Contact Info
Main District Office
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Oregon School District 24J
2450 Lancaster Dr. NE
Salem, Oregon 97305
Community Relations & Communications Direct Phone
503-399-3038
Community Relations & Communications Staff
Lillian Govus, APR, Director Community Relations and Communications
Katie Wallace, Administrative Assistant
Aaron Harada, Communications Coordinator
Emily Hicks, Communications Coordinator
Bryan Andersen, Communications Coordinator
Karma Krause, Capital Construction Public Engagement Specialist
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Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Hold Community Meetings About the Proposed $619.7 Million Bond
Salem-Keizer Public Schools will share information about the proposed $619.7 million bond on the May 15 ballot in a series of upcoming community meetings. The proposed bond would address overcrowding, expand career-technical (vocational) education opportunities, [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Education Proclaims May 7-11, 2018 as Teacher Appreciation Week
At its April 10 meeting, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Education voted to proclaim May 7-11, 2018, as Teacher Appreciation Week. Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) has more than 2,300 licensed educators who show up [...]
The Oregon Department of Education Releases Annual Special Education Report Card for All Oregon Schools
SKPS finds areas of success and opportunities for growth The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) recently released its annual special education report card, evaluating each district to the state’s standards for special education services. The [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Partners with Salem and Keizer Police Departments and the Marion County Health Department for “Screenagers” Documentary Screening
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) is proud to partner with the Salem and Keizer Police Departments and Marion County Health & Human Services to bring our community two opportunities to view the nationally recognized documentary, “Screenagers,” [...]
Chávez Elementary School Awarded the Carmen West Award for Outstanding Progress for English Learner Students in a Dual Language Setting
Salem-Keizer Pubic Schools’ Chávez Elementary School has been recognized by the Oregon Department of Education to receive the Carmen West award for outstanding progress for English learner students in a dual language setting. Chavéz Elementary [...]
Salem-Keizer Student Services Director Receives Outstanding Administrator Award
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Student Services Director Eric Richards was honored with the Outstanding Administrator 2018 award during the Oregon Statewide Transition Conference on March 1. He was recognized for his contributions to the development [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Joins SafeOregon Confidential Tip Line / Las Escuelas Públicas de Salem-Keizer participarán en el programa confidencial SafeOregon
On March 1, 2018, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) officially joined SafeOregon, a confidential tip line that gives our kids, parents, schools and communities a confidential way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence. Salem-Keizer [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Education to Hold Public Hearing on Alternative Contracting
On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, The Salem-Keizer Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Findings of Fact in Support of the Use of Construction Manager/General Contractor Methodology for certain projects planned under [...]
OSAA Appeal Decision Received
Hearings Officer Michael Gillette has dismissed Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ (SKPS’) appeal against the Oregon School Activities Association’s (OSAA’s) decision to place five schools in a league with the Bend/LaPine School District. In the opinion release [...]
Special Message from Superintendent Perry About School Safety / Estimada comunidad de Salem-Keizer
Dear Salem-Keizer Community, With the most recent tragedy in Florida, school safety is on everyone’s mind. It is, without question, our biggest priority. I want to take a moment to share some of the ways [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Education Finalizes Bond Measure for May 2018 Ballot
At its Feb. 13 meeting, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve the resolution and ballot title language for a $619.7 million general obligation bond measure on the May 2018 ballot. The [...]
OSAA Appeal Hearing Information
The OSAA hearing is set for Monday, January 29 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Board Room at the Student Services Building, 2575 Commercial St. SE, Salem. Closing time of the hearing is not known. [...]