Salem Public Schools
SPS families,
Today is the last of our three high school graduations. It has been a privilege to celebrate our seniors as they successfully completed our requirements for earning their diploma. We are proud to share that the Salem Public Schools has 237 graduates across our three campuses who will now attend college, enter the workforce and/or join the military. Regardless of their choice, they are prepared and represent the very best that our city offers. Congratulations class of 2025!
As we approach the final two weeks of the school year, we ask that you provide us input on your child’s school year. We are excited to release our second annual parent/caregiver survey. We value your opinion given the critical role that you play in the education of your children.
The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. and we encourage you to take one survey per child. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Haitian Creole.
Click the link to take the survey, choose the school that your student attends and finally, choose your preferred language.
The survey will be open from today, Friday, June 6, through Friday, July 18, 2025.
Should you have any questions or need support, please reach out to Laura Assade, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Engagement, at 978-740-1225 or email: welcomecenter@salemk12.org.
Enjoy the weekend and all of our end-of-the-year festivities.
Steve
Ms. Bido's passion to deliver meaningful experiences for students is what drives her in her role. We appreciate Ms. Bido's dedication, detail oriented approach and calm demeanor. She is truly an asset to the Salem Public Schools.
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Salem Public Schools is excited to share its second annual family/caregiver survey with you. We value your opinion as you are an important part in the life of yours and many other students in our schools. Please take a moment to share your feedback with us.
The survey should take no more than 15 minutes and we encourage you to take one survey per student. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Haitian Creole.
Click the link below to take the survey, choose the school that your student attends then choose your language.
The survey will be open from Friday, June 6-Friday, July 18, 2025.
Should you have any questions or need support please reach out to our team at 978-740-1225 or email welcomecenter@salemk12.org
SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) is a federal food benefit that helps low-income families with school-aged children buy food when schools are closed for the summer.
Visit Mass.gov to find out eligibility and how to apply.
The City of Salem Seal Task Force has published a public feedback form to gather community input as part of its work. Your perspectives have been central to the formation of this task force, and we’d greatly value your participation.
The form is available in both English and Spanish at the links below:
ENGLISH | SPANISH | VIEW THE CITY SEAL
Please take a few moments to fill it out and share your thoughts. The City is hopeful to hear from as many community members as possible, and your input is especially meaningful. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to equity in Salem.
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If you are not receiving messages from ParentSquare or if you are having trouble, contact your school's front office. You can visit www.parentsquare.com for more information.