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Donna Zeit
Community Member

Community member Donna Zeit handcrafted nearly 2,900 motivational bookmarks inspired by her late husband, spreading positivity and encouragement to students in schools.

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Kim Siegrist
Myers Elementary School

School counselor Kim Siegrist has noticed a sense of leadership among her new crochet club students, which has brought them closer together.

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Angel Perez-Arellano standing in front of Edgewater Community Garden.
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Angel Perez-Arellano
West Salem High School

Angel Perez-Arellano, a student at West Salem High School, has been a key part of the Edgewater Community Garden, helping to grow not just plants, but friendships and connections within our community.

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Savannah Soliz
Parent Advisory Committee Chair, Native Education Program 

Salem-Keizer's Native Education Program supports over 1,800 American Indian/Alaska Native students with mentorship and cultural events, honoring each tribe's unique identity.

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Student Programs

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. 

English Learner Programs

Salem-Keizer Public Schools offers Migrant Education, ESOL and Dual Language programs as well as translation, interpretation and outreach services to support students and families.

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.

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