February 2, 2024
By: Flora Wade School lunch can get a bad reputation, especially if the food is processed and not local. Thankfully Salem has always provided healthy lunches for each school. F...
January 24, 2024
Written by Harper Timberlake and Jaylyn Hamilton Salem Community Schools hit a bullseye when they received a grant to add more archery targets. These targets are unique because ...
January 9, 2024
The Salem School Board voted to adjust a built in snow day due to the Total Solar Eclipse that is expected to impact this area on April 8 during its meeting Monday night. The sch...
January 4, 2024
As winter weather picks up and illnesses begin to spread, we want to remind our school family of the services offered at the Salem Community Schools Medical Clinic located at Bra...
November 30, 2023
If you are looking for a new school setting and more opportunities for your child, we'd love for you to consider Salem Community Schools! Starting Jan. 3, new bus stops will be ad...
November 28, 2023
The latest issue of the Lyons Den newsletter should be arriving in mailboxes this week!
November 6, 2023
The John Hay Center spent several years attempting to have possession of a historical 40 foot metal boxcar, but the interest was originally overlooked and disregarded. Stephanie...
November 1, 2023
Working together to improve education for students at Salem Schools, 10 teachers came together last week for STEAM training and certification. STEAM Director Jessica Morgan said ...
October 23, 2023
With the start of the school year, parents usually set aside money for back-to-school expenses, including book fees. But thanks to a law passed by Indiana State lawmakers, parents...
October 17, 2023
The return from fall break brought with it not only a refreshed attitude to finish out the semester, but also a new face at Bradie Shrum Elementary School. Counselor Savannah Goss...
September 25, 2023
The fall issue of The Lyons Den should be in mailboxes this week! Great job to our journalism students for their photography and writing skills! What a great display of their tale...
September 22, 2023
As Autumn begins to fall upon us, pumpkin themed food can be found in any restaurant or lining the shelves at grocery stores. Pumpkin pies, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin cheesecake and ...
September 14, 2023
Salem is beginning to develop into a town of constant change and new opportunities. Have you ever wondered what the town’s current state looks like from the mayor’s perspective? T...
September 13, 2023
For the last couple of weeks, parents may have heard their children talking about NWEA testing. NWEA stands for Northwest Evaluation Association and it is an assessment program th...
August 30, 2023
Wanting to make sure students and staff at Salem Community Schools have the best equipment possible, Matt Gorman recently applied and was awarded a grant to purchase Automated Ext...
August 22, 2023
Name: Eric Lange
Position: Music Teacher K-2
Where are you from? Southern California
How long have you been teaching? This is my first year of teaching.
Why...
August 22, 2023
The new safe room at Salem Middle School is getting a lot of use in these first few weeks of school. STEAM Lab Director Jessica Morgan has been busy hosting classes and is getting...
August 14, 2023
Position: Assistant Principal at Bradie Shrum Elementary School
How many years in education: I have worked in education for over 23 years teaching mainly math and science...
August 11, 2023
Name: Keigan Fetz Title: Mathematics Teacher From: Jeffersonville, Indiana Years Experience: First year teacher What are you looking forward to this school year? I a...
August 9, 2023
Name: Brian Consley
Position: SHS business teacher
Where are you from? Hanover, IN
How long have you been in education? Starting year 17.
What is your favo...