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District Office
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Oregon School District 24J
2450 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, Oregon 97305
Direct Phone
503-399-3038
Community Relations & Communications Staff
Lillian Govus, APR, Director Community Relations and Communications
Karma Krause, Capital Construction Public Engagement Specialist
Caleb Roberts, Capital Construction Communications Coordinator
Aaron Harada, Public Engagement Specialist
Emily Hicks, Communications Coordinator
Bryan Andersen, Communications Coordinator
Karina Esparza, Senior Secretary
Lenette Mabinton, Communications Assistant Intern
Dean Holman, Communications Assistant Intern
Official Media Files
Logos
Salem-Keizer Public Schools 2-Color Logo with Transparent Background, English
Salem-Keizer Public Schools 2-Color Logo with Transparent Background, Spanish
Salem-Keizer Vision Statement, English: 696 KB File size
Salem-Keizer Vision Statement, Spanish: 736 KB File size
Staff
Superintendent, Christy Perry: 2MB File siz
Director of Community Relations/Communications, Lillian Govus, APR: 2MB file size
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District News Feed
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Recognized for Exemplary Work from the National School Public Relations Association
SKPS received honors for bond and attendance campaigns, employee news video Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) received national recognition for its work in communications, public relations and community engagement, awarded by the National School Public Relations [...]
More Than 400 Additional Students Attended School Regularly in 2018-19
Seventy-five percent of SKPS schools increased their attendance rates from the previous year In Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS), 49 of the district’s 65 schools grew their attendance rates since the 2017-18 school year, and more [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Breaks Ground at Judson Middle School
In 2018, voters approved a $619.7 million bond to fund improvements for Salem-Keizer schools. Today, supporters of Judson Middle School, including local officials, school board members, community supporters and school staff, gathered to celebrate the [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Directors Adopts $1.2 Billion 2019-20 Budget
The budget includes more than $2 million in additions for staffing in behavior, counseling and social work The Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Board of Directors voted 5-1 Tuesday to adopt a budget totaling $1,205,712,966. Director [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Directors Approves First-Ever Proclamation Celebrating Pride Month
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Board of Directors voted 6-0 to approve a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month. Director Jim Green was absent. It was the first time a [...]
Nearly 2,750 Students Graduate from Salem-Keizer Public Schools
The Class of 2019 was awarded more than $33 million in scholarships Last week, nearly 2,750 students completed high school in Salem and Keizer. The district’s traditional high schools and alternative programs awarded 2,610 diplomas [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Welcomes New Leadership Around the District
New district, principal and assistant principal hires, transitions for SKPS schools The 2019-20 school year brings exciting transitions in leadership for Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS). Five schools, including Optimum Learning Environments Charter School will see [...]
Salem-Keizer Budget Committee Approves $1.2 Billion 2019-20 Budget
The school district’s budget is based on the governor’s recommended K-12 budget of $9.0 billion for the 2019-21 biennium The Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Budget Committee tonight moved to recommend a budget totaling $1,200,712,966. The [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Recognizes Students for Turnaround Achievements 2019
Middle and High School Students Receive Awards for Positive Change Toward Excellence Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) recognized 20 students from across the district and community in the 25th Annual Turnaround Achievement Awards On Tuesday, May [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Close 2.5 Hours Early, No PM Preschool on May 8
This early closure comes as a result of anticipated significant staff absences At 1:30 p.m. on May 8, the Oregon Education Association will host a “Day of Action” to advocate for full funding of the [...]
Three Salem-Keizer Public Schools Secondary Schools Honored as AVID Schoolwide Sites of Distinction
Claggett Creek and Stephens Middle Schools and McNary High School have been designated Sites of Distinction by Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). This honor is awarded to a small subset of AVID school campuses that [...]
Superintendent Releases Proposed $1.19 Billion Schools Budget
The proposed budget struggles to maintain a current service level for the district Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Superintendent Christy Perry tonight announced the $1.19 billion proposed budget for 2019-20. The budget was developed before lawmakers [...]
