Salem Public Schools
SPS Community,
Next week (May 4-8) is Teacher Appreciation Week across the country.
We refer to it as Educator Appreciation Week, however, because we truly believe that all of our staff members are educators -- teachers, paraprofessionals, coaches, counselors, administrative assistants, school related personnel, nurses, food service workers, bus drivers, monitors, custodians, maintenance team, and more – each of whom positively impact the school experience of our children and families.
Educator Appreciation Week in Salem is our chance to show our educators how much we value them. Throughout the week, we shower our staff with raffles, gift card giveaways and discounts from various retail stores, restaurants, cafes, and more. Of course, Teacher Appreciation Week in Salem would not be possible without the generosity of our merchants and local businesses, who undoubtedly value the work of our educators.
We also want to hear from our families and alumni. We’ve created a Google form (see here) on which families and alumni can express their gratitude for one or more of our educators, to be shared throughout the week on our social media pages. This has become a wonderful tradition, thus we ask you to take a few minutes to offer your words of appreciation and encouragement to our educators.
Finally, I want to wish the best of luck to our Coordinator of Music Ben Chertok and the Salem High School Jazz Band the best of luck Sunday when they perform at The Hatch Shell in Boston (between 2-2:30 p.m.) at the Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators (MAJE) Gold Medal Showcase. For those in need of transportation, register for the fan bus here.
Enjoy the weekend,
Kate Carbone,
Interim Superintendent
SHS Senior Johan Polanco Named Recipient of MAVA Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award
Johan Polanco, a senior at Salem High School, was named the recipient of the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award, the Association announced on Thursday, Apr. 16.
The Salem Patch | North Shore’s Top High School Graduates To Be Honored At 58th Chamber Dinner
The top 3 percent of high school graduates from schools across the North Shore will be honored at the 58th annual North Shore Chamber of Commerce Recognition Dinner. The Chamber will welcome more than 200 pending graduates from 30 high schools on May 14 at the DoubleTree Hilton in Danvers.
Among the Salem High School seniors to be honored include:
The Salem Patch | Salem State Music Majors Join Elite Eastern Division Intercollegiate Band
Salem High School alumnus Max Beauregard ’23 is among three Salem State musicians to join the College Band Directors National Association's (CBDNA) Intercollegiate Band Eastern Division ensemble after nominations and auditions this spring.
The Salem News | In the Circle softball column: Experienced Witches starting to hit their stride
It may be overly simplistic to say Salem High’s softball changed with one swing of the bat. Then again, it was a pretty big swing. The game was tied in the final inning, two runners were on base ... and the count was even full. Junior catcher Julia Gauthier dug in, swung hard and blasted the ball out of the park for a game-winning 3-run homer.
VIEW GALLERY | SHS Student Summit Puts Student Experience in the Spotlight
The Salem Public Schools core value of belonging’ was in full effect Friday, Apr. 17, as the Hawthorne Hotel hosted the first-ever Salem High School Student Summit which drew 70-plus students who discussed a myriad of topics impacting their high school experience.
VIEW GALLERY | Salem High School CTE Career Fair Draws Record 47 Business Partners, Countless Interactions
Real work experience has become a natural partner priority with earning a diploma for Salem High School students. SHS scholars were not at a loss for such on Thursday, Apr. 16 as the High School’s Career Technical Education department hosted its fifth annual Career Fair — aptly themed ‘Passport to Possibilities’ — as a record 47 business partners attended and interacted with hundreds of students.
Salem Public Schools is looking into the future and developing a 10-year Innovation vision and a three-year strategic plan to guide our work. To shape our efforts, we want to hear from parents, caregivers, students, alumni and community members to better understand:
- What’s working well?
- Where we can grow as a district?
- What matters most for our students and families?
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by Monday, May 4 to share your thoughts. Your feedback will directly inform the priorities we set and the path we take forward together. For more information on the Innovation Vision and Strategic Planning process, go to salemk12.org/innovation.
Help us celebrate this national day of recognition by thanking your child’s school nurse for their essential contribution to the health and wellness of our community.
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