Salem Central School

Join us in welcoming our new 7-12 principal for the 2019-2020 school year.

Salem Central High School's Environmental Science students created powerpoint presentations to educate elementary students on turtles.

This morning, it was brought to our attention that a bat was found in one of our high school classrooms. We have promptly removed it from the classroom....

We are pleased to announce the school budget for the Salem Central School District for 2019-20 passed with a vote of 257 yes to 46 no. The proposition to lease buses for five years passed with 260 yes to 44 no. Thank you to everyone who voted!

Congratulations to Kyndra Riche who was recently selected as an Adirondack Area School Boards (AASBA) Community Service Award winner.

On May 15, 2019, a group of middle school girls from Salem Central School attended “Girls Go STEM” at SUNY Adirondack to participate in hands-on workshops in a variety of STEM-related disciplines.

We're proud to present Salem's Top Ten Seniors of the Class of 2019!

Join us in congratulating the following students for their participation in All-County Band this weekend!

Regent Beverly Ouderkirk and WSWHE BOCES Jim Dexter stopped by Salem CSD for a tour!

Salem Central School District has two (2) Board of Education seats open. Seat one is to fill the remainder of the seat vacated by Mr. Galimore. Seat two is for the expiring term of Dr. Ceglowski.

Elementary School Library from March 18- March 25, 2019. The book fair will be open on school days from 8:00am-3:12pm. Students will visit the book fair during their library classes.

On Friday, March 1, 2019, the Iron Generals competed in the 2019 Top Form Lift Off. We are excited to announce that this year, our team broke two Salem High school records!

If you have watched the news or been on social media the past few days, you may have viewed a story about the “Momo Challenge.” Please click here for more information.

This play will star over 25 energetic 6th grade students on Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Interested in reviewing our school district's Wellness Policy? The Salem Central School District is looking for volunteers to help us review.

This February, Mrs. Payne in the music department worked with WMHT-FM's all-classical public radio station and John Keal Music Studio to provide free recorders for our third grade students!

As you may know, our school nurse will be out for an extended period of time. We have been actively searching for a long-term substitute to fill the void.

Throughout the region, schools have been challenged to participate in the #10GallonChallenge, encouraging District Superintendents to donate 10 gallons of Stewart's Shops milk to their community and students.

The Salem Central School CTE department visited the Fort Miller Group to expose students to local businesses that are looking to hire graduates!

Our Fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students recently partook in a worldwide “Hour of Code” to practice skills of computer science and coding. This self-taught annual event focuses on problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity while building 21st-century skills for students.

We are excited to announce that we were the recipient of a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant in the amount of $5,000.

Attention High Schoolers, attached are the available 2018-19 Scholarship Opportunities.

Congratulations to our Girls Soccer and Field Hockey Teams for earning a NYSPHAA Scholar-Athlete Team title!

Our Agriculture students recently attended the 91st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

On Monday, October 29th, Mrs. Sharon Varney announced to the Board of Education and myself her intent to resign as PreK-6 Principal.

On October 18, 2018, our students in grades 8 joined a group of over 1,800 students from the Saratoga/Washington county at the Adirondack Sports Complex Dome for the second annual Career Jam.

Our K-5 Students gathered on Thursday, October 11, 2018, for a Salem PRIDE assembly. The theme of the event was "Positive Attitude and Good Manners."

Thank you, Salem Volunteer Fire Department Inc New Firehouse Capital Campaign for coming out to teach our kids the importance of fire safety!

The Salem Central Board of Education approved and announced the hire of David Eagle as the Interim Principal for Grades 7-12 at a special Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 1, 2018.

Please be advised that our athletic track will be CLOSED starting 10/10/18 and will continue to be closed for the following few weeks.

At 1:45 am, on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, The Salem Central School District was informed of a potential threat to the school. The Washington County Sheriff's department immediately investigated the issue and determined there was no credible threat to the safety of our staff and students.

Some of you may be aware that Mr. Jared Davis, the Washington Academy Principal for Grades 7-12, recently announced that he has accepted a new position with the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES as Principal of Career and Technical Education and Early College Career Academy.

Of over 600 schools in upstate New York, Salem Central School has been ranked #46 of the top 50 school districts for highest SAT scores in 2017.

We are incredibly grateful to have had the “Sweethearts & Heroes” team visit our school this winter. Students in grades K-12 gathered to learn about the impact that bullying has on our school, our community, and to us as individuals.

We hope you're enjoying a wonderful, fun, and safe summer break! As we gear up for the 2018-19 school year, take a look at our PK-12 School Supply Lists

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