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Sign up for JumpStart Kindergarten
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JumpStart Kindergarten is an opportunity for incoming kindergarten students to meet their teachers, meet other students and get a feeling for attending class before school starts.

Register for JumpStart Kindergarten

Congratulations, Class of 2026!
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Your dedication and resilience have brought you to this moment. We couldn’t be prouder of all you’ve achieved.

Watch the graduation ceremonies

Summer Meals
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Salem-Keizer Public Schools is offering free summer meals for children and youth in the community.

Find a meal site near you

Summer Programs for Students
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Discover summer programs that help students learn, connect, and prepare for the next school year.

Learn more

Crystal Apple Awards 2026
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On May 14, 2026, 12 local educators were honored with Crystal Apple Awards during the 27th annual celebration of excellence in education.

View the list of honorees

Featured News

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Our Stories

Student-Athletes
Salem-Keizer High Schools

From state championships to historic milestones, Salem-Keizer student-athletes made this winter season unforgettable.

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Our Stories

Jessica Miller & Brennan Young
Salem-Keizer Educators

Educators Jessica Miller and Brennan Young are transforming Salem-Keizer’s Unified programs into a nationally recognized model of inclusion, belonging, and opportunity for students of all abilities.

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Our Stories

Janet Mager
Community Partnership

Through hundreds of handcrafted lavender pillows, community member Janet Mager is spreading care, calm, and appreciation to teachers across Salem-Keizer.

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Student Programs

Award-Winning Music Programs

Our music faculty share their extensive and diverse musical backgrounds to provide students from kindergarten through 12th grade a high-quality music education.

Dual Language

Our Dual Language Program brings English learners and English speakers together to build strong academics and bilingual skills.

Career Technical Education

Our district offers more than 50 CTE programs that empower students to align their interests with success beyond the classroom. Through hands-on learning, CTE programs prepare middle and high school students for in-demand careers.

Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education is a time of foundational learning for all students. Families can be active participants in their child’s education, which begins in preschool and kindergarten. 

We Are, Salem-Keizer

37,851

Students in Salem-Keizer Public Schools

130

Languages spoken

2,161

High school students enrolled in music

84%

Students considered to be economically disadvantaged

65

Total schools in district

99.37%

Graduation rate for CTE concentrators