Inside the Tribe

Congratulations to our Salem High School 2024 Homecoming King & Queen Anthony Bethea and Shiloh Small.

Congratulations are in order for our hardworking Salem Cafeteria and School Nutrition staff, lead by Ms. Kimberly Flanagan. They were recently awarded the prestigious Cafeteria Award of Excellence by the State of Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). As described by the GaDOE (2024), this newly established award is aimed at recognizing the work of local school nutrition professionals for their exceptional attention to serving quality school meals and providing excellent customer service while maintaining program integrity. Up to three awards per Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) region are awarded.

The SHS faculty, staff and students celebrate with them and certainly appreciate the cafe staff for their commitment to excellence in the daily preparation of our meals.

Pictured L to R: Mr.Blaine Allen, RCPS Director of School Nutrition; Ms. Kimberly Flanagan, SHS Cafeteria Manager; and Dr. Jarvis Price, SHS Principal.

RCPS will host a Dual Enrollment Night October 8th at 6:30 PM for students who will be in 10th -12th grade next school year.

Dual enrollment programs give students the opportunity to take college-level courses and earn both high school and college credits at the same time. Students not only get a head start on their college education but potentially save time and money by reducing the number of courses they need once they enroll in college. Dual enrollment can also help students transition more smoothly to college life by exposing them to the rigors of college courses.

Please makes plans to attend this meeting if you are interested and/or have questions regarding dual enrollment. The meeting will be held in the Salem Auditorium.

Get ready to strike a pose in your best "Fit"! School Picture Day is just around the corner. All students (9th-12th) will be photographed on October 10th & 11th for yearbook and/or school IDs.

This is your chance to capture the memories of this school year and show off your best smile. Your picture will be featured in the yearbook, so let’s make it a great one!

Parents, save $10 when you pre-order portraits before picture day at CADY.com/PictureDay

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.

Students your 2024-25 SHS yearbook sale is on-going. The price is now $65.

There will be another price increase after Nov. 15th. Click HERE to reserve your copy NOW!

Seniors & Parents! Have you scheduled your Senior Portraits with Cady Studios yet? If the answer is “No”, no worries! CADY will be at Salem on Thursday, October 10th from 9:30 - 6:00 for Simple & Standard Sessions. 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.

Senior Parent Meeting

January 30, 2025 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. - Auditorium

*April 23, 2025 5 – 6 p.m. - Auditorium

*Cap and Gown Distribution Day

Senior Row Night

Wednesday, October 9th from 4:00 – 6:00​ p.m.

Wednesday, November 6th from 4:00 – 6:00​ p.m.

Wednesday, December 4th from 4:00 – 6:00​ p.m.

Wednesday, January 8th from 4:00 – 6:00​ p.m.

Wednesday, February 5th from 4:00 – 6:00​ p.m.

Wednesday, March 5th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.​

Cap and Gown Distribution Day

Wednesday, April 23rd 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.​

Wednesday, May 14th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Senior PPT

NROTC Brief

For National HBCU Week (Sept. 15th-19th), the Counseling Department hosted a HBCU Discussion Panel on Wednesday, September 18th. The panel was made up of some of our very own SHS Faculty & Staff members who attended a HBCU:

Kalum Harris (Prevention & Intervention) - Florida A&M

Kymm Haynes (ELA) - Southern University

Taylor Hayles (ELA) - Clark Atlanta University

Avalier McColumn (AVID) - Fort Valley State University

Takia Rice (ELA) - Albany State University

Panel members shared their experience with college life at a HBCU, offered advice, and answered questions that our very engaged SemiNOLES had for them. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have on their future choices.

Our SHS Counselors had a busy week as they also traveled with a group of our junior and senior class SemiNoles to tour the Atlanta University Center (AUC), which includes Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, Spelman and Morehouse School of Medicine.

Shoutout to our counselors for their commitment throughout the school year to ensure students are well-informed about the diverse options available after high school. Their guidance and support are truly invaluable and deeply appreciated.

As another SHS Homecoming comes and goes, let's take a look back at how our SemiNoles enthusiastically expressed themselves during HOCO Spirit Week. Both our students and teachers went all out with their outfits, showcasing their creativity and school spirit.

From the opening kickoff to the final buzzer, our football team showcased their relentless determination to bring take the 'W' during the Homecoming game. The NOLES clinched a 45-20 victory over Glenn HIlls High School (Augusta). Way to Go SemiNOLES!!

And just like that...another Homecoming comes and goes. It was a spirit-filled week for our SemiNOLES that ended with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, Sept. 21st.

Students showed up dressed to impress with an enthusiasm to celebrate together. The dance was a night to remember, filled with laughter and unforgettable moments that truly captured the spirit and pride of being a SemiNOLE!

As part of our Homecoming Week festivities, SHS administrators treated the faculty & staff to a grilled lunch to show their appreciation for all their hard work and dedication! The team had a variety of options, including beef or chicken hotdogs and beef, turkey, or veggie hamburgers. The lunch also included chips, a sweet treat and drinks to complete the meal.

Faculty & Staff members where very grateful for the grilled lunch and the opportunity to enjoy being outside of the building.

The objective of this activity is for students to explore how they make financial choices through an engaging game. Students use beans to represent their income, which they allocate to different expenses. It helps students to understand that each day the choices we make are based on what we value as important by assessing whether our time, energy, and money is worth it.

Students will discover what is most important to spend money on and how their personal experiences and values affect their money management decisions. Ms. Sigman remarked on how enjoyable it was to hear the insightful conversations students had about making responsible financial decisions based on their needs rather than their wants. This is a very REAL and powerful lesson on making mature and practical decisions.

MSGT Crenshaw and a group of his MJROTC cadets took time out of their weekend to participate in the Rockdale County Paper Shredding event. They assisted community members with unloaded boxes of papers from their homes and/or businesses for shredding.

Teaching our students the importance of community service builds character. Thank you MSGT for always going above and beyond to pour into your cadets to ensure that they understand the value of giving back. Your dedication will inspire them to become compassionate leaders in their community.

Due the inclement weather, the AVID Fall Festival has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for a later date. Stay Tuned!!

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

October 1: Volleyball @ Riverdale (5:00 PM)

October 3: Volleyball @ Clarkston (5:00 PM)

October 8: Volleyball @ Rockdale (4:30 PM)

October 10: SENIOR NIGHT Volleyball vs. Rockdale (5:00 PM)

October 11: Varsity Football @ South Atlanta (5:30 PM)

October 18: Varsity Football @ Redan (7:30 PM)

October 25: Varsity Football vs. Miller Grove (Home @ 7:30 PM)

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