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  • Leadership Update: Ben Barkley Named Interim Superintendent

    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,…


  • Salmon River Central School District – Minor Bus Incident

    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…


  • Community Update on Investigation Findings

    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…


  • Salmon River Cooking Club Featured by North Country Healthy Heart Network

    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…


  • Budget and Capital Project Updates

    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,…


  • Minor Vehicle Incident on School Property

    Good morning, We would like to inform you that at 10:55 a.m. today, a Brushton-Moira van was involved in a minor accident with a staff vehicle while on school property. EMS, law enforcement, and the fire department responded to the school as a precaution. All individuals were evaluated following the incident, and there were no…


  • Snow Day Allotment Update and Remote Learning Plan

    Dear Salmon River Parents and Guardians, After the January 26, 2026, closure, the district has one (1) emergency closure day remaining for this school year. In the event this remaining day is used for an emergency closure or “snow day,” we will switch schools to remote instruction on any emergency closure day thereafter. As a…


  •  Important Update: Remote Learning Days on February 25 & March 12

    The Salmon River Central School District will shift to remote instruction on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and Thursday, March 12, 2026 to accommodate required professional development focused on strengthening special education practices and classroom management. This two‑day training, provided at no cost to the District, will include all instructional staff in both elementary buildings and…