SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

In the next month (from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15), we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month where we recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Latinos to our city, country and throughout the world. We will be providing educators with lessons and materials that they can use to highlight the importance of this month. Additionally, all community members are cordially invited to attend the Latino Leadership Coalition's annual Hispanic Heritage Month gathering for a night of reflection, appreciation, and celebration of our community's history. This year's celebration will take place Friday, September 19th, 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Collins Middle School, 29 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA.

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September 16 - Info Session for Winter Musical 2:45 in the auditorium

September 17 - Early Release 11:05

September 18 - Meet the Teacher Night 6pm - 8pm

September 22 - Sept 26 - Homecoming Week

September 24 - Spirit Fire

September 25 - Homecoming Dance

September 26 - Homecoming Football Game

September 30 - Senior Parent College and Career In Person Workshop 6pm - 7:30pm

Scholars will be dismissed at 11:05 on 9/17/25. The cafeteria will be open and supervised at 11:05 so that scholars that are remaining at the high school for activities can eat prior to attending those activities.

Lunches will be picked up in the 1st floor cafeteria and at lunch stations in the Salem High School lobby.

This Fall the Salem High School Football Boosters in partnership Village Tavern are starting a new series, "Friday Night Lights At Village Tavern." Come by Village Tavern and watch your Witches on live stream and purchase some Salem High School gear while you are there.

Mention Salem Football and a percentage of the proceeds will go to the Salem Football Boosters to support this program.

Come out and join our competitive Math Team. This team meets every Thursday to practice starting at 2:45. There will be six meets where our scholars compete against multiple other high schools.

We are excited to announce that the SHS Drama Club winter musical this year will be The Prom: School Edition

• INFO Session Tuesday, September 16 at 2:45 PM in the auditorium.
• Performances: Thursday and Friday December 18 & 19 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 20 at 2 PM
• Auditions: Monday and Tuesday, September 22 and 23

"Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to make a difference, the Broadway stars team up with the courageous student, leading to a transformation that brings everyone together in the name of love and acceptance. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, THE PROM expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever."

Auditions will take place on Monday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 23 afterschool. For more information about the audition process and how to sign up for an audition slot, please come to our INFORMATION SESSION on Tuesday, September 16 at 2:45 PM in the auditorium or see Ms. French (lhamiltonfrench@salemk12.org) in room 184.

Be About It!

#GoWitch

Salem High School will be well represented on NCAA rosters this fall. Visit Salem Public Schools' full list of former Witches currently on NCAA rosters.

• Samantha Agno '25 | Soccer, Salem State University
• Isabella Cunha '23 | Soccer, Wentworth Institute of Technology
• Malcolm Edwards '24 | Soccer, Fitchburg State University

There was much to celebrate Friday Night at Bertram as the Witches Football took the field. Unfortunately, our Witches fell short against Danvers High School, but the stands were full, the game was close, and we had had most members of the 2025 Salem HIgh School NEC Basketball Champs return for halftime.

What an atmosphere and school community!

Salem High School Marching Band Halftime Show -----Click on Image

Salem 3, Danvers 0: Senior captain Annie Thornett had nine kills and three aces and senior Liv Loux had five kills and four aces as the Witches earned their first win over Danvers in 12 years with a 25-13, 25-12, 25-9 decision. Junior captain Yanalis Ventura tallied 17 digs, sophomore Jenna Phelps added six kills and three aces and senior Charlie Feldmann had six digs.

Salem News: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/thursdays-area-roundup-salem-essex-tech-earn-big-volleyball-victories/article_be38a9b1-366e-4e75-821d-6aab6e2f1992.html

What students do

• Hands-on learning in medical assisting, patient care, and health science fundamentals.
  
  

• Build essential skills: professionalism, safety, reliability, empathy, and clear communication with patients and healthcare teams.
  
  

• Earn industry-recognized credentials, including:
  
  

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

• CPR/First Aid

• OSHA-10 Healthcare

• HIPAA compliance training

Future Options for Salem High School Graduates:Career Pathways:

• Medical Assisting → Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) → Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) → Registered Nurse (RN) → Healthcare Administrator

• College Options: Pursue degrees in Medical Assisting, Nursing, or Health Sciences at institutions like North Shore Community College, UMass Amherst, Salem State University, and MCPHS University.

Our students don’t just study healthcare—they earn certifications, gain experience, and prepare to make a real difference in patients’ lives and their communities.

September 30th - 6pm - 7:30 Senior Parent Night

IMC, Salem High School

October 14th - NEACAC College Fair

11th grade Field Trip

8am-12pm - Salem State University

October 16th -PSAT - JUNIORS ONLY In School

All students are registered and expected to take exam

October 21st - SENIOR SAT DAY In School

By registration only - more information to follow

Early Action Presentation from the event on September 2, 2025:

College and Career Center held its Virtual Early Action/Early Decision Night. Please reference the presentation from the evening with information about applying Early Action or Decision along with important dates for Seniors as they finalize their applications:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wO0xJ4rYAgH4NGuJ8r5sg-SOQqZyR_A1cst3vxCWABU/edit?usp=sharing

10X Digital Marketing Scholarship

How to Apply: Write an essay of at least 500 words regarding your life story, your intended field of study or career, and how you specifically will make an impact on the world.
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and college students majoring or planning to major in a field related to digital marketing
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: September 10, 2025
Website: https://10xdigitalinc.com/scholarship/

Shout It Out Scholarship - Age 14 and older

How to Apply: In 250 words or less, answer the question, “If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?”
Eligibility: Must be 14 years of age or older and a legal U.S. resident
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship

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Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship

How to Apply: Complete the online application.
Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate school students enrolled full time or planning on enrolling within the next 24 months
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Website: https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school

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Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

How to Apply: Write a short personal statement on why you pledge to not text and drive.
Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate students
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Website: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship

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The Coca-Cola Scholarship

How to Apply: Complete the online application. If selected as a semi-finalist, students will need to write essays and provide letters of recommendation and a transcript.
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors graduating in the 2025-2026 academic year
Amount: 150 winners of $20,000 each
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Website: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

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College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship - 10th - 12th GRADE

How to Apply: Complete the online application, including a 250-word personal statement reflecting on a time that you’ve paid it forward, how it has affected you, and what you’ve learned from the experience.
Eligibility: Open to 10th-12th graders, college students, and non-traditional students attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college or university
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Website: https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/

We are excited to announce our new partnership with College Affordable, a local nonprofit organization built to help families reduce the cost of college, minimize debt, and increase higher education choices. College Affordable supports families with the financial aid process throughout the year and holds webinars specifically designed to support your family with where you are in the application process. This program is available at no cost to our families.

Their first webinar of the year is on Wednesday, September 17th, at 6:30 PM and is all about the FAFSA & CSS Profile. You can register for the webinar automatically when you complete the Family Registration Form from our new landing page. On this same page, you will find a variety of tools and resources for your family to utilize.

All questions can be directed to College Affordable via email, financialaid@collegeaffordable.org, or call/text 781-343-1941.

You are invited to the NACAC Virtual College Fair happening on Sunday, Sep. 14 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

The virtual fair provides a wonderful chance to connect with hundreds of colleges and universities, all from the comfort of your home. Plus, it is 100 percent free.

Register Here

Don't Forget College Matchmaking®

Our fairs offer College MatchMaking®. During registration, students can select the college features that are most important to them. They will then receive an email that matches them to specific colleges and universities that best match their criteria and that will be available at the fair. College MatchMaking® is an incredible opportunity for students to identify their top choices.

September 15, 2025

Please make sure you turn in your handbook acknowledgement form. The Early College 2025-2026 Handbook is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Friendly reminder that Early College students are expected to remain in their assigned classrooms and work may be assigned beyond SSU/NSCC classes.

NSCC held orientation for new students this week to prepare for the fall semester (9/17). NSCC Early College representatives visited SHS and NLIS to onboard students and share information about college life and student support.

NSCC Early College seniors in the Dual Language pathway for Spanish-speakers shared their experiences and answered new Dual Language students’ questions (see below). In this pathway, students take courses in Spanish and English, working towards an associate degree in Liberal Arts or Business.

SSU students, make sure you check Canvas and your SSU email frequently. Professors may send announcements or add assignments. It is your job to know what you need to do–and let us know if you need any help.

For additional SPS/SSU/NSCC Support & Contacts: Click here.

Sincerely,

Alexandra Kirby

Early College Coordinator

We are thrilled to begin another exciting year and to support every student in their journey to growth and success. Through our C3 College, Career, and Counseling Department, we encourage all students to Dare To Grow because your future knows no boundaries.

We are excited to share that our students have already started more than 200 college applications to schools across the country! You can view the interactive map here to see where students are applying: C3 College Application Map.

This information comes from Naviance, which students can access through ClassLink. Parents can also access their student’s information using their Naviance username and password.

If students or families need support accessing Naviance, please reach out to your student’s counselor for assistance.

C3 also has a number of upcoming workshops and post-secondary events to support your planning:

• Senior Early Decision/Early Action Virtual Night – Tuesday, September 2nd (more information to follow the first days of school)

We encourage all students to take advantage of these opportunities, explore possibilities, and reach goals beyond what they thought possible.

Together, let’s make this a year of growth, exploration, and success.

Deciding what colleges to add to your list? One great resource to examines what factors goes into your college choice is Big Future at https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search.

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia

Mascot: The Mountaineer

Enrollment:

Total university enrollment: 23,641

Undergraduates: 19,059

Graduate students: 5,682

Average GPA (First-Year Students): 3.6 unweighted GPA

SAT Score Average: 1100

ACT Score Average: 23

Admissions:

• 1) Breadth of Academic Programs

  • 130+ undergraduate majors; 300+ total programs across levels

  • Professional pathways in areas like law, medicine, engineering, business, education and more

  2) Experiential & Global Learning

  • Education Abroad options across numerous destinations and terms

  • Honors College opportunities (e.g., Honors in Action and EXCEL experiential learning)

  3) Engagement & Outcomes

  • First‑to‑Second‑Year Retention (Fall 2024 preliminary): ~83%

  • Graduation Rate (latest published): ~61%

  4) Student Life & Opportunities

  • 450+ student organizations (academic, cultural, service, professional, club sports)

  • Student media, leadership programs, and campus engagement through WVUEngage

Virtual and In-Person Tours:https://www.youvisit.com/tour/wvu

Website:https://www.wvu.edu/

Education Required:

Accredited OT degree: Earn a degree from an ACOTE®-accredited occupational therapy program (entry level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)).

Fieldwork: Complete required clinical fieldwork as part of the program.

Certification & licensure: Pass the NBCOT® exam, then obtain state licensure to practice

Typical Tasks Associated with This Career:

Occupational therapists help people participate in everyday activities (work, school, self-care, leisure) after injury, illness, or disability. Common duties include:

• Evaluate clients’ needs, environments, and functional abilities.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and set goals.

• Teach and practice activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs.

• Recommend and train in the use of adaptive equipment and modifications.

• Provide interventions to improve motor, cognitive, or sensory processing skills.

• Collaborate with physicians, PTs, speech therapists, teachers, and families.

• Document progress and adjust plans based on outcomes.

Expected Income: Average $98,000

Job Growth: 14% over next 10 years

Related High School Coursework:

Biology & Anatomy/Physiology (human systems, movement, health)

Psychology (development, behavior, mental health)

Chemistry (foundations for kinesiology/health sciences)

Mathematics & Statistics (data, outcomes tracking)

Health Sciences (intro to rehab/medical terminology)

English/Communication (clinical writing, patient education)