Welcome to Salem City School District
The Salem City School District will be a high-performance district as demonstrated by the Salem City students who: Exceed state standards in literacy and computation, develop intrinsic motivation to pursue education in and outside of the classroom setting, master the skills necessary to retrieve and analyze information, and become lifelong learners.
District Equality Goal
Superintendent's Letter 2025
District Calendar 2025-2026
Headlines & Highlights
Share Your Voice
Make your voice heard on matters that directly affect our schools.
Note from Superintendent Kelley (October 30, 2025)
The NJDOE is conducting a survey as part of a state-mandated examination of school funding policies. This is a chance for our community to provide input on how New Jersey schools are funded.
School Funding Survey
To locate local pantries, scan the QR code on the SNAP One Pager or visit: https://nj211.org/
Pantry lists and more information on TEFAP are also available on the NJDA website: https://www.nj.gov/.../fooddistrib/foodpurchaseprogram.shtm
Online Registration for 2025-2026 School Year
We have exciting news! You can complete your child(ren)'s annual summer packet paperwork for the 2025-2026 school year online.
What's Changing?
We are making it easier to fill out the packet of information we usually mail to you in the summer! Instead of mailing paper packets, you can now fill out this information online using your computer, tablet, or phone. If you prefer to receive the paper packet, just contact your school.
What Do You Need to Do?
Forgot your username? Call your school office. They can help you.
Once you submit the forms, you will be able to see your child's school information for the new year. Schools will also include your child’s schedule with their welcome packets.
Need Help?
Our office staff is here to help! We can help you:
- Over the phone
- In person at school
Thank you for helping us make this process easier for everyone.
Need a little help feeding your kids when school is out for summer?
Learn how the Summer EBT Program can help you!
In New Jersey, Summer EBT benefits will be loaded onto an EBT card and mailed to your home. If eligible, you can use the benefits to buy food like fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains, and dairy at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other places that accept WIC or SNAP EBT benefits. Summer EBT is a convenient way for you to help your children thrive.
Download additional information & how to apply for Summer EBT HERE.
Questions? Contact Nancy Hildreth at [email protected] OR call 856-935-3800 X4211
Kindness Rocks at Salem Middle School
SMS 7th graders created this beautiful kindness rock garden in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. They dug out grass, added mulch, planted shrubs, and arranged kindness rocks around our school sign to spread positivity throughout our school community.
U.S. News & World Reports
BEST HIGH SCHOOLS 2024
Salem High School has been recognized by
U.S. News & World Report BEST HIGH SCHOOLS 2024.
In New Jersey Salem High School ranks #233;
In Salem County Salem High School #1.
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SHS Profile
How U.S. News calculates the ratings
Students of the month for October 2025:
John Fenwick Academy
Christian Kologo 1st Grade Ms. Flitcraft
Nathan Ramos 1st Grade Ms. Mullen
Salem Middle School
Na’Syra Rogers 4th Grade Ms. Carey
Pacome Kologo 4th Grade Ms. Carey
Salem High School
Josthen Jimenez Barreto 12th Grade Ms. Woodlock
Jennifer Griffiths 10th Grade Ms. Blake
Staff Member(s) of the month for October 2025:
Angela Crowley Salem Middle School
John Fenwick Academy
Salem Middle School
Salem High School