Spartan Newsletter
April 1, 2025
Important Dates
March 30-April 3 - Writing RISE testing
April 1 - Track Meet @ MMHS
April 2 - Boys tennis @SJHS
April 6-10 - Spring break
April 13-17 - English RISE testing
April 14 - Boys tennis @SF sports park
April 15 - Track @SHS
April 16 - Boys tennis @SHHS
April 20 - Provo Beach Resort tickets go on sale!
April 20 - Track @SHHS
April 20-24 - Science and math RISE testing
April 21 - Midterm
School Events
City of Kindness Award
Mayor Cristy Simons visited Salem Junior High on Wednesday, March 25th to recognize Daisy Gonzalez with a City of Kindness certificate and gift bag. Here is what Daisy's teacher, Mrs. Sorenson, said about Daisy: "Daisy is an 8th grader here at the school. She has a bright smile and is kind to her peers. She advocates for others and is also learning to advocate for herself. Daisy has a quiet but sincere temperament, takes turns, and is willing to try new things. She is a self-starter and gets right to work when she understands the task at hand." Thank you, Daisy, for representing Salem Junior High School by being kind and caring to everyone around you!
Lightning Competition
Congratulations to our March Madness "Lightning" Tourney Winners
Just Serve Club
Do you like serving others? Come join the Spartans just Serve Club! Any student is welcome. The club will meet several times this term and plan a service project. See Mrs. Daley in the counseling office to sign up by April 17th! See flyer for details.
Student Coucil
Do you want to be a part of the Salem Jr student council? Applications open on March 23rd and are due April 20th. See flyer below for more info.
Spring Fundraiser
Help us raise funds for a Smart TV to put in the commons to display announcements and student achievements, as well as yard games, like cornhole, for students to enjoy during lunch. There will also be a CASH ONLY snack booth during lunch as part of the fundraiser. Booth sales run Tues. March 31- Friday April 3. Drinks, snacks, and candy ranging from $1-3. See flyer below for other ways to donate!
SHHS Dance Co
Are you wanting to dance in a fun and creative company? Join Salem Hills Dance Company! Auditions will be April 14-16 from 3:00-5:00 PM in the dance room. Applications can be found by scanning the QR code on our posters or by the link in Instagram Bio.
Sports
Intramural Weight Lifting
Salem Jr. High is excited to offer a weight lifting Intramural opportunity for students who want to get stronger, faster, and more confident in the weight room. The group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30–7:30 AM and is football-tailored, focusing on strength, speed, and injury prevention—but all are welcome, no matter their sport or experience level. Whether you’ve lifted for years or have never touched a barbell, this club is designed to teach proper technique, build confidence, and create a positive team environment. Come work hard, improve, and start your day strong!
Intramural Conditioning
Join our running/weight training/conditioning intramural to help get ready for spring sports! See flyer below for sign ups and details.
Community
Brain Fair
We are excited to invite parents and children to our ninth annual Brain Fair on Saturday, April 11th, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the Liberal Arts (LA) building hallway at Utah Valley University.
This event offers children of all ages the chance to explore the brain, neurons, and the senses through hands-on activity stations created by UVU undergraduate students under psychology faculty mentorship. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to engage together in science learning and spark curiosity about the human brain.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details.