
SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
September 17 - September 23, 2023
Upcoming Dates
9/18 - 9/22 - Math Star Exam
9/20/23 - Early Release Day 12:30
9/21/23 - AP Kickoff during Crew
9/21/23 - Meet the Teacher Night 6 - 8
10/3/23 - Spirit Fire
10/5/23 - Haunted Happenings Parade
10/6/23 - Homecoming Football Game
Salem Schools Important Information
Enrolling Your Child: https://shorturl.at/eftzK
Start Dates/Times for School Year 23-24: https://salemk12.org/schools/
Transportation Needs: https://shorturl.at/ntLYZ
Breakfast and Lunch Menus/Info: https://shorturl.at/gX014
Nursing and Health Services Info: https://shorturl.at/jrFMT
Calendars for SY23-24: https://shorturl.at/pEFXY
School Specific Info: https://salemk12.org/schools/
Math Star Exam
Star is a predictor of MCAS, ACT, and SAT results. The reports from these diagnostics will be shared with students and plans generated to improve their standing for these important exams.
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Join the Congressional Youth Council
Mack Park Farm to Host First Harvest Fest Event
Community farm fundraiser will celebrate mission to provide
healthy and sustainable produce for the residents of Salem
Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced that Mack Park Farm’s first fundraising festival will take place, at the farm, where residents can enjoy the new accessible recreation area. The community farm fundraiser will be held at Mack Park, located at 31 Grove Street, Salem, Massachusetts, on September 23, 2023 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM (with a rain date scheduled for September 30th, if necessary). There will be food, a cash bar, live music, garden tours, and guests can take home free produce while supplies last. All are invited to attend. This is a family-friendly event; tickets can be purchased for $15.00 through Eventbrite at https://MackParkFarmHarvestfest.eventbrite.com or by emailing kmurphy@salem.com to pay by cash or check. All proceeds from the event will go towards maintaining the farm and growing food for Salem residents.
The Mack Park Farm began in 2020 when the City of Salem contracted with two local farmers to transform a neglected ball field at Mack Park into a lush growing space to provide healthy food for the Salem community. The project was inspired by a recommendation in the 2018 Salem Community Food Assessment to use municipal land for agriculture. The farmers oversee a crew of volunteers each week who help with the planting, harvesting and distribution of the food. All the produce is organically grown – no chemical pesticides or fertilizers are used.
The farm is surrounded by multiple permaculture guilds containing edible plants such as fruit trees, berry bushes, perennial herbs and native pollinators. The guilds, or “patches”, are designed after natural systems, like forests, where an array of plants, insects and animals exist together in a productive system that continually strengthens itself.
“The Mack Park Food Farm and Food Forest is a point of pride for Salem,” said Mayor Pangallo, “I am so grateful to all the volunteers and city staff who have come together to rehabilitate an underused and overgrown area of a city park to create a vibrant recreational space where all Salem residents can have the opportunity to enjoy the food forest, farmers’ markets, and to volunteer. This is an outstanding example of our community members working in tandem to support one another, and especially those of us who are most in need. At a time when our world has faced so much challenge – navigating a global health pandemic – Salem joined together to produce and distribute fresh produce, and nourish our neighbors. The Mack Park Food Farm is truly a success story and one more example of how our community has come together to support one another and make sure Salem works for everyone.”
To date, the farm has grown over 20,000 pounds of food that is distributed for free at biweekly farmers’ markets at the farm, and through The Salem Pantry.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Kerry Murphy, RDN, City of Salem, Health and Wellness Coordinator at (978) 619-5654 x42403 or kmurphy@salem.com.
Aspen and Back to School Forms
With the 2023-2034 school year upon us, it is essential for your child’s well-being and education that we have accurate and complete information about them in our schools. We appreciate your time and attention so that we can keep your child safe, healthy, and thriving in school, meet any of their unique needs, ensure timely communication with you at home, and keep you informed and updated about all that is happening in our schools.
Please complete these forms FOR EACH CHILD ENROLLED. We ask that all families complete these forms as soon as possible so that our schools will have the most updated information on file for your child(ren). Schools must have all of this information on file so that we can best serve your child and family.
PLEASE ACCESS THE ASPEN FAMILY PORTAL VIA THIS LINK
Should you have any questions regarding the content of the forms or need assistance with the forms, please contact your school nurse or school front office. All forms are accessed in the same way you access report cards through Aspen. You can find step-by-step instructions to help you navigate these forms here. Should you have any questions regarding the content of the forms or need assistance with the forms, please contact your school nurse or school front office.
The Aspen Family Portal information guides can be found in English, in Spanish, and in Portuguese.
Should you have any questions regarding the content of the forms or need assistance with the forms, please contact your school nurse or Anny Cruz, Family Engagment Facilitator. Anny Cruz can be reached at 978-825-3450.
All forms are accessed in the same way you access report cards through Aspen. You can find step-by-step instructions to help you navigate these forms here. Should you have any questions regarding the content of the forms or need assistance with the forms, please contact your school nurse or school front office.
The Aspen Family Portal information guides can be found in English, in Spanish, and in Portuguese.
Witches XCountry Store
It's A Great Time to Be A Witch!
Our First full week of school is behind us, and we are looking forward to what this year holds for our Witches! I am proud of how our Witches have started off this school year and know great things are in store.
Be About It!
#GoWitch
Youth Climate Leader Group
Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to honor and appreciate the history, culture, and diversity of Hispanic communities. Celebrate the contributions of our Hispanic community members this year at festivals, creative workshops, insightful discussions and much more.
Athletic Department
Friday Night Lights
Salem Beats Danvers for first time in 15 Years: 15-7
Large Picture Courtesy of Salem News
Salem Soccer Finding Stride
College and Career Counseling Corner
Meet with Your College and Career Counselor
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
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
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!
Pick Your College
College and Career Highlight
University of California: San Diego
Location: La Jolla, CA
Website: https://ucsd.edu/
Enrollment: 30,794 undergraduate / 8.037 graduate and professional students
Mission: UC San Diego is transforming California and a diverse global society by educating, by generating, and disseminating knowledge and creative works, and by engaging in public service.
About: UC San Diego is recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide. Everything the university does is dedicated to ensuring that their students have the opportunity to become changemakers. While the university offers 11 divisions and schools and over 130 undergraduate majors: the five most popular academic majors for freshman are biology, economics, chemistry, math, followed by computer science and engineering.
Admission Requirements:
• As a first-year applicant, scholars must earn a high school diploma (or equivalent) and complete specific coursework in high school, earning a C or better in these classes. Courses include 3-4 years of math, 2-3 years of a laboratory science, and 2-3 years of a world language.
• ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning test with Writing
• For prospective engineering, biological or physical science majors, it is recommended to submit scores from 2 SAT Subject Tests closely related to the desired major
• Personal insight questions
• Portfolio review (optional for Arts majors)
Average GPA: 3.81
Average Test Score: 1320-1510 (SAT) / 28-34 (ACT)
Virtual Tour: https://admissions.ucsd.edu/visit/virtual-tour.html
Medical and Health Services Manager
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration. A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Public Health will be beneficial to work in larger hospital settings.
Typical Tasks Associated with This Career:
• Plan, organize and manage operations and activities of one or more health clinic(s) or health program(s)
• Oversee and manage processes of clinical teams
• Formulate and update departmental plans and priorities to address any business or operational challenges
• Set a direction for the team, resolve and issues and provide guidance to team members
• Stay abreast of important and relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing assigned clinic operations
Expected Income: Average $98,000
Job Growth: 18% over next 10 years
Related High School Coursework:
• Business Marketing
• Accounting
• Economics
• English
• Public Speaking
• Healthcare
• Health
• Psychology