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The Salmon River Central School District is sharing additional leadership updates ahead of spring break, with changes set to take effect upon the district’s return. As previously announced, Ben Barkley will serve as Interim Superintendent of Schools following spring break, effective April 4. Barkley, who has served the district for more than 20 years, will…

The Salmon River Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Chapman as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, effective May 1, 2026. Chapman brings more than 28 years of experience in education, along with a strong background in instructional leadership, program development, and student support services. She currently serves as Director…

Salmon River Central School District families are advised that, at the most recent Board of Education meeting, the Board approved returning the final unused snow day to the school calendar. If this day is not needed for weather-related closures prior to then, there will be no school on Friday, May 22, 2026. If additional snow…

The Salmon River Central School District Board of Education announced that Interim Superintendent Dr. Terrance P. Dougherty has resigned from his position due to personal matters, effective April 3. “The Board of Education sincerely thanks Dr. Dougherty for his dedication to the Salmon River Central School District and for his continued support of our students,…

This morning, shortly after 8:00 a.m., two Salmon River school buses were involved in a minor accident when one bus rear-ended the other on school property. As a precaution, police and EMS responded to the scene. All students on both buses are safe and are currently being evaluated by EMS and the school nurse out…

The Salmon River Central School District is taking steps to strengthen its practices and support students and staff following the findings of an independent investigation that was launched in December regarding the use of time-out spaces in elementary classrooms. Among the actions already underway, staff is beginning cultural sensitivity and awareness training, and the district…

The Salmon River Central School District’s Cooking Club is being recognized by the North Country Healthy Heart Network’s blog for its commitment to teaching students essential life skills through hands-on culinary experiences. Led by Food Service Manager Nicole Foster and co-advisor Alicia Moulton, the Cooking Club provides students with the opportunity to learn how to…

The Salmon River Central School District Board officials provided updates on the 2026-27 budget development process and the status of the $49M Foundations for the Future capital project during the Tuesday, February 11 Board of Education meeting. School Business Executive Natascha Jock informed the Board that the district has begun its preliminary budget review process,…