SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

March 24 - Unified Sports Fundraiser @ Longboards 4 - 9pm

March 25 - ELA MCAS

March 26 - ELA MCAS

March 26 - Parent/Guardian Conferences 2:40 - 3:40

March 27 - NACAC College Fair (all juniors) - Boston Convention Center

March 29 - Percussion Ensemble and Colorguard competition 10am Salem High School

This Friday Salem High School brought together our 10th graders for an MCAS pep rally. Scholars worked on an English and Math problem and some earned gift cards to the Salem High School Store. Thank you to Mrs. Navins and Mrs. Marshall, all our teachers, and our scholars that made this event happen.

ELA MCAS will take place this week on March 25th and March 26th for 10th graders

#GoWitch

We are excited to inform you that our students will be attending the NACAC Boston College Fair on March 27th. This event provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage with a variety of colleges and universities, exploring options for their future education.
Important Information:

• Field Trip Permission Form: All students must submit a signed field trip permission form in order to attend. Please ensure that the completed form is returned no later than 4:00 PM on March 26th and returned to the College and Career Center on the 3rd Floor of the IMC.
• Encouraged Registration: We highly encourage students to register for the event before attending. Pre-registration allows for better engagement with the colleges and universities present. You can register online at NACAC Boston College Fair Registration.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to a successful and informative trip!

Field Trip Form

Grade 9-12 students are invited to apply for KidWind Academy, a week-long summer program (July 13-18) to learn about offshore wind and the career opportunities it offers. The program is free, and students earn $100/day for their participation (total: $500).

The program takes place at Mass Maritime Institute. Students live in the dorms while taking classes, engaging in hands-on activities, hearing from guest speakers, and taking field trips to wind facilities.

• Housing, food, transportation all included at no cost to participants
• Deadline to Apply: Friday, Apr. 25 at 4 p.m.
• Learn more at KinWindAcademy.org

If any parent, guardian or student needs support to complete the application for KidWind Academy, contact bbain@salemsafe.org

Salem Unified Sports is thrilled to partner with Longboards in Salem for their Dining for a Cause Night on Monday, March 24! Grab a few friends and enjoy some delicious food to help support our program and celebrate our athletes!

Salem Unified Sports will receive 20% of all food purchases while dining-in between 4 and 9pm.

We hope to see you there!

My name is Janay Newton, and I am the SkillsUSA Chapter President at Salem High School. We are excited to announce a fundraiser aimed at providing our students with opportunities to attend important events that enhance their leadership development, career preparation, hands-on learning, and overall growth.

SkillsUSA is the premier workforce development organization for students, empowering them with essential training and support in various trades and complementary soft skills. This equips them for immediate employment upon graduation. Recently, our students participated in the district competition, where they faced a rigorous written test consisting of 50 trade questions, 50 leadership questions, and 25 OSHA questions. Achieving gold or silver in this competition paves the way for them to advance to the state leadership competition, where they will showcase their skills in hands-on events.

Additionally, our Secretary, Yanalis Ventura, is running for a state officer position, and we are hopeful she will advance and campaign at the state level.

We truly appreciate your support in making this event a success and helping us achieve our goals for our chapter and our students. Your generous donation will not only assist with our current initiatives but also contribute to the future opportunities we envision for Salem students.

Thank you for considering supporting our cause. Your involvement makes a significant difference!

Warm regards,

Janay Newton
SkillsUSA Chapter President
Salem High School

Salem High School Tutoring Center

Salem Public Schools celebrates Music in Our Schools Month with four concerts Wednesday and Thursday, Mar. 26-27, featuring student-musicians from Grades 4-12, at the M. Ruth Norton Auditorium at Salem High School:

• All-City Chorus Concert | Wednesday, Mar. 26 (6:30 p.m.)
• All-City Jazz & Small Ensemble Concert | Wednesday, Mar. 26 (7:30 p.m.)
• All-City Band Concert | Thursday, Mar. 27 (6:30 p.m.)
• All-City Orchestra Concert | Thursday, Mar. 27 (7:30 p.m.)

Transportation is available for student-musicians and their families. Contact your child's music educator to register.

Help the SHS After-Prom Committee plan a fun night. The After Prom Committee, led by
SHS parents, is running a scratch ticket raffle to raise money for a fun and safe post-prom
party at Game Time. Purchase a $20 ticket and you could win big!! 1st Prize: $1,000 in
scratch tickets, 2nd Prize: $300 in scratch tickets, 3rd prize: $200 in scratch tickets.

Only 300 tickets will be sold, and the drawing will be on March 31st.

Venmo to Josh Gillis @Josh-Gillis-75 to purchase tickets or email Lea Gillis at
leadimascio@gmail.com for other payment options.

Want to help sell tickets? Email Lea Gillis for that too! Please do not sell directly to anyone
under 18 years old. Thank you for your support!

Be About It!

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Congratulations to Barbara Rowley on her acceptance to Massachusetts Maritime Academy and earning the Captain Emery E. Rice Scholarship. Salem High School is proud of all that Barbara Rowley has achieved during her time at Salem High School and we can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

Captain Emery E Rice Scholarship

It is a renewable multi-recipient eight (8) consecutive semester award in the amount of in-state tuition and fees. Eligibility criteria can be obtained through the Admissions Office. Invitations for interviews are usually sent to a limited amount of selected admitted students in January with interviews conducted by a committee in February followed by final decision in early March.

This award is renewable provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, to be verified at the end of each spring semester. If the student does not maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, the student is given one semester of probation to regain eligibility. If, after the semester the cumulative GPA is still below the required minimum of 3.0, any future receipt of the award is forfeited. Should a student graduate in less than 4 years, the scholarship will end at the time of graduation. If a student takes more than 4 years to graduate, the scholarship will end after year 4.

The Future of Salem High School is Bright! Check out these members of the Class of 2029 that took advantage of our Shadow Day Program.

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.

Ellen '29 is looking forward to Humanities courses, Volleyball, and Softball! #GoWitch LET'S GO WITCHES!

Tian '29 is looking forward to Engineering, Physics, and Band! #GoWitch LET'S GO WITCHES!

Mia and Annie did a phenomenal job leading our program this Fall, and we’re thrilled to add Yayi to the Captain’s circle this year too! #vballwefam

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 - https://cpaulino.youcanbook.me

Alexandra Kirby - Early College Coordinator - akirby@salemk12.org

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 U.S. Education Department (USED) has announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be launched through a new process. Starting on Tuesday, October 1, USED will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The department will make the application available to all students on or before Sunday, December 1. This process will allow USED to test and resolve issues before making the form available to all students and contributors.

Massachusetts students can find information about college financial aid on this shared web site and through the Department of Higher Education’s Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Salem High School Counselors will continue to work with our community partners to provide continual support around the financial aid process as the year progresses including workshops, one-on-one support in person and virtually, and student lesson planning.

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:Fayetteville, AR

Mascot: Tusk VI

Enrollment: 33,610

GPA Average: 3.5

SAT Score Average: 1100

ACT Score Average: 24

HONORS COLLEGE
Our endowed Honors College provides a special learning environment designed for top undergraduates from all majors. Honors students enjoy small, discussion-based classes, special housing, and increased access to the university's top professors.

STUDY ABROAD
Seize your chance to see the world and learn something about yourself at the same time. Study abroad fosters respect for other cultures, people and places, making you a true global citizen.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Realize your full potential. Our academic support programs ensure academic success through tutoring and access to various academic resources.

LIBRARIES
More than two million volumes of books fill the five campus libraries. Librarians specialized in every major field of study provide one-on-one assistance with class work and major writing projects. Go. Read. Now.

ONLINE PROGRAMS
No difference exists between a degree or certificate earned online and one earned on campus. The university's online degree programs and courses simply offer additional flexibility, no matter where you live.

Virtual and In-Person Tours: https://www.uark.edu/admissions/virtual-tour/

Website: https://www.uark.edu/

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

Typical Tasks:

• Design and Development:

  • Develops and designs security architectures that align with organizational goals and security policies.

  • Translates business requirements into technical security specifications.
  • Selects and implements appropriate security technologies and tools.
  • Ensures that security measures are scalable and adaptable to changing business needs.

• Implementation and Maintenance:

  • Oversees the implementation of security solutions, ensuring they are deployed correctly and effectively.
  • Monitors and maintains the security infrastructure, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
  • Conducts regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.

• Guidance and Leadership:

  • Provides guidance and expertise to IT security teams, including security analysts, administrators, and engineers.
  • Leads and coordinates security efforts across different departments and teams.
  • Develops and implements security policies and procedures.

• Risk Management:

  • Identifies, assesses, and mitigates security risks to the organization's assets and operations.
  • Develops and implements risk management strategies.
  • Ensures compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

• Incident Response:

  • Develops and implements incident response plans to address security breaches and incidents.
  • Coordinates incident response efforts during security incidents.
  • Conducts post-incident analysis to identify lessons learned and improve security posture.

Expected Income: 150,000

Job Growth: 13% over next ten years

Related High School Coursework:

• AP Physics
• Engineering
• Art
• Creative Writing
• Ethics
• AP Psychology
• U.S. History
• AP Computer Science