Bradie Shrum Upper Elementary Art on Display at the Salem-Washington Township Public Library!

The public is invited to stop in throughout this month and see the more than 100 art works on display!

Also, the library will be hosting a reception for all students who have work on diaplay. The reception will be Saturday, May 23rd from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the public library. We thank the Salem-Washington Township Public Library for supporting the arts!

8th Grade Parent Information Session and registration for freshmen classes on March 18 and 19. Two sessions will be held each night. Current 8th graders and a parent or guardian should plan to attend one session.

View the press release here!

 Due to icy road conditions, Salem Community Schools will be on a 2 hour delay today, February 22, 2013.

  NOW is the time to apply for the Washington County Christmas Assistance Program

YOU MUST APPLY AND BE ACCEPTED to receive this assistance.  You can apply according to the following information.

 Attention parents of Salem High School seniors!!

Your child should have received information regarding caps, gowns, graduation announcements, etc. at school on October 3rd. Herff Jones representatives will be at Salem High School on Thursday, October 11th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to take orders for these materials. Please be sure your child brings the completed order form and the $90 deposit that day. If you are paying by check or money order, please make checks payable to Herff Jones. If your child plans to order a class ring through Herff Jones at this time, an additional $70 deposit is required. 

 Click the link below for the SHS newsletter, Lion's Roar!

 http://www.salemschools.com/uploads/file/SHS/smithd/September-12.pdf

The City of Salem will remain under a boil water alert until noon on Friday 8/24. Schools will provide clean water to students as needed. Parents, you may send an unopened bottle of water with your child if you desire.

Salem High School Concert "Great American Songbook"

May 15, 2012, 8PM, SHS Presentation Room

Senior Choir Members will be recognized for their commitment to Vocal Music at SHS.

Admission is free, and we hope you will join us.

Please be advised that the property directly north of Bradie Shrum Elementary will be treated for weeds sometime between April 13th and 15th.

Salem Middle School Choir 6 and Concert Choir

perform tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the SMS Auditorium.

Free Admission.

The 3rd Annual Lion Legacy Dinner will honor six SHS graduates on April 13.  Tickets are on sale now. 

 Salem Middle School Theatre presents "HOMEWORK EATS DOG and Other Woeful Tales" 

This Friday, March 16, at 8:00 p.m. in the SMS Auditorium. Adults, $5.00; Students, $3.00;

kids Grade K and under Free. Come join us for tales of the most ridiculous excuses for not

finishing a school project you've ever heard!

Salem Schools will be releasing students at 4:40pm. If you child is not home within a reasonable amount of time, they will be at the Bradie Shrum Elementary School gymnasium. According to the sheriff, some roads will be unpassable. The students who live on or near those roads are the students that will be brought back to the gym.

Clean Sweep - All Four SHS Vocalists who qualified for the ISSMA State Solo-Ensemble Festival were awarded "Gold" Ratings Saturday, Feb. 18, at the the State Event at Perry Meridian High School. Rachel Carter, Brittany Gabbard, Melody Cooke, and A'ndrea Hollars earned the highest possible Statewide ratings after qualifying in the District Event the previous weekend.

Thirteen other SHS-SMS students also successfully participated in the District Solo Festival.

The students are all active members of the SHS Concert Choir and prepared their pieces with accompanist Allison Fory Hall over the last six weeks as part of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program.

 SCS will be on a two-hour delay schedule today. 

Salem High School vocalists Rachel Carter, Brittany Gabbard, Melody Cooke, and A’ndrea Hollars (pictured left to right)earned a trip to the ISSMA State Finals by receiving Gold Ratings in Group I at the ISSMA District Solo-Ensemble Festival. The students will be representing SHS this Saturday at the State Vocal Solo Festival at Perry Meridian High School.

Lady Lions Soccer Boosters are hosting a chili supper February 17, 5:30-7pm at the Salem High School cafeteria. Chili will be served before the boys varsity basketball, Salem vs. Charlestown game. Cost is $5 for adults, $2.00 for students. Soup, dessert and drink included in price.

Next Friday before the Boy Basketball homecoming, Salem FFA and NHS are teaming up for a All-You-Can-Eat Soup Supper to raise money for the Randy Johnson Scholarship.  Join us from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the SHS Cafeteria on Feb 3 to contribute to the scholarship fund and have a great meal.

Seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend the Financial Aid Night on Thursday, December 1 at 7 pm at SHS. 

2012 Basketball Tournament - Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 19th.  School teams preferred, other teams required to play up one level. Grades 3-8, Boys and Girls. 

Salem School Shootout Flyer

Internet Safety Workshop for parents at Salem High School on Monday, November 7 at 7 pm.  Keep your kids safe....come and learn about the hidden dangers in texting and social media.   

We are now in Ticket-Selling mode for the latest incarnation of

the BOHEMIAN SUPPER CLUB at SHS on Fri-Sat, Nov 4-5

at 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale NOW through Norma Nelson at the SHS

Bookstore.

SHS Open House - Thursday Night

October 27, 2011, from 5:30PM- 7:30PM

Come see student artwork and a free program presented by the SHS Concert Choir (7:15PM)!

The Taste of Salem is on Thursday, November 3 at Cornerstone Hall at 7 pm.  Tickets are available at Salem Apothecary, Mid-Southern Bank, Loy and Fordyce, and Salem High School (Jennifer Martin).  All money raised from this event goes to scholarships for Salem High School seniors.   

The Salem High School Community Service Club is sponsoring a food drive on Saturday, October 8.  Students will be accepting donations outside of Jay C and Save A Lot from 10 am-1pm.  All goods will be donated to the Washington County Food Bank. 

Scholastic Fall Book Fair

The Scholastic Fall Book Fair will be held in the Bradie Shrum Elementary Library from Monday, September 26, 2011 – Friday, October 7, 2011.  Students will be able to shop during their scheduled library times as well as before and after school.  The fair will be open every day from 7:30 – 3:30 p.m.  Evening hours will be offered during the Lower Elementary Fall Carnival on Friday, September 30 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. 

In addition, this year we will be offering an Online Book Fair where you can go online to place orders at http://www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs/2896142.  Orders will be shipped to the school and distributed to students there.  If you have any questions, please contact Kara Dillon at 812-883-4376 or by email at kdillon@salemschools.com.  You can also visit the book fair homepage at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/bselibrary. 

Due to the heat, the SHS Varsity Football Game will be delayed until 8PM tonight.

Department of Child Services of Washington County is sponsoring Terry Hall’s Body Safety program to be presented to all Salem students in grades K – 12 on Tuesday September 27^th.

Salem School Presentations on September 27^th are scheduled as follows:

8:15 AM Salem Middle School

9:30 AM Salem Lower Elementary

10:30 PM Salem Upper Elementary

1:00 PM Salem High School grades 9-10

2:00 PM Salem High School grades 11-12

Salem Choirs Sing Out In End-of-Year Concerts

The Salem Choirs end their year with two back to back concerts

this coming week.

Salem Middle School singers will cap their year with a free concert at 8:00 p.m.,

Monday, May 23 at the SMS Auditorium. They will perform a variety

of classic, folk, and pop literature.

SHS Seniors make their final appearance with the Salam High School

Choir on Tuesday, May 24, at 8:00 p.m., also in SMS Auditorium. Senior

Choir members include Gordon Emily, Dalton Moore, Robbie Sherman,

Kirsten Ratliff, Christina Lamb, Emily Gilstrap, and Danielle Williams.

SHS Theatre Arts Class presents "David and Lisa"

May 20, 2011

8:00PM in the SHS Presentation Room

Admission: $5.00 Adults, $3.00 for Students

Rep. Todd Young announces winners in Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Todd Young is pleased to announce that six high school students from the Ninth District won awards in the 2011 Congressional Art Competition.  The piece by the first place winner Annie Newkirk, a senior at Salem High School, will be hung in the U.S. Capitol for millions of visitors to see during the next year.

SHS to host Internet Safety Workshop for parents on Thursday, May 5.  Parents with children in grades 4-12 are encouraged to attend. 

Due to standing water on many roads, SCS will be on a 2 hour delay on April 25, 2011.  Please be patient with your bus driver as he or she may need to go around water to get to you.  In some cases, the bus may not be able to get to your house.  Feel free to call the central office Monday morning if you have any questions. 

Eighth grade students and a parent need to attend one of four sessions at Salem High School to register for freshmen classes on March 31 or April 5. 

Salem High School will offer free physicals for any student/athlete entering grades 6-12 next year. The dates are listed below

Boys – May 18^th at 5:15 in the high school aux. gym

Girls – May 25^th at 5:15 in the high school aux. gym

At this time, we are only one snow day away from needing to have school in June.  We'd like input from teachers, students and parents on how to best reschedule missed school days.  Please take a moment to help  guide our decision-making by completing this short survey:

Snow Day Survey

ISSMA VOCAL-PIANO INFORMATION

February 14, 2011 was scheduled to be a professional development workday for all SCS teachers.  Due to the number of snow days we have had, we are changing February 14, 2011 to a student day.  All students are expected to attend school on February 14, 2011. The teacher professional development day will be rescheduled at the end of the school year.

School will be closed on January 12, 2011

FYI - SHS basketball games will be played as scheduled today at home.  Girls' games begin at 1PM and Boys' games begin at 6PM.  Come out and support your Lions!

Due to school closing on Dec16th & 17th, SHS students will review for finals on Monday, Jan 3rd.

Final exams will be Jan 4th & 5th. First semester report cards will be issued Tuesday, Jan 11th.  Happy New Year!

Salem High School's FFA Chili Supper is tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec 22nd) from 4:30-6:30pm at SOUTHERN HILLS CHURCH.  All donations will benefit the Christmas Assistance Fund. Come out before you go to the Wednesday night Holiday Tourney at West Washington!  There will be GREAT Chili, wonderful dinner companions, and it goes to a fabulous cause.  PLUS, you will not have to cook or clean up!!! 

The Varsity Boys' Basketball Tournament has been rescheduled for TUESDAY, DEC 21st, 5:30PM and WEDNESDAY, DEC, 22nd 6:00PM at West Washington High School.  The JV Tournament date and time has yet to be determined.

School will be closed tomorrow, December 17, 2010.  We will update Event Calendar on our website with information on this weekend's Holiday Tournament when information becomes available. 

The BSLE Chime Choir and First Grade Christmas Program, A Rainbow Christmas, will be presented on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 7:00 in the BSE gym.  Speakers and Chime Choir members need to report to the gym at 6:10, and all other students need to report to the cafeteria by 6:45 PM. Please contact Mr. Duane Davis with any questions.

Financial Aid Night at Salem High School

December 6, 2010  7 pm

Information for seniors and their parents concerning the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

The “Supper Club” is a Coffeehouse-style performance sponsored by the SHS Choir. It is an opportunity for community members to hear talented instrumentalists and singers from SHS in a club-type venue. A menu of coffees and desserts will be on sale at the event.

This year, the students are preparing an all-Blues show, featuring the SHS Vocal Jazz Ensemble, various soloists, and a live band. Reserved seats are $5.00 each while they last, and may be ordered from any Choir member, from the SHS Bookstore, or by calling the Music Office at 883-6044.

Bohemian Supper Club Information

Don't forget to adjust your clocks back Saturday night, check/change the battery in the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and  if all else fails, check out time.gov to get the exact time right down to the second.

All SMS students received the application for the 21st Century Scholars Program during the week of September 20.  Qualifying students are eligible for four years of tuition at Indiana colleges and universities. 

Bradie Shrum Elementary will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair!

September 27 through October 8, 2010 until 3:30pm every day!

Late hours on September 28th  and October 5th until 5:00pm and October 8th from 5-7pm. 

Please help us raise funds for library books and equipment through the Boxtops for Educaton program!

Indiana has declared September 20-24 College Go Week.  Several colleges are waiving their application fees this week.  Students in grades 6-12 will be participating in a variety of activities to spark their thinking about life after high school. 

Dates for orientation/information sessions for 6th graders and their parents

May 1-3, 2010 at SMS Auditorium. Tickets will be $8 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens and the production will be at the SMS Auditorium.  Showtime is 8 p.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday and 8 p.m. on Monday.

Click here for more information.

The Bradie Shrum Lower Elementary Kindergarten Spring Sing a long program will be held on April 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM at the Salem High School Gym.  The students are to report to the SHS Presentation Room (Next to the gym) at 6:10. Contact Duane Davis, Music Teacher, with questions.

UPDATED BOOK FAIR INFORMATION:Bradie Shrum Elementary Library is hosting a book fair April 12-23, 2010.  The book fair will be open until 3:30 p.m. every day and during the Spring Carnival on Friday, April 23, 2010.

Eighth graders and their parents need to attend one of four sessions in order to register for high school classes. 

The Salem Education Foundation Academic Hall of Fame will induct its first members on April 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Hall. 

Hoosier Hills Choral Festival at Salem Middle School - Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 7:30PM. 

Headlining the event is the Combined High School Choir from both Eastern and Salem, who will perform several selections together. Along with the Combined Choir, the audience will hear from the EHS Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and Fermatas; the Salem HS Vocal Jazz Ensemble; and the SHS Concert Choir.

Be sure to set your clock one hour forward before you go to bed on Saturday night!  Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2010.

If your son or daughter received an invitation from Edifi College Financial Aid Services, please read the attached article containing information about this company.   

Salem Community Schools will host a parent night on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 6:30 pm at Salem Middle School in the cafeteria.  This session will include information on talking to your kids about drug/alcohol use and abuse.  Parents of students in grades 4-12 are encouraged to attend.  Contact Christine Mahuron (812.883.3808/ cmahuron@salemschools.com) or Jennifer Martin (812.883.3904/ jmartin@salemschools.com) with questions.   

The Salem High School Science Club traveled to Indiana University Southeast in New Albany on Saturday, February 13^th where they competed in the Regional Science Olympiad. The Lion Scientists proved to be too much for the competition as they came away with top honors and qualified for the State Science Olympiad to be held on the Indiana University Bloomington campus on Saturday, March.20^th.  

We would appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6LLWMFY

The 21st Century Scholars Program wants to help Indiana families afford a college education for their children.  Students must register while in middle school.  Attached is a letter sent home to parents and a list of frequently asked questions about the program.  Due to the snow days, the deadline to submit a completed application is now Friday, February 26, 2010 for eligibility in the prize drawing.   

Beginning Wednesday, November 18, the SMS cafeteria will be computerized. The system is similar to the one used at the elementary. All students will have a PIN number that they will enter into a key pad when they go through the lunch line. Unlike the elementary cannot charge items to their account. Students must have money in their account to purchase lunch. A notice will be sent home when the student’s balance falls below $3.00. Students who come to school without enough funds in their account will be given the opportunity to call home and make arrangements for money to be brought to school. Students may begin putting money in their account on Tuesday, November 17. This money cannot be withdrawn until Wednesday.

H1N1 Influenza Clinic: for children 6 months to 12 years of age and pregnant women ONLY. 

Bradie Shrum Elementary, November 14, 2009 at 9:00am

Clinic dates for all other students and adults will be announced at a later time.

For more information: Washington County Health Department www.washcohealth.com , 812-883=5603

SHS Drama Department will present Dark of the Moon by Howard Richardson and William Berney.   November 21, 7PM, November 22, 2PM, and November 23, 7PM in the SMS Auditorium.  Tickets - $8 for Adults, $6 for Students and Senior Citizens

Bohemian Supper Club, featuring the music of the Beatles

November 12 & 13, 2009

SHS Presentation Room

Enjoy an extra of sleep on Sunday morning!

Bradie Shrum Upper Elementary students are invited to join the SHS Science Club members for Saturday Science on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. until noon

letter to parents

SMS students:  Return Twenty First Century Scholars applications this week.

Band Program is in need of additional instruments.

This link has pictures from the 2008-2009 School Year at Salem Middle School.

Enjoy! 

Click here to see our Scrapbook

Updated Memo from State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Tony Bennett - Swine Flu Precautions for Schools.

Common Questions about ISTEP+

Remember to "spring" your clocks forward one hour before you go to sleep Saturday night! 

Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2:00:00 AM clocks are turned forward 1 hour to 3:00:00 AM. 

Important information!  8th Graders to register for freshman classes.

Salem High School Vocal Music students will perform in a special “Prism” concert Thursday night, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the school Presentation Room.

Admission for “15 Reasons” is $5.00 for Adults, and $3.00 for Students. Curtain time for the one-night only performance is February 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at the Salem Middle School Auditorium.

Salem Community Schools will be closed today, February 3, 2009.

ISSMA Solo Festival Rescheduled

Due to the weather this week the ISSMA Vocal/Piano Solo and Ensemble Festival scheduled for January 31st at Scottsburg High School has been postponed to Saturday, February 14th.

Salem Community Schools will be closed on January 30, 2009.

2-hour delay – Friday, January 16, 2009

Students will stay until regular release time.

SCS will be on a 2 hour delary for January 8, 2009.

Due to adverse road conditions, Salem Schools will be closed today.

Due to the cancelation of school this morning, tonight's Christmas Program for the Chime Choir and First Grade is CANCELED. Due to the lack of days for a make-up date, there will be no evening program. However, the program was scheduled for the school tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 P.M., and it will still be on as scheduled. All are welcome to come at this time.

Sorry for any inconvenience, 

Duane Davis, Music Teacher

School closed on 12-17-08.

Salem High School is one of Indiana's Best Buys!

Updated:  Link to Salem High School first semester final exam schedule. 

Due to inclement weather, School will be dismissed today at 1:30PM. 

Kindergarten students study holidays around the world.

Information concerning online ISTEP+ student reports.

Salem Middle School will be open for students, parents and community members on Thursday, November 13^th from 5 – 7 p.m. 

Free Chili Supper while supplies last!

What:  Workshop for parents covering topics relating to Internet safety

When:  October 28, 2008       7:00 p.m.

Where:  Salem High School Presentation Room

Why:  Every day children and teenagers put themselves at risk when they interact on social networking sites.  For example, they may think they are chatting with another teen when really an unsafe adult is posing as a teen.  Predators of this type are so many and so active that law enforcement officials cannot keep up with catching them.  They need your help to keep your child safe.  Come and learn how.

Who:  This workshop is presented by Indiana State Police Officer, Tony Brishaber and Salem High School Counselor, Jennifer Martin.

Questions???  Contact Jennifer Martin at Salem High School  812.883.3904

Salem High School Open House - October 23, 2008, 5:00PM-7:00PM. 

Safe Routes to School Grant is approved by IDOT.

Bradie Shrum Fall Festival - October 3, 2008

Colts in Motion to be at SHS - October 3, 2008.

In order to make up the “Storm Day” of September 15^th, Salem students will need to attend school on December 22^nd.

Change of Venue, postponement, and cancellations.

ISTEP+ and GQE information.

Salem Community Schools will be IN SESSION, at regular time, on Tuesday, September 16th.

Beginning with this year's freshmen class, Salem High School will use a weighted grading system for calculation of Grade Point Average.

Teresa Smedley receives "Jenny's Heroes" Grant.

We are currently updating our website.  We hope you will be pleased with our progress.