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Submitted by Monika Spaulding, Salem High School Journalism Teacher, and written by Brianna Bobo. Business Professionals of America (BPA) gives students the opportunity to develop professional skills, compete at a high level, and gain confidence beyond the classroom. 

For Washington County residents who have ever wondered what it takes to run for local office, Purdue Extension is offering an opportunity to learn the ropes before campaign season begins.

The STEAM lab at Salem Schools is continuing to improve and grow thanks to a grant from the Indiana Department of Education. This is the fourth STEM grant the school corporation has received from the state. With funds being cut by 50%, the grant this year totalled $24,985.

Once a year, FFA members from across the nation gather in Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention; one of the largest student conventions in the country. It’s a time for members to meet others who share the same passion for agriculture, leadership and personal growth. 

The West Washington Jr./Sr. High School Drama Department is bringing one of Agatha Christie’s most famous mysteries to the stage this weekend with three performances of And Then There Were None.

JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) has been very influential for students at Salem High School. Tara Kritzer has been working for JAG at SHS since the school introduced it in 2024. Due to budget cuts by the Indiana State Legislature this year, the JAG program will be defunded almost completely. Roughly 85% of JAG funding has been cut, and because of this, JAG will not be able to continue after the first semester at SHS.

Salem Community Schools invites the community to join us in honoring our nation’s heroes during a Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11, at 9:00 am in the Salem High School Main Gym.

On October 14, Mayor Justin Green invited the Salem Lady Lions softball team to the city council meeting held at City Hall to congratulate them on their winning season this year. The Lady Lions had a great 18-9 season, and they made it to the second game of Semi-State.

West Washington School Corporation issued a warning Tuesday morning after some students received a phishing email from an individual posing as a West Washington student.

Salem Community Schools has announced that every student in grades K–12 will once again receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost for the coming 2025–26 school year. The district shared the news on its official Facebook page on July 24.

2025-26 academic calendars for Salem, Eastern, and West Washington Schools.

A new way to inspire creativity is now open to the public in Salem, thanks to the efforts of middle school art teacher Gwendolyn Dowling and her students. Located on the sidewalk by the drop-off circle at Salem Middle School, near the football field, the freshly installed art library box functions much like the other little free book libraries around the county - except instead of books, it’s filled with art supplies.

Finally! The Eastern Girls' Tennis Team can use that word as they were able to claim their first ever tennis sectional title in school history. “It is very special and surreal to say that this team won the very first sectional in Eastern Tennis,” said Eastern Coach Ame Hein.

Come pick up free meals for your children under 18 years of age this summer! There are two pickup locations: Salem Schools and the Campbellsburg Community Center...

On Friday, May 23, West Washington High School held their 2025 graduation ceremony! The various student speeches and comments made it clear: they certainly are ready for whatever is on the horizon. Although some tears were shed, the day was full of happiness and pride.

On Saturday, May 24, Salem High School held their 2025 graduation ceremony. The gymnasium was brimming with Lion pride and camaraderie as…

On Saturday, May 24, Eastern High School celebrated this year's graduates with the 2025 graduation ceremony! There were smiles as far as the eye could see, and an enormous amount of support for the graduates from family and friends.

It was a week to remember for West Washington High School senior Silas Batt. On Thursday, May 22, the 18-year-old pulled off a feat most golfers only dream of—hitting a hole-in-one at the Western Hills Country Club. The very next day, he walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma.

Salem Choir and Musical Theatre students present their year-end concert this Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 pm in the Trueblood Performing Arts Center on the campus of Salem Middle School.

Sectional News: On Sunday, May 4, the IHSAA released the sectional pairings for both baseball and softball. For baseball, all three county schools will begin their tourney trek on the road this year while the Lady Lions and Musketeers travel and the Senators host for softball.