Salem Public Schools
SPS Families,
June arrives this weekend and brings the start of Pride month. In the Salem Public Schools, we openly express our support of LGBTQIA+ students and families by raising flags, painting rainbow crosswalks and sharing information about the history of the Pride movement. True to our core value of belonging, it is important that all of our community members feel safe, seen and supported in our schools.
It remains a privilege to be part of a school district and community which believe that we are enriched by the diversity of our scholars, educators and caregivers. This commitment breeds empathy and compassion that is so important for our students as they develop to be engaged citizens of integrity, civility and impeccable character.
We hope that many of you can join the Salem Public Schools’ contingent that is marching as part of the North Shore Pride Parade and Festival. The parade takes place on Saturday, June 28, beginning in the parking lot at 27 Congress Street. For more information on the parade, see this link. I hope to see you there!
I did want to take a moment to address the tragic situation involving a middle school student in a local community who took his own life. His family believes that this was as a result of bullying endured at school. While we do not know the details of the situation, it is important to remind families that we have very clear bullying procedures and protocols that can be found here. All students have the right to access educational opportunities free from bullying, harassment, discrimination, prejudice, and hate crimes. If you believe that your child is a victim of bullying, I urge you to reach out to an administrator, counselor or teacher at your child’s school. We have a responsibility to thoroughly review every case to ensure that we are consistently creating a welcoming and inclusive culture in our schools.
Please enjoy your weekend! We are looking forward to graduation week at our 3 high schools – New Liberty Innovation School on Wednesday, June 4, Salem Prep High School on Thursday, June 5 and Salem High School on Friday, June 6. Congratulations to all who are walking across the stage!
Steve
Ms. Diogo has exceptional attention to detail such that all timesheets are accurately updated and staff attendance is always properly recorded so that everyone is paid in a timely fashion. Ms. Diogo is truly a self-starter and highly motivated to create efficient systems to run an orderly and efficient front office.
VIEW GALLERY | Sixty-Plus SHS Seniors Take Part in Future Educators Senior Signing
More than 60 Salem High School seniors attended the Class of 2025 Future Educators Celebration and Senior Signing Friday morning, May 23, at the SHS IMC Library.
Salem High School CTE Program Honors Outstanding Seniors at 2025 Senior Awards Banquet
Senior Janay Newton, a Culinary Arts student in Salem High School’s Career Technical Education program, was named the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) Scholar of the Year and the recipient of the Massachusetts Vocational Association (MVA) Presidential Certificate of Merit Thursday, May 22, to highlight the Third Annual CTE Senior Awards Ceremony at the M. Ruth Norton Auditorium.
The Salem News | 17 Salem seniors awarded college scholarships
Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the city of Salem Scholarship and Education Committee recently announced that 17 scholarships of $500 each were awarded to Salem residents who are graduating seniors entering college this fall.
VIEW GALLERY | 2025 Student Voice Summit, See Me Student Art Festival Draws Standing Room-Only Crowd at the Peabody Essex Museum
The 2025 edition of the Student Voice Summit drew a standing-room-only crowd of more than 300 parents and families of Salem Public Schools. Among those in attendance included Mayor Dominick Pangallo; SPS Superintendent Dr. Stephen Zrike; David Snider, Director of Learning & Community Engagement at the PEM; as well as several members of the Salem School Committee.
New Liberty Scholars Showcase BUILD Business Plans in Mini Competition
New Liberty Innovation School scholars presented the second half of their BUILD business plans Wednesday morning in front of a panel, NLIS staff and scholars at the Salem Visitors Center. Scholars presented their original plans on Jan. 31 in front of a panel at the Salem City Hall Annex.
Class of 2025 Commencement ceremonies will take place next week:
New Liberty Innovation School
- Wednesday, June 4 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Peabody Essex Museum's Morse Auditorium | 161 Essex Street
Salem Prep High School
- Thursday, June 5 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Root North Shore | 35 Congress Street, Suite #2350
Salem High School
- Friday, June 6 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Captain John Bertram Athletic Field | Powder House Lane (Rain site: SHS Veterans Memorial Fieldhouse)
Join Cartwheel and guest speaker Dr. Jessica Fish for a free live webinar Thursday, June 5 (7-8 p.m.) which will provide strategies on how to foster meaningful connection and show support in ways that are authentic to you, while being affirming to your child or teen and their experience.
Watch live or receive the replay.
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