Professional Development Day (Half Day)
2025-10-22, 2025-10-31
Dismissal time for PreK and K is at 10:55 a.m.
Dismissal time for Grades 1-5 is at 11:05 a.m.

Amigo's Fundraiser
2025-10-22 11:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

Black & Orange Spirit Day
2025-10-31

Election Day (No School)
2025-11-04

Veterans Day (No School)
2025-11-11

Bates PTO Meeting
2025-11-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30

Thanksgiving Early Release | Half Day + Comfy, Cozy, Spirit Day
2025-11-26
PreK and K dismissal: 10:55 a.m.
Grades 1-5 dismissal: 11:05 a.m.

Thanksgiving Break | No School
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28

Half Day | Caregiver/Teacher Conferences
2025-12-10

School Site Council Meeting
2025-12-11 07:45 - 08:45

Winter Break | No School
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02

Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No School
2026-01-19

Professional Development Day (Half Day)
2026-01-28
Dismissal for PreK and K is at 10:55 a.m.
Dismissal for Grades 1-5 is at 11:05 a.m.

Virtual Early Childhood Town Hall
2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Online/Virtual

Collins Middle School Showcase
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Collins Middle School, 29 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Grade 5 Families…SAVE THE DATE!
Collins Middle School will host its annual Showcase on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 6-7 p.m. in the CMS Library/Mary A. Manning Learning Commons.
This event will be a great opportunity for families to learn about Collins Middle School’s transformative education experience, academic programs, and unique student experience.
We are especially excited to share updates about the expansion of our Dual Language Program from the Bentley Academy Innovation School, as well as highlight the enrichment opportunities and after-school programs available to our students.
We hope you will join us to learn more and connect with our school community. We look forward to seeing you there.

February Break | No School
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-20

The Public Budget Forum
2026-03-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Salem High School, 77 Willson St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
The Public Budget Forum has been changed to Monday, Mar. 2, at the SHS Library.
Families can still submit your questions and comments at spsbudget@salemk12.org.

School Tours Week 2
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13
School Tours Week 2 – March 9-13, 2026

Design Day
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Collins Middle School, 29 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Salem Public Schools is hosting Design Day 2026 on Saturday, Mar. 14, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Collins Middle School for students, parents, and community members to help us shape the next 10 years of K-12 education in Salem.

March 16 - No School for Students - Student Learning Celebrations
2026-03-16

March 17 - Early release day - Student Learning Celebrations
2026-03-17

March 18 - Smile! It's spring picture day!
2026-03-18

Report cards sent to families
2026-03-20

Grade 3 ELA MCAS
2026-03-30 - 2026-03-31

March 30 - March 31 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS
2026-03-30 - 2026-03-31

March 31 - Bates Creates! 5:30-7:00 PM
2026-03-31 17:30 - 19:00
