Lt. Gov. Driscoll Helps Salem State Mark Progress on Geothermal, Solar Canopy Projects

Lt. Gov. and SSU alumna Kim Driscoll joined Salem State leaders to highlight campus projects aimed at cutting fossil fuel use.

Salem Schools Tout Gains In Battle Against Chronic Absenteeism

District chronic absenteeism fell from 34.0 percent to 19.2 percent over four years, new DESE data shows.

Salem State Opens 'Feed A Viking Market' On-Campus Student Food Pantry

A new retail-style campus market offers free essentials as survey data shows many Salem State students struggle to afford food.

Hall of Fame Lacrosse Coach Named New Salem High Athletic Director

Michael Daly won national women's lacrosse titles as a Stonehill College coach in 2003 and 2005.

Salem State First-Year Students Volunteer Across 6 North Shore Communities

The university's annual Day of Service sent 165 incoming students to projects in Beverly, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Danvers and Marblehead.

Salem's Bates Elementary Awarded $20K Cummings Foundation Gift

Principal Sue Faria-Smith announced the gift Monday at the Salem School Committee meeting.

North Shore CC Taps Salem Nonprofit For Campus Dining Starting Fall 2026

Salem-based Root will run dining and catering at NSCC's Lynn and Danvers campuses beginning this semester.

Salem State Students Tackle Community Projects Across City

The "Humanities Brigade' paired first-year students with Salem groups for paid internships and projects.

Salem Back To School Fair Moves To Collins Middle School

Construction near the Sarah Parker Remond School prompted a site change for Salem's fair set for Wednesday.

Salem, Peabody Public Schools Awarded State Literacy Grants

Salem and Peabody are among Massachusetts districts receiving PRISM funding to support reading instruction.

Salem Residents To Get Free Zoo Trips During Salem Days 2026

Salem residents can get free tickets, buses and ice cream vouchers to two zoos in September 2026.

'Deeply Humbled': Welch Vows To Bring 'Student-Centered Leadership' To Salem Schools

Thomas Welch was picked as the district's new superintendent on Wednesday night.

Salem Picks Boston Schools Leader As New Superintendent

The School Committee voted to offer the position to Boston Public Schools Associate Superintendent Thomas Welch.

Salem Teacher Sandra Castillo Honored At State House Shine Awards

Collins Middle School math teacher Sandra Castillo was among 57 Latino educators honored at the State House.

Salem To Deliberate New Superintendent Choice At Special Meeting

Three finalists recently interviewed for the position vacated when Steve Zrike became the state Secretary of Education.

Salem Teacher Lori Marenda-Lang Named To MA Heroine Class of 2026

State Rep. Manny Cruz nominated the Salem High School educator for the Massachusetts honor.

Salem's Bentley Academy Teacher 'Mr. G' Wins Margaret Voss Howard Recognition Award

Jonay Gonzalez Morera of Bentley Academy Innovation School received the annual Salem teacher honor and a $1,000 award.

Salem High, Salem Hospital Launch Medical Assisting Practicum For Students

A new Salem High partnership with Salem Hospital placed medical assisting students in a clinical setting this spring.

Salem High Athletic Director Reilly Christie To Leave For New Position

Christie, Salem High's athletic director for four years, will step down to take the same role at Malden Catholic.

Salem Students Earn Bishop Fenwick Baccalaureate, Underclass Awards

Students from Salem were recognized at Bishop Fenwick for academic, athletic and service awards.

Salem Academy Names New Upper School Principal

Meghan Blume brings nearly two decades of teaching and school leadership experience to the position.

Salem Power Outage Forces 2 Schools Out Of Witch City Mall

A downtown Salem power outage sent Salem Prep and New Liberty students to other schools for a full day of classes.

Salem Schools New Superintendent Public Forums Set For Next Week

Families and educators are invited to submit questions for each of the three finalists when they come to the district next week.

Salem Narrows New Superintendent Search To 3 Finalists

Each finalist will participate in two visits to Salem, including two public forums, in June.

Salem Hospital Ceremony Honors 31 Wellspring HOST Graduates

Wellspring House said all enrolled adults in this Salem-based HOST class completed the healthcare training program.

Harsh 'Winter' Storm Shifts Salem Champions Rolling Rally To Fieldhouse

The parade across the city will now conclude with an indoor championship celebration at Salem High.

Salem Summer Eats Returns With 4 New Meal Sites Across Witch City

After serving more than 30,000 meals last year, Salem schools are adding four new Summer Eats sites starting on June 29.

Salem High Student Leads CTE Awards With State, Local Honors

Johan Polanco received two statewide honors as Salem High recognized Career Technical Education students.

Salem Awards 10 College Scholarships To Graduating Seniors

Salem students received $500 college scholarships at a City Hall ceremony supported by local donations.

Salem Schools To Run ACs Overnight, Adjust Outdoor Activities Amid Extreme Heat Blast

District officials said schools will start cool, water stations will stay open, and outdoor time may be limited on Wednesday.

Salem State Grads Told To 'Believe,' 'Give Back' During 3 Commencements

The university's commencements included 272 double Vikings and an honorary degree for SSU alumnus David Masse.

Salem New Liberty Student Achieves State Science Honors

Jailyn Serrano became the fifth New Liberty Innovation School student to reach the state fair in three years.

Salem Switches School Day Schedule For Trooper Trainor Funeral Services

Salem Public Schools will revert to a full-day schedule on Wednesday because of the morning road closures throughout the city.

'Bad Idea': Prom Party Warning As North Shore Teens Prepare To Celebrate This Spring

Essex County DA Paul Tucker is advising North Shore families about the potential consequences of giving alcohol and drugs to teens.

Salem Awarded $3.75M To Expand High School Career Tech Programs

The award comes as the city seeks approval for a $447 million new high school with increased career technical education space.

Salem State Music Majors Join Elite Eastern Division Intercollegiate Band

Three Salem State musicians joined the CBDNA Eastern Division ensemble after nominations and auditions this spring.

Salem State Names Private Equity Leader, Alum As Commencement Speaker

The school said David Masse will receive an honorary degree from the Bertolon School of Business on May 15.

Final Push For Salem High School Tax Override As Citywide Vote Looms

The Salem High School Building Committee will hold two more information sessions next week ahead of the May 5 vote.

Local Teacher Award Solicits Nominations

Recommend a Marblehead teacher for recognition

'Privilege Of A Lifetime': Departing Superintendent Steve Zrike Salutes Salem Students

Zrike's final day as the district leader is Friday, before he leaves to become the state Secretary of Education.