Please congratulate Mrs. Monica Lyle as the March 2026 Teacher of the Month and Mrs. Mandi Conway as the March 2026 Staff Member of the Month.
In total, forty one nominations were submitted throughout the district from other members, parents, students, and community members to highlight contributions made by nominees regarding the district mission and CSIP goals designed to support student learning in every aspect.
Thank you again for your dedication to "every child ensured a chance to become a safe, respectful, responsible learner for the 21st Century."
In total, forty one nominations were submitted throughout the district from other members, parents, students, and community members to highlight contributions made by nominees regarding the district mission and CSIP goals designed to support student learning in every aspect.
Thank you again for your dedication to "every child ensured a chance to become a safe, respectful, responsible learner for the 21st Century."
We are pleased to introduce our newest Tiger, Dr. Keisha Panagos, who will serve as Salem R-80's Special Education Director for the ’26–’27 school year. Please welcome Dr. Panagos to the Salem R-80 team!

The FEMA storm shelter, located at the Upper Elementary School, will be open to the public in the case of a tornado warning. Please use the South end doors of the FEMA addition if you wish to enter.

The FEMA storm shelter will open in the event of a tornado WARNING. Please use the south end doors of the FEMA addition if you wish to enter.
Happy School Board Recognition Month to our board members who generously volunteer their time to help make Salem R-80 the best it can be!
We’re grateful for the dedication, leadership, and support of the following board members, whose support helps create a positive and successful school culture for both our students and staff. Pictured from left to right: Drusilla Howard, Sammi Parker, Andrew Wynn, Phillip Mercer, Chris Heavin, and Marjorie Pyatt. Not pictured: Jason Green.
Join us in thanking them for their service by dropping a comment below to show your appreciation!
We’re grateful for the dedication, leadership, and support of the following board members, whose support helps create a positive and successful school culture for both our students and staff. Pictured from left to right: Drusilla Howard, Sammi Parker, Andrew Wynn, Phillip Mercer, Chris Heavin, and Marjorie Pyatt. Not pictured: Jason Green.
Join us in thanking them for their service by dropping a comment below to show your appreciation!

Happy National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day!
We want to recognize our maintenance team for their hard work at keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Thank you Wes Bobbitt, Logan Conway, and Cole Mackley for keeping everything operating here at Salem R-80! We appreciate everything you do.
We want to recognize our maintenance team for their hard work at keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Thank you Wes Bobbitt, Logan Conway, and Cole Mackley for keeping everything operating here at Salem R-80! We appreciate everything you do.

Preschool registration for the 2026–2027 school year is fast approaching!
William Lynch Elementary will hold preschool registration on March 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and March 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Important Information: Students must be 4 years old on or before July 31 to be eligible for preschool. Appointments are required, so please call (573) 729-6611 to schedule your appointment. However, appointments do not guarantee placement in preschool.
Required Documents: Proof of residence, immunization records, and a birth certificate.
William Lynch Elementary will hold preschool registration on March 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and March 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Important Information: Students must be 4 years old on or before July 31 to be eligible for preschool. Appointments are required, so please call (573) 729-6611 to schedule your appointment. However, appointments do not guarantee placement in preschool.
Required Documents: Proof of residence, immunization records, and a birth certificate.

Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year is coming up!
William Lynch Elementary will hold kindergarten registration on March 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Important Information: Students must be 5 years old on or before July 31 to be eligible for kindergarten. Appointments are required, so please call (573) 729-6611 to schedule your appointment.
Required Documents: Proof of residence, immunization records, and a birth certificate.
William Lynch Elementary will hold kindergarten registration on March 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Important Information: Students must be 5 years old on or before July 31 to be eligible for kindergarten. Appointments are required, so please call (573) 729-6611 to schedule your appointment.
Required Documents: Proof of residence, immunization records, and a birth certificate.

Come sip and chat with us! Coffee Connections will be held at Central Office from 8 AM - 9 AM tomorrow, February 24, 2026.

Congratulations to Salem R80 teachers- Mrs. Amanda Walker, Mrs. Heather Johnson, and Mrs. Jessica Parker for being 2026 South Central MSTA Educator of the Year Nominees.



Please congratulate Mrs. Heather Maglothin as the February 2026 Teacher of the Month and Mrs. Cathy Pepper, bus driver, as the February 2026 Staff Member of the Month.
In total, thirty three nominations were submitted throughout the district from other members, parents, students, and community members to highlight contributions made by nominees regarding the district mission and CSIP goals designed to support student learning in every aspect.
Thank you again for your dedication to "every child ensured a chance to become a safe, respectful, responsible learner for the 21st Century."
In total, thirty three nominations were submitted throughout the district from other members, parents, students, and community members to highlight contributions made by nominees regarding the district mission and CSIP goals designed to support student learning in every aspect.
Thank you again for your dedication to "every child ensured a chance to become a safe, respectful, responsible learner for the 21st Century."
There will be no school for students on Friday, February 13, and Monday, February 16, due to staff professional development and in observance of Presidents Day. We look forward to seeing students back on Tuesday.

Happy National School Counseling Week to our wonderful counselors: Amber Toman (William Lynch Elementary), Monica Lyle (Upper Elementary), Carilee Gregory (Middle School), Sarah Sanders (High School), and Sarah Piatt (High School).
Our counselors at Salem R-80 play a vital role in advocating for our students and helping them navigate each school day by providing academic, social, and emotional support. We are incredibly thankful for the guidance and care they offer our students and community throughout the year!
Our counselors at Salem R-80 play a vital role in advocating for our students and helping them navigate each school day by providing academic, social, and emotional support. We are incredibly thankful for the guidance and care they offer our students and community throughout the year!

School will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd. See you tomorrow, Tigers!

School is BACK!! Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. See you in the morning Tigers!!!
CORRECTION! No school, Monday, February 2, 2026
No school Monday, February 22, 2026.
No School Friday, January 30th
Salem R80: No School-Thursday, January 29th
No school Tuesday, January 27th and no school Wednesday, January 28th
