The school said the Viking Completion Grant Endowment donation is the largest ever cash gift given to one of the state's nine universities.
Parents must fill out a consent form for students in hybrid learning to be tested in all grades starting next week.
President John Keenan cites declining enrollment and the school's structural deficit for the need to "reduce growing compensation costs."
Student food distributions will be given out on Friday before vacation and Wednesday during vacation week.
Superintendent Stephen Zrike said getting students "back on a normal routine" this year is important to starting next fall strongly.
The nasal swab test will be a pool test and is expected to begin after February vacation.
Gov. Charlie Baker talks about Bentley Innovation Academy's "Zoomers" and "Roomers" during his Thursday news conference.
Salem Charter School Principal Matthew Chuchul told staff he is returning to New York to be closer to his family.
The university's annual festival celebrating Darwin's birthday will be Feb. 8 to 12.
Coronavirus testing for high school students returning to the classroom Thursday was postponed because of the winter storm.
The scholarships are funded through residents donations and available to Salem students who plan to enroll in college next year.
President John Keenan said the tuition freeze will help students struggling from the effects of the coronavirus crisis finish their degrees.
The district is looking for a small number of parents to participate in determining the goals and skills needed for the position.
Superintendent Stephen Zrike said during a FaceBook Live session he is expecting more information on eligibility by the end of the week.
The grants are available to provide supplemental education funding for local educational needs and existing adult literacy programs.
The virtual meeting will discuss the level of coronavirus spread in schools, vaccinations and student mental health amid the pandemic.
Salem State said it will cancel the first two days of classes next week to align with state guidelines.
Students are among those earning academic or athletic distinction this fall.
The district-wide coronavirus tests returned one positive staff member and 19 students among 1,850 tests taken.
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Superintendent Stephen Zrike said he does not believe he contracted the virus at school and still supports return to in-classroom education.
Salem Schools announced Tuesday that the delayed indoor sports season will begin on Saturday.
Salem Public Schools' efforts to test students and staff for coronavirus ahead of the return to in-classroom learning continued on Tuesday.
The bill to help the Salem Scholarship and Education Committee maximize resources for Salem students now heads to Gov. Baker's office.
Free coronavirus tests will be available to students and staff on Jan. 4, 5 and 6 during the fully remote week ahead of the Jan. 11 return.
The Department of Public Health pushed back the flu vaccine deadline back from Dec. 31 to Feb. 28, without explanation.
School officials said power was out for Bates and Witchcraft schools Wednesday morning.
School meal programs will continue on select days and times at Salem Schools.
While most districts made Thursday's "snow day" a remote learning day, Marblehead and Swampscott students had an old-school day off.
The Salem native and school's first woman president guided the institution for 17 years.
Brian Cranney graduated from Salem High and owns Cranney Home Services of Danvers.
The Martha Evans and Betty Groce Scholarship program will provide 10 scholarships worth $4,500 each year in perpetuity.
Salem Superintendent Stephen Zrike said K-8 students should have a coronavirus test before their Jan. 11 planned return to the classroom.
The Salem School Committee voted on a resolution opposing the state's MCAS graduation requirement for 2020-21 in November.
Superintendent Dr. Stephen Zrike is asking families to make 'final decision' on whether they will send students back in early 2021.
The city released new initiatives aimed at increasing testing in the city and determining the level of virus spread in neighborhoods.
While basketball and hockey will be played with rule modifications, indoor track is pushed to late February and wrestling to the spring.
Superintendent Stephen Zrike said he has been working with the mayor's office on ways to test staff and at least some students.
The union representing the faculty, librarians filed an unfair labor practices charge against the school over mandated three-week furloughs.