SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

November 25 - Deck The Halls Grade Level Hallway Decorating

November 26 - Turkey Toss - Senior Activity @ Assembly Row in Somerville

November 26 - Pep Rally and Early Release 11:05

November 27 - 10 am Football game Salem vs. Beverly

November 27 - Happy Thanksgiving

The City of Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services has announced the following events:

• Friday Night Family Bingo: Community Life Center, Friday, Nov. 21 (5-6:30 p.m.)
• Thanksgiving cheer: For Salem homebound senior citizens, Oct. 1-Nov. 22 (8-4 p.m.)

View the flyers below or visit the City of Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services website and calendar for more details.

The Childrens Room, whom we've partnered with for 3 years, will be doing another Grief Awareness event with us on Friday November 21st during lunch in the 1st floor cafeteria. All students are welcome to stop by the table and follow up will be provided as needed.

Completely free after school program at Leap for Education's Teen Center located at 35 Congress St, Salem MA for students grades 9-12. Here you can get academic support, 1:1 or group mentoring, try different enrichment labs, participate in work based learning opportunities, go on fun field trips, meet new people and more!

If you’re interested or you have questions, contact Allison De La Puente, Teen Center Coordinator at salemteencenter@leap4ed.org or 781-346-9213.

Winter Athletics:

BASKETBALL

GYMNASTICS

HOCKEY

INDOOR TRACK

SWIMMING

WRESTLING

CHEERLEADING

UNIFIED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Ski Club*** This will begin shortly after winter athletics begin and we confirm our time at Ski Bradford.

Sign ups for Winter Sports are open! You must sign up on Family ID to participate in your sport! You can sign up here: https://students.arbitersports.com/salem-high-school-athletics-2

Reminder you must have a current physical within 13 months to participate in athletics! The first day of Winter Sports is Monday December 1st!

We will have a Meet The Coaches night on Wednesday November 19th! at 6:30 PM

The ticket presale for the 127th playing of The Game is on.

Tickets for the Thanksgiving Day football clash between Salem High School and Beverly High School are available at the SHS main office or the Athletic Department office. Admission is as follows:

• $5 for students
• $7 for adults
• Day of Game $10

Admission the day of the game is $10. For more information, contact the SHS Athletic Department at (978) 740-1123.

Deck The Halls, a student and staff favorite, will take place this Tuesday. Beginning at 2:35 students can start decorating their hallway. Salem High School will be taking pizza orders after school and will serve dinner around 6:30pm. Encourage your child to be a part of this incredible team building event.

Time 2:35 - 9:30 on Tuesday, 11/25/25

Rules For The Event: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZXqpSMYYQ7mx0CSC_Ua4U1WKW7TKU8cqIUu0IK6y2c4/edit?usp=sharing

Salem High School is ready to head to Somerville and WIN this year's Turkey Toss. All seniors are welcome and will need to hand in their permission slip to Mrs. Mansfield in the student activities office.

The bus leaves Salem High School for Somerville's Assembly Row at 5:10 am.

“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

Incredible evening of excitement, football and school spirit as our Witches beat Beverly 20 - 6 at Bertram Field.

SALEM — The smiles and the laughter came easily, good friends catching up and reliving athletic feats of yesteryear while wondering where their time as Witches had gone.

The 21st annual Salem High School Athletic Hall of Fame banquet took place Tuesday night at Veterans Memorial Fieldhouse, where 14 former greats were inducted and at least 10 times as many stories shared.

Salem News: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/salem-high-athletic-hall-of-fame-welcomes-in-14-new-inductees/article_d67fb33a-1004-410e-b2e3-10527c27568e.html

There were sirens ringing and blue lights flashing around two Salem Public School buses and a large red truck in the early evening Sunday, but folks needn’t have worried. The police escort was for the Salem High School Marching Band and Colorguard, returning from capturing the New England School Band Association (NESBA) Division 4 State Championship – its second straight state title – Sunday at Lawrence High School.

Continue Reading | WATCH: SHS Marching Band Police Escort

Congratulations to our scholar-athletes and coaches on a great fall season!

#GoWitch

November 17 & 24

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

Save the date: January 7, 2026 Early College Open House

6:00-8:00 P.M. Salem High School IMC

We invite current and future students and families to learn more about SPS Early College, connect with staff from North Shore Community College and Salem State University, and explore our college and community partnerships.

All Early College mid-term alerts have been emailed to students and families. Please reach out to Dr. Kirby (akirby@salemk12.org) if you have any questions or concerns. Check SSU Canvas/NSCC Blackboard for course progress.

Finals are coming up in December (the time period after regular day classes end). Review your readings and notes, check in with your professors, and prepare for final exams and projects.

• Nov 26-30: No Early College classes.

• Dec 10: Last regular day of SSU Early College classes.

• Dec 16: Last regular day of NSCC Early College classes.

• Dec-Jan intersession-Early College programming at SHS

• 10th grade: Classrooms with SHS co-teacher

• 11th grade: Meet with LEAP & Masshire for college & career planning

• 12th grade: Applications & Next Steps

• SSU Spring classes begin January 20, 2026.

• NSCC Spring classes begin January 21, 2026.

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: Minneapolis & Saint Paul, Minnesota

Mascot: Goldy Gopher

Enrollment:

Total university enrollment: 52,000

Undergraduates: 36,000

Graduate students: 16,000

Average GPA (First-Year Students): 3.7 weighted GPA

SAT Score Average: 1300

ACT Score Average: 28

Admissions: https://twin-cities.umn.edu/academics-admissions

The University of Minnesota–Twin Cities is the flagship university of the University of Minnesota system and one of the nation’s top public research institutions. Founded in 1851, it is a member of the Big Ten Conference and the Association of American Universities (AAU), reflecting its strong focus on research, innovation, and academic excellence.

• UMN is known for global impact in health sciences, engineering, business, agriculture, and the arts, with extensive partnerships across the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

  UMN offers 150+ undergraduate majors and 200+ graduate and professional programs across the following colleges:

  • College of Liberal Arts

  • College of Science and Engineering

  • Carlson School of Management

  • College of Biological Sciences

  • College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

  • College of Education and Human Development

  • College of Design

  • School of Nursing

  • School of Public Health

  • College of Continuing & Professional Studies

  • Humphrey School of Public Affairs

  • Law School

  • Medical School

  Nationally Recognized Strengths

  UMN is widely recognized for:

  • Engineering (especially chemical, mechanical, biomedical)

  • Health sciences, pharmacy, nursing, and medical research

  • Psychology and neuroscience

  • Business (Carlson School of Management)

  • Agriculture, environmental science, and natural resources

  • Computer science and data science

  • Education and human development

  • Public policy and social research

  • Creative writing, journalism, and visual arts

  UMN is home to multiple world-class research centers, including:

  • The Hormel Institute for Cancer Research

  • The Institute on the Environment

  • The Center for Cognitive Sciences

  • The Masonic Cancer Center

  • The Minnesota Supercomputing Institute

  Student Life & Characteristics

  Housing

  • About 85% of first-year students live on campus.

  • Housing options include traditional residence halls, apartment-style living, and living-learning communities in both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

  Campus

  UMN spans two major campuses connected by the Mississippi River:

  East Bank (Minneapolis):

  • Science & engineering, business, arts, student union, athletics

  West Bank (Minneapolis):

  • Social sciences, law, public affairs, performing arts

  St. Paul Campus:

  • Agriculture, biological sciences, natural resources

  • Quiet, park-like environment with extensive green space

  The campuses are connected by:

  • Campus buses

  • Light rail transit (“Green Line”)

  • Pedestrian bridges

  Clubs & Organizations

  With 900+ student organizations, UMN offers:

  • Academic and professional societies

  • Service organizations

  • Cultural groups

  • Performing arts and media

  • Club and intramural sports

  • Extensive Greek life

  Student media includes:

  • The Minnesota Daily (one of the largest college newspapers in the U.S.)

  Athletics

  UMN competes in NCAA Division I as a founding Big Ten member. Popular sports:

  • Football (Huntington Bank Stadium)

  • Men’s & Women’s Hockey (national powerhouse)

  • Basketball

  • Volleyball

  • Wrestling

  • Track & Field

  School Spirit

  The Golden Gophers are known for historic traditions, including:

  • The “Ski-U-Mah” chant

  • Goldy Gopher performances

  • Maroon & Gold Fridays

  • The annual Homecoming parade

  Recent & Notable Developments

  Health Sciences Expansion (2020–2024)

  Investment in medical simulation labs, nursing facilities, and interdisciplinary health sciences buildings.

  Athletics Village

  A major athletics facility supporting student-athlete training, sports performance, and academic support.

  Nolte Center & Academic Renovations

  Modernized student support, tutoring, and academic advising spaces.

  Robotics, Sensors, and Advanced Manufacturing Initiatives

  Major investments in AI, robotics, data science, and advanced materials research.

  Twin Cities Innovation Ecosystem

  UMN plays a central role in Minneapolis/St. Paul’s startup landscape, contributing to sectors like:

  • Medical devices

  • Agricultural tech

  • Sustainable energy

  • Biotechnology

Virtual and In-Person Tours: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/visit/virtual-tours-and-visits

Website: https://twin-cities.umn.edu/

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field (Mechanical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, or Aeronautics).

Many aerospace engineers pursue master’s degrees (M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautics/Astronautics) to specialize in:

• Spacecraft systems

• Avionics

• Propulsion

• Aerodynamics

• Robotics

• Guidance, navigation & control (GNC)

Ph.D. programs are common for those pursuing research roles at NASA, the Department of Defense, national laboratories (e.g., MIT Lincoln Lab), or aerospace companies’ R&D divisions.

Typical Tasks Associated with This Career:

• Design, analyze, and test aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, rockets, drones, and related systems.

• Perform aerodynamic simulations, wind tunnel tests, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses.

• Develop and evaluate propulsion systems, including jet engines, rocket engines, and sustainable aviation technologies.

• Create models for flight mechanics, navigation, and control systems; develop autopilot and stability controls.

• Conduct structural analysis to ensure airframes and spacecraft can withstand stress, vibration, temperature, and atmospheric conditions.

• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software systems.

• Oversee prototype manufacturing, system integration, and flight-testing procedures.

• Evaluate project safety, regulatory compliance (FAA, NASA, DoD), and mission readiness.

• Use advanced engineering software: MATLAB, Simulink, Python, SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, OpenRocket, etc.

• Research new aerospace technologies such as reusable rockets, hypersonic flight, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and space exploration systems.

Expected Income: Annual salary range is typically $80,000–$175,000+

Job Growth: projected to grow by 8% between 2025 and 2034.

Related High School Coursework:

• Physics (most essential foundation for flight, energy, and forces)

• Calculus & Pre-Calculus (engineering mathematics)

• Algebra II & Statistics

• Chemistry (materials and propulsion basics)

• Computer Science / Programming (Python, Java, C++)

• Engineering or Robotics (CTE pathways)

• English Language Arts (Report Writing)