Education

2025-26 academic calendars for Salem, Eastern, and West Washington Schools.

A new way to inspire creativity is now open to the public in Salem, thanks to the efforts of middle school art teacher Gwendolyn Dowling and her students. Located on the sidewalk by the drop-off circle at Salem Middle School, near the football field, the freshly installed art library box functions much like the other little free book libraries around the county - except instead of books, it’s filled with art supplies.

Finally! The Eastern Girls' Tennis Team can use that word as they were able to claim their first ever tennis sectional title in school history. “It is very special and surreal to say that this team won the very first sectional in Eastern Tennis,” said Eastern Coach Ame Hein.

Come pick up free meals for your children under 18 years of age this summer! There are two pickup locations: Salem Schools and the Campbellsburg Community Center...

On Friday, May 23, West Washington High School held their 2025 graduation ceremony! The various student speeches and comments made it clear: they certainly are ready for whatever is on the horizon. Although some tears were shed, the day was full of happiness and pride.

On Saturday, May 24, Salem High School held their 2025 graduation ceremony. The gymnasium was brimming with Lion pride and camaraderie as…

On Saturday, May 24, Eastern High School celebrated this year's graduates with the 2025 graduation ceremony! There were smiles as far as the eye could see, and an enormous amount of support for the graduates from family and friends.

It was a week to remember for West Washington High School senior Silas Batt. On Thursday, May 22, the 18-year-old pulled off a feat most golfers only dream of—hitting a hole-in-one at the Western Hills Country Club. The very next day, he walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma.

Salem Choir and Musical Theatre students present their year-end concert this Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 pm in the Trueblood Performing Arts Center on the campus of Salem Middle School.

Sectional News: On Sunday, May 4, the IHSAA released the sectional pairings for both baseball and softball. For baseball, all three county schools will begin their tourney trek on the road this year while the Lady Lions and Musketeers travel and the Senators host for softball.

Sectional News: With the calendar recently turning over to the month of May, all spring sports are starting to hit the final weeks of their regular seasons.

The nineteenth reprise of the Bohemian Supper Club, which took place on the evening of Saturday, April 12, raised around $3,000 for scholarships for local students.

Written by Morgan Humphrey, SHS Newspaper Class. Have you ever noticed teachers wearing red on Wednesdays at Salem Schools and wondered why? The red stands for Red for Ed, an education movement hoping to bring to light some of the challenges public schools face in Indiana.

The middle school recently received a grant from the Washington County Community Foundation to build an outside literature lounge. With the grant, they bought language arts teachers sets of books for their classrooms to read outside. They also got outdoor furniture, so that it can feel like an outdoor classroom. 

Submitted by Monika Spaulding. Bradie Shrum Elementary competed in the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest and had multiple winners. Mrs. Roberts is thrilled to have so many outstanding artists at BSE!

On Monday, April 14, Salem High School was greeted with a brand new press box, but it did not arrive without a few delays. The press box, which was supposed to arrive at around 10:30 in the morning, did not arrive at the school until 4:00 PM due to various setbacks such as the delivery truck breaking down while en route.

On Monday, April 7 at 1:00 PM, emergency responders, in partnership with SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), gathered together at West Washington Jr-Sr High School to provide a detailed demonstration on the consequences of impaired driving.

Teaser video at end of article for our subscribers! This weekend, prepare to be taken "Under the Sea" at West Washington Jr./Sr. High...

After the 728 severe warnings issued across the central U.S. on Wednesday night, you might have had enough of Mother Nature for the week...

It’s officially springtime, and lots of Washington County residents are thinking about starting a garden, many for the first time...