SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

May 19th - Grade 10 Math MCAS

May 19th - National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society - 7pm IMC/Library, Inductees please arrive at 6:15

May 20th - Grade 10 Math MCAS

May 21st - CTE Senior Banquet - Doors open 5:45 and starts at 6pm

May 22nd - Future Educators Signing Day

May 22nd - Senior Signing Day

May 22nd - Class of 2027 Elections

May 25th - Memorial Day (No School)

May 27th - Senior Recognition Night

Volunteers are still needed to chaperone the After Prom Party from 11:00 PM to 2:30 AM. Any time and support you can contribute to this event is greatly appreciated! If you'd like to help make the night a success, please sign up using the link below:

Email the After Prom Committee with any questions at: salemhighafterprom@gmail.com

Ticket information:

-Prom AND Senior week: $100

-Prom only: $75/ticket

-Senior Week only: $30

-Cash and Check are the only payment methods accepted.

-Tickets on sale during lunch outside Student Activities beginning May 4th, last day to reserve tickets is May 19th.

If there is a financial hardship please email or speak with Mrs. Mansfield, lmansfield@salemk12.org

Salem High School Graduation:

Date / Time: June 5th, 6pm - 8pm

Location: Bertram Field

No tickets are required for graduation. Family, friends, and community members are all welcome to join us in celebrating this special and memorable moment.

If the event that the forecast does not cooperate this event will be moved to the Salem High School Fieldhouse. It will take place on the same date and same time.

We ask that individuals do not bring balloons and signs to the graduation. These obstruct the views of others that are their to enjoy this special moment. We will ask that you leave them in your car, if you attempt to bring them to your seat at Bertram Field or SHS Fieldhouse.

Hello Class of 2027,

This year will mark the 3rd annual Senior Solstice event taking place on May 29th. The event marks the passing of the torch from the graduating seniors to the rising seniors. This means we need to hold our election for the coming school year now.

Any junior, member of the class of 2027 interested in running for a class officer position must pick up nomination papers. They will be available starting Monday 5/ 11 at Student Activities, and are due back to me by Monday 5/18. Elections will take place during Crew on Friday 5/22.

Please see me with any questions.

Mrs. Mansfield

“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

Congratulations to Eden McClain, Sindi Sula, and Raymond Nguyen on being named Welch Scholars. #GoWitch

UMass Amherst (John and Grace Welch Scholarship)

Jack Welch was also a graduate of Salem High School and are attending UMass Amherst. Named after his parents, this endowed fund provides heavy financial support for promising Salem High graduates attending UMass Amherst.

• Award Amount: Provides multi-year financial packages, which historically have included full undergraduate funding as well as stipends for summer research and study abroad.
• Eligibility: Must be a Salem High School graduate admitted to UMass Amherst

Congratulations to Lily Navins on her commitment to Bates College.

Salem High School has so many talented scholars. Congratulations to Gemma Murphy on her Silver Key Award. This award was provided by The Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University.

Salem High School is thrilled to celebrate this year’s Athletics and Performing Arts state champions during our Championship Rolling Rally Saturday, May 30.

The Salem community is invited to join us as we parade through Salem to celebrate our individual and team State Championships:

• Boys Basketball (MIAA Division 3 State Champions)

• Alexia Coleman (Wrestling: MIAA Division 2 132lb State Champion)

• Grant Dwyer (Swimming: MIAA Division 2 200 IM & 500 Free State Champion)

• Salem High School Marching Band (NESBA Division 3 Champion & MICCA 5-Star Gold Medal Rating)

• Salem High School Jazz Ensemble (MAJE Gold Medal)

The Rolling Rally will kick off from SHS at 11 a.m. and will continue down Lafayette Street and onto the Salem Common for a ceremony in honor of our champions.

Fans are invited to cheer along the route then join us on the Salem Common to continue the celebration. The ceremony is expected to start at 11:45 a.m.

The top high school graduates from schools across the North Shore were honored at the 58th annual North Shore Chamber of Commerce Recognition Dinner. The Chamber welcomed more than 200 pending graduates from 30 high schools.

Salem High School seniors to be honored include:

Alexia Coleman
Lucas Fox
Elizabeth Mahady
Eden McClain
Joel Mulsman
Gemma Murphy
Raymond Nghia Nguyen
Sindi Sula
Annalise Thornett
William Towne
Rylan Workman
Brooks Workman

Congratulations to our Salem High School Witches! This weekend Salem High School Band and Chorus competed at Hershey Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Our music program at Salem High School is nothing short of exceptional and provides our students with exceptional opportunities to grow as performers, leaders, and collaborators through a wide range of ensembles, performances, and authentic artistic experiences. This weekend both our band and chorus received superior ratings. The band received the overall high score of the day and placed 1st and our chorus placed 2nd. I couldn't be more proud of our musicians and I hope they enjoy this moment and their time together at Hershey Park. #GoWitch

Salem High School senior Guywintz Jules spoke at a national convention in Boston Tuesday focused on expanding access to youth sports and play, where he provided insight into the important role sports has played in building resilience and other life skills. The Project Play summit, hosted annually by the Aspen Institute Sports and Society Program, connects community leaders and organizations from across the country to identify gaps in access to sports.

Continue reading in The Salem News

S.H.E.L.L. (Salem High Educator Learning Lab) is a flexible, student-centered approach to education that is designed to support academic growth, exploration, and innovation. The Learning Lab provides educators with time, guidance, and resources to strengthen skills, receive targeted support, collaborate with peers, and extend learning beyond the traditional classroom.

Through SHELL, Salem High School is deepening its commitment to personalized learning—creating an environment where students can ask questions, try new strategies, get feedback, and build confidence as learners. Whether students need extra help, enrichment opportunities, or a place to work and reflect, SHELL is designed to bring educators together and design a meaning learning environment that will meet students where they are and help them move forward.

In order to provide our whole school community an understanding of some of the great things happening at Salem High School we have created a podcast that we will be using to tell our story and more importantly let our students and educators shine!

Episode 3.3 - Student Agency: This week we are revisiting the second episode of our five-part series spotlighting the student leaders in our peer mentoring program. Join Liv Loux and Ellie O'Connell for another Student Leadership episode as they share how they’ve developed the skills to lead and support.

Congratulations to our three seniors on Senior Night:

Annie Thornett, will be attending The College of William and Mary

Liv Loux, will be attending UMass Amherst

Mia Silva, will be attending Amherst College

Hello SHS Students and Families,

For Early College 2026-2027:

• We have been working to notify new students of Early College acceptance and next steps to confirm registration with Salem State University or North Shore Community College.

• Families, we will be reaching out soon with office hours, May and June orientation dates (for new students only), and “SY26-27 Family Expectation Form” for you to complete.

• SSU rising 11th and 12th graders and families received an email Friday 4/3 regarding courses for next year.

• Current NSCC Early College students, I have sent emails regarding options for next year.

• Students currently enrolled in Early College who wish to opt out next year must meet with me for an exit interview.

From the SHS Tutoring Center (2nd floor IMC):

• Referrals/scheduling: Staff & family members can refer students to the tutoring center for help HERE. Students can schedule appointments by clicking “Tutoring” on SHS Launchpad/Classlink too.

• May 5 is Arabh’ya’s last drop in Tuesday crew session. Stop by to wish her well as she will be graduating from SSU in May!

• Employment Help: Valerie from Masshire continues to be in the tutoring center Mondays 12:00-1:30 for job advising.

Click for:

• Early College Handbook, Handbook in Spanish Handbook in Portuguese.

• SHS/SSU/NSCC Support & Contacts.

Contact Dr. Kirby if you have any questions or concerns: akirby@salemk12.org.

Alexandra Kirby

Early College Coordinator

Please make sure to move your data from your school account to a personal account before your account is disabled.

Important Date:
Your school account will be turned off on Friday, June 12, and you will lose access after that date.

Easier option: Transfer Emails and Google Drive Files.
Please follow this guide to use Google Transfer. This tool allows you to move your emails and Google Drive files to a personal Gmail account.
Important Notes:

• Personal Gmail accounts include 15 GB of free storage. If your school account contains more than 15 GB of data, the transfer may fail unless you purchase additional storage.
• Files in Google Drive that you do not own or cannot edit will not transfer. This includes files shared with you.
• To keep shared files, make a copy that you own before starting the transfer.
• If you use your school account for other services such as Spotify, PlayStation, or any others, please change it to your personal account.

Option 2: Download Other Google Data.
If you do not have a Gmail account or if you want to save other data, such as Google Photos or YouTube content, please follow this guide to use Google Takeout. Google Takeout allows you to download a copy of your data.

Thank you,

SPS IT Department

Families of college-bound seniors:

Please view our scholarships page as the following scholarships remain open:

• Wicked Running Club $1,000 Scholarship (May 15 Deadline) | APPLY NOW
• Massachusetts Association of Campground Owners Higher Education $1,000 Scholarship (May 19 Deadline) | APPLY NOW
• Salem Arts Association Art School $1,500/$500 Scholarships (June 1 Deadline) | APPLY NOW
• Stephen M. O’Grady Scholarships (Several at $1,000 each, June 1 Deadline) | APPLY NOW
• City of Salem and Waste Management Scholarship (three totaling $9,000, Dealing June 1) | APPLY NOW
• Environmental Leader $2,500 Scholarship (Deadline June 30) | APPLY NOW
• Ivy Panda Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting $1,000/$500 Scholarships (Deadline June 30) | APPLY NOW
• Gerondelis Foundation $7,500 Scholarship (Deadline July 1) | APPLY NOW
• Vets Helping Vets $2,500 Scholarship (Deadline Aug. 1) | APPLY NOW

Location: Amherst, Massachusetts

Mascot: Minutemen & Minutewomen

Enrollment: 32,000

Average GPA: 4.0 weighted

Average SAT Score: 1300
Average ACT Score: 30

Admissions

University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship public research university of the University of Massachusetts system and one of the top public universities in the Northeast. Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley, UMass Amherst is nationally recognized for its strong academics, cutting-edge research, vibrant campus life, and commitment to innovation, sustainability, and public service.

Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst combines the resources of a major research university with a strong sense of community and school spirit. The university is known for excellence across STEM fields, business, health sciences, social sciences, and the arts, while offering students extensive research, internship, and experiential learning opportunities.

Colleges & Academic Programs

UMass Amherst offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through several schools and colleges, including:

• College of Engineering
• Isenberg School of Management
• College of Natural Sciences
• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
• College of Humanities & Fine Arts
• College of Education
• Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences
• Elaine Marieb College of Nursing
• School of Public Health & Health Sciences
• Stockbridge School of Agriculture

Students can pursue degrees in areas such as:

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Marketing
• Nursing
• Biology
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Communications
• Journalism
• Political Science
• Environmental Science
• Data Science
• Economics
• Education

UMass Amherst emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, research, innovation, and real-world problem solving across all programs.

Areas of Academic Strength

• Engineering and computer science
• Business and entrepreneurship
• Nursing and public health
• Artificial intelligence and data science
• Sustainability and environmental science
• Communications and journalism
• Research and innovation

UMass Amherst is particularly known for the nationally respected Isenberg School of Management and the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences.

UMass Amherst emphasizes hands-on learning through:

• Undergraduate research opportunities
• Internships and co-op experiences
• Study abroad programs
• Industry partnerships
• Innovation and entrepreneurship programs
• Service-learning opportunities
• Career-connected learning experiences

Students benefit from strong alumni and employer networks throughout Massachusetts, New England, and across the country.

Clubs & Student Organizations

UMass Amherst offers 400+ student organizations, including:

• Student Government Association
• Cultural and identity-based organizations
• Academic and professional clubs
• Entrepreneurship organizations
• Performing arts groups
• Community service organizations
• Media and journalism organizations
• Club sports and recreation groups

Student life is known for its energy, school spirit, and strong campus involvement opportunities.

Athletics

UMass Amherst competes in NCAA Division I athletics and is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference for most sports, with football competing in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

Varsity Sports Include:

• Football
• Basketball
• Hockey
• Soccer
• Baseball
• Softball
• Lacrosse
• Track & Field
• Swimming & Diving
• Volleyball

The university has a strong tradition of athletics, school pride, and student engagement.

Recent & Notable Developments

• Continued national ranking growth among public universities
• Expansion of research and innovation initiatives
• Increased investment in AI, data science, and engineering programs
• Major campus sustainability initiatives
• Growth in career-connected and experiential learning opportunities
• Continued expansion of the Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences
• Strong job placement and graduate school outcomes for students

Virtual Tour

Website: https://www.umass.edu/

Education Required:

A bachelor’s degree is required to become a teacher, along with state licensure or certification requirements.

Typical Tasks Associated with This Career

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to curriculum standards
• Assess student learning and provide feedback
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Communicate regularly with students and families
• Manage classroom behavior and routines
• Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, and support staff
• Use data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth
• Participate in professional development and school initiatives
• Prepare students for college, careers, and civic engagement

• Learning management systems (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology)
• Educational technology platforms
• Assessment and grading software
• Student information systems
• Presentation and communication tools

Expected Income

Average salary: $50,000–$95,000 depending on experience, education level, and location.

Projected Growth

4–6% growth over the next 10 years

Related High School Coursework

• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Child Development
• Public Speaking / Communication
• Government / Civics
• Education Pathway Courses
• Computer Science / Technology
• World Languages

• Tutoring or mentoring
• Coaching youth sports
• Camp counseling
• Peer leadership programs
• Volunteering with children or community organizations