Salem School District -

Today, four of our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students proudly represented Salem School at the Joint Finance Committee Public Hearing held at State Fair Park in West Allis, WI. The Joint Finance Committee is a group of state legislators who are responsible for shaping the state’s budget — including funding for public education. Accompanied by Dr. King, Mrs. Nicole Hass, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Pahl, and Mr. Maurer our students had the opportunity to share their experiences and advocate for the continued support of Wisconsin’s public schools and communities. Mrs. Nicole Hass, School Board Treasurer, opened by sharing the challenges of being a low-revenue district and emphasized that despite that, we operate with great efficiency and innovative strategies committed to our students academic success. Our students then took the floor to testify. Max Miller thanked the committee for their work and spoke about how their support directly impacts programs and teachers at Salem. Cooper Orwig spoke about the honor and responsibility of NJHS and how it helps students learn, lead, and serve their community. Braelynn Peura shared how NJHS students stay engaged with the community through service projects like Feed My Starving Children, Wreaths Across America, and local outreach events. Brooklyn Maurer highlighted the electives, sports, and leadership opportunities that Salem offers — all made possible through essential funding and support. They also had the incredible opportunity to meet and speak with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, along with many state representatives — including our own local representative, Amanda Nedweski. We are beyond proud of our students for their leadership, confidence, and Falcon pride. Thank you to the Joint Finance Committee for listening to our student voices and continuing to invest in the future of public education. 💙 #StudentVoices #JointFinanceCommittee #PublicEducationMatters #FalconPride #SalemSchoolFalcons #InvestInEducation

Our next recipient of the Salem School Traveling Falcon Award is Mrs. Lindsay Bruni!🏆 This special award celebrates the dedication and hard work of our amazing staff, who go above and beyond for our students every day. "Lindsay has been a wonderful mentor and has made my transition to Salem very welcoming. From helping me adjust to a new environment to offering valuable advice, she has been a source of inspiration. Lindsay is always there with guidance, patience, and the encouragement I need to push past challenges. I'm so grateful for everything she has done to make this experience a positive one, and I'm lucky to have her as my mentor.” - Taylor Heinberg Stay tuned for future recipients as our Falcon travels around the school and we continue to honor the outstanding efforts of our Salem staff! #FalconPride #SalemSchool #DedicatedStaff #TravelingFalconAward #Salemschoolfalcons

📚👏 Let’s Hear It for Our Librarians! Please help us give a big round of applause to our amazing Salem School Librarians — Mrs. Krolow, Ms. Galley, and Mrs. Perttula! 🥰 We’re so thankful for everything they do to support our students and staff — from sparking a love of reading to helping us grow as learners every day. You make our library the heart of the school! 💙📖 #ThankYouLibrarians #SalemSchoolFalcons #LibraryLove #ReadersAreLeaders #RaisingReaders

Today, we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals who go above and beyond to support our students and staff every single day. Your patience, dedication, and kindness make a world of difference in our classrooms and throughout our school. Thank you for being an essential part of the Salem team — we are so grateful for all that you do! 💙 #NationalParaprofessionalsDay #ThankYouParas #TeamWork #SalemSchoolFalcons

There’s still time to make your voice heard — don’t forget to get out and vote before the polls close at 8 PM tonight! Every vote matters! 💙 While you're casting your ballot, we're having a blast at Parents' Day Out — playing games, building with blocks and trains, and enjoying tasty snacks! 🍿🧩🚂 #VoteToday #ParentsDayOut #EveryVoiceMatters #SalemSchoolFalcons

🗳️🎉 Falcons Cast Their Votes! Yesterday, our students took part in their very own Voting Day during lunch! 🍎 4K–4th graders voted for their favorite treat: Fruit Snacks vs. Rice Krispie Treats 🔤 5th–8th graders voted on the order of the upcoming ABC Countdown And the winners are… Fruit Snacks 🏆 and a Z to A Countdown — ending the year with Aloha Day! 🌺🎈 Way to go, Falcons! It’s never too early to learn the power of your vote! 💙 #FalconVotes #StudentVoice #SalemSchoolFalcons #ABCountdownFun #ElectionDay

Hello, April! Falcon families, make sure to mark your calendars with these important upcoming dates: PTO Upcoming Events: April 1: PTO Meeting April 25: Spring Fling Dance Salem School Upcoming Events: April 1: Voting Day for Spring Elections April 3: End of 3rd Quarter April 9: 4K Future Falcon and EC Play Day Events April 10: STEAM Night at Salem School April 15: 4th Grade Music Concert 6:00pm in the North Gym April 18: Easter Break, No School April 21: No School for Students, Teacher Inservice April 22: School Board Meeting at 6pm in the LGI

TODAY is election day! On the ballot is a proposed operational referendum for the Salem School District. Polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. Find voting and polling place information here: https://myvote.wi.gov Details on the referendum are available at: www.salem.k12.wi.us/page/salemreferendum2025

As we approach the April 1st election tomorrow, we want to emphasize just how important it is to get out and vote. Your voice matters. Why Vote? Salem School has had the lowest revenue limit per student among area K-8 districts since 1993.​ 96% of Wisconsin school districts receive more funding per student than Salem.​ The 2022 referendum, which included both capital and operational funding, is set to expire—this renewal is only for operational funds to maintain financial stability.​ Voting Details: Date: Tuesday, April 1​ Time: Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM​ Find Your Polling Place: myvote.wi.gov Our school is seeking support through a referendum to address critical operational costs. While we’ve worked hard to implement cost-saving measures, such as reducing administrative positions, freezing salaries for certain roles, and exploring partnerships with neighboring districts, these efforts alone are not enough. Here’s a key fact: State funding has not kept pace with rising operational costs, including utilities, staffing, and educational resources. Without additional funding, we face difficult decisions that could impact student programs, staffing, busing, and services. Plan Ahead – Make Your Voice Heard! ✅ Know your polling location ✅ Arrange transportation or childcare if needed ✅ Remind friends, family, and neighbors to vote Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM tomorrow. We encourage all voters to carefully review the details of the referendum so you can make an informed decision. www.salem.k12.wi.us/page/salemreferendum2025

Lunch with the Superintendent! #ptowinners #spaghettidinner #salemschoolfalcons

Mrs. Fisher's 4K Starbucks is officially open for business! Our future baristas are busy serving up delicious coffee and treats — all with a smile! 😊🍩 Who knew learning could be so fun AND tasty? ☕ #LittleBaristas #PlayLearnGrow #Starbucks #SalemSchoolFalcons

Mrs. Reese-Brown's class made the most of the recent beautiful weather by taking their reading outdoors! Nothing beats a good book and a little sunshine. 🌞📖 #FakeSpringVibes #OutdoorReading #SalemSchoolFalcons

🐄🌽Our 4K students wrapped up their farm unit with some hands-on fun at the sensory table, filled with corn grains and farm animals! 🚜🐓 Learning through play is the best way to explore new ideas! #FarmFun #HandsOnLearning #SalemSchoolFalcons

Did you know? There would be no projected property tax rate increase for district residents if the operational referendum is approved on April 1! The district is estimating an average levy rate of $5.78 per $1,000 of fair market value in 2025-26, along with an estimated average levy rate of $5.75 per $1,000 of fair market value in 2026-27. Learn more and browse answers to FAQs: www.salem.k12.wi.us/page/salemreferendum2025

This determined 4K Falcon in Mrs. Briggs' class worked hard to sound out the letters and spell Blippi! 👏 Way to go! #LittleLearnerBigSuccess #SalemSchoolFalcons

Our 6th graders recently had a visit from the Westosha Central Peer Helpers Truth Tour, where they learned valuable lessons about making healthy choices and the dangers of tobacco and vaping. A huge thank you to these peer leaders for sharing such an important message! #HealthyChoices #TruthTour #SalemSchoolFalcons #CHS

😎 Have a fun and safe Spring Break! We will see everyone back at Salem on March 31st! #SalemSchoolFalcons #SpringBreak2025 #HaveFun #BeSafe #SeeYouSoon

Our amazing 8th Grade Peer Helpers spent time in our 4K classrooms this week playing board games and connecting with our youngest Falcons! 💙 We are so lucky to have these meaningful opportunities at Salem, where our EC - 8th grade students can build friendships, learn from each other, and create lasting memories. #FalconFamily #PeerHelpers #BuildingConnections #SalemSchoolFalcons

We are thrilled to share that Jordy Sanderson is headed to state with the Westosha Central 4th Grade Falcon Boys Feeder Team! 🏆 What makes this even more special? Jordy is the only player on the team representing Salem School! Good Luck, Falcons!! 🏀 #marchmadness

Please watch this video of Tuesday night’s school board meeting. It’s a great resource for understanding key issues and Salem School District's decision making process. Listed below are the time frames at which you will find the following information regarding the most frequently asked questions: https://youtu.be/ows62m_9AXk?list=PLoEraub-yakfY6L1kdPTkIEUHu2QAzRt0 ⏳ 4:40: Legislative Advocacy Discussion regarding our day at the State Capitol last week. ⏳ 10:30: Deep Dive into FAQs from our Community • Board Responsibilities + Decision Making Overview • School Finance and Budget Management • Funding Challenges • Referendum Breakdown • Deep dive into your property tax bill • Info as to why this referendum will NOT increase your taxes Find more information at: www.salem.k12.wi.us/page/salemreferendum2025