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Salem Literacy Night, Dec. 10
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December Salem Reminders
This is a reminder that even with colder winter weather, parents are NOT ALLOWED into the building during student drop-off and pick-up unless accompanying a student to or from the main office. Additionally, the main office will be closing at 3 p.m. each day now through the end of the year.
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Holiday Season Resources
During this holiday season, families are encouraged to use these community resources for food and clothing support. These programs help ensure that every family has access to warm meals, groceries, and winter essentials, easing the financial stress that can come with the end of the year. By visiting these local resources, families can focus on spending quality time together and enjoying the spirit of the season. Click HERE to get connected with organizations in your area.
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Important Dates
December-Early January Dates to Remember
- Dec. 1 - Main office begins closing at 3 p.m.
- Dec. 2 - No school for Pre-K
- Dec. 4 - Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m., Statehouse
- Dec. 10 - Salem Literacy Night, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Dec. 13 - Pathway Express at the Lincoln Theatre, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lincoln Theatre
- Dec. 14-22 - Hanukkah (observed privately)
- Dec. 16 - Salem Civic Association Holiday Party, 7 p.m., Salem Baptist Church
- Dec. 19 - 30-minute early dismissal
- Dec. 22 - Jan. 4 - Winter Break
- Dec. 25 - Christmas Day (observed privately)
- Dec. 26-Jan. 1 - Kwanza (observed privately)
- Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve
- Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
- Jan. 5 - School back in-session
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Salem Civic Assoc. Holiday Party, Dec. 16
Join the Salem Civic Association for their annual holiday party at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Salem Baptist Church in Sinclair Road. Come enjoy a host of holiday foods, desserts, and treats. Raffles and games will be played to win donated gifts for anyone who attends. Residents and non-residents welcome. Bring the whole family; the more the merrier! This is a great opportunity to meet and spend time with residents of the Salem Village neighborhood and build connections to make our school community even stronger!
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Salem Updates
November
- Holiday Resources for Families
- Recursos para Los Dias de Festivos
- Salem Candy Fundraiser Flyer
- Recaudar Fondos por Salem con Dulce
- Salem Monthly Newsletter - November 2025
October
- Salem Super Sharks - October 2025
- Dress-Up Day and Nov. Food Drive
- Drop-Off and Pick-Up Safety
- Donate to Salem with Kroger Community Rewards
- Principal's Pen - October 2025
- Salem Monthly Newsletter - October 2025
September
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Get Your Tickets! Pathway Express Stops at the Lincoln Theatre on Dec. 13
Pathway Express arrives at the Lincoln Theatre on December 13!
- Develop communication skills through improv acting
- Explore storytelling through movement and music
- Engage in hands-on learning by exploring the use of lights and sound
- Discover career opportunities in the arts
- Learn Columbus history in this historic venue
- Meet award-winning author Christopher Paul Curtis
Register now for an exciting day with Pathway Express, or click here to learn more!
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Columbus City Schools Continues to Distribute Food to Students at Five Sites on November 14
Superintendent & CEO Dr. Angela Chapman, staff and members of the Board of Elections will be helping hand out food at West High School from 4 to 6:00 p.m. on November 14.
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Students, Staff, and Volunteers Unite to Feed Thousands of CCS Families During Government Shutdown
As a federal government shutdown pulled SNAP support from families across Franklin County, Columbus City Schools jumped into action, opening sites for emergency meal distribution.
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Columbus City Schools Distributes Food to Families in Need
Columbus City Schools, City of Columbus, and Franklin County Unite to Support Families Impacted by Federal SNAP Suspension.
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Shaping Tomorrow Together: Highlights from Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Over the course of three nights, Columbus City Schools (CCS) Superintendent and CEO Dr. Angela Chapman joined more than 650 parents, students and stakeholders for the Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series to listen, learn and plan for the future.
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Columbus City Schools Join City of Columbus, Franklin County and Mid-Ohio Food Collective to Support Families
In partnership with the City of Columbus, CCS will distribute more than 46,000 ready-to-eat meals to families affected by the federal shutdown.
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Supt. Dr. Chapman Outlines Vision & Challenges at “Our Future, Our CCS” Public Workshops
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman opened the District’s Our Future, Our CCS workshop series Monday night at South High School, where she outlined her vision for the future of Columbus education.
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Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Join Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education for a community-focused workshop series to reimagine the future of Columbus City Schools.
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Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Join Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education for a community-focused workshop series to reimagine the future of Columbus City Schools.
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Oakland Park Teaches Big Lessons from the Yellow Bus on National Bus Safety Week
Oakland Park Elementary students turned bus safety into a fun, hands-on learning adventure for National School Bus Safety Week.
