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News

An Open Letter Regarding SPS Elementary School Reconfiguration

December 16, 2025 SPS Community, Last night, the School Committee voted to merge Carlton and Saltonstall Schools at the current Saltonstall building, beginning in the...

Posted on: December 16, 2025

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Summer Learning Champions Salem Harbor Cruise

WATCH | Summer Learning Champions Salem Harbor Cruise Highlights

The New England weather finally cooperated. Despite a series of postponements and rescheduling, our 2025 Summer learning champions and their families finally enjoyed a cruise...

Posted on: November 24, 2025

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2026 Early Childhood Expo

Salem Public Schools Announces Early Childhood Expo Dates, Details

Meet & Greet Expo scheduled for Jan. 14; Virtual Town Hall slated for Jan. 28 SALEM (Nov. 20, 2025) – The 2026 Salem Public Schools...

Posted on: November 20, 2025

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2025 MCAS and Accountability Results

An Open Letter from Superintendent Dr. Stephen Zrike Regarding 2025 MCAS and Accountability Results

September 29, 2025 Dear Salem Public Schools Community, Today, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) publicly released the Spring 2025 MCAS (Massachusetts...

Posted on: September 29, 2025

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Carlton Innovation School First Day of School 2025

VIEW GALLERY | Carlton Innovation School First Day of School: Aug. 27, 2025

The return to school of Carlton Innovation School students was more celebration than anything else Wednesday morning, complete with a fire truck (with tours), Salem...

Posted on: August 27, 2025

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Sandy Hook Promise Say Something Anonymous Reporting System

Salem Public Schools Partners with Sandy Hook Promise ‘Say Something’ Initiative

Grade 4-12 students to be trained in system use between Mar. 10-Apr. 4 SALEM (Mar. 12, 2025) – Committed to the safety of its students...

Posted on: March 12, 2025

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Feb. 6 Snow Day Challenge

VIEW: Thursday, Feb. 6 Snow Day Challenge Winners

View the work of Carlton Innovation School second-grader Bezawit Addis and Salem High School freshman Liana Galvan Congratulations to Carlton Innovation School second grader Bezawit...

Posted on: February 10, 2025

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Salem Public Schools Grade 2 Habitat Fair

Curiosity Abound at First Annual Salem Public Schools Grade 2 Habitat Fair

Grade 2 students learn about the habitats and benefits of area wildlife in immersion learning field trip SALEM (Dec. 19, 2024) – A live centipede...

Posted on: December 19, 2024

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2024 Haunted Happenings Grand Parade

VIEW GALLERY: Salem Public Schools at Haunted Happenings Grand Parade

Each of the Salem Public Schools was well-represented Thursday, Oct. 3 at the 27th annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade. This year’s theme was ‘Our Time on...

Posted on: October 7, 2024

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Dominican Republic Independence Day at Carlton Innovation School

WATCH: Carlton Innovation School Dominican Republic Independence Day Celebration

Though celebrations encompass the entire month of February in the Dominican Republic, the 180th anniversary of the country’s independence was the highlight of the morning...

Posted on: February 27, 2024

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The land we recognize today as Salem is Naumkeag, or fishing place, where generations of Indigenous Peoples lived and passed through for centuries. From the village upon the Naumkeag River (now known as the North River) to Sachem Nanepashemet’s fortification (now known as Castle Hill), the people of Naumkeag farmed, fished, traded, raised families, discovered, invented, created art, and above all else, honored the lands upon which you stand today. We acknowledge that this is Indigenous land and acknowledge the Massachusett tribe who continue to honor and hold this land into the present.
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