SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

3/4/24 - ELA MCAS Retakes

3/6/24 - No School

3/7/24 - Spring Concert @ 7pm

3/7/24 - Math MCAS Retakes

3/8/24 - Math MCAS Retakes

3/11/24 - ELA MCAS Retakes

3/19/24 - Progress Reports Posted in Aspen

3/20/24 - 12:30 Early Release Day

Congratulations to Malcolm Edward on his commitment to further his education and athletic career at Fitchburg State College.

Donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/benjamin-peirce-and-stephen-abot-memorial

Colin Bowker, a lifelong resident of Salem and a member of Scout Troop 24 for seven years. For his Eagle Scout Project, he wants to honor two local heroes of the American Revolution by installing a new memorial in a prominent location. This will be at the rotary of Church St. and Saint Peter's St. opposite a Salem History placard in the crosswalk.

Captain Benjamin Peirce was the only minuteman from Salem to die while engaged at the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. His memorial and bronze plaque are currently low and obscure, and do not reflect his sacrifice for our freedom.

Major General Stephen Abbot was a Salem merchant who became the leader of the scouts attached to General Washington’s headquarters. After the war he was appointed Major General of the Second Division, Massachusetts Militia. Though he played a vital role in several campaigns and battles, he has no memorial in his hometown.

With the support of the Salem Veterans Council, he proposes to relocate the existing memorial of Benjamin Peirce from the rotary of Church and St. Peter’s Streets to a nearby space owned by the City of Salem. I also propose to create a new memorial for Major General Stephen Abbot and place it in the center island next to the pathway that bisects the rotary. This way, both men will receive the recognition and respect they deserve from the community they served.

You can access the Girls Basketball store Here:.
Username: Salem
Password: BXB24
The store is open until March 3rd.

You can access the Wrestling store Here:.
Username: Salem
Password: Wrestling24
The store is open until March 3rd.

This Wednesday Salem High School will begin monthly drawings for being on time to school. Every scholar that is on time to school will receive a ticket that they place their name on and place in the bucket for the item they would like to win.

We will still continue to enforce three tardies a term and scholars will need to make that time up in detention.

If a scholar or family is having a hardship with attending school on time, please reach out gburns@salemk12.org

8th grade registration timeline:

• February 22nd: Parents/Guardians receive an email with a digital copy of the Course Catalog: 2024-2025 Course Catalog

• March 2nd: Career Technical Education ( Vocational) Open House 9-12

• Week of March 4th: Visit to Salem High School for incoming grade 9 students highlighting electives and the registration process.

  • March 4th - 7th (based on homeroom) Collins Middle School 8th graders

  • March 8th Saltonstall School 8th graders

• March 4th - March 15th: Current 8th grade teachers will input course recommendations for core courses for students in their classes.

• March 7th at 6pm: Class of 2028 parent night at Salem High School

• March 15th: Aspen student portal window open for students and parents to review recommendations, and select electives.

• April 12th: Deadline for parents to submit the course selection worksheet to their counselor or to complete the Selection Google Form . Elective choices for students can be found in the course catalog or in the course selection electives document .

• April 12th: Deadline for parents to contact SHS College & Career Director, Meghan Grosskopf Sousa, regarding placement and changes (mesousa@salemk12.org)

Shadow Days:

Shadow Days will be held during the school day. Students will be paired with a student in 9th grade and follow their schedule with them. We look forward to welcoming your student into the Salem High School community. Please complete the Shadow Day Request form and you will be contacted within 48 hours to schedule your student’s shadow day.

2024-2025 Course Catalog

Exciting News! Salem High School students now have the opportunity to stay for dinner any day after school! Dinner will be served in the SHS first-floor cafeteria from 3:05 PM - 4:35 PM starting this coming Monday 12/11. These meals are FREE for all students.

Completely free after school program for students grades 9-12 where you can get homework help, try different activities, go on fun field trips, explore your career interests and meet new people! We are a drop-in center therefore you can come whenever you are available, perfect for those who have a busy schedule as well!

If you’re interested or you have questions, contact Ivana Buenopena, Teen Center Manager, at ibuenopena@leap4ed.org or 978-228-1196.

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Massachusetts High School Drama Festival 2024

Salem High School put on an incredible show under the supervision and coaching of Leah Hamilton French.

Salem also received several awards:

Technical Excellence in Set Design: Ella Jackson

Technical Excellence in Sound Design and Stage Management: Raymond Nguyen

Technical Excellence in Lighting Design: Lizzy Mahady

Excellence in Acting Award for Dr. Soles: Emi Whitfield

Excellence in Acting Award for Ensemble Acting:

Jess Lemus

Frances Jones

Olivia Davis

Lee Santiago

Kaitlin Modaff

Salem High School received a Silver Medal and special citations for outstanding musicianship were given to Casey Griffin, Finn Hanger, and Will Napierkowski.

Congratulations to all our student athletes that participated and thrived in this season of Unified Strength and Conditioning.

Salem - 69

East Bridgewater - 40

Salem will play Old Rochester on 3/6/24, 6:30, at Old Rochester. Link will be following for fan bus information.

Salem News: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/maxson-goes-off-for-33-points-as-salem-boys-hoop-captures-playoff-opener/article_09c1b1a8-d81c-11ee-89a6-330b476823f2.html

(Player Photos from Salem News)

How to Access your College and Career Counselor:

1) Scholars can ask for a pass from their teacher to see a counselor

2) Scholars can email their counselor regarding a concern or to make an appointment.

3) Scholars can also use the counselors' YouCanBookMe Links below

Kerry McHugh - https://kmchugh.youcanbook.me

Alice Ryan - https://msryansalemhigh.youcanbook.me

Maureen Beaudet - https://maureen-beaudet.youcanbook.me

Rachael Kozlowski - https://mskoz.youcanbook.me

Claribel Paulino - Coming Soon

Grade 9 Counselors

Maureen Beaudet Last Names A - K

Alice Ryan Last Names L - Z

Grade 10 Counselors

Kerry McHugh Last Names A - K

Rachael Kozlowski Last Names L - Z

Grade 11 Counselors

Maureen Beaudet Last Names A - L

Alice Ryan Last Names M - Z

Grade 12 Counselors

Kerry McHugh Last Names A - K

Rachael Kozlowski Last Names L - Z

Multilingual Learners Newcomer - Intermediate Counselor 9-12

Claribel Paulino

Meet your counselor! No matter where your scholar is on their journey in high school, their counselor can help provide valuable and useful information to guide them to post secondary success. Your scholar’s counselor will meet both individually and in groups to create a high school and postsecondary plan that meets your scholar’s unique needs. Please feel free to make an appointment anytime to get to know how this department can help your family and scholars in any way!

The FAFSA is here! Almost all trade schools, colleges, and many gap year programs require the FAFSA to be eligible for financial aid.

Please note that many schools have February 1 priority deadlines for financial aid, so it is important that you and your family fill this out as soon as possible.

If you are not sure of your plans, please fill out the FAFSA so that you are eligible for financial aid if you choose to participate in or attend a program that accepts the FAFSA.

We will be offering FAFSA support here at the high school and there are FAFSA Days around the state that can also provide assistance.

*Note: You and your guardians must each have an FSAID to complete and submit your FAFSA.

1. Create your FSAID Account for you and your guardian/parent - https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

2. FAFSA Application Link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

If you need support to complete your FAFSA please feel free to access the following:

FAFSA Day - https://masfaa.org/fafsaday/

Uspire – Confidential Text Messages: 978-300-8878

SATs next test date is March 9th and the registration deadline is February 23rd . If you or your scholar is unsure if a subject test is required with the application to a certain school, please contact your scholars’ counselor. See your counselor if your scholar needs a fee waiver. Register Here

*Salem High School will be offering in school SAT Day for all 11th graders in April.

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