Salem Public Schools
Dear Families/Staff,
This is a big weekend in the Salem Public Schools! On Saturday, March 14 from 11-2 pm, we are hosting DESIGN DAY at Collins Middle School. All students, families, staff and community members are invited to help dream big about the future of the Salem Public Schools. Please see flyers in English, Spanish and Portuguese and a video detailing the focus for the day.
Design Day is part of an ongoing effort to develop a 10-year Vision & Innovation Agenda alongside the district’s next three-year strategic plan. The day will feature interactive activities and small-group conversations that invite the Salem community to explore and discuss the following:
What “school” should look like in Salem in 2036 and beyond
How AI and other new technology should be used in our schools
How to recruit, train, and grow our best educators, and the roles they should play
How to prepare our students for success after high school
Please note that students can receive service hours for participating and we will be issuing a Certificate of Civic Leadership to all students who attend the session for at least 2 hours. We will have snacks, childcare, hands-on activities, and multiple ways for people to contribute.
On Saturday evening, Salem High School’s Boys Basketball team will meet Hanover High School in the MIAA Division 3 championship game at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell Saturday at 6 p.m. Tickets are $24 and can be purchased here (includes all games on Saturday). If any members of the community would like to donate a ticket to benefit a Salem High School student, please contact the Athletic Department: Reilly Christie, Athletic Director– rchristie@salemk12.org or Angie Giancola, Athletics Specialist– agiancola@salemk12.org. Thank you for your support of our students during this magical playoff ride!
Go Witch!
Steve
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As one of the greatest high school basketball players in Massachusetts state history, Salem native James ‘Scoonie’ Penn won a lot over the course of his preeminent career.
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In the midst of its historic run to the MIAA Division 3 state championship game, the Salem High School Boys Basketball Team received a welcome ‘shoutout’ from CBS Boston/WBZ-TV on Tuesday.
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The Salem High School Drama Club, enters the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) 2026 Festival Semifinal Saturday at Marshfield High School and performs one act from "Pandora and the Sickle Moon" at 2:30 p.m.
Fresh off a gold medal performance at the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE) regionals Mar. 4, the SHS Jazz Band competes in the MAJE state final Saturday (11 a.m.) at the Coakley Middle School in Norwood, with the awards ceremony to follow at Norwood High School between 5-6 p.m.
The Salem High School and Collins Middle School spring athletics programs begin their seasons Monday, Mar. 16. As a community, we need to respect the space and time at Bertram Field. The field is now reserved after school for athletic team practices, games and events ONLY. Those not participating in a spring sport should not be at Bertram Field after school dismissal.
Students who are not on the CMS track and field team should not be on the field, in the stands or hanging out in the parking lot or near the locker rooms. Student-athletes from the SHS lacrosse and track and field teams as well as the CMS track and field teams who are on the field need the time to practice with their coaches and teammates.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation.
Thank goodness for longer days and warmer weather!
The latest Salem Public Schools Nursing News update is live. Check it out today for essential info on school nutrition and upcoming health screening programs, plus some seasonal inspiration for family recipes and outdoor fun.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Margaret Voss Howard Teacher Recognition Award, a fund of the Essex County Community Foundation.
The yearly award honors the contributions of one teacher from Salem Public Schools and one from the Marblehead school district, with each receiving $1,000. Teachers, other school employees, parents, students and citizens may nominate a teacher by submitting a detailed letter explaining why the teacher should be honored and sending it to: howardteacheraward@yahoo.com.
Deadline: April 10, 2026
Nominators should include the teacher’s name, school, and assignment, along with their own contact information (name, email, phone, relationship to teacher) or a nomination form. Honorees are selected by a committee of local educators.
For more information and a nomination form, contact howardteacheraward@yahoo.com.
Join us for a virtual workshop: Supporting Your Child with Autism: The Role of Medication, presented by Dr. Jefferson Prince, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Thursday, Mar. 26 from 6-7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Windi Bowditch at wbowditch@nsedu.org.
Part of National Nutrition Month is National School Dinner Week (Mar. 17-20), and Salem Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services wants your input.
Dinner will be served as usual at Salem High School from 3:05-4:35 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and SPS Food and Nutrition Services is asking SHS students to provide photos and reviews on their social media.
Students are encouraged to tag SPS Food and Nutrition Services on the following platforms:
- Instagram: @spsfoodandnutrition
- Facebook: @spsfoodservice
- X: @spsfoodservice
These reviews will help inform the SPS Food and Nutrition Services team what the dinner experience at SHS and Collins Middle School will look like in the future.
Among National School Dinner Week's promotions next week is a Protein Powerball Taste Test, the result of a recent suggestion that SHS dinners contain more protein to help students refuel following after-school activities.
ParentSquare is the communication platform for Salem Public Schools. Families receive communication from the district, school, and their student's classroom all in one space. Families can communicate 1-to-1 with teachers, register for parent-teacher conferences, and more.
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.