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What's New with Salem's Strategic Plan (March 2026)

Posted Date: 03/17/26 (10:36 AM)


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Strategic Planning Update

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Salem School District | March 2026

 
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Bridging the Gap Through Mentorship

When the "CTE Ambassadors" walked into the Fisk Elementary gymnasium recently, they weren't just high school students in matching t-shirts—to the wide-eyed elementary school students, they were a glimpse into the future.

The visit was part of Fisk’s monthly School Wide Community Celebration (SWCC), a tradition designed to unify the student body. This month, the theme was "Hard Work." But for the Salem School District, the event represented something much larger: the real-world rollout of a strategic initiative to expand peer mentoring across all grade levels.

 

Building Connections Across Grade Levels

Salem School District is strengthening student connections and long-term success through a new peer mentoring partnership that brings together Salem High School students and Woodbury Middle School advisory classes.

The initiative is part of the district’s strategic goal to “Prepare Every Student to Graduate with a Plan.” A central focus of this goal is developing a culture where students feel supported, confident, and empowered to set goals for their futures. Expanding peer mentoring across grade levels has become a key strategy in achieving that vision.

 

More planning updates

Staff and community members continue to meet and refine objectives and strategies to meet the district's strategic goals. Stay current with plan implementation strategies by following the Salem School District Strategic Planning website: https://sau57.org/strategic.