🎉 SALEM HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING 2026 IS ALMOST HERE!
Get ready to show your Salem pride! Join us as we celebrate Homecoming 2026 with an amazing lineup of events, a fantastic parade, and a showdown on the football field.
👑 2026 HOMECOMING COURT
👑Queen Candidates: Gianna Hoffman, Taleah Elliot, Lyric Hayes, Carlysia Pierce and Alyssa DiCarolis
👑King Candidates: Timothy Gregory, Geoffrey Frank, Jerry Seals, Gavin Conrath and Jonathan Bower
📅 THE BIG EVENT SCHEDULE — OCTOBER 3RD
🥁 Homecoming Parade | 11:00 a.m.
Route: Starts at H.D. Young, heads down Broadway, turns right at the traffic light onto Walnut Street, and finishes at the Horseshoe at Salem High School.
Featuring: Class Floats, the Salem High School Band and our 2026 Homecoming Court!
🏈 Homecoming Football Game | 12:00 p.m.
Matchup: Salem High School vs. Woodstown High School
Highlight: The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen will be officially announced at halftime! Let's pack the stands and support our team!
🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION
Skip the line and grab your tickets online through GoBound today!
Adults: $5
Students: $3
Senior Citizens: FREE
Come out, bring your family and friends, and help us celebrate our incredible students and Salem High School Homecoming 2026! 🐏
#SalemHighSchool #Homecoming2026 #RamPride
Get ready to show your Salem pride! Join us as we celebrate Homecoming 2026 with an amazing lineup of events, a fantastic parade, and a showdown on the football field.
👑 2026 HOMECOMING COURT
👑Queen Candidates: Gianna Hoffman, Taleah Elliot, Lyric Hayes, Carlysia Pierce and Alyssa DiCarolis
👑King Candidates: Timothy Gregory, Geoffrey Frank, Jerry Seals, Gavin Conrath and Jonathan Bower
📅 THE BIG EVENT SCHEDULE — OCTOBER 3RD
🥁 Homecoming Parade | 11:00 a.m.
Route: Starts at H.D. Young, heads down Broadway, turns right at the traffic light onto Walnut Street, and finishes at the Horseshoe at Salem High School.
Featuring: Class Floats, the Salem High School Band and our 2026 Homecoming Court!
🏈 Homecoming Football Game | 12:00 p.m.
Matchup: Salem High School vs. Woodstown High School
Highlight: The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen will be officially announced at halftime! Let's pack the stands and support our team!
🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION
Skip the line and grab your tickets online through GoBound today!
Adults: $5
Students: $3
Senior Citizens: FREE
Come out, bring your family and friends, and help us celebrate our incredible students and Salem High School Homecoming 2026! 🐏
#SalemHighSchool #Homecoming2026 #RamPride
Fall in love with reading at our next LIFT Family Literacy Event!
Salem City School District invites families with children birth through age 3 to join us for Falling in Love with Reading, a free family event designed to make early literacy fun and accessible for our youngest learners. Families can enjoy free books, food, hands-on activities, parent resources, and raffle prizes while discovering simple ways to build a love of reading at home.
Tuesday, September 29 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Amy “Hetty” Reckless Center
116 West Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079
This event is part of the district’s LIFT initiative, which focuses on early literacy, family engagement, and connecting families of children birth to age three with literacy resources and community support.
Free and open to families with children ages birth–3. You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999937738613?aff=oddtdtcreator
So proud of our incredible paraprofessionals at JFA! 🎉
Huge congratulations to Ms. Bacon, Ms. Bell, and Mr. Q for being chosen for the SCSD https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/salem_city_school_district/live_feed_image/image/30234477/large_IMG_2046_-_Melissa_McLaughlin.jpeg“Grow Your Own Teacher” initiative! We are so excited to support and celebrate your journey toward the classroom. 🍎✨
#RamPride
Huge congratulations to Ms. Bacon, Ms. Bell, and Mr. Q for being chosen for the SCSD https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/salem_city_school_district/live_feed_image/image/30234477/large_IMG_2046_-_Melissa_McLaughlin.jpeg“Grow Your Own Teacher” initiative! We are so excited to support and celebrate your journey toward the classroom. 🍎✨
#RamPride
Get ready to walk, bike, and roll! 👟🚲🎒
Join us for the Salem City School District’s 2nd Annual Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 7, 2026! It's a fantastic way to boost academic, physical, and mental health while starting the morning together as a community.
Here are the details you need to know:
🏫 John Fenwick Academy & Salem Middle School Students: Meeting times at 7:20 AM & 7:40 AM at Harvest Point, 49 Deli, and Old Sunoco (Linden & Broadway).
🎒 Salem High School Students: Meeting times at 7:00 AM & 7:15 AM at the corner of Grieves Pkwy & Walnut.
🚲 Prizes & Perks: Every participating student will receive a Walk, Bike & Roll sticker and be entered into a drawing to win a brand-new bicycle and helmet!
The event is rain or shine, so lace up those sneakers, pump up those tires, and let's roll! Learn more at walkbiketoschool.org
#RamPride
Join us for the Salem City School District’s 2nd Annual Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 7, 2026! It's a fantastic way to boost academic, physical, and mental health while starting the morning together as a community.
Here are the details you need to know:
🏫 John Fenwick Academy & Salem Middle School Students: Meeting times at 7:20 AM & 7:40 AM at Harvest Point, 49 Deli, and Old Sunoco (Linden & Broadway).
🎒 Salem High School Students: Meeting times at 7:00 AM & 7:15 AM at the corner of Grieves Pkwy & Walnut.
🚲 Prizes & Perks: Every participating student will receive a Walk, Bike & Roll sticker and be entered into a drawing to win a brand-new bicycle and helmet!
The event is rain or shine, so lace up those sneakers, pump up those tires, and let's roll! Learn more at walkbiketoschool.org
#RamPride
Due to a State of Emergency declared by the Governor that includes Salem County, tomorrow’s football game, September 26th, has been canceled.
The game has been rescheduled for Monday at 3:30 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe!
#RamPride
The game has been rescheduled for Monday at 3:30 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe!
#RamPride
We love catching moments like this in our hallways! 📸
A staff member pausing for a quick, casual chat with one of our new high school students. He almost towers over the doorframe now, but no matter how tall they grow, our students never outgrow the need for genuine connection, encouragement, and mentorship from the adults who guide them every day. 🥰
Moments like these are what make our school community truly special.
#RamPride
A staff member pausing for a quick, casual chat with one of our new high school students. He almost towers over the doorframe now, but no matter how tall they grow, our students never outgrow the need for genuine connection, encouragement, and mentorship from the adults who guide them every day. 🥰
Moments like these are what make our school community truly special.
#RamPride
Have you taken our strategic planning survey yet? About 10 minutes is all it takes to tell Salem City School District what matters most for our schools.
Open through October 9. bit.ly/4xahcWh
#SalemCitySchoolDistrict #StrategicPlan #RamPride
Open through October 9. bit.ly/4xahcWh
#SalemCitySchoolDistrict #StrategicPlan #RamPride
📣 Add Some Autumn Color to Your Lawn or Porch & Support the Rams! 🍂🌼
The Salem High School Rams Booster Club Mums Sale is officially underway! Transform your porch, steps, and garden with gorgeous, vibrant fall mums for just $7 per 9-inch pot. Every purchase directly supports our student-athletes and school programs, so let's fill the community with Ram pride and beautiful autumn colors! 💙🐏
How to Order:
🗓️ Ordering Window: Now through September 28, 2026
📞 By Phone: Call 856-469-1700
📧 By Email: Reach out to hudock@salemnj.org or johnsonj@salemnj.org
🤝 In Person: Connect with any Ram Booster Club member
Pick-Up Details:
📍 Location: Salem High School Baseball Field
📅 Date: Thursday, October 1st
⏰ Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Don't wait until they're gone! Secure your order today, spruce up your porch, and show your Salem spirit! 🎉🙌
#RamPride #SalemRams #RamsBoosterClub #MumsSale #SalemNJ #FallVibes
The Salem High School Rams Booster Club Mums Sale is officially underway! Transform your porch, steps, and garden with gorgeous, vibrant fall mums for just $7 per 9-inch pot. Every purchase directly supports our student-athletes and school programs, so let's fill the community with Ram pride and beautiful autumn colors! 💙🐏
How to Order:
🗓️ Ordering Window: Now through September 28, 2026
📞 By Phone: Call 856-469-1700
📧 By Email: Reach out to hudock@salemnj.org or johnsonj@salemnj.org
🤝 In Person: Connect with any Ram Booster Club member
Pick-Up Details:
📍 Location: Salem High School Baseball Field
📅 Date: Thursday, October 1st
⏰ Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Don't wait until they're gone! Secure your order today, spruce up your porch, and show your Salem spirit! 🎉🙌
#RamPride #SalemRams #RamsBoosterClub #MumsSale #SalemNJ #FallVibes
👑 Calling All Salem High School Young Women! 👑
The Magic of Christmas Parade Committee wants YOU to take part in a wonderful community tradition: the 2026 Magic of Christmas Parade Queen Contest! ✨🎄
This contest isn't about pageant experience or perfection. It’s a celebration of confidence, kindness, community, and the incredible young women who represent the future of our town. Whether you're a future leader, artist, teacher, or difference-maker, this is your chance to step forward, build lasting friendships, and create memories that will stay with you for years to come.
If you’ve been on the fence about applying, take the leap! You might just surprise yourself. ❤️
Key Details:
📲 Application & Info: https://tr.ee/SvNhBP81bh
🗓️ Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2026
Help us spread the word! Share this post with any Salem High School students, families, faculty, and staff who would love to be a part of this special tradition. We can't wait to meet and cheer on this year's participants! 🌟
#RamPride #SalemHighSchool #Community #YouthLeadership #SalemNJ
The Magic of Christmas Parade Committee wants YOU to take part in a wonderful community tradition: the 2026 Magic of Christmas Parade Queen Contest! ✨🎄
This contest isn't about pageant experience or perfection. It’s a celebration of confidence, kindness, community, and the incredible young women who represent the future of our town. Whether you're a future leader, artist, teacher, or difference-maker, this is your chance to step forward, build lasting friendships, and create memories that will stay with you for years to come.
If you’ve been on the fence about applying, take the leap! You might just surprise yourself. ❤️
Key Details:
📲 Application & Info: https://tr.ee/SvNhBP81bh
🗓️ Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2026
Help us spread the word! Share this post with any Salem High School students, families, faculty, and staff who would love to be a part of this special tradition. We can't wait to meet and cheer on this year's participants! 🌟
#RamPride #SalemHighSchool #Community #YouthLeadership #SalemNJ
🎒 Starting a new school year brings so many new experiences, and simple daily routines are the best place to help our PreK–2nd graders build their communication and listening skills!
✨Here are two meaningful ways to connect with your child this month:
📖 Read Together: Check out The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! by Mo Willems. Sharing stories together is a wonderful way to ease school jitters, explore new vocabulary, and practice active listening.
💬 Connect at Dinner: Try the Family Conversation Challenge! During dinner, have everyone at the table share one thing they did, learned, or enjoyed that day. It is a simple, pressure-free way to help your child practice sharing their thoughts and telling you about their world.
📩 Have questions about your child's speech and language progress? Feel free to reach out to Speech-Language Pathologist Danielle Secula at secula@salemnj.org.
#RamPride
✨Here are two meaningful ways to connect with your child this month:
📖 Read Together: Check out The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! by Mo Willems. Sharing stories together is a wonderful way to ease school jitters, explore new vocabulary, and practice active listening.
💬 Connect at Dinner: Try the Family Conversation Challenge! During dinner, have everyone at the table share one thing they did, learned, or enjoyed that day. It is a simple, pressure-free way to help your child practice sharing their thoughts and telling you about their world.
📩 Have questions about your child's speech and language progress? Feel free to reach out to Speech-Language Pathologist Danielle Secula at secula@salemnj.org.
#RamPride
🌊 Sea You Soon at Homecoming!
StuCo wants to “sea” you under the waves for an unforgettable night! Get ready for fun, music, dancing, a photobooth, great food, and so much more! 🐚✨
Event Details:
📅 When: Saturday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM
📍 Where: 219 Walnut Street, Salem, NJ
🎟️ Tickets: $25 per ticket
Ticket Purchase Info:
🗓️ On Sale: Starting September 10th
🏢 Where to Buy: Guidance Office
💵 Payment Methods: Cash or Check
✍️ Check Payable To: Salem High School Student Council
Don't wait to grab yours! We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🐠💃🕺
#RamPride #SHSHomecoming #UnderTheSea #SeaYouSoon
StuCo wants to “sea” you under the waves for an unforgettable night! Get ready for fun, music, dancing, a photobooth, great food, and so much more! 🐚✨
Event Details:
📅 When: Saturday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM
📍 Where: 219 Walnut Street, Salem, NJ
🎟️ Tickets: $25 per ticket
Ticket Purchase Info:
🗓️ On Sale: Starting September 10th
🏢 Where to Buy: Guidance Office
💵 Payment Methods: Cash or Check
✍️ Check Payable To: Salem High School Student Council
Don't wait to grab yours! We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🐠💃🕺
#RamPride #SHSHomecoming #UnderTheSea #SeaYouSoon
Your voice, our future! 💡
Salem City School District is building its strategic plan, and we need your input. If you are a parent, staff member, community member, or student in Grades 3–12, please take 10 minutes to share your thoughts.
⏰ Deadline: October 9
🔗 Share your perspective: bit.ly/4xahcWh
#RamPride
Salem City School District is building its strategic plan, and we need your input. If you are a parent, staff member, community member, or student in Grades 3–12, please take 10 minutes to share your thoughts.
⏰ Deadline: October 9
🔗 Share your perspective: bit.ly/4xahcWh
#RamPride
Exciting news for Salem families! ARC Core is now our reading program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This gives students the same reading routines and support as they move from elementary to middle school. Together, we are helping every Ram grow as a reader and writer! 📚🐏💙
🥗As we start the new school year, our top priority remains creating a warm, supportive environment where every student feels cared for, valued, and ready to learn. A vital part of that foundation is making sure every child has access to healthy, nourishing meals during the school day.
🥪To support our community, we want to remind all families about the School Meals Application and share a few important updates that may benefit your family this year.
📋If you haven't applied in the past because you thought your household income was too high, please consider taking another look. Under the New Jersey Expanded Income Eligibility (NJEIE) guidelines, state income limits have broadened. This means more New Jersey families than ever before now qualify to receive school breakfast and lunch at no cost.
Learn more:
🔗https://www.salemnj.org/page/free-school-meals-application
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUowGmNRJVA
#RamPride
🥪To support our community, we want to remind all families about the School Meals Application and share a few important updates that may benefit your family this year.
📋If you haven't applied in the past because you thought your household income was too high, please consider taking another look. Under the New Jersey Expanded Income Eligibility (NJEIE) guidelines, state income limits have broadened. This means more New Jersey families than ever before now qualify to receive school breakfast and lunch at no cost.
Learn more:
🔗https://www.salemnj.org/page/free-school-meals-application
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUowGmNRJVA
#RamPride
🚨 Important Traffic & Safety Updates for SMS & JFA 🚨
As we welcome our students back to school tomorrow, ensuring a safe arrival and dismissal process is our top priority. To increase safety around our school zones, we have updated the traffic patterns surrounding Salem Middle School (SMS) and John Fenwick Academy (JFA). 🚗💨
Please review the map graphics and guidelines emailed earlier today to familiarize yourself with the updated routes, crosswalks, and parking restrictions before heading out.
How You Can Help Keep Our Students Safe:
📍 Review the Map: Check the attached diagram to ensure you are familiar with the correct entry points and designated walking areas.
👀 Slow Down & Stay Alert: With increased traffic at the start of the school year, please drive with extra caution, eliminate distractions and obey all posted signs and pavement markings.
🛑 Follow Crossing Guard Directions: Crossing Guards are present to safely manage pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Please follow their guidance at all times. 🦺
⏰ Allow Extra Time: Expect minor delays as everyone adjusts to these new routines during the first few weeks of school.
Thank you for your partnership, patience, and ongoing commitment to keeping our school zones safe for all students. 🤝✨
#RamPride
📰 Your September Update is here!
Check out this month’s newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events, important announcements, and school updates. Click the link below to read it now!
https://app.smore.com/n/nyekg
Check out this month’s newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events, important announcements, and school updates. Click the link below to read it now!
https://app.smore.com/n/nyekg
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
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
📣 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
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
🏀 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
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
✨ 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
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
