Salem Middle School

Written by: Isabella Elliott As an art teacher, Gwen Dowling is always looking for ways to grow an interest in art for others. So when she saw a bunch of food boxes and book boxe...

Written By: Emma Arthur The middle school recently received a grant from the Washington County Community Foundation to build an outside literature lounge. With the grant, they b...

By: Flora Wade Local support doesn’t have to come from bigger businesses or groups but it can come from young students who have a passion to make a difference in their community....

Written by: Cheyenne Brading As summer approaches, water safety is becoming more and more important. At Salem Middle School, staff is dedicated to preparing students for summe...

Written by: Isabella Elliott Salem Middle School students are going to get a chance to explore a variety of careers at the annual SMS Career Day on March 20. STEAM Lab Director...

By: Flora Wade Fellowship of Christian Athletes is officially back at Salem Middle School. Business Tech teacher Jennifer Morris led the first meeting last Wednesday at SMS. She ...

Salem Middle School will open the year with many new faces and Principal Kevin Albertson is looking forward to a great school year! In sixth grade, Amy Collins will be the new la...

Dear Future Musicians, Are you ready to embark on a musical journey? We are thrilled to invite all incoming 6th grade students to our instrument tryouts session! This is your cha...

Becky Day was nominated as the Staff Member of the Month for May! Her nomination came from Rebecca Consley who said, "Becky organized an amazing DC trip for our 8th graders. We ar...

Mrs. Snelling is the 8th grade science teacher at SMS. She was nominated by Lesle Leis. “Mrs. Snelling has such a big heart for teaching. She makes all of her students feel welc...

Students in Chris Catlin’s eighth grade Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources class learned the process of hatching chicks before spring break. Catlin said the batch of chicks...

By: Abagale Elliott Students at Salem Middle School are exploring the choices before them. There is a career fair happening March 21st for all students to help them with their fu...

By: Jaylyn Hamilton and Harper Timberlake The parent information nights for incoming freshmen will be held March 12 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. Parents and students only need to attend ...

Gretchen Booher was nominated as Staff Member of the Month by her co-worker, Elizabeth Heightchew. “Mrs. Booher is willing to do anything to help make class time run smoothly....

By Caden Boling Seventh grader Maddox Sparkman is headed to the Math Counts state competition March 9th. He has been working really hard over the school year and his hard work pa...

Written by Harper Timberlake and Jaylyn Hamilton The new green screen at Salem Middle School, provided by grants, is a fun and compelling way for the students to get involved in...

Assistant Principal Brett Miller was named Staff Member of the Month for January! He was nominated by Mr. Catlin who said, "“Mr.Miller is helpful, hard worker, great with studen...

Written by Harper Timberlake and Jaylyn Hamilton Salem Community Schools hit a bullseye when they received a grant to add more archery targets. These targets are unique because ...

“Ms. Shelli always works very hard to help students and staff with anything they need." -Mrs. Godfrey “Kent and his team always go above and beyond in making sure our building i...

“Ms. Consley truly cares about the kids. She has such a big heart and will do whatever it takes to help them succeed. She does not just teach them, but tries to connect with them!...