Salem Elementary School

BCPS will host our annual high school football JAMBOREE on Friday at Patton High School. First scrimmage kicks off at 6:30 p.m. In addition to the action on the field, community agencies will set up information booths started at 6 p.m. Admission is $10. No passes will be accepted. Those 10 and under get in for free. Please note we will follow our safe gate entry procedures with only clear bags allowed and walk-through metal detectors in place. Let's get ready for some football!

From our friends at the Burke County Health Department: Burke County Public Health, located at 700 E. Parker Road, Morganton, provides recommended childhood and adolescent immunizations to help students start the school year protected and ready to learn. Vaccines available include DTaP, Tdap, Meningococcal, Meningococcal B, HPV, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, MMR, Polio, Varicella (chickenpox), Hib, Prevnar (pneumococcal), Rotavirus (RotaTeq), and combination vaccines including Pentacel and Vaxelis. Appointments are required for all immunizations, and patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of their visit. To schedule an appointment or learn more, call (828) 764-9150.

Burke County Public Health accepts a variety of insurance plans, including Aetna, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, NC State Health Plan, Surest, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Ambetter, AmeriHealth Caritas NC, Carolina Complete Health, Healthy Blue, Humana, Partners Health, Vaya Health, WellCare, MPE Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility, and TRICARE. Patients with insurance providers not listed or without insurance coverage may be subject to fees at the time of service.

Food Pantry & Clothes Closet

Location: East Burke High School (Pod)
Use the entrance on Cavalier Way
Saturday, August 8, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm\
For More Information, call/text Nikki at (828)502-9235
Bring a box or bag for your items!

From our friends at the Burke County Rec Department:
2026 Burke County Youth Tackle Football
Signups Open
Age Groups (Age as of Aug. 31, 2026)
Ages 5-6-7: Player must turn 5 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 8 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 8-9: Player must turn 8 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 10 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 10-11-12: Player must turn 10 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 13 during the football season.
Note: Seventh-grade students or above are not eligible to participate.
Key Dates
Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9: DSG Sporting Goods Discount
Monday, Aug. 17: First day of practice
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6:00 p.m.: Coaches meeting
Monday, Sept. 7: Weigh-ins for ages 5-6-7
Tuesday, Sept. 8: Weigh-ins for ages 8-9
Wednesday, Sept. 9: Weigh-ins for ages 10-11-12
Saturday, Sept. 12: Youth Jamboree at East Burke High School (EBHS)
Saturday, Sept. 19: Regular season opener
Friday, Sept. 25: Last day to add players
Saturday, Oct. 31: Final day of the regular season
Saturday, Nov. 7: First round of playoffs
Saturday, Nov. 14: Playoff finals
Registration Contacts
Salem Tigers: David Carswell — 828-443-3688
Mull Mustangs: John Burnette — 828-455-1066
Oak Hill Bulldogs: David Marshall — 828-413-1832
George Hildebrand Eagles: Heather Pittman — 828-569-4426
East Burke Royals: Melissa Barnes — 828-723-0770
Ray Childers Pirates: Erica Ammon — 828-781-5690
Valdese Tigers: Jonathan Carter — 828-874-6736
Drexel Wolverines: Lisa Butler — 828-430-1051
Registration Information
Children are eligible to register even if they do not attend one of the schools listed above. Participants must either live in Burke County or attend school in Burke County.
Please contact the appropriate registration coordinator as soon as possible to register.
For additional information, text or call Wesley Hasson with Burke County Parks & Recreation at 828-796-4806.
Follow https://www.facebook.com/BCRDBurke for more information

From our friends at the Burke County Rec Department:
2026 Burke County Youth Outdoor Soccer Sign-ups In Progress
Age Groups (Age as of Aug. 31, 2026):
Ages 5–6: Player must turn 5 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 7 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 7–8: Player must turn 7 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 9 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 9–10: Player must turn 9 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 11 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 11–12: Player must turn 11 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 13 before Aug. 31, 2026.

Key Dates:
Aug. 7 through Aug. 10: DSG Discount.
Regular season begins in mid-September.
Playoffs will be held in late October through early November.

Registration Information:
Children do not have to attend one of the schools listed below in order to participate. Players must either live in Burke County or attend school in Burke County. Contact the appropriate registration coordinator as soon as possible to sign up.
For additional information, text or call Wesley with Burke County Parks and Recreation at 828-796-4806.

Registration Contacts:
Salem: David Carswell — 828-443-3688
Mull: John Burnette — 828-455-1066
W.A. Young: Landon Cook — 828-442-4125
Glen Alpine: Josh Patton — 828-764-1089
Drexel: Lisa Butler — 828-430-1051
Morganton Day: Lyndsay Brisson — 828-437-6782
Forest Hill: Nikki Costello — 828-502-9235
Ray Childers: Ashley Bryant — 901-530-7526
George Hildebrand: Chad Smith — 828-715-2771
Christ Classical: Ethan Powell — 828-390-8656
New Dimensions: Mike Brooks — 813-215-4879
Mountain View: Torrey Annas — 828-544-2124
Hillcrest: Marquiese Sudduth — 828-334-0758
Oak Hill: Danielle Wilson — 828-244-8074

Follow https://www.facebook.com/BCRDBurke for more information.

Courtesy posting for Salem athletics and Mull athletics who asked we share about soccer signups .

See Salem athletics page for more info about the soccer decision.

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Salem Staff Spotlight

Throughout the summer, we'll be introducing members of our amazing Salem Tiger Family!

Each week, we'll shine the spotlight on different staff members so our students, families, and community can get to know the people who make Salem Elementary such a special place.

From favorite restaurants and fun facts to years in education and memorable experiences, you'll learn a little more about the incredible individuals who support our students every day.

Today's Spotlight: ⭐Amanda Washburn

Be sure to follow along all summer as we celebrate the dedicated educators and staff who help make Salem Elementary a place where students are ready to learn, ready to lead, and ready to roar!

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