Salem Public Schools
Salem Public Schools Families,
Unfortunately, due to the incoming snowstorm, we decided to postpone Design Day to a later date to be announced.
Last week, the Salem School Committee voted unanimously to name the newly merged Carlton and Saltonstall elementary schools the Sarah Parker Remond Elementary School (listen to pronunciation here). According to School Committee policy, two more readings of the suggested name, at two separate school committee meetings are needed before it becomes official, effective July 1, 2026.
Sarah Parker Remond was born and raised in Salem. As early as age 16, she delivered powerful anti-slavery speeches. She and her family also spoke out against the Salem Public Schools when she and others were excluded due to race. As an adult, she gained international acclaim as a leading advocate for civil rights, women’s suffrage, and the abolition of slavery.
We continue to learn more about this remarkable Salem native and will be sharing additional information with our students and community in the coming months as we embrace the newly named school into our portfolio.
Finally, a quick note to save some upcoming dates for discussion and engagement around next year’s school budget. Please note that we will have sessions on the following days:
Community online budget forum: Wednesday, February 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (link Passcode:160315 )
In-person community forum: Wednesday, February 25, 6:30 p.m. at Salem High School
Staff only online budget forum: Thursday, February 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Please join us for one or more of these sessions. We need your perspective and ideas to inform our initial proposal to the School Committee in early April.
Let’s bring the Super Bowl trophy back this weekend!
Steve
Salem High School Culinary Students Open Black Cat Food Pantry for Food Insecure Students
Food insecurity is real and seemingly everywhere.
Salem High School Culinary Arts department students, with a boost from the Stop & Shop Supermarkets Food Pantry Program, decided to do something about it. In their own school, no less.
VIEW GALLERY: Salem Public Schools Scholars Recognized at Salem State MLK Luncheon
Five Salem Public Schools students were recognized for outstanding essays Monday afternoon at the 36th Annual Salem State University Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration at the SSU’s Veterans Memorial Hall.
The Salem News | Red Sox alumni visit Collins Middle School for annual Jackie Robinson Celebration of Life
On what would have been Jackie Robinson’s 107th birthday, Red Sox alumni visited Collins Middle School Friday morning to speak with students about the Hall of Famer’s impact on Major League Baseball and the lessons they have taken from his barrier-breaking legacy.
VIEW GALLERY | Red Sox Alumni, Guests Extend Jackie Robinson Legacy to CMS Students at 23rd Annual Celebration of Life
The theme at Friday’s 23rd Annual Jackie Robinson Celebration of Life at the Collins Middle School was clear, yet open-ended.
‘Without Jackie Robinson’s legacy, I could never have…’
A panel of guests including Boston Red Sox alumni Sam Horn (1987-89), Darnell McDonald (2010-12) and Manny Delcarmen (2005-10), Red Sox and Boston Celtics DJ Kahleil Blair, Vice President of the Jackie Robinson Foundation Ivo Philbert and NESN reporter Jahmai Webster visited Collins Middle School to discuss the personal impact Mr. Robinson’s legacy had, and continues to have, on them.
The Salem State University McKeown School of Education, of which many Salem Public Schools educators are alumni, is seeking nominations for the SCOPE Educator Alumni Award, which honors an exemplary Salem State alumnus/alumnae who has made significant contributions to the field of education.
Each Massachusetts state university selects one awardee, who is then recognized at the Massachusetts State House. Last year's winner was Salem Early Childhood Center educator Shawna Erps.
The Salem Career Technical Initiative Program (STI) is offering 12 weeks of FREE Construction education beginning Monday, Feb. 23, open to under-employed, unemployed and those simply seeking a career change. Students will learn sustainable building practices and gain hands-on experience in all major areas of the trade including carpentry, insulation, windows & doors, roofing, siding, and more.
This opportunity is perfect for students looking to gain a broad understanding of construction and preparation for entry-level apprenticeship opportunities across multiple specialties.
- Contact: Sheila Davila, STI Director of Workforce Development
- sdavila@salemk12.org
- 978-854-3885
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