Salem School District -

🔬🎨 Last night, our hallways were buzzing with creativity, curiosity, and innovation during our annual STEAM Night & our first student science fair — and what a night it was! Huge congratulations to all of our student participants! Your projects were thoughtful, creative, and well explained. It was incredible to see the hard work and excitement you brought to each display. Check out a list of our winners⬇️! A special thank you to our generous sponsors and partners who helped make the night extra special — and a big shoutout to Gateway Technical College for providing FUN and engaging STEM activities for our families! See below for a list of generous sponsors⬇️ Events like these help us ignite a love of learning, and we’re so proud of our Falcons for rising to the challenge. A huge thank you to our sponsors: R+D Automation Gateway Addicted2Deals Kwik Trip RecPlex Healing Grounds Target Science Fair Prize Winners: 4K - 2nd Grade Category Javier Kubic - 1st place Teddy Knott - 2nd place Iver Russell - 3rd place 3rd - 4th Grade Category Luke Ricchio - 1st place Eli Hilbelink - 2nd place Bryce Brandon - 3rd place 5th - 8th Grade Category Olivery Kutchery - 1st place Sean Munnelly-Haseley - 2nd place Madeline Booth - 3rd place #STEAMNight #ScienceFair2025 #SalemSchoolFalcons #STEMLearning #FutureScientists #FalconPride #GatewayTechnicalCollege

We had so much fun meeting all of our 3 and 4 year old Future Falcons today!💙 Families of future Early Childhood and 4K students attended 2 different sessions where they got to meet the teachers, see the classrooms and participate in fun activities and play!! A huge thank you to Dousman Transport Company for bringing a bus for our Falcons to explore, Community Library for sharing their fun programs, and to our Salem School District PTO for a fun raffle and information for our families! To enroll in our full day or half day 4K program, call 262-843-2356 today! #FutureFalcons #EarlyChildhood #4KFalcons #LearnPlayGrow #Salemschoolfalcons

This week the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department hosted their Annual Deputy Friendly Banquet! Fourth-grade students throughout Kenosha County schools created a safety poster and essay. Judges selected one winner from each fourth-grade classroom. The contest winners were honored at the banquet and were also awarded a bike to recognize their positive achievements! We are SO proud of our fourth-grade Falcon winners and their fourth-grade teachers for the encouragement and support! #safetyposter #creativefalcons #community #kenoshacountysheriffsdepartment #salemschoolfalcons

🛏️💙 REMINDER: Donations are due this Friday, April 11th! Please join our Salem School Fundraiser to support Sleep in Heavenly Peace — a nonprofit dedicated to making sure no child sleeps on the floor. Your monetary donation will help provide pillows and bedding to children in need. 📆 Donations Collected: April 7–11 📍 Send donations to your child’s homeroom teacher 🎉 Fun Incentives! 🍩 Grades 4K–6: Top homeroom wins a donut party 🧠 Grades 7–8: If each grade raises $100 = NO Zearn for a week! Together, we can make a difference — one cozy bed at a time. 💤 #SleepInHeavenlyPeace #FalconsGiveBack #SalemSchoolFalcons #CommunityKindness

🧩💙Our teachers and staff are showing their support for Autism Awareness Month! #AutismAwarenessMonth #SalemSchoolFalcons

It was an "Electric" Enrichment Friday of fun in Mrs. Krolow's library last week for Mrs. Dault's 3rd graders! These curious minds explored the world of electric circuits and lit up the room with their creativity! ⚡💡 #EnrichmentFriday #CuriousFalcons #STEMinTheLibrary #SalemSchoolFalcons

We had a great time visiting Archwood East to play BINGO with the residents! Smiles, laughter, and friendly competition made it a day to remember. 💙 #CommunityConnections #BINGOFun #FalconsInTheCommunity #SalemSchoolFalcons

⚾📚 Congratulations to Oliver Kutchery from Ms. Zuehlsdorf’s fifth grade class for logging the highest number of minutes read for the Kingfish Reading Program! Because of his amazing effort, Oliver will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch at an upcoming Kingfish game! 🎉 Way to go, Oliver — you knocked it out of the park with your reading! #ReadingChampion #FirstPitch #KingfishReader #SalemSchoolFalcons

Our next recipient of the Salem School Traveling Falcon Award is Ms. Keri Galley!🏆 This special award celebrates the dedication and hard work of our amazing staff, who go above and beyond for our students every day. “Keri is always willing to go the extra mile to help anyone in need with a smile on her face. She is a supportive, collaborative, and respectful team player. She is extremely knowledgeable with her literacy content and passes that knowledge onto the many different teams she works with as well as her students. She is also extremely patient, kind, and understanding with the staff and students she works with. She is always honest, direct, and sincere when giving feedback. Keri makes Salem a great place for learning!” - Lindsay Bruni 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

✏️ Our 4th grade students are set up for success thanks to the incredible support from their teachers and families! 💙 Leading up to Forward Testing, our 4th grade team put together motivational posters, fun activities, and encouraging snacks to help students feel confident and prepared. They are SO proud of all the hard work their students have put in — and so are we! 🙌 #ForwardTesting #4thGradePride #YouGotThis #SalemSchoolFalcons

Ms. Lois' gym classes had an awesome time getting active with the parachute last week! Students from Ms. Meier and Ms. Dault's classes joined in on the fun — teamwork, movement, and lots of smiles all around! 💙 #PEFun #ParachutePlay #ActiveFalcons #SalemSchoolFalcons

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

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! Join us in celebrating our incredible assistant principals — Ms. Aly Schmidt and Mrs. Sara Infusino! 💙 Their dedication, leadership, and unwavering support make a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families every single day. Thank you for all you do to help our Falcons soar! #AssistantPrincipalsWeek #ThankYouAPs #LeadershipMatters #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

Lunch with the Superintendent! #ptowinners #spaghettidinner #salemschoolfalcons

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