will compete at the statewide competition November 16th

Salem will host an Open House for its International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy this Monday, November 4th. This is for all rising 9th-12th grade students for the 2025-26 school year.

Students entering Salem’s International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy will have the unique opportunity to blend pathways of study into a cohesive, individualized course of study that truly prepares them for a successful future in the global market.

Pathways Available:

Audio Video Technology and Film

Computer Science

Cloud Computing

Financial Technology

Game Design

Web & Digital Design

World Languages (Spanish & French)

Marine Corp ROTC

Public Administration and Management

The application for Specialty and Choice Programs for 2025-2026 is available online November 8, 2024 to December 13, 2024. Click HERE to access the online application.

Attention 9th grade parents. If your student is interested in taking a pathway for the 2024-25 school year, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to tour Rockdale Career Academy, this Monday, November 4th.

Interested students will choose one of four clusters to tour at RCA. Students will have 10 minutes with four teachers from different pathways to get some hands-on time in the class. If you are interested in two pathways and they are in different clusters, you can visit the other pathway during Open House in November.

These tours are only open to freshman that DO NOT currently take a pathway at RCA. If you are interested, please click HERE to complete the following survey and register.

Rockdale County is hosting Georgia Match Day for juniors and seniors on Monday, November 4th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, at Rockdale Career Academy.

The event is hosted by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) and provides students and families the opportunity to explore post-high school opportunities, learn about college admissions, financing, career exploration, entrepreneurship and military services.

For additional information, see the image below and scan the QR Code to register and attend.

Students and parents/guardians interested in dual enrollment will have a chance to learn more about this opportunity for students to take college classes and earn both high school and college credit.

Join us at Salem on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00PM.

School Picture Day is fast approaching. All students (9th-12th) will be photographed for yearbook and/or school IDs on November 13th & November 14th. Students will take their pictures during their ELA class period. Any student who takes ELA at RCA, please email Mrs. Belser, nbelser@rockdale.k12.ga.us so she can confirm that you are included on the schedule.

Parents you can still save $10 when you pre-order portraits before picture day. Click HERE to place your order to SAVE!

Faculty & Staff pictures will also be taken. You will receive a complimentary 5 x 7 portrait.

Attention Students! The price of the 2024-25 SHS yearbook will increase after November 15th. Right now, you can still purchase one for $65. After the 15th, 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

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.

A representative from Herff Jones will be at Salem on Wednesday, November 6th, to answer any questions senior parent and/or students may have concerning cap & gowns. You will also have the opportunity to place your order as well.

Click the link to the PowerPoint below for more detailed information on all things "Seniors"!

Senior PPT

Senior portraits will be Thursday, November 7th from 9:30 - 6:00. Those who previously registered do not have to do anything but show up. Your original time slot will remain the same.

Any senior who did not register, there is still time! The road shoot offers Simple & Standard Session at the school for your convenience. It is not too late to sign up, there are still slots available.

DO NOT miss this opportunity to save money on gas and meet all your Senior Portrait needs. You must still sign up on Cady.com for this session.

For instructions to book the appointment, click HERE.

Kennesaw State University will be at Salem High School offering admissions decisions on-site.

To participate, students will need to complete their application via Common App by November 8th. They will receive their admissions decision on November 12th at Salem.

Seniors who would like to participate, please sign up using this link: Kennesaw State Decision Day.

HBCU All Stars, LLC will host a College Admissions & Scholarship Fair, on Wednesday, November 13th, 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM at Georgia State University Convocation Center.

Attend the college fair and learn more about admissions and scholarship opportunities followed by Howard University Bisons taking on the Tennessee State University Tigers at 7:00PM.

Review the flyer below for more details.

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!

SemiNOLES Nation! Mark your calendars and prepare to represent with our Friday Night Lights Themes! See the image below for more details.

November 1: SENIOR NIGHT Varsity Football vs. Columbia (Home @ 7:30 PM)

November 6: Senior Row Night 4:00 – 6:00​ PM

November 7: Senior Road Shoot 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

November 12-14: Underclassmen Picture Day