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Community Conversations About School Closures

Listening and Learning Sessions about School Closures and Consolidations

Salem-Keizer is serving fewer students than it did several years ago and has more school buildings than it needs for current and projected enrollment. Our district is considering school closures and consolidations to better align schools, staff, programs, facilities and resources with the students we serve.

Our goal is to create a more sustainable school system while supporting strong learning environments for students and making responsible long-term decisions about district resources and facilities.

Our district will publicly share a list of up to eight elementary schools recommended for closure on the afternoon of Oct. 9, 2026. In the days following this announcement, we will hold five community listening and learning sessions across our district to share more information, hear your feedback, and discuss what comes next.

Listening and Learning Sessions

Dates, times and locations for our listening and learning sessions this fall are listed below. Please note that the same information and presentation will be offered at each session.

  • Oct. 14, 2026
    • Leslie Middle School
    • 6 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 15, 2026
    • Claggett Creek Middle School
    • 6 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 16, 2026
    • Crossler Middle School
    • 6 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 17, 2026
    • Straub Middle School
    • 10 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Oct. 17, 2026
    • Waldo Middle School
    • 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Register for a Session

Please use a form below to let us know you are attending and if you will need childcare or interpretation services.

Stay Up to Date

Visit our dedicated page for the most up-to-date information and timeline about the school closure process.