Greeting Parents, Students and Guardians,
Please cheer on our teams in the post season this weekend.
Regional Volleyball @ Alamosa Friday Nov. 7
3:30 PM DSST College View vs.Salida
5:00 PM Alamosa vs. Salida
Quarterfinals State Soccer Playoffs Saturday Nov. 8
Salida Vs. Vanguard 1:00 Spartan Stadium -Free pizza for Spartan students!!
Tuesday, November 11 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 Oak St.
Parent Volunteers
We are seeking parents to volunteer for several upcoming student activities. Your involvement is crucial in helping us provide a safe and enjoyable environment for our students after these events.
January 17: After Winterfest Dance - We need parents to help organize a safe and fun post-dance event for students.
April 17: After Prom - Historically, Junior Parents have planned a fantastic party with activities and a raffle for prizes. We're looking for parents to continue this tradition!
May 20: Senior Breakfast - We are looking for parents to help plan a special breakfast to honor our graduating seniors before commencement.
Please contact Ivonne Guzman in the front office if you are interested in volunteering for these events. iguzman@salidaschools.org (719) 530-5401
Advisory this week
Monday lessons are:
9th grade: Get Up, Stand Up (standing up for others)
10th grade: Making Life Meaningful
11th grade: Resume review in preparation for Career Day
12th grade: Creating a Career Plan
Tuesday: students will have individual meetings with their Advisor & work on Career Research: Business & Entrepreneurship Pathway
Wednesday: Academic Office Hours & Study Hall
Thursday: No Clubs - instead an all-school Hadestown teaser just before the show opener on Friday!
School Accountability Committee November 18
The purpose of the SAC is to inform, encourage and provide opportunities for parents and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school's instructional program and quality improvement processes. Our next meeting is in the SHS Library from 5:30-6:30 on November 18.
All parents and guardians are welcome to attend. I would be happy to speak with you further if you have questions or are interested in volunteering.
Drama Production Hadestown November 13, 14 and 15
Please mark your calendars for Salida High School’s drama production of Hadestown. There will be three showings in the Salida High School Auditorium.
November 13 Teaser HS students 11:30-12:05
November 14 7:00 PM
November 15 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Junior Career Day December 16, 2025
There are 50 community volunteers that have signed on for career day for all juniors on Dec. 16th. Each advisory class will rotate through 3 stations, Resume, Mock interview, and professionalism/networking. Juniors need to come professionally dressed for an interview, bring a copy of their resume, & be prepared to share their story with a professional. Email fmaxwell@coloradomtn.edu with questions.
You are invited to join the SHS Big Read Inaugural Book Club meeting!
Join us for a community book club for parents, teachers, and community members about Never Enough by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, presented by Book Club Salida in partnership with Salida High School. We will meet on November 16, 2025, from 9:30-11:00 am at Sanctum Drawing, 501 W 5th St., Building #2, Salida.
The event includes: a copy of the book, coffee, and a light breakfast with a guided discussion.
Sign up today! Pre-registration is required. Register here for $30.
Gooo Spartans!
Principal Jesse Hull