Salem Education Foundation

It's that time of the year again, we are running our annual Thank A Teacher campaign for our amazing Salem Educators!

Fill out the quick thank you form, and the Salem Education Foundation will deliver your custom note to your teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week this May!

This is a fun, free, and special way to surprise your favorite teacher with something that shows you appreciate their hard work!

Fill out the form here: https://www.salemeducationfoundation.org/thank-my-teacher

Please make your submission by Thursday, April 30th.

REMINDER: Nominate for the Margaret Voss Howard Teacher of the Year Award

Nominations are currently being accepted for the Margaret Voss Howard Teacher Recognition Award, a fund of the Essex County Community Foundation.

The yearly award honors the contributions of one teacher from Salem Public Schools and one from the Marblehead school district, with each receiving $1,000. Teachers, other school employees, parents, students and citizens may nominate a teacher by submitting a detailed letter explaining why the teacher should be honored and sending it to: [email protected].

Deadline: April 10, 2026

Nominators should include the teacher’s name, school, and assignment, along with their own contact information (name, email, phone, relationship to teacher) or a nomination form. Honorees are selected by a committee of local educators.

For more information and a nomination form, contact [email protected].

Salem High School | New Liberty Innovation School of Salem | Collins Middle School | Saltonstall School PTO | Bates Elementary Beacons | Bentley Academy Innovation School | Carlton School | Horace Mann Laboratory School | Witchcraft Heights Elementary School | Salem Early Childhood Center

Support the Salem Education Foundation at Salem Wine Imports with our Charity Wine Tasting - Support the Salem Education Foundation! event on Thursday, April 16th from 5-7 PM!

Tickets are only $15, and can be purchased in advance at https://bit.ly/SEFwinetasting and at the door. Swing by anytime between 5-7 PM to support grant programs for Salem students!

Tonight is the night! Get your tickets ahead of time to ensure we don't run out.

https://bit.ly/sefconcert

Share this fun event with your friends: 7th Annual Charlie Brown Jazz Concert Fundraiser

The Salem Education Foundation funds an average of 30 grants a year, grants that go directly into the classroom in our Salem Schools.

We are 100% volunteer-run, so you can sleep soundly knowing your donation goes directly to students here in Salem.

This remember to give local and maximize your impact!

Donate here: https://www.salemeducationfoundation.org/donate

Did you know? Bates Elementary School has an Artist in Residence!

This year, Bates used their motto BELIEVE, BE YOU, BELONG...AT BATES to promote self-reflection, development, and community building through collaboration with a local artist in residence. The Salem Education Foundation was thrilled to help fund this project!

Social-emotional learning and expression through the arts are crucial components of childhood development.

This , please consider helping us continue our mission by making a donation to the Salem Education Foundation: https://www.salemeducationfoundation.org/donate

This past year, the Salem Education Foundation funded a grant for a Unified Game Day at Bertram Field to help empower every student to participate in games.

This grant is a small part of what helped Salem Public Schools to be named a Unified Champion School District by Special Olympics Massachusetts this past week!

Help us continue our mission this by making a tax-deductible donation to the Salem Education Foundation.

Donate here: https://www.salemeducationfoundation.org/donate

Read more about the Unified Champion School District naming here: https://salemk12.org/news/sps-unified-champion-school-district/

It's that time of year! Our Fall 2025 Grants deadline is approaching quickly. Get your application in by Sunday, November 30th!

This year, our application is easier than ever. Apply via Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8staojx-in8Hgg0JYHHelz6O3VAZayxPeVkM-SmBurzneOg/viewform

GRANT FAQS:

Q: What is this?
A: The Salem Education Foundation provides funding for projects that further students’ educational experiences; projects that go beyond the scope of those funded by the Salem School Department. SEF has an interest in funding projects that help students develop their talents, become lifelong learners and effective community members, and help to create an environment for students to pursue and achieve excellence. Grants are for up to $1,000 for an Enrichment project or $3,000 for a Collaborative project, which involves multiple schools.

Q: Who can apply?
A: Eligible applicants are Salem Public School teachers and staff. Volunteers or parents may apply for projects taking place in schools IF submitted by a staff member.

Q: How do I apply?
Apply via Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8staojx-in8Hgg0JYHHelz6O3VAZayxPeVkM-SmBurzneOg/viewform

If you have more questions, please reach out to [email protected]. To see some sample grants, visit https://www.salemeducationfoundation.org/grants-in-action