Salem High School Alumni Association Classroom Grants are designed to support our mission of fostering student development by offering grants in the amount of $100-$500 to eligible K-12 teachers in the Salem City School District.

Classroom Grants are designed to expand, improve, or provide unique educational insights while enhancing educational opportunities, environment, and the physical and mental growth of students.

Named Grants are a way for generous donors to sponsor perpetual grants to provide annual funds to accomplish specific educational goals. A $10,000 donation or more will provide 5% annually to fund: Classroom Grants, Career Educational Grants, and Leadership Grants.

Our very successful Salem High School Annual Career Day held in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Salem and Kent State Salem Campus provides a day of career education for Salem High School Sophomores.

Our first Named Classroom Grant, the Dr. Peter Apicella Annual High School Biology Grant, will be used by the SHS Biology Classes to encourage healthcare careers including doctors, nurses, and other wellness-related fields of study, established in 2024. Click HERE to read more about our Recognition Societies.



SALEM CITY SCHOOL CLASSROOM GRANTS - FALL 2024:    TOTAL  19   $ 8177.50

CLASS K:
   Items for small group learning (Wonner, Paula)

CLASSES K - 2:
   Color printer and laminator to assist with providing colorful visual learning tools for students (Paolucci, Victoria, speech pathologist)

CLASS 2:
   Materials for organizational management that will enhance skills and sharpen focus in the classroom (Dreger, Renee)

   Materials to increase student engagement in the classroom (Gallagher, Rebecca)

   Materials for enhancement of creativity and items to encourage time away from “on screen” curriculum (Mowery, Brooke)

   Social emotional books to promote independent learning and self-regulation (Slopek, Susan)

   Items for positive classroom management (Winner, Allie)

CLASS 4:
   Flexible seating options for optimal learning (Willoughby, Delaney)

CLASS 6:
   Bilingual books to learn English and Spanish translations (Teutsch, Sarah)

CLASS 7:
   Social Studies Classes - Various resources to improve students' geography skills and increase morale, motivation, and focus (Kekel, Ashley)

CLASSES 7 - 8:
   Math Enrichment Classes - Puzzles and organizing materials to enhance mathematical reasoning by focusing on productive struggle (Brammer, Jennifer)

   Special Education Classes - Sensory items for support of students with sensory challenges5 (Chestnut, Logan)

   Special Education Classes - Sensory items for support of students with sensory challenges, emotional regulation, and promotion of an inclusive atmosphere (Emerick, Amy)

CLASSES 7 - 12:
   Health & Physical Education Classes - 3D anatomical models: life size mannequin & reproductive models (Harding, Suzanne)

CLASSES 9 - 10:
   Biology Classes - DNA Fingerprinting equipment [Dr. Peter Apicella Salem High School Biology Grant] (Tice, Kristen)

CLASSES 9 - 12:
   Video Broadcast & Podcast Classes - Funds toward a Canon Pro Camcorder Camera (DeBarr, Mike)

   Science Robotics Class - Supplies and parts for the Robotics Club (Lukes, John)

   Mathematics Classes - Dry erase board and one year subscription to Math Medic Teacher portal to provide online educational challenges for students (Putzier, Stephanie)

   Science and Biology Classes -Funds to renovate and reinstitute the SHS greenhouse for students (Tice, Kristen)

TOTAL CLASSROOM GRANTS $ 8177.50   COUNT: 19