ACT IncentivesOctober 8, 2018 -- On Friday, October 5th, 57 Salem Senior High students were presented with their ACT Incentive Checks. For several years, Salem Senior High has encouraged its students to increase their ACT composite scores. The checks given out today were for the on-site April ACT test. Students earning a composite score of 22 or higher were presented with $50 (unless they already have received their $50 for a previous test), $25 for a composite of 17-21, $100 for the top score out of everyone that took the test on that date, and $50 for the next top five scorers from that date. All of the money comes from the ACT incentive account which is funded by businesses advertising on the electronic sign outside the high school. According to Assistant Superintendent John Smith, “We are changing the incentives for this year with even more money going to our students.” With more money on the line, expect to see even more students cashing in on their success.
Sullivan Marching FestivalOctober 2, 2018 -- The Salem Marching Blue traveled to Sullivan on September 29th to compete in the annual Sullivan Marching Band Festival. Students competed in preliminary competition against 5 other schools and received the awards for Outstanding Drum Majors, Outstanding Color Guard, and 1st Place overall in class competition. Out of 16 bands competing at the festival, the Salem Marching Blue scored 5th overall which allowed them to compete again in finals competition that evening. The Salem Marching Blue gave another memorable performance in finals earning the awards for Outstanding Drum Majors and 4th place overall. This is an outstanding achievement due to the fact that the band was up against much larger schools and bands proving that excellence in performance supersedes the size of the group. The Salem Marching Blue will continue their competitive season on October 13th as they travel to Reeds Spring, MO to compete in the Ozark Mountain Marching Festival. If you’re not able to travel to any marching festivals be sure to attend their Community Performance on Thursday, October 18th. The performance will be held at Tiger Stadium beginning at 7:00pm.
3rd Grade Studying GovernmentSeptember 24, 2018 -- Salem Upper Elementary's 3rd grade students have been studying government in Social Studies. They were fortunate today to receive a visit from Representative Jeff Pogue and learn more about government first hand.
Check out the new Construction Trades Website. Go to Schools, Senior High, Construction Trades.Federal Programs Information MeetingAugust 22, 2018 -- Salem R-80 will hold the Annual Federal Programs Information Meeting on August 29, 2018 at 3:30 in the Upper Elementary Library. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about the role of federal programs in our district and to provide input about these programs.
Upper Elementary Registration
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9th grade:
Annabell Pryor 10th grade: Dalton Goes LeighAnn Pope Cheyanne Richardson Hunter Ross Kaylee Schwartz 11th grade: Michaela Chilton Scilar Gibbs Madeline Keith Marlene Schuh Brock Thompson |
12th grade:
Baylee Bilyeu Haven Casey Avery Coffman Te’a Cowan Cory Gamblin Chloe Mesey Christian Morago Alyssa Roberts Aubrey Schmit Ashley Thompson Tayler Toman Elizabeth Becherer |
Mr. Anderson selected his Principal’s Choice Award this year. He selected Cory Gamblin’s white-charcoal drawing, “A New York Minute”. A print of these will be proudly displayed at the entrance to the commons permanently, and each year, we will add a new piece.
Finally, the Top Artist awards: Go to the students who not only are talented, but they go the extra mile spending much time outside of school, they are teachable and show enthusiasm and growth.
Art I: (out of about 100 students in Art I, we had 2 top students.
Annabell Pryor and Marina Mitani
Art II: (out of about 70 students, we had 3)
LeighAnn Pope
Hunter Ross
Cheyenne Richardson
Most Improved: Jared Wisdom and Nate Alterauge
Art III (out of about 35 students)
Marlene Schuh
Scilar Gibbs
Most Improved: Christian Morago
Art IV
Aubrey Schmit
Cory Gamblin
Baylee Bilyeu
Most Improved: Alyssa Roberts and Sarah Parker
Finally, the Top Artist awards: Go to the students who not only are talented, but they go the extra mile spending much time outside of school, they are teachable and show enthusiasm and growth.
Art I: (out of about 100 students in Art I, we had 2 top students.
Annabell Pryor and Marina Mitani
Art II: (out of about 70 students, we had 3)
LeighAnn Pope
Hunter Ross
Cheyenne Richardson
Most Improved: Jared Wisdom and Nate Alterauge
Art III (out of about 35 students)
Marlene Schuh
Scilar Gibbs
Most Improved: Christian Morago
Art IV
Aubrey Schmit
Cory Gamblin
Baylee Bilyeu
Most Improved: Alyssa Roberts and Sarah Parker
LEGAL NOTICE
May 16, 2018 -- As per section 177.091 RSMo. 1979, the Salem R-80 Board of Education hereby advertises for sale to the highest bidders surplus property. For a complete listing of items Click Here or a listing may be picked up at the Administrative Office, 1409 West Rolla Rd. Persons wishing to inspect the property may call Salem R-80 Central Office at 573-729-6642 for the appropriate contact person.
The property will be sold as is by sealed bid to the highest bidder. All persons wishing to bid must present their sealed bid to the attention of John McColloch, Superintendent, 1409 West Rolla Road by 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018.
Bid opening will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Central Office Board Room. Bids will be accepted June 21, 2018 at the Salem R-80 Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m. Times and dates are tentative. Those awarded the bid will be notified on June 22, 2018. The property is to be removed by the bidder by June 29, 2018. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Holly Erway, Secretary
Salem R-80 Board of Education
Dent County, Missouri
The property will be sold as is by sealed bid to the highest bidder. All persons wishing to bid must present their sealed bid to the attention of John McColloch, Superintendent, 1409 West Rolla Road by 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018.
Bid opening will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Central Office Board Room. Bids will be accepted June 21, 2018 at the Salem R-80 Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m. Times and dates are tentative. Those awarded the bid will be notified on June 22, 2018. The property is to be removed by the bidder by June 29, 2018. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Holly Erway, Secretary
Salem R-80 Board of Education
Dent County, Missouri
Annual Title I Evaluation Meeting
May 10, 2018 -- Wm. Lynch Elementary and Upper Elementary Parents: You are invited to our Annual Title I Evaluation Meeting. We value your input about the programs we offer your children. Please join us in the William Lynch Elementary Gym on Wednesday, May 16 at 3:30.
Agriculture Department at
Salem High School
May 2, 2018 -- What a year it has been for the Agriculture Department at Salem High School. The success stories are numerous and the passion is strong. The group of kids that we have to work with this year were some of the finest students there are to offer, and their determination proved that. We’re happy to see a growth in numbers resulting in a program that hosts nearly 220 students enrolled in Agricultural Education. Our veteran FFA members and Agricultural Education students did a wonderful job in showing our new greenhands the ropes of our agriculture department and guiding them in all of their new endeavors. The students of our program this year have a great pride for our industry that can be seen through the actions they have demonstrated throughout the year. These actions are demonstrated through the many speeches, CDE’s & LDE’s, and extraordinary SAE’s that our students partake in.
The area of public speaking truly shined through this year. Multiple students participated in many fall speeches, community events, and worthy chapter events throughout the year. This year four of our students Dalton Sanders, Braylin Shelton, Dawson Conway, and Jodie Dean participated in fall speaking events. This means these students had to write a 4-8 minute speech about one of the topic areas that are available for fall speeches. Three out of these four students’ speeches made it out of the district rounds and onto the state contests for their respective topics. Out of these three students the Salem FFA Chapter walked away with two state winning speeches. One of these state winners was Jodie Dean with her speech about the Missouri Quarter Horse Association; the second winner was Dalton Sanders with his Missouri Teach Ag Speech. These two members have received the opportunity to share these amazing speeches with many people since being awarded their wins; Jodie gave her speech at the MQHA Banquet before it’s members, and Dalton gave his speech at the 90th annual Missouri State FFA Convention in Columbia in front of nearly 2,500 people. We have much pride for these students that participated in the public speaking events over the year.
Salem FFA saw many new faces on the different CDE & LDE teams that went to contest this year. Getting started on contest teams and being as involved as possible early is how our members start to build their passion for our industry and organization. Everyone has that competitive drive somewhere in them and watching our members use that to learn many things that could help them in life and in their future careers is rewarding to see. This year, Salem had many teams participate at the area level and some made it out of districts and to the best of the best at state convention. Our state participating contest teams included the meats team made up of Evan Howard, Brenden Smith, Cole Elliott, and Nate Case; the Agricultural Sales team made up of Dalton Sanders, Kolson Seay, and Jodie Dean; and the Horse Evaluation team comprised of Nicole Brookshire, Nate Williams, Taylor Smith, and Alexis Black. All three of these teams worked long hours preparing sales pitches, studying cuts of meat, and learning proper horse judging techniques.
This year, at the 90th annual Missouri State FFA Convention, four of our members received the highest degree that the Missouri FFA Association can bestow on its members - the State FFA Degree. Evan Howard, Dalton Sanders, Hayden Wilson, and Braylin Shelton were the four recipients that Salem had; their hard work since freshman year served as a reminder for them as to what it took to get them there.
Area 13 has a new face on the officer team this year that proudly calls the Salem FFA Chapter his home. A familiar face in our Ag building, Mr. Kolson Seay, is serving as the 2018-2019 Area 13 Parliamentarian. Kolson’s determination will serve as a valuable asset to his year of service to Area 13, as we know he will do great things. We also had one member this year receive a proficiency award in the area of Landscape Management, Dalton Sanders was the area winner with his landscape service SAE.
This year has been a year full of service, leadership, and dedication to both our industry and our organization. Every single member has proven that they possess amazing leadership potential, as well as a desire to learn about agriculture. We hope that our young members work to better themselves, our chapter, and our community. We look forward to what the future holds for the Salem Agricultural Education department and the Salem FFA.
The area of public speaking truly shined through this year. Multiple students participated in many fall speeches, community events, and worthy chapter events throughout the year. This year four of our students Dalton Sanders, Braylin Shelton, Dawson Conway, and Jodie Dean participated in fall speaking events. This means these students had to write a 4-8 minute speech about one of the topic areas that are available for fall speeches. Three out of these four students’ speeches made it out of the district rounds and onto the state contests for their respective topics. Out of these three students the Salem FFA Chapter walked away with two state winning speeches. One of these state winners was Jodie Dean with her speech about the Missouri Quarter Horse Association; the second winner was Dalton Sanders with his Missouri Teach Ag Speech. These two members have received the opportunity to share these amazing speeches with many people since being awarded their wins; Jodie gave her speech at the MQHA Banquet before it’s members, and Dalton gave his speech at the 90th annual Missouri State FFA Convention in Columbia in front of nearly 2,500 people. We have much pride for these students that participated in the public speaking events over the year.
Salem FFA saw many new faces on the different CDE & LDE teams that went to contest this year. Getting started on contest teams and being as involved as possible early is how our members start to build their passion for our industry and organization. Everyone has that competitive drive somewhere in them and watching our members use that to learn many things that could help them in life and in their future careers is rewarding to see. This year, Salem had many teams participate at the area level and some made it out of districts and to the best of the best at state convention. Our state participating contest teams included the meats team made up of Evan Howard, Brenden Smith, Cole Elliott, and Nate Case; the Agricultural Sales team made up of Dalton Sanders, Kolson Seay, and Jodie Dean; and the Horse Evaluation team comprised of Nicole Brookshire, Nate Williams, Taylor Smith, and Alexis Black. All three of these teams worked long hours preparing sales pitches, studying cuts of meat, and learning proper horse judging techniques.
This year, at the 90th annual Missouri State FFA Convention, four of our members received the highest degree that the Missouri FFA Association can bestow on its members - the State FFA Degree. Evan Howard, Dalton Sanders, Hayden Wilson, and Braylin Shelton were the four recipients that Salem had; their hard work since freshman year served as a reminder for them as to what it took to get them there.
Area 13 has a new face on the officer team this year that proudly calls the Salem FFA Chapter his home. A familiar face in our Ag building, Mr. Kolson Seay, is serving as the 2018-2019 Area 13 Parliamentarian. Kolson’s determination will serve as a valuable asset to his year of service to Area 13, as we know he will do great things. We also had one member this year receive a proficiency award in the area of Landscape Management, Dalton Sanders was the area winner with his landscape service SAE.
This year has been a year full of service, leadership, and dedication to both our industry and our organization. Every single member has proven that they possess amazing leadership potential, as well as a desire to learn about agriculture. We hope that our young members work to better themselves, our chapter, and our community. We look forward to what the future holds for the Salem Agricultural Education department and the Salem FFA.
Upper Elementary Art Show
April 30, 2018 -- Mrs. McColloch, Salem Upper Elementary Art Teacher, held an art show on April 26th, 2018. We had over 300 students, parents, grandparents, and family members who enjoyed the evening. The attached picture is the award winners who were present that evening. All enjoyed face painting, refreshments, an awards assembly and glow-in-the-dark painting and clay.
William Lynch "Super" Behavior
April 26, 2018 -- William Lynch recently celebrated their "Super" Behavior by dressing in superhero attire. Superheroes were spotted all across the building reminding students to continue on as safe, respectful learners!
High School Spring Concert Band
April 16, 2018 -- Congratulations to the Salem Band program for their continued success at the concert band festivals this spring. The 52 member High School Concert Band Grades 9-12 traveled to East Central College on March 23, 2018 and received an overall Exemplary 1 Rating. Also, the 7-8 grade Middle School Concert Band traveled to St. James on April 14, 2018 and received all Exemplary Ratings. This is the highest rating you may receive and are only given to a performance that is worthy of the distinction of being recognized as among the very best. Congratulations to these students and their hard work!
Three Salem High School art students receive honors in St. Louis Art Show.
April 9, 2018 -- Emerson Young Artists' Showcase is a juried, all-media exhibition of artwork created by high school students between 15 and 19 years old residing within 150 miles of the St. Louis Artists' Guild. The annual Young Artists' Showcase has supported artistically inclined students for over 60 years. We aim to promote a career in the visual arts while providing an opportunity to exhibit in a professional gallery.
Frani Weinstock Scholarship $500
Aubrey Schmit (Salem High School), "A Really Sad Borzoi Who Is Probably Dead", 2017
Joanne Stremsterfer Prize $50
Scilar Gibbs (Salem High School),"Imagine," 2018
Honorable Mention $25
Cory Gamblin (Salem High School), "Descending Staircase," 2018
Frani Weinstock Scholarship $500
Aubrey Schmit (Salem High School), "A Really Sad Borzoi Who Is Probably Dead", 2017
Joanne Stremsterfer Prize $50
Scilar Gibbs (Salem High School),"Imagine," 2018
Honorable Mention $25
Cory Gamblin (Salem High School), "Descending Staircase," 2018
Middle School 3rd Qtr A and B Honor Roll
HS Quiz Bowl News
March 9, 2018 -- Salem High School hosted the SCA Tournament Thursday evening March 8. Salem took Second Place in both Varsity and Junior Varsity divisions. SCA schools playing in the tournament were: Ava, Houston, Mountain Grove, Salem, Mountain Grove, and Thayer. Thayer proved the team to beat. In pool play Thayer was undefeated. Salem lost the first game to Thayer and then came back to beat Ava 520 to 30. Salem then beat Willow Springs in the third game 390 to 290. Going into Semi-finals Thayer was seeded first, Salem second, Willow Springs third, and Mountain Grove fourth. Salem defeated Willow Springs in Semi-finals, which then set things up for Salem and Thayer to face off in Finals. Play was very close with both teams getting almost every question, but in the end Thayer took first place with 390 to Salem’s 360, a matter of three questions. Meanwhile, Salem JV took on Thayer JV in JV Finals. Play was very fierce, but in the Salem took Second Place. Thayer won First Place by only 20 points.
Several Salem players earned Individual Medals. In the Varsity Division, Richard Parks took the Third Place medal, Jacob Stacy took the Fourth Place medal, and Olivia Erway took the Sixth Place medal. In the Junior Varsity Division, Katrina Parks took the First Place Individual medal, Emma Schott took the Third Place medal, and Martin Jones took home the Sixth Place medal. Playing for the Varsity Team were: Jacob Stacy, Richard Parks, Olivia Erway, Sam Swindell, Jordan Fulton, and Quin Blankenship. Playing for the Junior Varsity team were: Katrina Parks, Emma Schott, Martin Jones, and Kaylee Avery.
Salem will next travel to Houston in April for the District Tournament. A win there will send Salem on to the Sectionals Tournament . A win at Sectionals leads to the State Tournament held on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia in May.
Several Salem players earned Individual Medals. In the Varsity Division, Richard Parks took the Third Place medal, Jacob Stacy took the Fourth Place medal, and Olivia Erway took the Sixth Place medal. In the Junior Varsity Division, Katrina Parks took the First Place Individual medal, Emma Schott took the Third Place medal, and Martin Jones took home the Sixth Place medal. Playing for the Varsity Team were: Jacob Stacy, Richard Parks, Olivia Erway, Sam Swindell, Jordan Fulton, and Quin Blankenship. Playing for the Junior Varsity team were: Katrina Parks, Emma Schott, Martin Jones, and Kaylee Avery.
Salem will next travel to Houston in April for the District Tournament. A win there will send Salem on to the Sectionals Tournament . A win at Sectionals leads to the State Tournament held on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia in May.
Dent County Quiz Tournament
February 21, 2018 -- Salem Middle School recently hosted the annual Dent County Quiz Tournament. Three of the five districts in Salem were present as well as a middle school team from St. James.
They were was represented by Denise Stoner, Nate Darby, Collin Heavin, Kayla Howard, Wyatt Patrick, Marvin Aspinwall, Tommy McDonald, and Marshall Gollaher.
5 teams competed in the Salem Middle School Quiz Bowl and Salem A-Team took 1st place and North Wood R-IV took 2nd!
Representing the A team was Denise Stoner, Nate Darby, Marvin Aspinwall, and Wyatt Patrick.
They were was represented by Denise Stoner, Nate Darby, Collin Heavin, Kayla Howard, Wyatt Patrick, Marvin Aspinwall, Tommy McDonald, and Marshall Gollaher.
5 teams competed in the Salem Middle School Quiz Bowl and Salem A-Team took 1st place and North Wood R-IV took 2nd!
Representing the A team was Denise Stoner, Nate Darby, Marvin Aspinwall, and Wyatt Patrick.
Celebrating Sunshine
October 16, 2018 -- Celebrating Life with Sunshine Hargett-Strouse who was recently declared CANCER FREE after cancer treatments since last May!
Upper Elementary's Little Share Library
October 5, 2018 -- Salem Upper Elementary is proud to introduce our Little Share Library to our community. It was designed by our favorite art teacher, Mrs. McColloch. It is located in our north parking lot and is ready for you to take a book and leave a book for others.
Communication Arts
October 1, 2018 -- “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” ~Benjamin Franklin
This year, the Communication Arts department has taken Franklin’s words to heart and are working with our students to ensure that they have both opportunities to write and opportunities to do. Check out a few of the activities our SHS students are getting involved in this year.
The Culture Club is new to Salem High School and is a group of students interested in languages and cultures of the world. The Club is not limited to French and Spanish language students, but to all who wish to learn about how people around the world live, celebrate, and share their culture. We have already had a little "taste" of a couple of countries, and have shared posters for European Language Day. We are looking forward to electing officers in the near future and continuing our exploration and celebration of the nations of the world. The Club sponsored by Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Moore meets during Strive Time, the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
This year’s Hilltop yearbook will mark the 112th edition of SHS’s annual, but that legacy isn’t intimidating this year’s staff. Starting in August, staff members attended a Josten’s yearbook workshop where they learned about the theme, sales, design, and what not to do. In addition to getting some great tips, the staff took this year’s theme -- And so … the Adventure Begins -- and worked with a Josten’s plant artist to design the cover for their 2018/2019 yearbook.
With their theme and cover finished, the staff has been working on ways to use a bigger variety of media. One of the biggest additions is a new video series called Hilltop Adventures. This bi-monthly video series created by the staff highlights the people and places that make high school at SHS an adventure. The first episode of the series featured a skit advertising the September Half-Off Sale and stared Claudia Chilton (announcer), Lauren Grogan (student), and Mrs. Taylor (teacher) and was endorsed by staffers Teaghan McBride and Pheobe Callicutt. The next episode, which is already in production, will include a top 10 list of answers students gave to the question, “What is the #1 thing you would want to have when you go off on a big adventure?” and an interview with Nurse Sherrie about what to pack in an emergency kit for various situations.
Down the Communication Arts main hallway, you can see classrooms challenging students to write more than in past years. In Mr. Conner’s room, you will find his freshmen students wrapping up short stories and moving into folklore. He looks forward to having students read and write these tales just in time for Halloween. Think English classes only talk about authors who have been dead for centuries? Check out Mr. McConnell’s classes where juniors are on their toes writing essays about current events. Mr. Wofford’s speech classes are knee deep in learning about how to structure a variety of speeches, writing and then delivering them in class. Ms. Roach’s Comp. I students are stretching their writing muscles like never before, getting a taste of what college writing requires. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Taylor have teamed up this year with the Sophomores and are looking forward to tackling their first big compare/contrast essay in the next week.
This year, the Communication Arts department has taken Franklin’s words to heart and are working with our students to ensure that they have both opportunities to write and opportunities to do. Check out a few of the activities our SHS students are getting involved in this year.
The Culture Club is new to Salem High School and is a group of students interested in languages and cultures of the world. The Club is not limited to French and Spanish language students, but to all who wish to learn about how people around the world live, celebrate, and share their culture. We have already had a little "taste" of a couple of countries, and have shared posters for European Language Day. We are looking forward to electing officers in the near future and continuing our exploration and celebration of the nations of the world. The Club sponsored by Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Moore meets during Strive Time, the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
This year’s Hilltop yearbook will mark the 112th edition of SHS’s annual, but that legacy isn’t intimidating this year’s staff. Starting in August, staff members attended a Josten’s yearbook workshop where they learned about the theme, sales, design, and what not to do. In addition to getting some great tips, the staff took this year’s theme -- And so … the Adventure Begins -- and worked with a Josten’s plant artist to design the cover for their 2018/2019 yearbook.
With their theme and cover finished, the staff has been working on ways to use a bigger variety of media. One of the biggest additions is a new video series called Hilltop Adventures. This bi-monthly video series created by the staff highlights the people and places that make high school at SHS an adventure. The first episode of the series featured a skit advertising the September Half-Off Sale and stared Claudia Chilton (announcer), Lauren Grogan (student), and Mrs. Taylor (teacher) and was endorsed by staffers Teaghan McBride and Pheobe Callicutt. The next episode, which is already in production, will include a top 10 list of answers students gave to the question, “What is the #1 thing you would want to have when you go off on a big adventure?” and an interview with Nurse Sherrie about what to pack in an emergency kit for various situations.
Down the Communication Arts main hallway, you can see classrooms challenging students to write more than in past years. In Mr. Conner’s room, you will find his freshmen students wrapping up short stories and moving into folklore. He looks forward to having students read and write these tales just in time for Halloween. Think English classes only talk about authors who have been dead for centuries? Check out Mr. McConnell’s classes where juniors are on their toes writing essays about current events. Mr. Wofford’s speech classes are knee deep in learning about how to structure a variety of speeches, writing and then delivering them in class. Ms. Roach’s Comp. I students are stretching their writing muscles like never before, getting a taste of what college writing requires. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Taylor have teamed up this year with the Sophomores and are looking forward to tackling their first big compare/contrast essay in the next week.
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT 2018-19: September
September 21, 2018 -- We are proud to have a lot of young artists and musicians developing skills to create beautiful artwork to share with the world in the Fine Arts department at Salem R-80 High School. We want to make sure that you catch some of the performances and presentations put on by these students.
The choirs, grades 6-12, are currently working on their school tour show, themed after the new movie musical ‘The Greatest Showman’. The Chamber Singers are also working on two new pieces to be performed at the SCA Festival in November. All choirs are learning key signatures and sightreading skills and techniques.
Art classes are busy working on fundamental drawing skills and techniques in the introductory classes (Art I and Art II), while the intermediate and advanced art classes (Art III and Art IV) are busy developing and honing in on personal styles and techniques to create updated portfolios and to prepare for upcoming art shows.
Student artwork has been on display at the Salem public library during the summer and will soon be replaced by a new display of our most recent projects. The display is changed out every four to six weeks.
The “grand finale” for the visual arts classes is the District Art Show at the end of the year. This year we are excited to host this show in the Salem high school gym. Sixteen area high schools will be invited to bring their best student artwork to be displayed and judged the week of April 22. Friday, April 26th will be the awards ceremony at 11 am in the gym, which will be full of students and amazing artwork. Please plan to come see the show, bring your families and tell your friends, as we only get the opportunity to host this show every 5-10 years!
The High School Band is busy preparing their marching show for the year titled, “Volcano.” The students have been preparing their show since school let out in May and are looking to have yet another successful school year. Also, many high school students are practicing for honor band auditions throughout the year. The first audition is October 10 for All-District Honor Bands. The High School Band will stay busy throughout the whole year with performances and festivals.
The Middle School and Beginning Bands include more students every year and are up over 75 students now. They will be preparing for their Winter Concert, December 16 and Spring Concert in May, 2019. The Middle School Band will also participate in the St. James Music Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Rolla, MO.
Upcoming Fine Arts Performances in the Salem community
The choirs, grades 6-12, are currently working on their school tour show, themed after the new movie musical ‘The Greatest Showman’. The Chamber Singers are also working on two new pieces to be performed at the SCA Festival in November. All choirs are learning key signatures and sightreading skills and techniques.
Art classes are busy working on fundamental drawing skills and techniques in the introductory classes (Art I and Art II), while the intermediate and advanced art classes (Art III and Art IV) are busy developing and honing in on personal styles and techniques to create updated portfolios and to prepare for upcoming art shows.
Student artwork has been on display at the Salem public library during the summer and will soon be replaced by a new display of our most recent projects. The display is changed out every four to six weeks.
The “grand finale” for the visual arts classes is the District Art Show at the end of the year. This year we are excited to host this show in the Salem high school gym. Sixteen area high schools will be invited to bring their best student artwork to be displayed and judged the week of April 22. Friday, April 26th will be the awards ceremony at 11 am in the gym, which will be full of students and amazing artwork. Please plan to come see the show, bring your families and tell your friends, as we only get the opportunity to host this show every 5-10 years!
The High School Band is busy preparing their marching show for the year titled, “Volcano.” The students have been preparing their show since school let out in May and are looking to have yet another successful school year. Also, many high school students are practicing for honor band auditions throughout the year. The first audition is October 10 for All-District Honor Bands. The High School Band will stay busy throughout the whole year with performances and festivals.
The Middle School and Beginning Bands include more students every year and are up over 75 students now. They will be preparing for their Winter Concert, December 16 and Spring Concert in May, 2019. The Middle School Band will also participate in the St. James Music Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Rolla, MO.
Upcoming Fine Arts Performances in the Salem community
- Year Round
- Monthly rotating art displays at the Salem Public Library.
- National Anthem at sporting events
- August - September
- Salem Marching Blue at Halftime of Home Football Games
- September
- Sep. 8 - Art display/sale at Blue Oval Rally
- Sep. 29 - Marching Band Festival in Sullivan, MO.
- October
- Oct. 13 - Marching Band Festival in Reeds Spring, MO.
- Oct. 18 - 6:00pm - Band Community Performance at the Football Stadium
- Oct. 20 - Marching Band Festival in St. Charles, MO.
- Oct. 25-26 - Annual School Tour: Choirs (grades 6-12) and Marching Band (grades 8-12)
- November
- Nov. 3 - Art Nite - 6:00-8:00pm at Upper Elementary (for grades 2-5)
- Nov. 4 - District Honor Band Concert - Camdenton, MO.
- Nov. 10 - All-District Choir, 5pm Concert, Waynesville, Mo.
- Nov. 17 - SCA Festival, 4pm Concert, Mountain Grove, Mo.
- November-December
- Art Club tree displayed at Trees & Trains, ONCRC
- Art Club will sell the annual calendar featuring student artwork
- December
- Dec. 6 - Chamber Singers, Noon, BASIC Luncheon Performance
- Dec. 6 - Chamber Singers, 6:30pm, Trees & Trains, ONCRC
- Dec. 8 - Chamber Singers, 7pm, Echo Bluff Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Dec. 13 - 6-12 Band Winter Concert, 7pm
- Dec. 15 - Chamber Singers, 7pm, Bonebrake Performance
- Dec. 16 - Salem High School & Middle School Choirs, 2 pm, Holiday Concert
- February
- Feb. 2 - All-Conference Honor Band Concert - Ava, MO
- Art display at the Rotary Pancake Breakfast at the Salem Middle School
- March
- Art Across the Ages display at the ONCRC
- Youth Art Month display and Senate Art Show at the State Capitol in Jefferson City, MO
- Middle School Choir: Solo & Small Ensemble Competition
- HS Band Spaghetti & Ensemble Recital
- Solo and Small Ensemble Recital: Vocal Music
- Pre-Festival Concert: Instrumental and Vocal Music
- HS Band & Choir State & District Festival in Union, MO
- April
- Middle School Band Festival in St. James, MO
- Art Districts in the Salem High School Gymnasium
- Congressional Art Competition in Rolla, MO
- National Competition, Chamber Singers
- Middle School Choir Competition
- HS Band & Choir State Solo & Ensemble Festival in Columbia, MO
- May
- HS Band Spring Concert
- Art District winners displayed in the Salem High School Library and at the Spring Choir Concert in the high school gym, then the display will move to the HS library.
- Spring Vocal Awards Concert
- Baccalaureate: Chamber Singers
- Graduation: Chamber Singers & High School Band
Dyslexia Screening
August 29, 2018 -- In accordance with the recommendations of the Legislative Task Force on Dyslexia, students in grades K-3 are now required to be screened for possible dyslexia risk factors. Kindergarten students must have their initial screening by January 31 of each year with a follow up at the end of the year.
Grades 1-3 must complete initial screening within the first 30 days of school with a follow up at the middle and end of the year.
Students in grades 4-12 are to be screened if referred by a classroom teacher or by the student's parent/guardian. If a screening is recommended by the classroom teacher, the parent/guardian will be notified prior to the screening.
Dyslexia screening is a short test conducted by trained staff members to determine whether a student likely has dyslexia or a related disorder. If the screening determines that your child has any risk factors related to dyslexia, an intervention plan will be developed and the parent/guardian will be contacted concerning the results of the screening. It is very important to note that a positive screening does not represent a medical diagnosis but instead suggests that your child could benefit from some additional support.
If you have questions concerning the new dyslexia screening or wish to have your child screened, please contact John Smith at 573-729-6642 Ext. 6
Grades 1-3 must complete initial screening within the first 30 days of school with a follow up at the middle and end of the year.
Students in grades 4-12 are to be screened if referred by a classroom teacher or by the student's parent/guardian. If a screening is recommended by the classroom teacher, the parent/guardian will be notified prior to the screening.
Dyslexia screening is a short test conducted by trained staff members to determine whether a student likely has dyslexia or a related disorder. If the screening determines that your child has any risk factors related to dyslexia, an intervention plan will be developed and the parent/guardian will be contacted concerning the results of the screening. It is very important to note that a positive screening does not represent a medical diagnosis but instead suggests that your child could benefit from some additional support.
If you have questions concerning the new dyslexia screening or wish to have your child screened, please contact John Smith at 573-729-6642 Ext. 6
This Salem Marching Blue Is
Ready to Erupt Towards Success
August 13, 2018 -- The Salem Marching Blue just finished up their band camp and gave a preview performance to the community on August 2, 2018 in the High School Gym. This year’s band includes 66 members and only 10 of them being seniors. Every year the band keeps getting younger, but they have also been getting better. This year’s group is disciplined and hungry for more success to build upon from last year.
This year’s marching show is titled, Volcano. The first movement will portray a Luau party that includes hula dancing, fire twirling and the popular tune “You’re Welcome” from the Disney movie Moana. The next two movements are when the volcano wakes up and erupts onto the field and leads to a dramatic ending. It has been a very interesting year around the world with all the tragic volcano eruptions. These modern events will bring forward some authentic teaching moments as we explore the Polynesian culture that inspired this year’s show.
Make sure to stay tuned throughout our whole season to see how it all develops. Also you can catch our performances at our Marching Festivals throughout the year or our Community Performance on Thursday, October 18 at the Tiger Stadium.
September 29 - Sullivan, MO
October 13 - Reeds Spring, MO
October 20 - St. Charles, MO
We will be doing our community service project again this year so if you need any assistance please contact the Salem R-80 Band Director.
David Schatz
Email: david.schatz@salemr80.org
Phone: (573) 729-6641 ext. 22148
You can receive updates & photos about community projects and other performances on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/salemmarchingblue
This year’s marching show is titled, Volcano. The first movement will portray a Luau party that includes hula dancing, fire twirling and the popular tune “You’re Welcome” from the Disney movie Moana. The next two movements are when the volcano wakes up and erupts onto the field and leads to a dramatic ending. It has been a very interesting year around the world with all the tragic volcano eruptions. These modern events will bring forward some authentic teaching moments as we explore the Polynesian culture that inspired this year’s show.
Make sure to stay tuned throughout our whole season to see how it all develops. Also you can catch our performances at our Marching Festivals throughout the year or our Community Performance on Thursday, October 18 at the Tiger Stadium.
September 29 - Sullivan, MO
October 13 - Reeds Spring, MO
October 20 - St. Charles, MO
We will be doing our community service project again this year so if you need any assistance please contact the Salem R-80 Band Director.
David Schatz
Email: david.schatz@salemr80.org
Phone: (573) 729-6641 ext. 22148
You can receive updates & photos about community projects and other performances on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/salemmarchingblue
High School and Middle School Registration
**All students (Upper Elementary, Rural Schools and returning Middle School) must attend registration in August to receive their schedules and locker assignments. A parent or guardian must also attend and complete all district required enrollment forms and paperwork. **
Enrollment for the 2018 - 2019 will be as follows:
SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Monday, August 6th Students who are new to the area and have not been registered in any Salem school district in grades 6 - 8.
Tuesday, August 7th 8th Grade (ALL)
Wednesday, August 8th 7th Grade (ALL)
Thursday, August 9th 6th Grade (ALL)
Friday, August 10th Anyone who missed registration may register this day
All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students will enroll in the Cafeteria of the Middle School building.
SALEM HIGH SCHOOL (includes students new to the district) Students will receive their locker assignment only upon returning ALL completed registration paperwork.
Friday, August 3rd Seniors 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 6th Juniors 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 7th Sophomores 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 8th Freshman 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 9th Anyone who missed registration 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
All 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students will enroll in the lobby of the Senior High School building.
Open House for the Middle School is 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. on August 14, 2018.
Open House for the High School is 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on August 14, 2018.
The State Law requires immunization of all school children. They must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B (3 doses, grades 7 - 12) unless an exemption has been signed by a physician or parent and filed with the school. ALL students must present proof of compliance with the immunization rule by the first day of school, but are encouraged to bring records on registration day. This applies to all students, including transfer students. Starting with the 2017 - 2018 school year, the State of Missouri will now require all students to receive one dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) and one dose of the MCV (meningitis) vaccine before entering the 8th grade. A 2nd dose of the MCV (meningitis) vaccine will be required prior to entering 12th grade. No one will start school if immunizations are not up-to-date. If you have any questions regarding immunizations, contact the school nurse.
Vehicles that are driven to school must have a properly displayed parking hang tag. These hang tags may be purchased during registration for $5.00. Students and parents will be asked to sign an agreement, provide their license plate number and vehicle make and model.
Enrollment for the 2018 - 2019 will be as follows:
SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Monday, August 6th Students who are new to the area and have not been registered in any Salem school district in grades 6 - 8.
Tuesday, August 7th 8th Grade (ALL)
Wednesday, August 8th 7th Grade (ALL)
Thursday, August 9th 6th Grade (ALL)
Friday, August 10th Anyone who missed registration may register this day
All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students will enroll in the Cafeteria of the Middle School building.
SALEM HIGH SCHOOL (includes students new to the district) Students will receive their locker assignment only upon returning ALL completed registration paperwork.
Friday, August 3rd Seniors 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 6th Juniors 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 7th Sophomores 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 8th Freshman 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 9th Anyone who missed registration 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
All 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students will enroll in the lobby of the Senior High School building.
Open House for the Middle School is 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. on August 14, 2018.
Open House for the High School is 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on August 14, 2018.
The State Law requires immunization of all school children. They must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B (3 doses, grades 7 - 12) unless an exemption has been signed by a physician or parent and filed with the school. ALL students must present proof of compliance with the immunization rule by the first day of school, but are encouraged to bring records on registration day. This applies to all students, including transfer students. Starting with the 2017 - 2018 school year, the State of Missouri will now require all students to receive one dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) and one dose of the MCV (meningitis) vaccine before entering the 8th grade. A 2nd dose of the MCV (meningitis) vaccine will be required prior to entering 12th grade. No one will start school if immunizations are not up-to-date. If you have any questions regarding immunizations, contact the school nurse.
Vehicles that are driven to school must have a properly displayed parking hang tag. These hang tags may be purchased during registration for $5.00. Students and parents will be asked to sign an agreement, provide their license plate number and vehicle make and model.
Salem's State Solo & Ensemble Festival
First Ever Gold Medals
May 21, 2018 --Three Salem High School students received the first ever gold medals at the 2018 MSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival. Jacob Stacy, Jaden Dunn and Marina Mitani received the highest honor you can achieve with their Saxophone Trio performance. The other students who performed at the State Festival all received Silver Medals: Christopher McSwain - trumpet solo; Johnathan Stark - trumpet Solo; Austin Merritt, Brian Kohut and Hayden Gotchal - snare drum trio and again Marina Mitani - Tenor Saxophone Solo.
The P.E. Department From The Ground Up
May 10, 2018 -- What is the definition of physical education? It’s very simple – education through the physical or “you’ve got to move!” But what does that actually mean? Within the physical education world it means teaching loco-motor skills and the mastery of those skills on the lower elementary level. These skills are the foundation of our program’s structure.
In this district Kim Cooper is accomplishing this with constant praise and positive reinforcement. This encourages all students to try their hardest and do their best in gym class. Many physical education lessons are implemented cross curricular in nature to maximize the greatest learning outcome potential for the regular classroom setting.
Tony Edwards, in the Upper Elementary, then can focus on individual skills – our building blocks- necessary for our students to become lifelong participants in physical, recreational and leisurely activities. Our competitive nature comes out and is encourage in a positive way at this level.
In the Middle School, Amanda Walker and Kyle Anderson is then adding the rafters to our program by introducing students to team sports, games that can be played in groups concentrating again on skill acquisition and skill mastery. More importantly is the demonstration of sportsmanship that carrying the students throughout life.
On the high school level there are four staff members putting the roof on our program. Beginning weight training and advanced weight training are being taught by Brian MacNamee and Phillip Karr. There is an opportunity for students with all ability levels to learn how to become stronger and quicker athletes by building strength and endurance.
Kim Cooper and Diana Bermudez is teaching team sports and co-ed physical education where competitive games are the norm. The history, rules and regulations and skills are being finely tuned so that games strategies can occur during play. Students also demonstrate referring skills acquired throughout the unit.
There are also opportunities for girls who do not wish to be in a weight training class or a co-ed physical education class. Aerobics is offered where the girls are introduced to a variety of exercises with the use of free weights and stability balls. This class is for those individuals who want a leaner toned body without the worry of being in a co-ed class while achieving their individual goals.
If you were to come into any building in our district the most important aspect of the physical education program you would see is the ability of our teachers to instill in the students that gym should be fun and is fun. This is the one class they should look forward to each and every day. Physical education classes decreases stress and tension which allows students to focus academically on their other classes.
Next year our numbers on the high school has increased dramatically. We will offer seven co-ed p.e. classes, four weight training classes and two aerobic classes with each class maxed out. This is a testament to our wonderful physical department in our district.
In this district Kim Cooper is accomplishing this with constant praise and positive reinforcement. This encourages all students to try their hardest and do their best in gym class. Many physical education lessons are implemented cross curricular in nature to maximize the greatest learning outcome potential for the regular classroom setting.
Tony Edwards, in the Upper Elementary, then can focus on individual skills – our building blocks- necessary for our students to become lifelong participants in physical, recreational and leisurely activities. Our competitive nature comes out and is encourage in a positive way at this level.
In the Middle School, Amanda Walker and Kyle Anderson is then adding the rafters to our program by introducing students to team sports, games that can be played in groups concentrating again on skill acquisition and skill mastery. More importantly is the demonstration of sportsmanship that carrying the students throughout life.
On the high school level there are four staff members putting the roof on our program. Beginning weight training and advanced weight training are being taught by Brian MacNamee and Phillip Karr. There is an opportunity for students with all ability levels to learn how to become stronger and quicker athletes by building strength and endurance.
Kim Cooper and Diana Bermudez is teaching team sports and co-ed physical education where competitive games are the norm. The history, rules and regulations and skills are being finely tuned so that games strategies can occur during play. Students also demonstrate referring skills acquired throughout the unit.
There are also opportunities for girls who do not wish to be in a weight training class or a co-ed physical education class. Aerobics is offered where the girls are introduced to a variety of exercises with the use of free weights and stability balls. This class is for those individuals who want a leaner toned body without the worry of being in a co-ed class while achieving their individual goals.
If you were to come into any building in our district the most important aspect of the physical education program you would see is the ability of our teachers to instill in the students that gym should be fun and is fun. This is the one class they should look forward to each and every day. Physical education classes decreases stress and tension which allows students to focus academically on their other classes.
Next year our numbers on the high school has increased dramatically. We will offer seven co-ed p.e. classes, four weight training classes and two aerobic classes with each class maxed out. This is a testament to our wonderful physical department in our district.
Salem Upper Elementary Tiger Choir
“Don’t Stop the Music.”
May 4, 2018 -- On Monday, April 30th the Salem Upper Elementary Tiger Choir presented their Spring Show “Don’t Stop the Music.” The show featured popular Rock n’ Roll songs and explored the evolution of American dance across seven decades. The choir is comprised of 111 talented students in grades three through five who sing, dance and perform narration. Tiger Choir is directed by Lori Beasley and accompanied by Christy Leathers.
Football Summer Camp Schedules
Rube Goldberg Machines
April 18th-20th 2018 -- Miss Crites’ High School Biology students created Rube Goldberg machines to demonstrate cause and effect in a closed system. Rube Goldberg who was a cartoonist from the 1920’s was known for his elaborate and complex machines that accomplished a simple task. The students were required to include 3 different simple machines in their more complex machine design. The machine was also required to have at least 5 steps. 2nd hour created a machine that would press a button on a digital camera taking a picture. 4th hour’s machine cracked eggs to make the laborsome task of cooking easier. Fifth hours machines objective was to knock a container on the floor to roll dice, a great addition to any board game. Sixth hour created a machine for birthday parties designed to pop balloons. The students enjoyed the hands on creativity of this project and all did exemplary in there group performances.
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Tiger Choir Earns 1 Rating
April 23, 2018 -- Salem Upper Elementary Tiger Choir, under the direction of Lori Beasley and accompanied by Christy Leathers, competed in the Strafford Music Fest on Friday, April 20th. The choir received a 1 rating in the Elementary Choir Division.
HS Quiz Bowl News
Picture attached. Picture cutline: Front row: Richard Parks, Sam Swindell, Martin Jones, Back row: Jacob Stacy, Arley Gale, Jordan Fulton
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