"Love, Engage, Inspire"
The Mission of the Salem City School Division is to provide a loving and engaging environment that inspires children to reach their full potential.

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We are pleased to share that we are offering a new resource to support mental health and wellness. ParentGuidance.org is free to all staff, parents, and families in our district.

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Salem City Council is beginning the process of filling one Salem School Board seat that is set to expire at year's end. Follow this link for more information.
Registration information for the 2023-2024 school year. Follow this link for more information.
The Virginia Department of Education has partnered with Graduation Alliance to provide an extra layer of support for K-12 grade students and their families to boost school engagement and academic success during the school year. Find out more by following this link.
As part of the Virginia Preschool Initiative, Salem offers pre-kindergarten to eligible students at South Salem, East Salem and G.W. Carver elementary schools. Eligible students must be age 4 by September 30, 2022. Other criteria do apply. Submit an application at http://smart2start.org/, selecting Salem City Schools as preferred location. Initial program acceptance will be determined after the May 13th submission deadline. With questions, call Salem's Early Childhood Coordinator, Megan Crew, for more information: 540-444-0846. We appreciate your interest in our program, and your pursuit of early education for your child.
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