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There’s so much excitement in the air at SMS! 🏫✨

The SMS family is busy getting the school ready and giving classrooms fresh new looks for September.

We can't wait to welcome our students back to school in a few weeks! 🎒📚

#RamPride #BackToSchool #SMS #SchoolCommunity #ExcitedForSeptember
4 days ago, Communications
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📣 ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS! 🏈⚾️💙

Salem High School is excited to announce our official partnership with On Time Sports! On Time Sports is authorized on behalf of Salem High School to reach out to local businesses for community sponsorship and fundraising opportunities. Your support directly impacts our Rams—funding our student-athletes and providing free, official school merchandise for our student body!

How your business benefits:
🏈High-visibility promotion to local families and sports fans
🏈Direct support for Salem High School athletic programs
🏈Community-wide goodwill and engagement

If you are contacted by On Time Sports, know that they are working directly with us to help support our students!

🌐 Learn more or get involved: Visit ontimesportsco.com

#RamPride #SalemHighSchool #SalemRams #CommunityPartnerships #SupportLocalAthletes #OnTimeSports #HighSchoolSports #CommunitySupport
5 days ago, Communications
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🏀 Huge shoutout to the Salem Middle School Girls Basketball Team for their incredible commitment this summer! 🌟

Our players signed a contract promising to give 100% to their practice schedule which included a mandatory 20-minute study hall to ensure academics always come first. 📚💪

Big thanks to Coach Boyce and Coach Q for putting in the work and providing one-on-one skill development for the team. All that hard work, focus and discipline will definitely pay off when the 2026–2027 season tips off!

Let’s hear it for the Rams! 🐏

#SalemMiddleSchool #SMSGirlsBasketball #StudentAthletes #HardWorkPaysOff #RamPride
6 days ago, Communications
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✨ What an inspiring start to Day 1 of our District Leadership Retreat!

Earlier this week, we brought together incredible minds, thoughtful discussions, and a shared vision for the path ahead. From interactive strategy sessions to meaningful connections, the energy throughout the day was undeniable.💡🤝

#RamPride
6 days ago, Communications
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🏫 Join us for the Salem Middle School Open House! 🏫

Get ready for the upcoming school year! We are excited to welcome our students and families to explore where they will learn, grow, and be inspired.

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Salem Middle School, 51 New Market Street, Salem

What to expect:
🏫 Tour the school
🚪 See your classroom
❓ Ask questions

Please note: The official Teacher Meet & Greet will take place during Back to School Night on September 15 at 6:00 PM.

For more information, call 856-935-2700 or visit salemnj.org. We can't wait to see you there!

#RamPride
7 days ago, Communications
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Our hardworking Buildings & Grounds team has been putting in incredible effort to shine our floors to perfection! 🧼🧹

✨Preparing our facilities for a new school year is a massive effort, and our dedicated custodial and maintenance crew works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every hallway, classroom, and doorway is sparkling clean and welcoming.

👏Huge shoutout and thank you to our incredible team for getting our buildings ready to welcome back students, teachers, and staff! We appreciate everything you do!

#RamPride #BackToSchool #FacilityMaintenance #ShiningBright #Teamwork #Gratitude #BuildingsAndGrounds
8 days ago, Communications
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Welcome to the start of the 2026–2027 school year! We are thrilled to welcome our students back on Thursday, September 3.

Our theme this year is DREAMkeepers: Igniting Greatness, reflecting our commitment to ensuring every student feels known, supported, and celebrated. Below is our Back to School newsletter, which includes essential updates and details for the upcoming year.

Thank you for your continued partnership—we look forward to a successful school year together!

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12 days ago, Carol Kelley
Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year! | Salem City School District
🎉 JOIN US FOR A CHAMPIONS OPEN HOUSE AT JFA! Champions is excited to become a part of the Salem City community! Come learn more about the program, meet the team and celebrate this new partnership.

📅 Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: John Fenwick Elementary School

What to Expect:
✨Enrollment & Subsidy Support: Rutgers CCR&R and Champions representatives will be on-site to answer questions and assist families with the registration process.
✨Family Fun: Bring the kids! Enjoy inflatables, sweet treats, and a special visit from the Mister Softee Truck! 🍦

We look forward to connecting with you and your family! See you there! 👋

📩 Questions: Contact Victoria Wiley at victoria.wiley@discoverchampions.com

#RamPride
18 days ago, Communications
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✨ Smells like fresh paint and brand-new beginnings! 🎨

Our buildings and grounds team has been working hard all summer giving our schools a major glow-up. There’s nothing quite like walking down a hallway lined with bright, freshly painted walls and shiny floors to get that day-one excitement going!

Right now, these JFA walls are crisp and clean—but not for long. Very soon, they’ll be covered with colorful art projects, creative bulletin boards and amazing student work. We can’t wait to see this building come alive with our students' creativity! 🖼️✨

#RamPride #BackToSchool #SchoolPrep #FreshStart #StudentArt #CreativeClassrooms #BuildingBrightFutures
20 days ago, Communications
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🎨 Bright Colors & Big Smiles!

Our JFA Summer Enrichment Program students had a blast getting creative and making their very own tie-dye t-shirts! From bold spirals to colorful splatters, every shirt came out as unique and vibrant as the amazing kids who made them.👕✨

#RamPride #SummerEnrichment #TieDyeFun #HandsOnLearning #SummerCamp #CreativeKids #SummerFun
21 days ago, Communications
JFA Summer Enrichment
✨ A fresh new look for Salem High School!

We are thrilled to unveil our newly installed, energy-efficient classroom windows! Thanks to funding from the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) Emergent Project Grant, our instructional spaces just got a major upgrade.

These modern windows feature built-in blinds and will create a brighter, more comfortable, and energy-efficient environment for our students and staff. 🪟📚

And we’re just getting started—up next is a fresh coat of paint to complete the full transformation! 🎨🖌️

#RamPride #SalemProud #SchoolImprovements #StudentSuccess #NJEd #CommunityFirst
26 days ago, Communications
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DID YOU KNOW? 🎒✨
Champions® offers year-round programs—including before/after school care and break camps—and has partnered with Rutgers CCR&R to offer low- to no-cost tuition for qualifying families!

📲 Check your eligibility today: https://www.rusouthernccrr.org/salem-county.html

When applying, use these Provider IDs:
🔹 John Fenwick Academy: 1101188
🔹 Salem Middle School: 1100752

📞 Contact for details: Victoria Wiley | victoria.wiley@kindercare.com | 609-500-6159

#RamPride
27 days ago, Communications
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🛠️🎨 BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH CAREERNOW! 📐💼

Looking to gain real-world skills, industry certifications, and hands-on career experience during the 2026–2027 school year? The CareerNow Program—hosted by Allied Resources for Kids, Inc. at the Salem Building Arts Center—is officially open for registration!

Students will participate in project-based learning in a professional environment, with courses running daily from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM:

🔨 Wood Tech 101 & 102 – Learn foundational woodworking, precision joinery, and OSHA safety standards.
💻 Graphic Design & Laser Engraving – Master digital design using Adobe & LightBurn tools while crafting custom projects.
🔬 Science of Construction – Explore the scientific and engineering principles behind modern building.
🎨 Fine Arts – Express your creativity through mosaics, murals, plaster, and ornament decorating.
💵 Personal Finance & Career Readiness – Master budgeting, credit, job searching, resume building, and interviewing skills.

Earn Valued Industry Certifications:
⚙️Home Builders Institute (HBI)
⚙️OSHA 10 & 30
⚙️CPR & First Aid
⚙️ServSafe

📍 Location: Salem Building Arts Center | 225 E Broadway, Salem, NJ
🔗 Register Today: ark-nj.org
📧 Questions? Contact Melissa Payne-Skinner at skinner@camdencsn.org or call (856) 956-1010

#RamPride
28 days ago, Communications
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📣 ATTENTION FAMILIES & STUDENTS!
As we gear up for the start of the new school year, please take note of two important upcoming dates:

🗓️ SCHEDULE CHANGES
Guidance counselors will be available in the Guidance Office to address any schedule concerns on August 18th & 19th.
⏰ Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
⏰ Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

🎒 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
📅 Date: August 25th
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students! Please reach out to the office if you have any questions. See you all soon! 🍎✨
#RamPride
29 days ago, Communications
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🎓 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: CONGRATULATIONS GUADALUPE TORRES SAENZ! 🎓

Join us in celebrating Guadalupe Torres Saenz, who has earned the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma! This achievement is a testament to her incredible dedication, intellectual curiosity, and hard work at Salem High School.

Guadalupe tackled a rigorous academic course load, excelling in:
✨Higher Level Courses: History, English, and Biology
✨Standard Level Courses: Spanish, History, and Dance

Beyond the classroom, she successfully completed:
✨Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
✨An Extended Essay — an extensive, college-level research paper standard for thesis and doctoral programs
✨CAS Requirements — engaging deeply in Creativity, Activity, and Service to impact her community

🏛️Her hard work didn't stop there — Guadalupe finished in the Top 4 of her graduating class and earned a well-deserved place in the Salem High School Academic Hall of Fame!

🎉In the Fall, Guadalupe will be taking her talents to Rutgers University–New Brunswick! Guadalupe, your Ram Family is incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished. We can’t wait to see the amazing things you do at Rutgers and beyond!

#SalemHighSchool #SalemRams #IBDiploma #ClassOf2026 #RutgersBound #AcademicExcellence #RamPride
about 1 month ago, Communications
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💥BE A HERO. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. JOIN THE RAM FAMILY! 💥

The Salem City School District is officially hiring part-time paraprofessionals for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! If you are ready to support, inspire and empower students every day, we want you on our team. 🐏✨

💰 The Details:
Pay Rate: $18 – $25 per hour
Schedule: Up to 29.75 hours per week

📅 Open Interview Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Walk-In Times: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Salem City Child Study Team Office, 205 Walnut Street, Suite 407, Salem, NJ 08079
🚀 NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! Just walk right in!
📞 Can't make the walk-in times?

No problem! You can still schedule an interview at a time that works for you. Reach out to Dr. Meghan Taylor @ taylorm@salemnj.org

Support learning. Change lives. Make an impact every day. GO RAMS! 💙🐏

#RamPride #EducationJobs #Paraprofessional #NowHiring #NJJobs #SalemNJ #JoinOurTeam #MakeADifference
about 1 month ago, Communications
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🎉 We are incredibly proud to share that we have received our 2025 Certificate of Impact from our partners at The Common Market Mid-Atlantic @commonmkt

By choosing to source fresh, local ingredients for our school cafeterias this past year, we hit an amazing milestone. This partnership means so much more than just putting food on plates—it’s about building a healthier, stronger community together.

Here is what our collective efforts achieved in 2025:
💚 Fresher, more nutritious meals for our students to help them fuel up and focus in the classroom.
💚 Vital support for family farms right here in our region, helping our local agricultural community thrive.
💚 Keeping our dollars close to home, circulating resources within our local economy rather than letting them leave our community.

We are so thankful to our hardworking school nutrition staff, our students, and The Common Market team for making this farm-to-school journey such a success. We are honored to be an impact partner, and we can't wait to keep bringing the best of local food to our cafeterias in the future!

#RamPride #FarmToSchool #LocalFood #HealthySchools #CommunityImpact #SupportLocalFarms #TheCommonMarket #SchoolNutrition
about 1 month ago, Communications
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We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Learning Resource Center-South (LRC-South) to bring even stronger inclusive learning environments to our schools!

This collaboration will provide specialized support, resources, and training for our amazing grades 1–3 co-teaching teams at both John Fenwick Academy and Salem Middle School. By working together, we are ensuring every student in our community has the support they need to thrive. 💙💛

#RamPride
about 1 month ago, Communications
More Good News
🍎 WE ARE HIRING! Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a lasting impact? Salem City School District is looking for dedicated, enthusiastic educators to join our Ram Family for the upcoming school year!

We currently have openings across multiple grade levels and specialties:

Early Childhood & Elementary Education
🖍️ Preschool Disabled Teacher
🖍️ Preschool Teacher
🖍️ Grade 1 Teacher
🖍️ Grade 2 Teacher

Middle & High School Education
📚Grade 5 Teacher
📚Middle School ELA Resource Room Teacher
📚Middle School Special Education Teacher
📚High School History Teacher
📚World Language Teacher (Spanish)

Why Join Our Team?
✨ Opportunities for professional growth and development
✨ Competitive benefits and compensation
✨ Making a meaningful difference in the lives of amazing students every day!

👉 Ready to apply? Click the link below to view the full job descriptions and submit your application today!
🔗 https://bit.ly/JoinTheRamFam

#RamPride #TeacherJobs #EducationCareers #HiringTeachers #TeachingOpportunities #SpecialEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation
about 1 month ago, Communications
We're Hiring
🎉 We have some exciting news to share!

Salem City has been officially accepted into the New Jersey Preschool Inclusive Education Project (NJPIEP) for Preschool Systemic Change Facilitation for the 2026-2027 school year! 🎒✨
This partnership will provide our early childhood team with high-quality resources, targeted technical assistance and leadership strategies to further strengthen our preschool-inclusive education practices. We are incredibly proud of our team's commitment to ensuring positive outcomes for all of our youngest learners.

We can’t wait to embark on this journey with NJPIEP and continue building a supportive, inclusive foundation for our students. 🌟
#RamPride
about 1 month ago, Communications
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