Salem Public Schools
SPS community,
Firstly, we wish a very happy Easter to those who celebrate, as well as a restful April vacation as we approach the final weeks of what has been a terrific school year.
I want to call your attention to the dates of Tuesday, Apr. 29 and Wednesday, Apr. 30 in which the Salem Building Committee is hosting two public forums to unveil and discuss in depth the four designs for the new Salem High School.
On Apr. 29, the Committee will host an in-person public forum at the Salem High School IMC Library from 6:30-8:00 p.m., while an online public forum will be held on Apr. 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join the Online Public Forum | Salem Building Committee Website
This is the Salem Community’s chance to see the designs first-hand, to speak with members of the Committee and City of Salem officials; Accenture, our project management team; and members of the architectural firm Perkins & Will, to ask questions, offer ideas and express concerns.
It’s an exciting time not just for Salem Public Schools but for the entire City. We expect the new high school to continue to be a significant learning and education hub of our community and the North Shore.
Have a safe and restful April break!
Steve
The Salem Building Committee, in the final design stages for a new Salem High School, will host two community forums Apr. 29 and 30 for Salem Public Schools families and City residents.
The Tuesday, Apr. 29 Community Forum will be held at the Salem High School IMC Library from 6:30-8 p.m.
The Wednesday, Apr. 30 Community Forum will be held online via Zoom from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Join the Meeting).
Both forums offer the Salem Community a chance to see the designs first-hand, to engage with members of the Committee including City of Salem officials; Accenture, the project management team; and members of the architectural design team from Perkins & Will, to ask questions, offer ideas and express concerns.
Following the Apr. 29-30 Community Forums, the next public meeting of the SBC is scheduled for Thursday, May 8 (6-8 p.m.) at the SHS Library.
For more information, visit the SBC Website.
Student Voice Summit, See Me Festival 2025: SPS Artists Taking Over Essex Street May 22
The 2025 Salem Public Schools Student Voice Summit and the See Me Festival Student Art Installation are scheduled for Thursday, May 22 (5:30 p.m.) at the Peabody Essex Museum. The Student Voice Summit will take place from 5:30-7 p.m., in the Museum’s East India Marine Hall. The See Me Festival, which showcases various artwork based on student identities and the District’s core values, will be on display at the PEM’s East India Marine Hall while student art from Fine Arts Department will be exhibited at the Old Town Hall, a short walk away along Essex Street.
VIEW GALLERY: Saltonstall Middle School Scholars Experience Sport From Another Perspective
Over the next few weeks, Spaulding Adaptive Sports will be visiting Salem Public Schools to provide scholars the opportunity to learn and experience sports and activities designed for individuals of all abilities. On Wednesday, Saltonstall School grade 6 and 7 scholars experienced wheelchair basketball and boccia.
DESE Grant Enabling Salem Public Schools Multilingual Families Real-Time Interpretation
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The Salem News | Swimmer of the Year: Grant Dwyer
Whenever Grant Dwyer touches the wall in the water after a race and looks up at the pace clock, there’s a good chance he’s set another record. The Salem High swim team’s MVP piled up a number of them during the 2024-25 season, highlighted by achieving new Northeastern Conference records in the 200 IM (1:54.29) and 500 freestyle (4:42.29) at the Division 2 state championship meet at Boston University, finishing second in both events.
WBZ News Radio 1030 | Salem Unveils New ‘Chicken Nugget’ Garbage Truck
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Nick DiGiovanni and Lynn Davis hold the record for the largest chicken nugget at 46 pounds and 3.34 ounces. Salem, Massachusetts begs to differ.
Our April newsletter highlights Autism Acceptance Month and provides important information about upcoming puberty education lessons for grades 4 and 5 students and postural screenings for students in grades 5 through 9.
Plus, get valuable health tips on managing seasonal allergies, including practical advice on minimizing pollen exposure and choosing appropriate allergy medications for your children. With April vacation next week, we offer several great ideas for family activities and a delicious, healthy recipe that will surely be a spring holiday favorite.
At Salem Public Schools, the heart of every cafeteria is a dedicated team of compassionate, hard-working school nutrition professionals. These incredible individuals do far more than serve meals – they prepare fresh, healthy food, navigate allergies, meet strict nutrition standards, and greet and interact with students daily.
On Friday, May 2, 2025, we’ll join schools nationwide in celebrating School Lunch Hero Day – a special occasion to recognize and thank the cafeteria teams who help fuel student success.
Sponsored by the Seacoast Fire Chiefs of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, Camp Fully Involved is open to any female between the ages of 14 and 20 interested in becoming a firefighter. This week-long program -- from Sunday, July 27 to Friday, Aug. 1 -- has been very successful, and enrollment opportunities have been expanded to include more communities this year, including Salem.
Join a timely community conversation on how schools across Massachusetts are tackling the challenges of cell phone and social media use on Tuesday, Apr. 29. Explore the impact of screen time on student well-being, what’s working (and what’s not) with school phone bans, and new policies emerging across the state. You’ll hear directly from educators, students, parents, mental health experts, and policymakers.
The Second Annual Salem High School Community Volleyball Tournament is slated for Saturday, May 31 (8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) at the SHS Veterans Memorial Field House.
This year's tournament will be comprised of two divisions -- a Women's Bracket and a Co-Ed Bracket:
- Teams may consist of 6-8 athletes.
- All co-ed teams must have at least two female athletes on the court at all times.
- All athletes ages 14+ are invited to participate.
- Registration fee is $200 (~$25/person)
The event also includes food, raffles and Witches Volleyball gear for sale. All proceeds will support the SHS Volleyball program's preseason Trip in August.
For more information, visit the Tournament website or contact the SHSVB coaching staff at salemwitchesvolleyball@gmail.com.
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