We are incredibly proud to shine a light on Clayton B., one of our outstanding NJHS members who embodies the Salem Falcon spirit!

Clayton has dedicated 21 hours volunteering at Feed My Starving Children, babysitting, Lakeland Little League, Wreaths Across America, and the Sharing Center, making a real difference right here in our community. His efforts demonstrate the commitment to Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship that the National Junior Honor Society represents.

Way to soar, Clayton. Your dedication inspires us all.

1 day ago, Jennifer Griffith
NJHS Spotlight on Clayton B, who volunteered 21 hours at Wreaths Across America and other charities. Photo shows Clayton in a snowy cemetery with holiday wreaths on headstones.
Our 1st Grade Falcons absolutely soared during their winter concert! 🎶✨

These students brought so much warmth to the Salem School stage. A huge thank you to our music department and all the families who came out to support our young performers. We are so proud of their hard work!

Go Falcons! 🦅❄️
4 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
First grade students on risers on a stage signing in a winter themed concert.
First grade students on risers on a stage signing in a winter themed concert.
First grade students on risers on a stage signing in a winter themed concert.
First grade students on risers on a stage signing in a winter themed concert.
First grade students on risers on a stage signing in a winter themed concert.
Second graders in Mrs. Velleux’s class are practicing three-digits with hands-on learning! Table groups had to work together to count sticks into groups of 100s, 10s, and 1s. Then, the whole class combined their amounts to see how many sticks in total!
5 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Students at a desk use wooden sticks and place-value mats to solve math problems. One student wears a blue Stitch hat while others focus on their work.
Two students sit at a table sorting bundles of craft sticks onto blue and yellow mats labeled for place value while a third student stands nearby.
Three students collaborate at a table, using bundles of wooden sticks on a place-value mat to represent different numbers during a math lesson.
Three young students stand around a classroom table, sorting wooden craft sticks into piles on colored paper to practice counting and place value.
Three students collaborate at a table, using bundles of wooden sticks on a place-value mat to represent different numbers during a math lesson.
Our 5th grade Falcons kicked off their first day of D.A.R.E this week! We are so excited to welcome Deputy Hyatt into the classroom to help our students build lead-ready skills.

Throughout the course, students will learn the D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model:.

It was great to see our Falcons so engaged, asking questions, and diving into the learning. We are proud of these students for taking steps toward making safe and healthy choices!
6 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A classroom of elementary students sitting at desks, listening attentively to a lesson. A plant and classroom supplies are in the foreground.
A police officer gives a D.A.R.E. presentation to a class of students. A digital screen displays the "keepin' it REAL" logo.
Close-up of a student reading a D.A.R.E. workbook featuring the D.A.R.E. mascot and a decision-making model.
Over-the-shoulder view of a student following along in their D.A.R.E. workbook during a classroom lesson on decision-making.
A student in a yellow hoodie writes in a workbook while a police officer teaches a D.A.R.E. lesson at the front of the classroom.
It was a "Tot-ally" great day to be a Falcon! 🦅🥔 Our students had a blast customizing their trays. It was smiles all around in the cafeteria as everyone fueled up for an afternoon of learning!

A huge thank you to our kitchen staff for keeping our Falcons fed and happy with such a creative (and delicious) menu.
7 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A young student in a Green Bay Packers sweatshirt holding a school lunch tray with tater tot nachos, baby carrots, and applesauce
A smiling elementary student sitting in the cafeteria with a lunch tray featuring loaded tater tots, garden salad, and carrots.
A smiling student with curly hair sitting at a cafeteria table with a carton of chocolate milk and a tray of loaded tater tots and corn.
A group of elementary students sitting together and smiling while eating lunch in a bright school cafeteria.
A young student with curly hair eating a school lunch of loaded tater tots and applesauce while holding a small milk carton.
A chef serving fresh toppings like salsa and green onions to elementary students at a school cafeteria nacho bar.
A smiling student in a blue button-down shirt sits with a school lunch tray of loaded tots, jalapeños, and a red apple.
A student gives a thumbs up while enjoying a school lunch of loaded tater tots, an apple, and chocolate milk.
A close-up of a sample plate of "totchos" (tater tot nachos) featuring cheese, meat, jalapeños, and white sauce.

🍭 Student Senate will be selling suckers for $1 during lunch in the Middle/Elementary cafeterias through Friday, Feb. 13th.

All proceeds benefit The Honor Flight! Let’s soar together for our veterans, Falcons! 🦅🇺🇸 #SalemFalcons #HonorFlight

8 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Sucker Sale flyer presented by Student Senate. $1 each during lunch, Feb 9-13, in middle/elementary cafeterias. Benefits Honor Flight. Background features colorful pink, green, and red candies.
📣 Falcon Pride at the Comet Cheer Challenge!
Our Salem Falcons cheer team took the mat by storm this weekend, and we couldn't be prouder! These athletes have been working incredibly hard all season, and their dedication truly shined at the Comet Cheer Challenge.
Please join us in celebrating these amazing results:

🏆 Team Awards
Group Routine: 1st Place! 🥇

🤸 Individual & Small Group Honors
Solos:
Nova N: 1st Place 🥇
Layla D: 2nd Place 🥈
Ava P: 3rd Place 🥉
Quad:
Chloe L, Scarlett N, Ximena G, and Yarelli G: 3rd Place 🥉

Way to represent Salem, girls! Your hard work, spirit, and sportsmanship make us proud to be Falcons. Fly high! 🦅✨
8 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Four Salem cheerleaders performing a stunt in a gymnasium, with the flyer holding a trophy and medal after a competition.
A smiling Salem cheerleader in a navy and light blue uniform holding a star-shaped 3rd place trophy while standing in front of gymnasium bleachers.
Close-up of a happy Salem student-athlete proudly displaying her cheerleading trophy and a second-place medal in a crowded gym.
Large group of Salem cheerleaders posing together on a blue mat in a gymnasium, each holding up their individual trophies.
A smiling Salem cheerleader in a navy and light blue uniform holding a star-shaped 1st place trophy while standing in front of gymnasium bleachers.
1st grade students made their Super Bowl predictions last week. They graphed their class's predictions on their bar graph. Looks like most of the classes predicted the results correctly.
Ms. Heinberg's class - Seahawks
Ms. Smid's Class - Patriots
Ms. Longrie's Class - Seahawks
Ms. Kennedy's class - Seahawks.
9 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A classroom of students standing on a colorful rug, proudly holding up their "The Winning Team" football-themed math and coloring projects.
A group of primary students sitting on a classroom rug in front of a large screen displaying a "The Winning Team" bar graph lesson.
Students sitting on a colorful rug in a classroom, showing off their completed football player paper crafts and data charts.
A group of elementary students sitting and standing in a classroom, holding up colorful, hand-drawn monster crafts in front of a chalkboard.
🍭 Sucker Sale Incoming! Starting Feb 9-13, Student Senate will be selling suckers for $1 during lunch in the Middle/Elementary cafeterias.

All proceeds benefit The Honor Flight! Let’s soar together for our veterans, Falcons! 🦅🇺🇸 #SalemFalcons #HonorFlight
12 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Sucker Sale flyer presented by Student Senate. $1 each during lunch, Feb 9-13, in middle/elementary cafeterias. Benefits Honor Flight. Background features colorful pink, green, and red candies.
🏐 Calling All Falcons! Volleyball Tryouts are Here!
It’s time to hit the court, Salem! . If you’re ready to show your Falcon pride and compete, make sure you have all your ducks—and volleyballs—in a row.

🗓️ Tryout Schedule
Tuesday, Feb 10th: 3:40 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb 11th: 3:40 – 5:00 PM

📝 Important Deadlines
Sign-Up Window: Open now through Friday, Feb 6th.
Fees: The $45 athlete fee is due by Feb 10th.

📋 Requirements for Participation
To step onto the court, players must have the following forms turned in to Mr. Willkomm (no exceptions!):
Current Physical
Emergency Contact Card (RED CARD)
Concussion Form

Note: If you already played a sport this school year and turned these in, you’re all set!

Need Forms? Pick them up in the school office or download them from the "Forms" section on our athletics webpage at www.salem.k12.wi.us.

Let’s make this a great season. Go Falcons! 🦅💙
15 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Salem School District volleyball tryouts: Feb 10 & 11, 3:40-5PM. Athlete fee due Feb 10. Sign-up window: Jan 20 - Feb 6. Visit salem.k12.wi.us for details.
Volleyball tryout info: $45 mandatory fee if selected. Physical, Red Card, and concussion forms must be submitted to Mr. Willkomm. Forms available at office or school website.
Are you a healthcare professional with a heart for kids? Salem School District is looking for a dedicated School Nurse to join our team!

Help keep our Falcons healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a direct impact on our K-8 community (and enjoy that school-year schedule!), we want to hear from you.

Why Salem?
Impact: Support the wellness of students from Pre-K through 8th grade.

Community: Work in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Falcon Pride: Be a vital part of the best team in Wisconsin!

Ready to apply? Check out the full job description and application details on our website or via WECAN.

👉https://wecan.waspa.org/District/salem

Help us spread the word! Tag a nurse who would be perfect for this role or share this post to your feed. 🦅✨
21 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Hiring announcement for a School Nurse at Salem School District. Text: Join our Falcon Family! Apply today on WECAN at salem.k12.wi.us
❄️ Middle School Winter Wonderland Dance! ❄️
Calling all Salem Middle School families! It’s time for our students to chill out and celebrate the season at the Winter Wonderland Dance on Thursday, February 20th.

This is a fantastic way for our Falcons to socialize in a fun, safe environment. Huge thanks to the Salem PTO for sponsoring this event!

📍 What You Need to Know:
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: North Cafeteria

Admission: $5 Entry Fee.
22 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Flyer for the Salem Middle School Winter Wonderland Dance on Feb 20, 6-8 PM in the North Cafeteria. Features a snowy forest, $5 entry, and a QR code for tickets. Hosted by Salem PTO.
Stay warm, Falcons! ❄️🍍

Huge thanks to all our amazing families who braved the bitter Wisconsin cold last night to join us for our Literacy Luau! While it was freezing outside, the vibes were strictly tropical indoors as we celebrated a love for reading together.

We loved seeing our Salem community come together to support our students’ literacy journeys. You proved that it takes more than a little cold to stop a Falcon!
26 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Tropical beach-themed backdrop featuring surfboards, palm trees, hibiscus flowers, and a wooden signpost with beach activities.
A volunteer at a raffle table decorated with a grass skirt and flowers, showing prizes like a "Throw Throw Avocado" game and tea set.
A staff member wearing a lei stands behind a table decorated with a grass skirt in front of a Salem Falcons school backdrop.
Families sitting on a wooden stage floor playing a giant crossword puzzle game made with blue tape and letter cards.
A student wearing a floral lei plays a bingo game at a long cafeteria table with colorful bingo cards and plastic markers.
Students and staff participating in a beach-themed bingo activity in the school cafeteria.
Volunteers setting up a snack station at a table decorated with a tropical grass skirt in a school hallway near an American flag.
A school presentation room with a large screen displaying "Cozy Jazz" while students and staff playing charades near rows of chairs.

Due to the extreme cold weather, Salem School will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. There will be no work assigned for students to complete at home, and teachers will not hold office hours. When students return to school it will be a “B” Day in the elementary rotation.

Afterschool activities, including Literacy Night for tonight, 1/22, WILL occur. All after-school programs and activities at Salem are also canceled for 1/23/26.

Please stay safe & warm!

Dr. Vicki King, Superintendent

27 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
school closing for Friday, January 23, 2026
We are happy to participate in the Kingfish Reading program again this year. Reading dates are January 26th-February 23rd. Reading logs will be accepted until February 27th.

More information - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rKzBw00CTRRWKx-89iaLQ1oOsb6ukhR9/view

Reading Log - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kHI-EYZyj9UPb25uJQn7epK1vNZZdwyu/view
29 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Kingfish Reading program flyer for Salem School District, running January 26 to February 23. Families are invited to read 100 minutes over four weeks and return a completed book log by the end of February. Participants earn two free tickets to Salem Night at the Kingfish (date TBD). Includes logos for Kenosha Kingfish and Salem School District.
Students in 6th grade Spanish class created a card game in Spanish and had a great time practicing their numbers up to 100 in Spanish!
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Griffith
Four students sit around a classroom desk during a fun activity; one student in the center has her hands on her head with a playful, frustrated expression while looking at game cards.
Three middle school girls sit in a circle on a grey carpeted classroom floor, smiling and laughing while playing a learning game with small white cards.
A group of students in hooded sweatshirts and casual wear collaborate on the floor of a classroom, focused on arranging small vocabulary slips during a group activity in Spanish.
Join us, Thursday, Jan 22nd, for an unforgettable Hawaiian celebration of literacy activities.
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Griffith
Promotional flyer for Salem School Literacy Luau on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The event features Hawaiian-themed literacy activities, games, food, and prizes.
This week, my students all took a turn walking around the room and writing one kind thing on each of their classmates' hearts. These hearts will be displayed on our classroom door to remind each student that they are loved! This activity helps build confidence and a safe environment! - Ms. Smid
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Griffith
Three elementary students stand in a row, each holding a large white paper heart with their names—Dom, Gavin, and Madilyn—written in the center. The hearts are decorated with colorful handwritten words describing their positive traits. They are standing on a vibrant, lettered classroom rug.
Three boys grin while displaying paper hearts during a classroom activity. The hearts are covered in colorful writing with words like "respectful," "joker," and "cool." One student wears a bright yellow Pokémon shirt, and they are positioned in front of a bulletin board displaying lessons on US currency.
Three students pose in a classroom holding paper hearts that highlight positive character traits. The hearts include names like Sophia, Teddy, and Joanna, surrounded by words like "grateful," "responsible," and "amazing." The classroom wall behind them features a "January" math and behavior chart.
Three smiling elementary school boys stand together in a classroom holding paper hearts. The hearts are filled with handwritten positive adjectives like "kind," "smart," and "sporty." Behind them is a chalkboard with educational posters
Three young kids smile for a photo while holding decorated paper hearts in their classroom. The hearts feature names like Aubrey, Ruby, and Bash surrounded by kind words such as "best friend," "talented," and "helpful." The classroom background shows a January-themed "Brilliant Behavior" chart.
Winter 2026 Afterschool Enrichment Solutions at Salem Elementary. Please see the flyer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x2CVLOZFyI8sg7wd-9OogzeOehUotW-h/view?usp=drive_link
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Griffith
Flyer for winter club opportunities. informaiton also in the link

Traveling Falcon Award winner from December! Torri Poremba: Here is what Dan had to say: "Torri Poremba exemplifies incredible Falcon spirit in every way. As a dedicated paraprofessional, she is a constant reassuring and positive presence with students and staff alike. Her kindness is witnessed by anyone she meets and always with a pleasant greeting and smile throughout the building.

That is only part of the gifts Torri brings to Salem School. She is also the leader of the school PTO, organizing and managing events throughout the year. Countless hours of her time are given to the students, parents and community for the enjoyment of all. Also, the funds raised from the events have had a direct benefit for the students, teachers and staff. We are truly blessed for all you do and the effort you give for the benefit of so many people.

I am honored to pass the Traveling Falcon Award to a most deserving person. Your contributions are noticed and appreciated!"


about 1 month ago, Jennifer Griffith
Torri holding the traveling falcon award