Salem Superintendent of Schools Margarita Ruiz is asking all Salem Public Schools parents and caregivers to help the district reduce chronic absenteeism at its schools. Chronic absenteeism is when a student misses 18 days (10%) or more in a given school year. You can read her full message to families here
(English) (Spanish)
Parents and caregiver can help by re-enforcing with their student that attending school is important and expected. You can learn more tips on helping your student on our website under
Attendance Matters.