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Student Handbook
There is no standard supply list for SHS, as students all have unique class schedules. Teachers will provide information about needed supplies at the beginning of each semester.

Message from the Principal

July 31, 2023
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

Welcome back to the 2023-2024 school year. I am truly excited for the new school year. Salida High School is committed to providing a high-quality education for all students. We take great pride in Salida High School being a school in which students achieve their academic and personal goals and enjoy attending each day.

We have added three new teachers to our talented staff. I am pleased to welcome:

Alejandra Godina - Science Teacher
Lou Gwaltney - Social Studies Teacher
Ben Sanchez - Math Teacher

Online Registration is new this year. We will not have a registration day at the high school. Please take time to fill out the registration forms online and submit them. SHS offices will be open Monday July 31st for the 2023-2024 school year. School pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, August 23. Students will receive flyers in Advisory.

We will not have a registration day at the high school. Please take time to fill out the registration forms online and submit them.

The Salida School District is moving to a paperless registration system called Revver with the start of the 2023-2024 school year. SHS will not have a registration day at the school. Instead, please fill out the registration forms online and submit them. Please read the directions carefully in order to register your child:

HERE is the link for the District registration through the Revver program. Please fill out all forms you find in that link.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Tasks:
If you don’t know how to get into IC (Infinite Campus), select this link.

Complete Annual Update – once per family  How-To Instructions
Complete Free and Reduced Meal Application – once per family  How-To Instructions.  ALL FAMILIES should fill this out as it gets us access to funding.

Complete Annual Health Forms – for each student:
o Annual Health Appraisal form
o Consent for Stock Medications form

Throughout this process, if you need any help or need access to the internet, please contact the front office at (719) 530-5400 or swing by and we’ll do our best to help you as we transition into this new system.

All lockers will be optional this year should your student decide to purchase one. Come by the High School office on or after July 31, 2023, or after school starts to procure a locker.

SHS offices will be open Monday July 31st for the 2023-2024 school year.

Important Dates to Remember:

Sports Physical Night Monday, August 7 6:00-8:00
Salida Middle School Gym
All incoming SHS & SMS 5th-12th grade student athletes
Cost: $10 per student, cash or check
Parent or guardian must be present with each student. Physical forms will be provided.

Freshman Orientation Day Friday August 11
Students should arrive at 7:50 and will be released at 12:00 pm. This is an important event for all incoming freshmen. They will be able to meet their teachers and advisors, and see their classrooms. Breakfast will be provided.

Grades 10, 11, and 12 New to the District Students Friday August 11
We will hold a brief orientation and tour of the building for new to the district students who are not freshman Friday August 11th from 9:00-10:00. We will give a tour of the high school, help you locate lockers, classrooms, and you will be able to meet some of your teachers before the first day.

School in Session-All Students Monday August 14
Normal schedule: classes 8:00-4:00

Picture Day at Salida High School Wednesday August 23
Picture forms will be given to students the first week of school. Pictures are optional to purchase, all students will have a picture taken for ID cards.

Back to School Night Wednesday, August 23rd, from 5:00-7:00 PM
Will take place. All Community members are welcome to tour the school, meet teachers, coaches and connect with club and activity sponsors. Dates of 2023-2024 Parent /Teacher conferences will be announced at a later date.

Sincerely,

Principal Jesse Hull