Swift River School teachers’ union pleased with return to hybrid learning model Swift River School in New Salem, which also educates children from Wendell, reportedly has 66 students. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ Related stories NEW SALEM — President of the Swift River School teachers’ union read a letter last week commending the New Salem/Wendell School Committee for allowing students to enter a hybrid learning model this month. Swift River Educators Association (SREA) President Jennylou Powers said during the March 4 meeting that children in preschool through second grade were finishing their first week in the building at 201 Wendell Road and “we would like to express our appreciation for your consistent, thoughtful consideration, which has supported this next step.” Students in grades three through six started Monday.