Reach the Beach
Each fall, Salem Academy kicks off the school year with Reach the Beach—a powerful, schoolwide celebration of community, wellness, and whole-student development. On September 12th, a dedicated team of staff and supporters will run nearly 200 miles across New Hampshire as part of Ragnar’s Reach the Beach Relay.
This is more than a race—it’s our fall fundraiser and cornerstone community event. The funds raised through this campaign directly support year-round programming that reinforces those same values—no-user fee athletics and afterschool clubs, leadership development opportunities, and mental and physical wellness initiatives.
While the relay team runs, every student and staff member at Salem Academy participates in REACH Day—a day of off-campus field trips focused on health, wellness, and connection. From mountain hikes to ropes courses, students navigate challenges that build trust, resilience, and confidence.
REACH Day jumpstarts the school year by prioritizing what matters most: connection, community, and student wellness. It’s the first opportunity for students to connect with their new grade-level teachers and reconnect with their peers. More importantly, it sets the tone for the year ahead—establishing trust, communication, and teamwork as essential pillars of our school culture.
Together, let’s REACH for a strong start—and a thriving school year.
Co-Captains
Greg Cate
Krissy Sgambellone
Runners
Ashley Springett
Sal Martinez ’14
Nathaniel Lilly ’17
Sam Magee ’18
Anderson Bonilla
Eddie Aroko ’13
Evan Rodriguez
Deneen Mondejar
Frank Delano
Brandon Mondejar
Drivers
Fallon Burke ’12
Natalie Minaya ’12
Many thanks to our sponsors for supporting our students and making these events possible. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here.
EMERALD SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
Whitmore Brothers Construction
BRONZE SPONSORS
SUPPORTERS
Our students deserve access to an excellent free public education. One that comes without user fees and provides students with opportunities to explore and pursue their passion in the humanities, STEM, arts, and athletics. Students need real-world, hands-on experiences through field study, internships, service trips, and more. Our annual fund supports these efforts and more, so that our students have the opportunities they deserve to prepare for the future and shine.
The Salem Academy Charter School Foundation is an exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code registered with the tax ID#83-0368169. Contributions to Salem Academy are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The school’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends June 30 each year. Gifts are credited to the fiscal year in which they are received.
Help us REACH our goal!
Support Reach the Beach & REACH Day
We believe that every student deserves to start the school year feeling connected, confident, and supported. At Salem Academy, Reach the Beach and REACH Day are how we bring that belief to life. While a team of staff and supporters runs 200 miles across New Hampshire in the Reach the Beach relay, every student embarks on a day of team-building and wellness-focused field trips designed to promote leadership, community, and whole-student development.
You can help us kick off the year with energy and purpose. Your support fuels the programs that follow—from no-user fee athletics and afterschool clubs to mental health supports and student leadership opportunities. Will you help us REACH our goal—and support every student’s journey toward a strong, healthy start?
Interested in sponsoring the event? Check out our Sponsorship Opportunities. Reach out to Fallon Burke at [email protected] with questions or concerns.