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 [...]
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Salem School Board looking for community committee members
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 celebrate Children’s Day
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:
Salem School fourth graders raise special flag
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 [...]
New club coordinator and vice president announced for Salem Booster Club
The Salem Booster Club announced recently that Mike Foley, the 2010/2011 club coordinator, will be filling the position of vice president and Allison Draeger has stepped up as the new club coordinator for 2011/2012 school year. The Salem Booster Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and acquiring resources that are not available [...]
Salem School students spend a day in court
Salem School fifth graders recently spent a day at Salem Town Hall, where they got a tour and learned about the court process. Students heard from a town safety officer and municipal Judge Mike Langel. A highlight of the day were mock trials staged by the students. Students filled all of the crucial roles, from judge, to [...]
Rescue responding to Salem School
At 10:55 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to Salem School, Highways AH and 83, for a report of an 8-year-old who is having a seizure. View Larger Map
Salem PTO Spring Dinner coverage
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:
Salem School PTO Spring Dinner is May 14
The Salem School PTO will be hosting its annual Spring Dinner and Silent Auction, Saturday, May 14, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the school. Admission is free. Dinner tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. The event will be catered by Zak’s Raks of Paddock Lake. The menu includes: choice of pulled pork, hamburger or hot [...]
Westosha Kiwanis Egg Hunt coverage
The Westosha Kiwanis Club held their annual Easter Egg Hunt today at Salem School. The field was a little wet, and there was a bit of a chill in the air, but that didn’t seem to deter anyone from picking up plenty of treat-stuffed eggs. The Easter Bunny was in attendance and a representative of the Kenosha County [...]
Salem School middle school students explore careers
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 [...]
Folk musicians visit Salem School
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. [...]
Salem School District and support staff reach agreement
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 [...]
Salem School to see staff retirements
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.
No summer classes at Salem School this year
The Salem School Board has decided to not hold summer school this year. With an anticipated reduction in revenue mandated by the state budget, the board decided to keep the about $85,000 needed for summer school available for regular programming, said district administrator David Milz. “We can’t take a loss on that program and take that money away from regular [...]
Units responding to Salem School for passed out child
At 3:45 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of 11-year-old child at Salem School who has passed out in the nurse’s office. Dispatch reports that the child is breathing, but not responsive. UPDATE about 3:52 p.m. — Rescue unit clearing scene. View Larger Map
Salem School student’s safety poster wins state honorable mention
The Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety has announced that a poster by Salem School student Mary Rose Teumer has won statewide honorable mention in the annual “Fire & Burn Prevention Poster Contest.” Teacher Vicki Vieau entered her fourth graders work in the contest. Mary Rose’s poster was selected using the following criteria: 50 percent message, 25 percent [...]
School board members ponder possible budget actions
Representatives of some Western Kenosha County school districts got together Wednesday night as part of an effort to improve communications, but inevitably that communication turned to Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed state budget. Walker is proposing a cut of about $834 million in stat aide to schools. Districts would also face limits on how much they could levy in [...]
Ruzicki is new Salem School Board member
Kirsten Ruzicki has been appointed to the Salem School Board. Ruzicki was sworn in at a special meeting Wednesday night. She is filling a vacancy left by the resignation of Jim Gere, who moved out of the district. Ruzicki, who served on the board in the past, will be the board’s deputy clerk.
Salem School D.A.R.E graduation coverage
Salem School held its D.A.R.E. graduation Friday. D.A.R.E stands for drug abuse resistance education. The program, lead by sheriff’s Deputy Raymond Rowe, teaches fifth graders the dangers of using alcohol and drugs and a lot of other lessons along the way such as respect for parents and building good character. With 110 graduates, the Salem program is the largest [...]
Central Band-o-Rama coverage
Band students from Central High School’s feeder schools made music together Wednesday at the annual Band-o-Rama concert. Participating schools were: Brighton, Bristol, Paris, Salem and Wheatland. Students played together in super-sized groups organized by grade level. The Central Jazz band also performed, as did some of the grade school jazz bands. For the finale, all of the students played [...]
Snow Day redux: Schools announcing no classes for Thursday
We just received an automated call from Central High School announcing that classes are cancelled for Thursday, due to the intensity of the storm. No signs of announcements from other districts, but generally they make a group decision on emergency closings. We will update if more announcements begin to come through. UPDATE 3:45 p.m. — Wheatland Center School has [...]
Snow Day: West of the I public schools cancel classes for Wed.
West of the I public school districts have called off classes and activities for Wednesday due to the blizzard expected to start tonight and continue through Wednesday. Administrators from the area school districts typically consult and make a joint decision on cancelling classes due to weather, explained David Milz Salem School District administrator. “It’s a collective decision,” [...]
Salem School cancels after school activities
Salem School has cancelled all after school activities today due to the weather. Also, Salem’s School’s PM 4K program has been cancelled for this afternoon. At this time, Joyce’s Preschool and Kids Club will remain open.
Salem School Celebration 2011 coverage
Salem School held its third annual Salem Celebration Thursday night. The family-oriented activity also acts as a showcase of the wide variety of activities going on at the school. Here are some photos:
Salem C basketball team takes third in tournament
The Salem School boys basketball C-Team took third place over the weekend at the St. Alphonsus School Fifth Annual C-Team Basketball Tournament. Team members are: Coach Nicole McDonald, Joey Gilliland, Josh Engberg, Michael Williams, Nic Frederick, Logan Frahm, Jeremy Lightsey, Arthur Booth, Dakota Danielson, Taran Cole, (not pictured above) Coach Mary Frederick.
Salem School spelling bee coverage
Salem School held its annual school-wide spelling bee Monday. Finishing first was Kaylee McNamara. In second was Lucas Ray. Third was Hannah Sweeney. Kaylee spelled “globalization” correctly to win the bee. A classroom champion from each grade third through eighth competed. The other participants were: Cullen Black, Katie Boyd, Anna Chandler, Ashlynne Cooper, Makenzie Cooper, [...]
Salem School to host celebration night Jan. 27
Salem School will host its third annual Salem Celebration Thursday, Jan. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a theme of “We Are Family.” This event is open to the Salem School community and will celebrate “all the terrific things going on in our building,” said Ben Walshire, 4k-fourth grade principal. “We will be showcasing [...]
Vacancy opens on Salem School Board
Jim Gere has resigned from the Salem School Board because he has moved out of the school district, board President Shane Gerber has announced. The district will now be accepting letters of interest from people willing to fill out Gere’s term, which is scheduled to end in April 2012, Gerber said. Those interested should send [...]
Salem School Art Show fills library
An art show featuring the work of students from Salem School — a first of its kind outside of the school walls — filled the Community Library site in Salem Wednesday night with art in various mediums and plenty of appreciative art viewers as well. Selected work from students at every grade level was displayed on walls, on shelves [...]
