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Any student that participated in ACT District Testing here in April, ACT has updated some scores from that test. The following are the statements issued from ACT.

"Based on its continual evaluation of scores, ACT has informed us that it needs to reissue scores for students who took the ACT online during the school day this spring. If you are among those students, your current score will be removed from your MyACT account on Wednesday, May 13. When scores are available again (no later than June 2), your Composite score and section scores will remain the same OR go up slightly based on your individual performance. Your scores will NOT be lower than what was previously released. There is no action you need to take. ACT will post revised scores on MyACT and will be resending scores to your school. If you previously opted to send scores via ACT to a college, university, or scholarship-awarding organization, they, too, will be sent any updated scores."

"As you may be aware, ACT had previously removed scores from online testing this spring in MyACT. After a rescoring process to ensure all scores are fair and reliable, your Composite score and section scores have either stayed the same or have slightly increased based on your individual performance. Your scores are not lower than what was previously available in your MyACT account. We have shared reissued scores with your school. In addition, if you had ACT share your results with colleges or scholarship agencies, ACT is providing revised scores to each organization you identified. If you sent your scores outside of the ACT process, you should resend your updated scores (if affected) so that those institutions have the most up-to-date information. If you have questions, please submit an online inquiry form."

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about 21 hours ago, Sarah Sanders

Attention Students!

We have received approval to add a seated Computers for Learning course this upcoming school year. If you are interested in taking this course for dual credit, please email your counselor.

Look over the course offerings list and see if there are any other courses you may be interested in taking. Most classes have prerequisites through the college. If one is not listed, they can be found on the college website.

All classes have a cost attached to them. Bills will be delivered to you directly from the university. Look over the application for more details.

If you plan to take a seated dual credit class this fall semester there will be a meeting during Open House. Keep an eye out for that information later in the summer. Links to the Course Offerings and Application are below. They can also be found on the counseling page.

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1 day ago, Sarah Sanders

Dual credit flyer. The wording is included in the post.

Thank you to these business and schools that donated prizes for Decision Day!

Terrill Complete Auto Care
Intercounty Electric Cooperative
East Central College
State Technical College
Town & Country Bank
Country Mart
The Bank of Salem

4 days ago, Sarah Sanders

A Thank You Flyer for business that donated prizes for Decision Day

We want to share a quick update with senior graduate families. Our graduation programs were printed with “Class of 2025” by mistake, but the printing company is already making it right. They will be reprinting corrected programs free of charge and every graduate family will be able to pick up two updated copies.

We’re grateful for their quick response—and even more grateful for our amazing school community and the understanding you all have shown while we work to get updated programs. We will update you once they have arrived for pick-up.

4 days ago, Sarah Sanders

Shadowed picture of graduates with caps in the air. Caption reads Graduates and Families Class of 2026

🎓Reflecting on the past few weeks of Senior events, from Senior Day to Graduation Day.👩🏼‍🎓 We are so proud of you Class of 2026! Congratulations! 🎉

5 days ago, Sarah Sanders

Congratulations Class of 2026! Seniors throwing their caps in the air.

Candid photos of seniors at graduation. Students embracing, crying, and giving speeches.

Candid photos of seniors at graduation. Students embracing, smiling, and giving speeches.

Candid photos of seniors at graduation. Students reading letters, posing with certificates, and smiling.

students participating in activities during senior day. Students listening to a speaker in the gymnasium. Students talking and eating breakfast in the cafeteria. Students painting a banner.

SENIORS!!!!!! Don't forget, Graduation practice is at 10:00 am tomorrow morning. You will need your caps and gowns as we will be taking a group photo. Please arrive a little earlier so that we can start promptly at 10:00 am. If you do not attend practice, you will not be allowed to walk at Graduation. See you then!

9 days ago, Sarah Sanders

Graphic of phone with notifications for seniors.

Senior Awards Night was held on Monday, May 11th, at the Salem High School Gymnasium. In total, around $91,133.32 in scholarships were awarded to 37 different seniors. Thank you to all of those organizations that sponsored a scholarship. Our students are very grateful for all of your support.

9 days ago, Robyn Taylor

Pictures of the following recipients: Community Teachers Association Scholarship for $500: Ave Wofford Class of 1970 Scholarship for $1,000: Hayden Ragsdale American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship for $1,000 each: Saylor Van Wyk, Abryanna Hawn, Makena Faulkner, Taylor Fulton, and Ave Wofford B. Oscar Brown Scholarship for $1,000: Porter Seay CFO - Chilton Oil Scholarship for $1,500 each: Jordan Hubbs and Rebekah Pipp (not pictured) (Annette) Whitmire Memorial Scholarship for $1,000: Riely Remster Jeff Seay Memorial Scholarship for $1,000: Jordan Hubbs Shannondale United Church of Christ for $2,000: Charlie Terrill

Pictures of the following recipiets: Pioneer Forest Scholarship for $1,500: Osmar Ramirez-Briceno DELSA Foundation Scholarship for $2,000 each: Charlie Terrill (4-year school) and Aly Schafer (2-year school) Salem Arts Council - Libby Sanders Memorial Scholarship for $400 each: Ave Wofford and Knox Smith Salem Area Arts Council - Michael Helms Memorial Scholarship for $400: Carter Foster Community Blood Bank of the Ozarks Scholarship for $250: Ave Wofford Salem Realator Association Scholarship for $500 each: Isaac Headrick, Charlie Terrill, Riely Remster, and Canyon Warden Belcher Scholarship for $250: Maggie Hogan

Pictures of the following recipients: Dorman and Maxine Steelman Memorial Scholarship for $2,500: Makena Faulkner Dent Phelps R-III Alumni Scholarship for $500: James Heithold McDonald's Scholarship for $1,000: Gabryilla Prewett Jostens Scholarship for $500: Melina Hawn Dent County Cattleman’s Assocation Scholarship for $1,000 each: James Heithold, Isabella Black, Porter Seay, and Rebekah Pipp (not pictured) Green Forest RII Alumni Scholarship for $500: Sylvia McDonald, Gregory Giles, and Shaylee Thomas (not pictured)

Pictures of the following recipients: Shelia Blackwell Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 each: Jordan Hubbs, Ave Wofford, and Abryanna Hawn Wills Family Scholarship for $500: Riely Remster Joe Luebbert Outstanding Awards: Abryanna Hawn, Hayden Ragsdale, and Saylor Van Wyk Dorman and Maxine Steelman Memorial Scholarship for $2,500: Makena Faulkner MASA Scholarship for $1,000: Canyon Warden MFA Scholarship for $2,500: Isabella Black Bonebrake, Libby Sanders Memorial Scholarship for $1,000: Ave Wofford Bonebrake, Dr. MacDonald Bonebrake Scholarship for $1,000: Poppy Kiser American Legion Post 99 Scholarship for $1,000 each: Aly Schafer and Porter Seay

A cartoon blue tiger dressed in a graduation cap and gown is pictured in a poloroid picture frame with the word GRAD in balloon letters above it and Class of 2026 below it. The pictures that follow are from Senior Awards Night that was held on May 11, 2026.

Pictures of the following recipients: Shirley Huitte Memorial Scholarship for $500: Knox Smith Salem Wood Products Scholarship for $10,000: Alexis White Howard Roberts Scholarship for $500: Saylor Van Wyk

Photos of the recipients of the following scholarships: Construction Trades Tool Scholarship for $500 each: Logan Fleener, Baron Eddie, Brock Brown, and Nicholas Thies (not pictured) Dennis Gott Memorial - Country Mart Scholarship for $2,000: Charlie Terrill Healthy Dent County Prevention Col. / TOP Scholarship for $500: Braiden Gapsch Sons of the American Legion Scholarship for $500 each: James Heithold, Melina Hawn, and Isaac Headrick Dent County Farm Bureau Scholarship for $1,500: Porter Seay South Central Polled Hereford Association Endowed Scholarship for $1,000: Makena Faulkner Intercounty Electrical Cooperation Association Scholarship for $2,083.33 each: Ave Wofford, Jordan Hubb, Maggie Hogan, and Hayden Ragsdale ECC Scholarship: Poppy Kiser and David Sites

Pictures of the following recipients: Salem FFA Alumni Scholarship: $3,000 to James Heithold and $1,500 to Saylor Van Wyk Salem Band Scholarship for $500 each: Knox Smith and David Sites Northwood R-4 Alumni Scholarship for $250: Knox Smith, Melina Hawn, and Mason Hawn Oak Hill R-1 CTA Scholarship for $300 - Charlie Terrill Oak Hill R-1 MSTA Scholarship for $500 - Braiden Gapsch Salem Hospital Auxiliary for $500: Aly Schafer Salem Hospital Foundation Scholarship for $1,000 each: Matthew Koontz, Makenna Faulkner, and Regan Thompson (not pictured) Rotary Club of Salem Scholarship for $1,000 each: Gregory Giles, Ave Wofford, and Mason Hawn

Attention high school track and field athletes. We will have our pool party and banquet bash on June 13th from 5 - 9 pm at Big Rock Candy Mountain.

10 days ago, Robyn Taylor

A brightly colored flyer announcing the high school only track and field pool party and banquet bash on June 13th at Big Rocky Candy Mountain from 5 pm to 9 pm. Awards to be given out at 7 pm. Door prizes given out after awards. Please bring a side disk/dessert. Hot dogs and hamburgers provided. Bring your own drink or purchase at the Big Chill Grill.

Last Friday, seniors who completed a survey celebrated their final day at Decision Day, an event recognizing their post-graduation plans, including entering the workforce, joining the military, attending technical school, or pursuing a two-year or four-year college degree.

Updated: A few of our seniors didn't upload the first time correctly. We have since added more of our amazing graduates.

10 days ago, Robyn Taylor

On a blue and white background, Daniel Gore holds a sign declaring he is workforce bound.

David Sites, Ira Barton, Matthew Koontz, Melina Hawn, Sydney Warden, Chris Farris, Knox Smith, and Nicholas Thies hold up photos declaring their post graduation plans in front of a blue Salem Tiger background.

Jordin Sherman, Sylvia McDonald, Marshall White, Tabitha Dale, Titan Shepherd, Tanner O'Neail, Riely Remster, and Ashley Reed hold up photos declaring their post graduation plans in front of a blue Salem Tiger background.

Olivia French, Taylor Fulton, Rebekah Pipp, Ave Wofford, Jovee Gollaher, and Hayley Freeman hold up photos declaring their post graduation plans in front of a blue Salem Tiger background.

Austin Cunningham, Jayden Ard, Alexis Ditch, Brianna Williams, Madison Reese, and Noah Gerischer hold up photos declaring their post graduation plans in front of a blue Salem Tiger background.

Mason Hawn, Jordan Herling, Makenna Faulkner, Porter Seay, Alexis Blankenship, and Harlee Marill hold up photos declaring their post graduation plans in front of a blue Salem Tiger background.

Phoenix Canaday, Osmar Ramirez-Briceno, Maggie Hogan, Abryanna Hawn, Ben Fabick, and Lizabeth Hendrixhold up photos declaring their post graduation plans in front of a blue Salem Tiger background.

Edwin Ragsdale, Heather Easter, Hayden Ragsdale, Isaac Headrick, Addison Fulton, and Regan Thompsonhold up photos declaring their post graduation plans in front of a blue Salem Tiger background.

Isabella Black, Braiden Gapsch, Jessie Fulton, Shaylee Thompson, Alexis White, and Emylie Ballard hold up photos declaring their post graduation plans in front of a blue Salem Tiger background.

Serenity Skacall, Alexa Henson, Kylie Good, Clara Fernandez-Sanchez, Nevaeh Burnett, and Gabby Prewett hold up photos declaring their post graduation plans in front of a blue Salem Tiger background.

Last week, Salem High School hosted the annual Alpha Rho Tau District Art Show and came away with numerous awards and ribbons, including a 1st place overall title.

A big thank you to the following for your continued support of the arts programs in Salem and the surrounding areas.

Town and Country Bank-
$25 Jhonine Maralit …Pencil…“Chain of Rock Bridge”………Salem
$25 Lilly Kincaid…Colored pencil.. “Portrait of Woman”…..Houston

Parsons Chiropractic - $25 Brianna Byram………Oil…….. “Ancient Mariner”

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
$25 Allison Walters…..Pottery…….. “Bow and Stripes”
$25 Cole Crocker…….B &W Photo.. “Before the Burst”

Ozark Heritage Artisans - $25……………Lea Deller…………….“Life is a Gift”

Steven Patterson -Attorney At Law -
$25 Chole Scofield…Pottery … ”Crumbl Cookies”…….Mansfield
$25 Kylie Good……Mosaic… “Psyduck”………………Salem
$25 Maddie Jarrett…Colored Pencil..“Leopard Gecko”….Mtn. Grove
$25 Clara Cooper…………“Red Velvet”……………………..Salem

Edward Jones- Financial Advisor -
$25 “Where the Turtles Dream”.. Dylan Stewart…Mtn. Grove

Ozark Mtn. Honey Company - $25 Madison Reese…Mosaic.“Hummingbird”..Salem

American Family Insurance - $25 Riley Robbins…Pottery.. “Blueberry Pie”..Salem

Salem Arts Council - $25 Emily Ritter …Colored Pencil…“Dad’s Bug”..West Plains

Hometown Murals - $25 Haley Yerk…Oil… “Rainbow Transparency”..Salem

Rooted & Built Design - $25 Scotlyn Meloy.. Sculpture “Papers in Bloom”..Bunker

Additional Results from the competition can be seen below:

Individual Salem student winners were:
Fashion 3-D - 2nd - Maggie Hogan,
4th Lea Deller,
Black Ink 1st - Josh MaGraw, 3rd Jhonine Maralit, 4th Trista Dooley, and Student Choice Jhonine Maralit,
Master Studies -1st- Maggie Hogan,
Perspective/Design- 1st Ellie Turner, 2nd Charlie Logsdon, 4th Ruby Allen,
Honorable Mention Ellie Turner, and S.C. Charlie Logsdon,
Colored Ink - 1st Haley Yerk, H.M. & S.C. Madison Reese,
Special - 3rd Michael Moody,
Pastel -2nd Khloe Stobbs, 3rd Alexis White,
Misc. Sculpture - Maggie Hogan,
Mosaic - 1st Kylie Good, 2nd Madison Reese, 3rd Haley Freeman, 4th & S.C. Shaylee Thomas,
Fibers - 3rd Lilly Standley,
Metal Sculpture -1st Haley Freeman,
Acrylic - 2nd & S.C. Clara Cooper, 3rd Haley Yerk,
Black Charcoal - 1st Clara Cooper, 3rd Haley Yerk,
Encaustic - 1st ,, 2nd Haley Yerk,
Oil - 1st & S.C. Kylie Good, 2nd Jenna Piatt, 4th Brianna Byram, H.M. - Kylie Freeman,
Handbuilt Pottery - 1st Ellie Turner, 3rd & S.C. Riley Robbins,
Pencil Animal - 1st & S. C. Jhonine Maralit, 2nd Haley Freeman, 3rd Trista Dooley, 4th Charlie Logsdon, H.M. Josh McGraw,
Crayon Scratchboard - 1st & S.C. Mirabella Donovan, 4th Riley Robbins, H.M. Aereana Martin,
Pencil Female - 3rd Allie Walters, H.M. Deanna Moore,
Pencil Male - 3rd Allie Walters, S.C. Alexis Seilham-Noonah, Pencil Child - 2nd Lea Deller, 3rd, 4th & S.C. Ruby Allen,
Pencil Still-life - 1st Lea Deller, 3rd Olivia Hardin-Metcalf,
Pencil Figure - 1st Deanna Moore,
Mixed Media Paint- 1st Jenna Piatt, Perspective/Architecture - 1st Alexis White, 2nd & S.C. Payton Mathena, 3rd Audrey Paine, 4th Paisleigh Decker, H.M. Kaitlyn Pontious,
Digital Art - 1st, 2nd & S.C. Lea Deller,
Batik - 1st Haley Yerk, 2nd Madison Reese, 3rd & S.C. Lilly Standley, 4th Maggie Hogan, H. M. Jhonine Maralit,
White Charcoal - 1st Regan Thompson, 2nd & S. C. Shaylee Thomas, 3rd Gregory Guiles, H.M. Madison Reese,
Mandala - 1st - Mirabella Donovan, 2nd Audrey Paine, 3rd, Charlotte Granowski,
Calligraphy/Word Art - 1st & S.C. Clara Cooper, 2nd Elli Turner,
Colored Pencil - 1st Clara Cooper, 2nd Haley Yerk & Charlie Logsdon, 4th Jhonine Maralit,
Tempera - 1st Lea Deller,
Watercolor - 4th Madison Reese
Photography/Color - 1st Allie Walters, H.M. Jhonine Maralit,
Photography B&W - S.C. Cole Crocker,
String Art - 2nd & S.C. Haley Freeman,
Group Work 2’D - 1st & S.C. Salem Art Calendar,
America 250 - H.M. - Maggie Hogan,
Cartoon - 1st Charlotte Granowski, 2nd Kaylee Rogers, 3rd Charlie Logsdon, 4th Olivia Metcalf, S.C. Yasmine Dinger,
Relief - 1st Maggie Hogan, 4th Shaylee Thomas, H.M. & S.C. Haley Freeman, Wild Card 2’D - 1st Jenna Piatt, Gregory Guiles,

11 days ago, Robyn Taylor

Art teacher Mr. Nickles is transformed into a Bob Ross charicature with an Afro, holding a paint pallet and brush, and standing in front of a landscape painting. A title is next to the picture with Art District Champions 2026 written out.

Best of Show 2-Dimensional: Drawing…..Abrielle Brumfield…..Hartville…”Half Awake Fully Hidden” 2-Dimensional: Painting……Haley Yerk……Salem …Oil…. “Rainbow Transparency” 3-Dimensional:………………Lea Deller……..Salem…… “Decay of Apprehension” Photography:………………..Xavier Conley….Willow Springs…… “Orange Zest”

Top Student Awards 1st - Haley Yerk - 32 pts. Salem 2nd -Maddie Jarrett - 31pts. Mtn. Grove 3rd - Lea Deller - 29 pts. Salem 4th - Dylan Stewart - 27 pts. Mtn. Grove 5th - Gabi Haynes - 24 pts. Mansfield

Two individuals stand holding awards and certificates in front of a display of artwork. 1st -Salem - 353 pts. 2nd -Mansfield - 188 pts. 3rd - Mtn. Grove - 110 pts. Houston - 81 West Plains - 75 Willow Springs -62 Liberty - 48 Thayer - 21 Hartville - 18 Bunker - 15 Cabool - 12

A group of young people stand in a line holding certificates and awards in front of a display of artwork.

A group of seven people stand in front of a window, holding awards and ribbons.

Four individuals stand holding awards and ribbons, with a trophy visible in the center.

A group of nine people, mostly young women, are standing in front of a window, each holding award ribbons or a trophy.

A group of art students and Mr. Nickles and Mr. Bermeister are sitting on bleachers in a gymnasium. The word "SALEM" is written on a banner above them.

As part of students' end-of-year checkout, they will turn in their Chromebooks on Tuesday, May 12th, during their English classes.For any students without an English class, there will be an all-call.

This includes turning in both the Chromebook and the charger. Missing chargers are $25 to replace. Please note that insurance only covers one claim per school year. Lost or stolen items are not covered by insurance.

12 days ago, Robyn Taylor

Chromebook turn ins are Tuesday, May 12th. Be sure to bring your charger and Chromebook.

Congratulations to Mrs. Heather Johnson on being awarded the Celebrate Rural School Grant, sponsored by Louis and Julia Cover! This grant will support the 2027 High School Service Project Day, allowing our students to continue making a positive impact through community service projects throughout the City of Salem.

12 days ago, Jody Heavin

Mrs. John receiving a grant check for $5,000

Congratulations to Salem High School's own Elizabeth Hogan on her 2026 East Central College NEA Inspirer of Excellence Award.

15 days ago, Robyn Taylor

Elizabeth Hogan holds her NEA Inspirer of Excellence Award certificate.

Summer Break ACT Dates:

June ACT Registration Deadline - May 8th
June ACT Late Registration Deadline - May 29
June ACT Test Day - June 13

July ACT Registration Deadline - July 5
July ACT Late Registration Deadline - July 24
July ACT Test Day - July 11

15 days ago, Robyn Taylor

Congratulations to Ellie Headrick, a Junior at Salem High School, for earning a silver medal for her Flute Solo! Ellie performed at the University of Missouri Columbia last Thursday April 30th for the MHSHAA State Solo & Small Ensemble festival. We are so proud of her hard work and achievement!

18 days ago, Jody Heavin

Mrs. Dotson’s Conceptual Science classes took learning beyond the classroom to explore human impact on our local environment by cleaning up around the high school. Over the course of two days, they collects an incredible 2,294 pounds of trash! Each student then created a plausible solution that would help limit/eliminate the amount of pollution.

19 days ago, Jody Heavin

Fourteen students were honored with the Glory of Missouri Award, each representing one of the virtues engraved in the House Chamber. Presented and personally signed by Representative John Hewkin, each award is customized to reflect the student and the virtue they exemplify. This recognition celebrates students who demonstrate outstanding character and embody the values that shape Missouri’s legacy and future. Thank you to Representative Hewkin for honoring these exceptional students.

22 days ago, Jody Heavin

⛳ Aiden Summers of Salem R80 School District won the SCA golf championship today at Randel-Hinkle Municipal Golf Course in Mountain Grove with a score of 73 (+1).

22 days ago, Jody Heavin

SCA Champion Aiden summers holding a golf flag and swinging a club

Another successful Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build in the books! This week our Construction Trades students put their skills to work in the best way—serving others and making a real impact in our community. Proud of this group!

about 1 month ago, Jody Heavin

Congratulations to Salem High School Scholar Bowl on the completion of their season. They competed in the district tournament today that took place in Houston. The team made it into the semifinals, but unfortunately lost to Fair Grove in that round. Preston Duncan earned a 6th place medal for individual points in the preliminary rounds. Special shout out to our seniors that competed in their last competition today! Thank you for your dedication over the last 4 years! Good luck in all your future endeavors Preston and Carter!

about 1 month ago, Sarah Sanders

Two students standing next to each other, posing for a picture.

A group of students posing for a picture.

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