Salem Public Schools
SPS Families,
We want to wish you and your family the happiest of holiday seasons. We hope that you enjoy this special time with your loved ones and friends. Please take the opportunity to make enduring memories as well as to relish in your sacred and joyful family traditions.
It continues to be our distinct privilege to educate your child(ren) and serve your family. Your children inspire us each day with their talents, brilliance and creativity. Their laughter, curiosity for learning and their energy bring so much life to our schools each day. They give us so much hope for the future as they embody our core values of equity, opportunity and belonging.
We are excited for 2025 and look forward to new- learning, celebrations and promising chapters for our students!
Warm wishes,
Steve
Ms. Perry is dedicated to creating a culture of belonging for students and families. She fosters a love of learning by making students feel loved and connected to the WHES school community. Ms. Perry's willingness to listen, offer encouragement, and provide extra support during challenging times has helped build student confidence and resilience.
This is a reminder that today, Friday, Dec. 20, was our final school day before the Holiday break which runs from Monday, Dec. 23 through Wednesday, Jan. 1.
We're looking forward to having students back for regular learning on Thursday, Jan. 2.
For urgent matters during the break, families should feel free to call their student's school directly. Or, families can leave a voicemail on Salem Public Schools main telephone number (978) 740-1212. This line will be staffed between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. each day EXCEPT for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Voice mail will be checked once a day; urgent calls will be responded to promptly. All other calls will be returned after the break.
We wish all of our families a joyous holiday and new year!
The Salem Public Schools Early Childhood Expo, which showcases kindergarten, pre-kindergarten and preschool programs, will take place Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, and Thursday, Feb. 6, in two capacities.
- The Virtual Town Hall is slated for Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 6:30-8 p.m. | Submit your questions now | Meeting Link
- The Meet and Greet Session is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6 (5:30-7 p.m.) at the Collins Middle School.
Additionally, SPS families can schedule in-person tours of each school that offers kindergarten, pre-kindergarten and preschool programming – Bates Elementary School, Bentley Innovation Academy, Carlton Innovation School, Horace Mann Laboratory School, Saltonstall School, Witchcraft Heights Elementary School and the Salem Early Childhood Center – from Mar. 3-14.
Eligibility for kindergarten, pre-kindergarten and preschool programs is as follows:
- Kindergarten: Children residing in Salem who will turn FIVE years old on or before Aug. 31 are eligible to start kindergarten in the fall of 2025.
- Pre-Kindergarten: Children residing in Salem who turn FOUR years old on or before Aug. 31 are eligible to enter the lottery for the SPS pre-K program in the fall of 2025.
- Preschool: Children residing in Salem who turn THREE years old on or before Aug. 31 are eligible to enter the lottery for the preschool program at the Salem Early Childhood Center in the fall of 2025.
For more information, contact the SPS Parent Information Center at pic@salemk12.org or telephone (978) 740-1225, or visit salemk12.org/families.
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