Purple & Gold Newsletter

September 29 - 30

• Family Weekend

Saturday, September 30

• Salem Academy A Capella Singers Performance, 9:45 a.m. Huber Theater, Student Center.

• Parents' Association Meeting, 12:45 p.m., Huber Theater, Student Center.

• Parents' Association Dinner Gathering, 5 p.m., Cugino Forno, WInston-Salem.

Tuesday, October 3

• Academy Swim Interest Meeting, 4 - 4:15 p.m. Bryant Hall Balcony

Thursday, October 5

• PSAT Testing & College Counseling Workshop  

Required for all students; no regular classes

Friday, October 6

• Fall Break begins at 4 p.m. 



Boarding Students: Transportation to the airport/bus/train runs from noon to 6 p.m.

Welcome!

Photo: Sapphire Charles '24 and Emily Calletano '24 at Ring Banquet 2023

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Academy Directory

Please use this directory to contact school faculty and staff about specific questions.

Tuesday, October 10

• Boarding students may begin returning from Fall Break at noon.

Wednesday, October 11

• Students arrive on campus by 9:45 a.m.; School Activity starts at 10 a.m.

Friday, October 13

• Academy Volleyball vs.Oak Ridge Military, Home at 5 p.m. (Volleyball Senior Night)

Saturday, October 14

• Salem Academy A Cappella Performance at Lighting the Way for Girls & Women Celebration, Unity Women's Desk fundraising event, Old Salem Visitor Center, 5 - 8 p.m.



Saturday, October 21

• NC’s Got Talent, A Barbershop Tribute to our Musical Heritage., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Hanes Auditorium, Salem Academy & College Elberson Fine Arts Center.

View the listing of college scholarships with October deadlines. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Dr. MacDonald, College Counselor & Student Engagement Coordinator.

Saber Athletics Calendar

View the 2023 Fall Calendar for Saber athletic games and matches.

2023 - 2024 Winter Sports

Tryouts will be October 16 -18 from 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Tryout locations are Bryant Hall for fencing & the Salem Academy & College Pool for swimming.

Student Activities

Students, looking for weekend fun? Check out the October Student Activities Flyer!

Photo: Cameron Smith '25, Jasmine Gladman '25, Tashi Greenberg '26, and Alyssa Africa '26.

Friday, September 29

• House Hangs: Chef Chris & DJ Wilde Silence, 5 - 8 p.m., SECCA: Hanes House Terrace

• Opening Day of the Carolina Classic Fair, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday, September 30

• Southern Charm at the Farm, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This incredible bi-annual event is back with 300 local vendors, live music, and food trucks at Tanglewood Park.

Sunday, October 1

• Fall Concert, New Century Musicals. Join Salem Band for a concert of New Century Musicals at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 1 in Hanes Auditorium.  Read More about this event.

Thursday, October 5

• WS/FC Schools North Carolina College Fair, Benton Convention Center, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Speak to and learn about national colleges and universities!

Friday, October 6

• Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party, The Ramkat at 8 p.m. The Ramkat is hosting a Taylor Swift laser dance party! Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday, October 22

• Swim Like A. Fish Day Clinics. Salem Academy Swim Clinic with 2x USA Junior National Champion Abbie Fish is on October 22 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Cost is $100.00 per swimmer.

2023 Salem Academy Tennis Team during Senior Day Match, September 2023.

Game, Set, Match! A big congratulations to the Academy tennis team on a successful season!

View Salem Academy Photos on Flickr