SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

Upcoming Dates

October 22 - Early Release Day 11:05

October 22 - 7:30pm Fall Concert Salem High School Auditorium

October 23 - Picture Day Retake

October 23 - Parent/Guardian Conferences 2:40 - 3:40

October 31 - Early Release Day

Friday Nigh Lights At Village Tavern

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.

“BE ABOUT IT”

Live the values of our school community; show pride, respect, and responsibility not just by saying it, but by consistently doing it.
Follow through on commitments, whether that’s in academics, athletics, arts, or personal goals.
Model integrity by letting your behavior reflect your intentions—be the example others can count on.

“BE ABOUT IT” means don’t just talk about who you are or what you stand for, prove it every day through effort, character, and action.

Be About It!

#GoWitch

GEM OF THE WEEK

AIDAN COLLAZO

Salem Junior

Defensive End/Tackle

As a ‘yes sir, no sir’ type of young man, Collazo takes directions well. That’s important not only in the classroom, but also when he’s studying to gain an edge on the Witches’ upcoming opponent. Doing so paid big dividends last Friday night at home against Saugus.

Lining up at both guard and tackle on the defensive side of the ball, Collazo was one of the biggest reasons why the visiting Sachems were held to a grand total of 105 yards of offense in Salem’s 20-14 victory at Bertram Field. Quick off the snap, the 5-foot-11, 240-pounder used his strength and proper angles to push his man backwards on almost every play. Reading his keys well resulted in a handful of tackles (two for losses) for him plus a quarterback sack.

“The coaches had showed me when they line up in 2-back sets where to shift and move,” said the 16-year-old Collazo, who has played football since the first grade under current varsity assistant coach Cliff Exilhomme. “I made sure to study it so I know knew what I was doing when I saw it. I feel like I was able to bring some energy.”

Collazo also played left guard when the Witches had the football and was the lead blocker when captain Elvis Espinal caught a pass in the flat and rambled for a 25-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Salem News: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/gridiron-gems-for-week-6-of-the-north-shore-high-school-football-season/article_1be37be6-36fe-4a70-8e1b-8e0cdb65d69b.html

Salem High School Marching Band Earns Third NESBA Sweep

Congratulations to the Salem High School Band Program and Color Guard:

Another sweep for the Witches Marching Band... This week Salem had a score of 87.36 which enters them into the Gold.

(Below Video is from Week 2 NESBA Competition)

Salem High School Alumni in the NCAA

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

Upcoming College and Career Dates

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

October 20, 2025

APPLY NOW for SY26-27 (if you are new to Early College) due March 31.

Hello Early College Students and Families,

Some of your courses may have midterms coming up. Keep checking Canvas (SSU) and Blackboard (NSCC). You can message your professors through Canvas and Blackboard too.

EC Seniors, October 22 and December 10 are half days for SHS. We will remind your SHS teachers that you will not be back in time for E through H Block these dates. SSU Seniors-Dr. Kirby will pick you up in the van at 10:50AM on half days, or please have a parent/guardian contact me if you hope to leave directly from campus.

Click here for additional SHS/SSU/NSCC Support & Contacts.

Sincerely,

Alexandra Kirby

Early College Coordinator

Where Will Your Road Take You

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.

Pick Your College

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.

Murray State University

Location: Murray, Kentucky

Mascot: Dunker, the Racer Horse

Enrollment:

Total university enrollment: 9,500

Undergraduates: 7,900

Graduate students: 1,600

Average GPA (First-Year Students): 3.0 weighted GPA

SAT Score Average: 1160

ACT Score Average: 24

Admissions: https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/ftf/index.aspx

Murray State University offers more than 145 undergraduate programs and 75+ graduate and certificate programs across six academic colleges:

College of Business
College of Education and Human Services
College of Humanities and Fine Arts
School of Nursing and Health Professions
School of Agriculture
Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering, and Technology

The university is regionally known for its agriculture, education, and nursing programs, as well as nationally recognized programs in business analytics, engineering technology, and criminal justice.

Student Life & Characteristics:

Housing: 45% of students live on campus; residential colleges foster close-knit communities.
Campus: Located in Murray, a traditional college town named among the “Friendliest Small Towns in America.”
Clubs & Organizations: Over 170 student organizations, 25 fraternities/sororities, and a thriving intramural sports program.
Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference; notable programs include basketball and rifle.

Recent & Notable Developments

Engineering and Physics Building Expansion (2025): $23M facility enhancing STEM education with new labs and collaborative spaces.
Cyber Education and Research Center (launched 2024): Focused on cybersecurity education and workforce development.
Residential College Modernization: Renovations of Springer and White Colleges completed in 2024.
New Aviation Partnerships (2025): Expansion of the Professional Flight Program through agreements with regional airlines.

Virtual and In-Person Tours: https://www.murraystate.edu/about/visit/

Website: https://www.murraystate.edu

Veterinarian

Education Required:

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Science, Zoology, or a closely related field (typically 4 years). Coursework should include biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, and animal physiology.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.): 4-year degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary college.

Clinical Experience: Hands-on experience through animal care internships, veterinary technician roles, or undergraduate research is strongly recommended.

Licensure: All veterinarians must pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and meet state-specific licensing requirements.

Advanced Specialization (optional): Postdoctoral residency or board certification in areas such as surgery, internal medicine, oncology, radiology, or emergency/critical care.

Veterinarians diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries in animals, ensuring animal health and public safety through medical expertise, preventive care, and education.

Clinical Practice: Examine animals; diagnose illnesses and injuries; perform surgeries and dental procedures.
Medical Treatment: Prescribe medications, vaccines, and preventive health measures; develop treatment plans.
Diagnostics & Testing: Utilize laboratory tests, radiology (X-rays, ultrasound, MRI), and pathology to identify causes of illness.
Client Communication: Educate pet owners on nutrition, preventive care, behavioral issues, and chronic disease management.
Public Health & Safety: Monitor zoonotic diseases (those transmitted between animals and humans); work with public agencies on disease control.
Specialized Roles: Opportunities in research, food safety, laboratory medicine, military, and wildlife conservation.
Recordkeeping & Compliance: Maintain detailed patient records, comply with DEA regulations for controlled substances, and uphold animal welfare laws.