Posts under ‘Salem School’

The Salem Grade School annual school-wide spelling bee was held on Jan. 16. Classroom spelling bee champions from grades 3rd-8th grade competed, totaling 52 spellers. After over 250 words, the final round consisted of 7th grader Kenny Horner and 8th grader Lucas Ray. At the end, Lucas walked away as the 2012 Salem Grade School [...]

Sixth grade students competed in the first ever Readathlon at Salem Grade School on Friday, Jan. 27. After competing in triathlons for many years, 6th grade reading teacher, Mindy Stewart, decided to bring triathlon into her classroom. Over 100 students competed in three  main reading events to mimic the three main events in a triathlon. [...]

Salem School held its annual celebration Thursday evening. The event serves as a showcase of some of the activities that go on at the school. This year’s event had a western theme. A highlight is always the staff performance that closes out the festivities. Here’s some video of this year’s performance, which starts off with principals Ben Walshire [...]

Salem School District recently launched a streaming radio station to highlight the events within the district. The station features music and artists ranging from the 60s to today. Nestled within the music is information related to the school. While most of the music comes from popular artists, listeners shouldn’t be surprised if they hear a [...]

With two seats and five candidates there will be a primary election for Salem School Board Feb. 21. The candidate who receives the least votes will be eliminated in the non-partisan primary. Filing to stand for election to the seats were: Incumbent Kirsten Ruzicki. Peg Aull, a former board member. Ryan Buchberger. Kim McCleod. Jack Niccolai, a retired Salem teacher. [...]

The Salem School sixth grade students presented the Egypt’s Game Show Network Tuesday to an audience of fellow students and family members. The show was the culmination of a the students unit on ancient Egypt. Students worked on adapting four modern game shows to their knowledge of Egypt. The game shows were Cash Camel, $10,000 Pyramid, Egypt’s Got Talent and Minute [...]

At 1:13 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to Salem School for a 13-year-old female. The girl may be having a seizure or an asthma attack, dispatch reports. UPDATE 1:15 p.m. – Dispatch says problem is an asthma attack.

Salem School  is implementing a new program to promote positive behavior throughout the year. The program, Positive Behavior Interventions and Support is a systemic approach to proactive, school-wide behavior based on a Response to Intervention model. PBIS applies evidence-based programs, practices and strategies for all students to increase academic performance, improve safety, decrease problem behavior, [...]

At about 11 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue responded to a report of a general fire alarm at Salem School, Highways 83 and AH. The alarm company reported to the fire department that the alarm was false. A Salem fire chief confirmed the false alarm at the scene, adding that an evacuation of the building was conducted when [...]

The Salem Grade School Board of Education is looking for persons interested in being community members on their committees. The committees that are looking for community members are as follows: Finance, Education Review, Policy and Buildings & Grounds. Interested persons should send a letter of interest to David Milz, district administrator, and board President Shane [...]

Salem third graders in Miss Woodward’s class made koi windsocks to celebrate Children’s Day on May 5. The students are learning about Japan and its culture in Social Studies. Here are some photos of the festivities:

Jane Fahey’s fourth grade class at Salem School raised a US flag that has special meaning in a ceremony Thursday morning at the school. Fahey’s daughter, Meghan, recently returned from Iraq, where she was serving as a military dentist. The flag was flown at Balad Air Force Base in honor of her mother’s fourth grade [...]

The Salem School PTO held its annual Spring Dinner fundraiser Saturday. Between the good food, fun kids activities and auctions and raffles there was something for everyone. Here are some photos of the fun:

Middle school age students at Salem School spent Friday exploring a range of careers at the school’s second annual Career Day. Twenty different professionals came in to share their careers with the students.  Each student was given a brochure to choose the careers they wanted to learn more about. There also were two sessions with motivational speaker Jose [...]

Salem Grade School hosted folk musicians Peter and Mary Alice Amidon on Thursday. The duo spent the day working on folk dancing and singing with Annemarie Travia’s second through fourth grade classes. The day ended with a kindergarten through fifth grade music assembly in the main gym, where students — and staff - got involved in singing and dancing along with the Amidons. [...]

An agreement between the Salem School District Board of Education and Salem School support staff has been reached. The board and the staff’s representatives made it official at a special board meeting held Tuesday evening. This is not an extension of an agreement like some other districts around the state have done with their teachers and support [...]

The following Salem School staff have given their retirement notice: Dennis Kelly, a gym teacher. Judy Power, a first grade teacher. Merien Rebicek, a fourth grade teacher. Claire Zalubowski, reading specialist. Ellen Gutknecht, an art teacher. Peter Geissal, district business manager.