Principal Carmona’s Message
Welcome to Witchcraft Heights Elementary School!
Dear WHES Families,
Welcome to our WHES community! We are proud to be a school where every child is valued, challenged, and celebrated. Over the years, we’ve built a culture rooted in excellence, engagement, community, and growth, and we look forward to continuing that journey with you.
We invite you to explore our progress and goals in our State of the School Report—a snapshot of where we’ve been, where we are now, and the priorities that guide our path toward excellence.
VIEW: State of the School Report
Our work is grounded in the district’s strategic priorities:
- Elevating learning
- Empowering educators
- Centering belonging
- Strengthening our foundation
At WHES, our mission is clear:
To foster a culture of curious, independent, and passionate learners through engaging our community in setting high expectations for all and by immersing the productive struggle of learning.
Our “big rocks” guide everything we do:
- Fostering high expectations for everyone
- Empowering all staff to improve student growth and achievement
- Cultivating a joyful and inclusive community
Together, we will ensure every student takes ownership of their learning and thrives. Thank you for partnering with us in this important work!
Sue Carmona
Principal
At our school….
Mission: We aim to develop a culture of curious, independent, and passionate learners who will build a more connected world by accepting challenges, value each other, and grow into their unique abilities and beyond.
Vision: To engage our community to accept challenges, value each other, enjoy the productive struggle of learning together, and be confident as they learn who they are and the world around them.
BIG ROCKS for 2025-26
We believe in:
-Fostering high expectations for everyone.
-Empowering all staff to improve student growth and achievement.
-Cultivating a joyful and inclusive community.
The State of Our School: Family Edition
Salem Public Schools Core Values
Belonging – We believe all members of our community are valued and that our relationships are built on empathy and respect.
Equity – We believe in promoting social justice to ensure an inclusive school community where all members are empowered and engaged.
Opportunity – We believe all students should receive a personalized experience to achieve academic success, find joy in their learning, and have multiple choices for their post-secondary plans.
