Superintendent Steve Zrike said a task force will be launched soon to make recommendations to improve the middle school experience in Salem.
These Salem students were among those recently earning academic or athletic distinctions.
The online session will provide information on children age-eligible for the district's preschool, pre-K and kindergarten programs.
A discussion to raise awareness about the signs of adolescent depression and grief will be Thursday night at Saltonstall School.
The Salem High Drama Club presentation about "love in all its many forms" is set for three performances at the high school this weekend.
Superintendent Steve Zrike said the current building will be well-maintained with a new high school building still at least five years away.
The university will apply the two grants toward mental health and wellness for its diverse student body.
The Forten Scholars Early College Program allows Salem High students to obtain college credits at no cost.
Superintendent Steve Zrike said the approval and state funding could pave the way for a new high school within five to seven years.
Over 22 00 students will benefit from creative projects.
The House of the Seven Gables, Salem YMCA and SPS early childhood program received awards to support educational initiatives.
The grant will benefit the consortium of Salem State, Endicott College, Gordon College and North Shore Community College - Danvers campus.
Students and staff will receive COVID-19 testing kits at school before they head out for the holiday this week.
The school is launching the Center for Educational Leadership with the Cummings Foundation donation.
Families will receive resources on how to talk with students about anti-semitism in response to recent actions from "so-called celebrities."
The district will hold a hiring fair for remaining open positions on Nov. 16.
The second summit event is intended to inform the community about efforts made to keep students and staff safe in school.
The committee is designed to provide feedback on district initiatives and bolster communication within the school community.
"Should government health and safety measures outweigh individual freedoms?" will be the subject of Wednesday's Braver Angels debate.
The Salem Board of Health will host five chances for students and families to get their vaccines starting on Wednesday at Bates Elementary.
Representatives from the School Building Authority toured Salem High this week in an early step aimed at possibly building a new school.
Superintendent Steve Zrike said the "effects of the pandemic continue to be evident in our performance."
Those 12 years old and older will receive the $25 gift card if they get a shot at Saturday's vaccine clinic.
The gift is the largest in the history of the 18-year-old public charter school serving the North Shore.
The Skills Capital Grant will allow Salem High to build a commercial expansion kitchen and buy state-of-the-art 3D simulation equipment.
The Baker Administration said Avalon Bay Communities Inc. and WinnCompanies will facilitate the sale and development of the 23-acre campus.
The district will also host a coronavirus vaccination clinic on Oct. 1 with all those receiving a shot getting a $25 gift card.
The international human rights lawyer capped the 40th-anniversary edition of the school Foundation's renowned speaker series.
While the district's BIPOC employee population is increasing, it is still less than a quarter of the racial makeup of the student body.
After two-plus years of COVID-19 disruptions, officials are looking to keep students in the classroom whenever possible this academic year.
Superintendent Steve Zrike said bus routes and additions are being evaluated with possible changes coming as soon as Tuesday.
New cameras, security card-controlled doors and panic button tests are among the steps the district has taken to help ensure safety.
With the state eliminating virtually all testing and mitigation protocols, districts look for ways to deal with inevitable absences.
The Salem School Committee voted unanimously to give Zrike, who has served the district since 2020, the extension Monday night.
Salem Public Schools continues to look for paraprofessionals as well as math, science, and special education educators.
The program involves students placing phones in a locked "pouch" at the start of the school day that is then released at the day's end.
The Cummings Foundation made the donation toward diversifying, strengthening and sustaining the next generation of educators.
These Salem students were among those recently earning academic or athletic distinction.
Students can pick up supplies along with enjoying a night of food and fun on Aug. 24.
Applications open now; deadline October 10