SKPS Budget Committee seeks two new community members
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking two community members to serve on the budget committee. Each appointee will serve a three-year term ending June 30, 2024. Committee members will review and approve budgets for adoption by [...]
Spotlight on Success – Allison Silbernagel supports SKPS staff with Happy Teacher Revolution
Allison Silbernagel is an advocate for staff-wellness through her role as an elementary counseling program associate. Allison supports the Happy Teacher Revolution, which is a program that aims to build mentally healthy teachers who [...]
School Board Meeting – Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m.
This meeting will be held by electronic means only, with board member/participant access online only as well as the public viewing access. Tuesday, Jan. 25 Executive Session (non-public session): 5:15 p.m Work Session (public session): [...]
SKPS partners with community for informative safety series
Salem-Keizer Public Schools invites you to join district, school and community leaders for the a three-part virtual series on safety in local schools. Part One: School Safety and Emergency Procedures, January 26, 2022 [...]
Updated guidance on contact tracing and close contacts
Salem-Keizer Public Schools considers the health and well-being of our students and staff a priority. When a positive case of COVID-19 is identified within the school setting, we work closely with the local public health [...]
SKPS 2020-21 graduation rates remain stable, surpass statewide average
Graduation rates in Salem-Keizer Public Schools have remained stable as rates released today by the Oregon Department of Education show that eight in 10 students graduated in four years. More than 83 percent of [...]
SKPS charter school applications for 2022-23
Salem-Keizer Public Schools currently sponsors four local charter schools: Howard Street Charter School, JGEMS Charter School, Valley Inquiry Charter School and Optimum Learning Environments Charter School. Charter Schools are independently operated, publicly funded schools. [...]
Temporary bus route consolidation update
Due to ongoing driver shortages, we have developed a temporary modified bus schedule consolidating routes serving students at 25 of our schools. This is a critical change for our district to continue to do [...]
Spotlight on Success – Dara Elkanah and Peter Sepulveda, City of Salem ILead Impact Awards 2021
The ILead Impact Awards are presented annually by the City of Salem’s ILead Youth Committee to celebrate the great work being done in our community around youth leadership development, health promotion and overall well [...]
Celebrating Black History Stories from Oregon – Jan. 31 at 6 p.m.
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is partnering with members in the community to provide a series of learning sessions throughout the 2021-22 school year. These sessions are currently held online and are open to the public. [...]
Updated Music and Theater protocols and safety measures
As the district continues to prioritize COVID-19 protocols and safety measures, we know the importance of providing students with all of the necessary opportunities to continue in activities that include performances in front of live [...]
Advisory: Covid-19 guidance update
As we welcome students back to school in the New Year, we are hopeful that our students, families, and staff had an opportunity to rest and renew. We also recognize the reality of the changing [...]
Deadline for required school immunizations – February 16, 2022
If your child is not up-to-date on required 2021-22 school immunizations for the State of Oregon or does not have a valid exemption on file, now is the time to schedule immunizations with your [...]
30-day notice for statewide tests 2021-22
Each year the Oregon Department of Education releases an Annual Notice for Statewide Tests to inform parents about this important topic. Why the tests are important Statewide tests help provide educators and administrators with [...]
School Board Appreciation Month
Each year during the month of January, SKPS recognizes School Board Appreciation Month. During this time, we spotlight the seven elected community members who volunteer their time to serve the more than 41,000 students [...]
Changes to the school year calendar 2021-22
In order for our staff to better meet the needs of our students, we are making adjustments to the school year calendar. January 14, February 18 and May 20, 2022 January 14 will be a [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools announces Robert Silva as chief operations officer
Robert Silva will assume duties as the district’s chief operations officer immediately At its Tuesday night meeting, the Salem-Keizer School Board of Directors approved the employment contract for Robert Silva as the district’s new [...]
Updated SKPS Athletic Protocols and Safety Measures – Effective January 11, 2022
As shared earlier this week, we are continuing with our athletic activities while consistently reviewing our protocols and safety measures. For all of our athletic activities, we will continue to prioritize consistent safety practices for [...]
Inside Out – January 10, 2022
This week's edition of Inside Out examines how SKPS is reacting to the recent surge in omicron COVID cases within extracurricular activities. Inside Out - January 10, 2022
Native Education Program Public Forum Scheduled – Mon., Jan 31
Public Hearing Notice Monday, January 31, 2022, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Title VI NATIVE Education Program Public Forum Scheduled The Salem-Keizer Public Schools Native Education Program will hold its annual public hearing on Monday, [...]
Suicide Prevention Guide created by students for students
Live to Tell is a student-led suicide-prevention nonprofit that works to provide resources and support to students around the district, as well as to ensure that their voices are heard and needs met. In the Mental Health [...]
Inside Out – January 4, 2022
This week's edition of Inside Out features numerous people in the community that are positively contributing to SKPS. Inside Out - January 4, 2022
Spotlight on Success: SKPS celebrates award-winning counselors
School counselors play a critical role in supporting students and families year round. At the December school board meeting, Ryan Marshall, South Salem High School counselor, was recognized for receiving the Oregon School Counselor [...]
Community Partner of the Month: Court Street Christian Church
Richmond Elementary School recognized Court Street Christian Church at the December Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ board meeting as the Community Partner of the Month. Court Street Christian Church contributes to Richmond Elementary in many different [...]
Happy New Year to the Salem-Keizer community from Superintendent Perry
By Superintendent Christy Perry If I could offer a community New Year’s resolution, it would be that we come together with renewed, steadfast, unified commitment to do everything we can to care for [...]
January marks fourth year of bond-funded construction
The district has finished three years of construction in the 2018 bond program and is ready to take on year four, starting in January 2022. Construction first started in the spring of 2019 and [...]
Special education listening session for parents – Thursday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.
S.E.A.T. Meeting Flyers
Waldo staff builds student self-confidence through creative after-school activities
Lorena Rivas, school office specialist at Waldo Middle School, has dedicated her time during the pandemic to helping students engage in positive after school clubs that are directly tied to their interests. Lorena established [...]
Find out about emergency closures and delays
How does SKPS communicate about emergency closures and delays? As we begin to see cooler temperatures throughout our community, it’s important to know how SKPS will communicate in the event of a school closure or [...]
Winter Break message from SKPS
We hope each and every one of you have had a fantastic start to your winter break, spending quality time with your loved ones and taking a moment to reflect [...]
SafeOregon – Report confidential safety concerns
Salem-Keizer Public Schools partners with SafeOregon, a confidential tip line that gives students, parents, schools and communities a confidential way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence. REPORT A TIP Download the [...]
Think before you post
Recently, schools across the Salem-Keizer School District have experienced an increase in school threats, rumors of threats, and the spread of false information, which has been disrupting our learning environments and creating fear in [...]
Salem-Keizer School Board approves map for zone redistricting
Board Directors approve Redistricting Map Alternative 1 At its Tuesday night meeting, the Salem-Keizer School Board of Directors voted 4-3 to approve adjustments to its school board zones, with the approval of Redistricting Map Alternative [...]
Salem-Keizer School Board to decide on board zone redistricting
Redistricting The update to school board zone boundaries, or “redistricting,” is a process to distribute the population equally among electoral districts. This usually happens after the U.S. census, which takes place every 10 [...]
Inside Out – December 8, 2021
This week's edition of Inside Out shares information on the 68th annual SnoBall Dance and the return of winter sports! Inside Out - December 8, 2021
SafeOregon – Report safety concerns
As a community, all of us—students, staff, families and community members—play critical roles in maintaining safety within our school buildings. Report suspicious activity related to our schools to administration, law enforcement or through [...]
Nominations open for Teacher and Education Support Professional of the Year!
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, has launched the 2023 Oregon Teacher of the Year program and 2022 Education Support Professional of the Year to honor exemplary educators in Oregon. Oregon [...]
A ‘thank you’ to SKPS
Salem-Keizer, we hear you and we know this year has challenged our students, families and staff beyond normal limits. Our students continue to pursue their goals and passions, despite new learning environments, and our families [...]
Update to outdoor face covering guidance
The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Education recently released updated guidance on outdoor face covering requirements for schools. Face coverings outdoors Effective Monday, Dec. 6 all students, staff, volunteers and visitors are [...]
Elementary School Health Curriculum
Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction, Teresa Tolento, sits down to talk about the elementary health curriculum at Salem-Keizer Public Schools.
South Salem Teacher Uses Food to Teach Unity
The KATU News team features Chef Laura Hofer on its website teaching her South Salem High School career and technical education students about cooking and unity.
McKay High School Bond Construction Virtual Tour
McKay High School has completed bond-funded construction. Check out some of the improvements and new spaces at McKay in this virtual tour. (English) (Spanish)
Student Investment Account Committee – October 2021
During the 2019 session, the Oregon legislature passed a law called the Student Success Act. This act represents a historic investment in K-12 education. In addition to targeted investments, these funds also provide school [...]
Spotlight on Success: Rachelle Zavalza, Student Advisor Oregon Department of Education
Rachelle Zavalza is a senior at South Salem High School and was selected as one of two students in the entire state to serve as a student advisor to the Oregon Department of Education. [...]
Bond construction photo galleries featuring nine schools
Bond-funded construction is ongoing this winter at nine schools, and district construction project management teams are preparing for construction to start in 2022 at another 16 schools. Check out these photo galleries to see the [...]
Superintendent Christy Perry’s Thanksgiving Message
As members around our community reflect on what they are thankful for this season, Superintendent Christy Perry shares her message of gratitude for the entire SKPS community. In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, [...]
Spotlight on Success: Trinity Covenant Church for Liberty Elementary
During the 2020-21 school year, Trinity Covenant Church assisted the community with child care and supported students during distance learning. Their organization gathered volunteers and created full-day child care free of charge for Liberty [...]
Inside Out – November 22, 2021
This week's edition of Inside Out features information regarding the lockdown at McKay High School and redistricting plans for SKPS School Board zones. Inside Out - November 22, 2021
Salem-Keizer Public Schools COVID-19 dashboard
With nearly 41,000 students in our schools amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, safety and well-being of our students, families and staff is, without question, our highest priority. Open communication and transparency play critical roles [...]
Education Support Professionals Day 2021
SKPS celebrates all of the Education Support Professionals on ESP Day on Nov. 17. We recognize the dedication these individuals have to their students and all of the hard work they do to [...]
Spotlight on Success: Financial Services
At the November 9, 2021 school board meeting, the dedicated Financial Services employees were recognized for their daily contributions to keep our district running smoothly and efficiently. In July 2021, Salem-Keizer Public Schools was [...]
Happy Education Support Professionals Day!
SKPS instructional assistants share their experiences. Today is a very special day as we recognize the Education Support Professionals in our district and celebrate ESP Day in our schools and departments. In [...]
Inside Out – November 15, 2021
This week's edition of Inside Out features the unveiling of a time capsule and Leslie Middle School, and a SKPS teacher who is honored as Oregon AITC Educator of the Year. Inside Out - [...]
SKPS celebrates National School Psychology Week
National School Psychology Week is November 8–12, 2021. Salem-Keizer Public Schools currently has 12 school psychologists that support the district. The 2021 theme is “Let’s Get in GEAR” (Grow, Engage, Advocate, Rise). After what [...]
P-EBT resolution period
Oregon families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals should have received pandemic food benefits. This includes students that attend a school where all students eat meals at school for free, [...]
Happy Veterans Day 2021
SKPS is honored to celebrate Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021. Thanks to all that have served and continue to serve our country! Salem-Keizer Public Schools is proud to employ more than 100 veterans. [...]
November is Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. Seq'hiya Simmons, a Sprague student, shares a land acknowledgement and her father, Kevin Simmons, leads a blessing to kick off Native American Heritage Month.
Salem-Keizer Public Schools launches ParentSquare
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is now using the ParentSquare platform for district, school and teacher communications, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email [...]
Welcome to Native American Heritage Month 2021
Superintendent Christy Perry visited the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde community in Yamhill County last week. Below is a message from Superintendent Perry in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. Superintendent Perry visits Confederated Tribes [...]
Inside Out – November 1, 2021
This week's edition of Inside Out shares news about the Auburn Elementary School bond-funded construction and our district teams competing in athletic playoffs. Inside Out - November 1, 2021
American Indian Alaskan Native Celebration – Saturday, Nov. 6
Join us in celebrating American Indian Alaskan Native Month in November at the American Indian Alaskan Native Celebration 2021. The celebration features Lil Mike & Funny Bone from the Hulu hit series "Reservation Dogs" [...]
Celebrations at McKay, South Salem and Auburn highlight progress of bond work
Salem-Keizer’s 2018 construction bond program has reached some impressive milestones: after nearly three years of construction, 90% of architectural design work is complete, and 63% of planned construction is substantially complete, meaning the spaces are [...]
Historic preservation efforts include native plants and uses by native peoples
South Salem High School recently celebrated the completion of major expansions and improvements funded by the 2018 bond. Most of the bond investment at South is hard to miss; the north side of the [...]
Auburn Elementary bond construction virtual tour
Auburn Elementary School has completed bond-funded construction. Check out some of the improvements and new spaces at Auburn Elementary in this virtual tour. (English) (Spanish)
Inside Out – October 25, 2021
This week's edition of Inside Out features exciting news about the South Salem High School bond-funded construction and electric buses coming to Salem-Keizer. Inside Out - October 25, 2021
Spotlight on Success: Salem First Free Methodist Church
Students at Lamb Elementary have benefited from the ongoing partnership with Salem First Free Methodist Church in many ways. During remote learning, Salem First Free Methodist Church was able to [...]
South Salem High School bond construction virtual tour
South Salem High School has completed bond-funded construction. Check out some of the improvements and new spaces at South Salem in this virtual tour. (English) (Spanish)
Ribbon cutting events planned at McKay, South Salem and Auburn
Salem-Keizer has many reasons to celebrate this month. Thanks to voters who generously approved a construction bond in 2018, major improvements are happening all across the district. The bond program has reached significant milestones [...]
Spotlight on Success: Transportation Services
Three Transportation Services staff members were selected to receive honors from the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association for both 2020 and 2021. The OPTA's primary goal is to improve the safety of children in and [...]
Inside Out – October 18, 2021
This week's edition of Inside Out features exciting news about the McKay High School bond-funded construction, Anti-Racism resoluation that the SKPS School Board passed, and information on the Oct. 18 vaccination deadline. Inside Out [...]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with school board directors
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 with SKPS School Board Chair Osvaldo Avila, and board directors María Hinojos Pressey and Karina Guzmán Ortiz. (English) (Spanish) [...]
Clinics and locations for free COVID-19 vaccinations
Here is information on mobile clinics and other locations where you can get your free vaccination in Salem and the surrounding area in September and October. Schedule a vaccination at Salem Health locations [...]
Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Week – Oct. 17-23
The Salem-Keizer School Board is calling upon our community to observe October 17-23, 2021, as Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Week, and encourages everyone in the community to take the Purple [...]
Spotlight on Success: Migrant Education Program
The Migrant Education Program provides some of our most vulnerable students access to culturally responsive instruction that builds the stamina of students and provides social connections with peers that results [...]
School board approves resolution for commitment to equity and anti-racism
The first resolution of its kind was developed through collaboration with district staff, leadership, community feedback and engagement. At its meeting Tuesday night, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Directors voted 4-2 to approve a [...]
School board approves donation for Career Technical Education Center
At its Tuesday night meeting, the Salem-Keizer School Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve the acceptance of the donation for the building and land where the district operates its Career and Technical Education [...]
Inside Out – October 11, 2021
This week’s edition of Inside Out explains the donation of the land and building where the district Career Technical Education Center is housed, as well as the increase in Latino students who now make [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools cuts the ribbon on bond-funded improvements at McKay High School
Last week, supporters of McKay High School, including local officials, school board members, community supporters and school staff, gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate bond-funded improvements at McKay High School. With a total [...]
Inside Out – October 4, 2021
This week’s edition of Inside Out explains the struggles of recruiting substitute teachers as well as how SKPS is handling COVID cases inside the classroom. Inside Out - October 4, 2021 [...]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Teresa Tolento
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 with Teresa Tolento, elementary curriculum director at Salem-Keizer Public Schools. (English) (Spanish)
Student Investment Account Committee – September 2021
During the 2019 session, the Oregon legislature passed a law called the Student Success Act. This act represents a historic investment in K-12 education. In addition to targeted investments, these funds also provide school [...]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Olga Cobb
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 with Olga Cobb, assistant superintendent at Salem-Keizer Public Schools. (English) (Spanish)
Bell schedule changes districtwide for 2021-22 school year
Starting in the fall for the 2021-22 school year, Salem-Keizer Public Schools will have new bell schedules for all schools across the district. Arabic | Chuukese | English | Marshallese | Russian | [...]
School board proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15
Hispanic Heritage Month videos Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Salem-Keizer Public Schools leaders, including Waldo Middle School Assistant Principal Joe Valencia, Assistant Superintendent Olga Cobb and Elementary Curriculum Director Teresa [...]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Joe Valencia
Hispanic Heritage Month videos Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Joe Valencia, Assistant Principal at Waldo Middle School. To read the proclamation approved by the Salem-Keizer School Board, visit this post. [...]
Inside Out – September 20, 2021
This week's edition of Inside Out spotlights kindergarteners returning to school! Inside Out - September 20, 2021
Spotlight on Success: Capitol Subaru
On Sept. 14, 2021, school board directors recognized Capitol Subaru as a Spotlight on Success for their generous contribution to Washington Elementary. Washington Elementary received a donation from Capitol Subaru to support teachers [...]
Spotlight on Success: LifeSource Natural Foods
LifeSource Natural Foods has partnered with our Community Transition Program to open a temporary student-run coffee cart business in South Salem. The business allows students with disabilities to engage in a customer service [...]
School board approves Safe & Welcoming Schools resolution
Safe & Welcoming Schools Resolution Chuukese English Russian Spanish Swahili The Salem-Keizer School Board approve the 2021-22 Safe and Welcoming Schools [...]
Back to school during construction – important information for students, staff and parents
Improvements funded by the 2018 bond continue across the district as students return to school this fall. Thanks to the community’s support of the bond, all schools in the district will receive some level [...]
Inside Out – September 13, 2021
This week’s edition of Inside Out features all things back to school: photos, stories, and what the upcoming year will look like at SKPS. Inside Out - September 13, 2021
Salem-Keizer Family Guide to 1:1 Technology
One-to-one ratio refers to one computer for every student. Here is a guide in English and Spanish to assist families using these devices. Continue reading about Salem-Keizer Family Guide to 1:1 Technology
The 2021 Child Tax Credit: Three Steps to Getting Your Advance Payments
The American Rescue Plan Act expanded the 2021 Child Tax Credit so that more people qualify, the credit is larger and fully refundable, and some people can get part of the credit in advance. [...]
Students in the Salem-Keizer school district head back to the classroom
KATU News visited Auburn Elementary School yesterday for the first full day of classes during the 2021-22 school year. Reporter Nikki Torres interviewed Superintendent Christy Perry and Principal Katie Shumway about plans to keep [...]
Welcome back families & students 2021-22
Superintendent Christy Perry is excited to welcome everyone back for the new school year, whether your student is joining us inside our buildings for full-time, in-person learning, or joining us online in the EDGE program. [...]
Elementary school bell schedules, late start days and first day of school
The start of the 2021-22 school year is right around the corner. Here is all the information you will need about bell schedules, late start days and the first day of school. Arabic | [...]
Middle and high school bell schedules, late start days and first day of school
The start of the 2021-22 school year is right around the corner. Here is all the information you will need about bell schedules, late start days and the first day of school for middle [...]
Complete registration for bus service for the 2021-22 school year
Starting the first week of September, SKPS school buses will be hitting the road as students return to school for the 2021-22 school year! Will your child need transportation to or from school this year? [...]
Inside Out – August 30, 2021
This week’s edition of Inside Out, Superintendent Perry talks about the safety protocols in place before the start of the school year. Inside Out - August 30, 2021
Family Information Night – Back to School
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is partnering with the community in August to host in-person and virtual events in multiple languages about the upcoming school year. Family Information Night Presentation Arabic | Chuukese | English [...]
Kindergarten registration – take the first step today
Kindergarten is an important time for foundational learning, growth and development of lifelong learning! Registration for kindergarten for the fall of 2021 is now open and all children five years of age or older [...]
Preschool free for qualified families 2021-22
Community Action Head Start and Salem-Keizer Head Start offer free preschool for qualified families from Marion and Polk counties. Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 school year. Head Start offers preschool education, [...]
KGW 8 reports: SKPS embracing diversity through social studies curriculum
KGW 8 in Portland recently did a wonderful story with Gweneth Bruey-Finck, director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction at Salem-Keizer Public Schools, to dispel myths and incorrect information regarding our curriculm. Seventh-grade teacher Dean [...]
EDGE Online Program at capacity for all grades
Last spring, the district held an enrollment period for families who were interested in enrolling their children in the EDGE online learning program this fall. Open resgistration closed on May 14, 2021. Earlier this week [...]
Inside Out – August 23, 2021
This week’s edition of Inside Out details the reason for the cancellation of the Salem-Keizer board meeting and how our district is talking about race and diversity in the classroom. Inside Out - August [...]
Statement from School Board Chair Osvaldo Avila
Years ago, my parents immigrated to this country to raise their children with an opportunity to pursue an education in a nation governed by laws founded on the principles of democracy. To that end, [...]
Inside Out – August 16, 2021
This week’s edition of Inside Out features what to know ahead of the upcoming school year as well as the farm to fork summer camp. Inside Out - August 16, 2021 [...]
2021-22 Meal Prices: FREE
Thanks to the USDA’s Seamless Summer Option, we will be able to feed all students breakfast and lunch at school for free this school year.
School board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24 canceled
The Salem-Keizer School Board work session scheduled for August 24, 2021 has been canceled. Please see a statement released by school board leadership. See a statement by School Board Chair Osvaldo Avila. It [...]
Pandemic food benefits information for families
Oregon families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals will get pandemic food benefits. This includes students that attend a school where all students eat meals at school for free, children [...]
Inside Out – August 9, 2021
This week’s edition of Inside Out honors one of our school bus drivers and one of our summer programs. Inside Out - August 9, 2021
Back to school Q&A – Family engagement webinar
Salem-Keizer Public Schools plans to provide full-time, in-person instruction for all students. On Aug. 4 & 6, 2021, district leaders held family engagement nights to answer questions and address health and safety concerns ahead [...]
Save the Milk!
Although, we must offer each student that receives a no-cost meal a milk, if the student doesn't want the milk, that's okay! There will be more milk for others.
Transportation hiring incentives $1,500 to $3,000
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) and the Association of Salem-Keizer Education Support Professionals (ASK-ESP) has transportation recruitment incentives to attract and retain transportation employees. Apply Now The transportation recruitment incentive is for new bus [...]
SKPS family engagment survey
The survey closed on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 Salem-Keizer Public Schools is committed to the safe return to in-person instruction, five days a week, for the 2021-22 school year. Recent guidance from [...]
Family engagement nights August 4 and 6, 2021
Salem-Keizer Public Schools plans to provide full-time, in-person instruction for all students. SKPS wants to hear from families. Please see the Zoom links and learn more in this webpost and join a virtual session [...]
Find your opportunity with SKPS: Weekly hiring events through summer
Beginning Tuesday, July 13, Salem-Keizer Public Schools will host weekly drop-in events for the public to explore career opportunities with the district. These meet and greet events offer a chance for anyone to learn [...]
Afrocentric summer program 2021
Today we're sharing about our Afrocentric Summer Program, in partnership with the Community Learning Institute. About 45 students are enrolled in this program!
Salem-Keizer communications review for the 2020-21 school year
SKPS Communications connects with audiences Regularly, the Communications team “asks” all its audiences – internal and external – how well the district communicates pertinent information and engages students, families, staff, and community in offering input [...]
Middle and high school principal and assistant principal changes 2021-22
Two high schools are welcoming new principals for 2021-22 school year. In addition, several new assistant principals are beginning new assignments at high schools and middle schools across the school district. High School Principals Renae [...]
Elementary school principal and assistant principal changes 2021-22
Several elementary schools are welcoming new principals, and assistant principals, this fall for the 2021-22 school year. Principals Jeannine Piscoran - Principal, Brush College Jeannine started her teaching career at the Los Angeles Unified School [...]
Family engagement nights August 4 and 6, 2021
SKPS invites families to engage with district leaders on back-to-school planning for fall Chuukese | English | Marshallese | Russian | Spanish | Swahili Salem-Keizer Public Schools plans to provide full-time, in-person instruction for all students. [...]
Return student Chromebooks and hotspots for summer maintenance
All students and families need to return Chromebooks, chargers and hotspots this summer to guarantee time for maintenance and updates in preparation for the 2021-22 school year. Return items to your school, or [...]
Childhood programs looking to hire preschool and child care assistant
Salem-Keizer Early Childhood Programs is looking to hire a preschool and child care assistant. Who can apply? Head Start parents, relatives and qualified candidates from our community are encouraged to apply. Applicants are selected [...]
Students have a great time at Unified Summer Program
Students had a great time at the Unified Summer Program 2021. Students from all high schools joined together for this terrific event.
Construction closes some school campuses for summer
Salem-Keizer is entering the third summer of construction in the 2018 bond program, and many school offices are packing and moving to facilitate construction work. The summer of 2021 will be the busiest year [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Directors elects new board leadership
The School Board unanimously elects Osvaldo F. Avila as the new board chairperson and Ashley Carson Cottingham as the new board vice chairperson Arabic | Chuukese | Marshallese | Russian | Swahili [...]
District-level administrative announcements for the 2021-22 school year
Several school district administrators are beginning new assignments in preparation for the 2021-22 school year. This list will be updated as more changes are announced. Olga Cobb - Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Instruction Find out [...]
SKPS is reviewing updated guidance from the state
SKPS Families, The Oregon Department of Education released their Resiliency Framework today and it sets the guidance for opening schools for in-person instruction, five days a week in the fall. In our initial review [...]
NAACP awards SKPS students in Juneteenth essay contest
The Salem-Keizer NAACP recognized three Salem-Keizer Public Schools students on Friday, June 18 for their winning essays about the Juneteenth holiday. The students are: Dara Elkanah, South Salem High School Kevin Alamo Valdes, Waldo [...]
Celebrating the musical accomplishments of students from the 2020-21 school year
We are thrilled to highlight the individual achievements of students and of a number of our school ensembles (made all the more remarkable amidst the challenge of this year). The pandemic may have dramatically [...]
Salem-Keizer School Board approves 2021 Pride Month Proclamation
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve the proclamation recognizing June 2021 as Pride Month. Story Arabic | Chuukese | English | Marshallese | [...]
Keizer Strong – McNary graduates share message of hope with young students
Keizer Elementary School students got encouragement from McNary High School graduates in the Class of 2021 in the latest episode of "Keizer Strong" on KPTV Fox 12 News. "As high school seniors in [...]
Graduation schedules for the Class of 2021
Students in the Class of 2021 will soon be walking across the stage to receive their diplomas. Congratulations! This is a special milestone in the lives of young people and their families. Below are [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools officially breaks ground for 2018 bond construction at Kennedy Elementary School
In May 2018, voters approved a $619.7 million bond to fund improvements for Salem-Keizer schools. Today, supporters of Kennedy Elementary School, including local officials, school board members, community supporters and school staff, gathered to [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools officially breaks ground for 2018 bond construction at Stephens Middle School
In May 2018, voters approved a $619.7 million bond to fund improvements for Salem-Keizer schools Today, supporters of Stephens Middle School, including local officials, school board members, community supporters and school staff, gathered to [...]
Salem-Keizer hires Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Instruction
Olga Cobb will officially assume the role June 15 Salem-Keizer Public Schools announced today the hiring of Olga Cobb as its next assistant superintendent overseeing elementary instruction after a national [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools officially breaks ground for 2018 bond construction at West Salem High School
In May 2018, voters approved a $619.7 million bond to fund improvements for Salem-Keizer schools Today, supporters of West Salem High School, including local officials, school board members, community supporters and school staff, gathered [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools officially breaks ground for 2018 bond construction at Sprague High School
In May 2018, voters approved a $619.7 million bond to fund improvements for Salem-Keizer schools Supporters of Sprague High School, including local officials, school board members, community supporters and school staff, gathered to celebrate [...]
Salem Health hosts mobile vaccine clinic at Four Corners Elementary
Salem Health is hosting mobile vaccination clinics at some SKPS schools in the coming weeks. The goal is to make it easier for families to get their COVID-19 vaccinations by visiting neighborhood schools. Vaccine clinic [...]
Fox 12’s “Keizer Strong” series features student teacher interview
Over the past year, our friends at KPTV Fox 12 gave our community an inside look at distance and hybrid learning through conversation with students and staff at Keizer Elementary School. "This school year, [...]
Indian Education Parent Advisory Comittee holding annual elections
The Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee (IE PAC) for Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) is holding their annual elections for the 2021-2022 school year. The IE PAC is a Federal Government requirement for the school [...]
Salem-Keizer celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Salem-Keizer Public Schools recognizes and celebrates AAPIHM alongside more than 3,000 Asian American and Pacific Islander students. Below, you can hear students and staff share [...]
Creating a sense belonging for Salem-Keizer students
School Psychologist Chris Moore with Salem-Keizer Public Schools talks with KGW News about the importance of creating a strong sense of belonging for our students. "Students, their families as well as school staff and teachers [...]
Salem-Keizer NAACP Juneteenth essay contest 2021
The Salem-Keizer NAACP is hosting a essay contest commemorating Juneteenth 2021. The topic of the essay contest: What is Juneteenth and why is it important? Things to know Open to elementary school students – [...]
Mental Health Month is an opportunity for everyone to show up
Español We have grown through some challenging times as a Salem-Keizer community. We continue to have the opportunity to show up for each other and take on the shared responsibility for supporting mental wellness [...]
Celebrating School Nurse Day 2021!
Every day, our school nurses support our students with much more than putting band-aids on skinned knees. Every day, our school nurses provide some of our most fragile students with necessary supports to remain [...]
Indian Education summer school to be held in person in July 2021
The SKPS Indian Education program is planning an in-person summer school this July called: "Voices from the People of the Plateau." This is a summer enrichment program for Indian Education students. 2021 program highlights Cultural [...]
Superintendent’s budget message for 2021-22 budget
Dear SKPS Community, Parents, Students and Staff, As I am writing this message, students and staff across the district are returning to in-person learning after nearly a year of distance learning. It has been [...]
Superintendent Christy Perry’s message for Teacher Appreciation Week 2021
This is a very special week for us in Salem-Keizer Public Schools - Teacher Appreciation Week! This year, our teachers have worked to adapt their teaching in a public education system experiencing unprecedented obstacles. Across [...]
EDGE Family Information Nights 2021-22
Event flyer and registration information Chuukese English Marshallese Russian Spanish Salem-Keizer Public Schools will continue offering the online-only Enhanced [...]
Teacher Appreciation Week 2021
This week is a very special week for us in Salem-Keizer Public Schools–Teacher Appreciation Week! Over the past year, our teachers have continued to adapt their teaching in a public education system during unprecedented [...]
Welcome back – We can do school safely
We are excited to have students back in all of our schools for in-person learning. Welcome back! Iton Udosenata, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education for Salem-Keizer Public Schools, was recently featured in this video created [...]
High school administrative announcements for the 2021-22 school year
We are pleased to announce Carlos Ruiz as the new principal of West Salem High School. Mr. Ruiz has deep roots in Salem-Keizer Public Schools, as a student, teacher and administrator. He previously taught [...]
McNary High School Principal Erik Jespersen named 2021 Oregon High School Principal of the Year
The Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) has named Erik Jespersen, Principal at McNary High School in Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS), the 2021 Oregon High School [...]
Bond construction at South Salem High School preserves history
Update: the deadline to apply for the award has been extended to 5:00 p.m. on July 9, 2021 Salem-Keizer Public Schools is mid-way through delivering on its promise to improve school facilities thanks to voters [...]
iRespect&Protect
iRespect&Protect helps children, youth, and adults recognize their self-worth and the influence of device use on their lives. Visit https://irespectandprotect.com/ and take the 5 steps to “respond to the call.” Continue reading about iRespect&Protect
Child Abuse Prevention Month 2021
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we are committed to the safety of our students. Visit our Child Abuse Prevention page to learn about the safeguards we put in [...]
Plans for the fall and new EDGE options
Dear Salem-Keizer Community, We want to let families know about our current plan for the next school year and some options to consider. Our plan for the fall is to have full-day, in-person classes, five [...]
Salem-Keizer Future Farmers of American plant sale
Future Farmers of America is now accepting orders for their plant sale! Items purchased will be available for pick-up beginning in May on Friday: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 [...]
Video: Middle school and high school hybrid learning information live Q&A
These are recordings of live question and answer events for families with information on middle school and high school hybrid learning starting in April 2021. More information here. English Arabic [...]
Middle school and high school bus rider registration
Middle and high school students will soon be returning to the classroom for in-person hybrid learning, so it is important to make sure your child has transportation to and from school. Eligibility for bus service [...]
Video: Ventilation systems in SKPS buildings
We know parents and staff are interested in how the ventilation systems work in SKPS buildings now that we're returning to work in schools and offices. A live Q&A informational meeting was recently held [...]
Video: Hybrid learning for SKPS middle and high schools
We are only a few weeks away from welcoming secondary students back into our school buildings! This week, the district will be hosting multiple family information sessions to help families feel prepared for their [...]
Auburn construction update | Actualización de la construcción de Auburn
Catch up on the bond-funded improvements taking place at Auburn Elementary School in our quick video update. Thank you, Salem and Keizer Voters! Póngase al día con las mejoras financiadas por los [...]
What is dual language education? | ¿Qué es la educación de lenguaje dual?
Dual Language Education is… An additive bilingual program that uses two languages for instruction, learning, and communication. An enrichment program with the expectation of high academic performance in two languages. A cross-cultural program which [...]
Hybrid learning begins for K-1 students
Kindergarten and first-grade students are returning to school buildings for hybrid learning starting tomorrow and Wednesday, depending on their cohort. Students in the EDGE online program will remain in online learning. Over the last [...]
National Superintendent of the Year® to be announced Thursday, Feb. 18
In September of 2020, Superintendent Perry was named the 2021 Oregon Superintendent of the Year by The Oregon Association of School Executives (OASE) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA). Superintendent Christy Perry [...]
Salem-Keizer School Board Adopts Black History Month Proclamation
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Board of Directors unanimously adopted a proclamation honoring and celebrating Black History Month.Black History Month is observed in February to recognize and celebrate the numerous [...]
Fox12 News: SKPS nurses prepare to keep kids safe when schools reopen
As districts prepare to reopen schools, nurses are sure to play a pivotal part. “We’ve always had the foundation of communicable disease and all those processes in place prior to COVID, on a [...]
Reentry and hybrid learning information will be shared on Thursday
Look for information regarding reentry on Thursday afternoon. SKPS will begin sharing a series of videos explaining what reentry and hybrid learning looks like and planned start dates for elementary students. Staff are currently planning [...]
SKPS preparing to reopen schools for blended in-person learning
KATU News reporter Evan Schreiber looked at Salem-Keizer's preparations to reopen schools for blended in-person learning on the channel's broadcast on January 28, 2021.
February is Black History Month
Black History Month is observed in February to recognize and celebrate the numerous contributions Black and African Americans have made and continue to make in the United States. There are more than 1,800 students [...]
McKay High School Construction Update (Video) | Actualización del bono de la escuela preparatoria McKay (video)
McKay High School is currently undergoing bond-funded construction. Thanks to the Salem and Keizer voters, expansions and improvements planned for McKay will support student success! La escuela preparatoria McKay se encuentra actualmente [...]
Annual Integrated Pest Management Plan
Salem-Keizer Public School (SKPS) is committed to a pest management plan that puts a priority on the health and safety of students and staff. To that end, SKPS adopted Administrative Policy RSK-A019, Pest Management. SKPS’ [...]
Indian Education presents indigenous storytelling
Don’t miss our first Virtual Enrichment Night of the school year and the opportunity to hear Savahna Jackson share stories and oratory from the Klamath Basin, followed by Willamette University Professor, Ken Carano’s geographical insights on [...]
Early College HS Open House is Feb. 24
Open House Flier (English) Early College High School would like you to be aware of an exciting opportunity for your student. Salem-Keizer Public Schools, in partnership with Chemeketa Community College, [...]
Salem-Keizer’s school board appoints first student advisor
During its regularly scheduled board meeting on Jan. 12, the Salem-Keizer school board of directors voted to appoint Leanette Mabinton, senior from McKay High School, as the first-ever student advisor to serve on the board. [...]
Bond construction is complete at Miller Elementary
Bond-funded construction is complete at Miller Elementary School! In this video, Principal Laura Mata describes what the new and renovated spaces mean for the school. Thank you, Salem and Keizer voters! [...]
Hoover Elementary celebrates completion of construction
Hoover Elementary School has completed bond-funded construction! Hoover's Principal Bridget West shares why the improvements are important for students and staff in this short video. Thank you, Salem and Keizer voters! [...]
Time to get your child ready for kindergarten | Registración para el taller de listos para el kindergarten
Do you live in the 97317 area with a child headed to kindergarten next fall? If so, register today for Ready! For Kindergarten! ‘RFK’ is a 3-part virtual workshop that will help your child or [...]
Beyond: creating opportunities and launching your future | Crear oportunidades para el futuro
When secondary students (middle and high school) return for the start of the third quarter, students will spend Feb. 2 and 3, 2021, participating in a new, exciting event called “Beyond: Creating Opportunities and [...]
Salem-Keizer’s 2019-20 graduation rate up nearly two points
North Salem High School and South Salem High School saw the largest gains in graduation rates; five high schools’ rates now more than 90%; district sees significant improvements in dropout rates Graduation numbers [...]
Letter from Superintendent Perry: Salem-Keizer NAACP invites the community to an online event called Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dear Salem-Keizer Families, Monday, January 18, is a national holiday celebrating the life and achievements of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated nearly 53 years ago. Dr. King was [...]
Signing in on Chromebooks – January 14, 2021
The district has received reports of ongoing technical issues across the district with students trying to log in to Chromebooks. We have developed the following tips to help troubleshoot while we develop solutions. [...]
Returning to SKPS schools
Currently, all SKPS schools are beginning the year off in comprehensive distance learning, which includes continuing limited in-person instruction. In addition, secondary schools are restarting SKPS outdoor sports programs with updated schedules for the [...]
Contractors invited to virtual outreach event Jan. 8
Construction subcontractors are invited to attend a virtual outreach event on Friday, January 8, 2021. Interested contractors may join the virtual meeting at 1:00 p.m. to learn about projects that will be going out [...]
2018 bond program update and 2021 look-ahead
In this short screencast, find out what's coming up in 2021 in the 2018 bond program, and hear highlights of the 13 construction projects that are already complete. Thank you, Salem and Keizer voters! [...]
Crisis resources for families during winter break | Listado de recursos para las familias en situación de crisis
Here are resources families in need of assistance can use to get support over winter break. Request to speak to a counselor Salem-Keizer Public Schools counselors will be monitoring our "warmline" during winter break. [...]
Superintendent Christy Perry has a thank you message students and families
Superintendent Christy Perry has a thank you message for all our students and families, for showing up and engaging in an unprecedented year. The Spanish message provided by Olga Cobb, director of Elementary Education. [...]
Oregon Superintendent Christy Perry named as a finalist for national award
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Superintendent Christy Perry has been named one of four finalists for the 2021 National Superintendent of the Year award, an annual award presented by the AASA, The American School Superintendents [...]
Catholic Community Services: Community Partner of the Month for December 2020
Salem-Keizer's Community Partner of the Month for December 2020 is Catholic Community Services, nominated by Principal Jessica Brenden at Hallman Elementary School. It is my honor to recognize Catholic Community Services, Salem-Keizer’s [...]
Gathering of Native Americans December 11-12, 2020
Healing and wellness in the time of COVID-19The Native Wellness Institute is hosting four different gatherings on Friday evening and two sessions on Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12, 2020. The events are called Gathering of [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools commits to reimagining school safety
Statement from Board Chair Satya Chandragiri regarding school safety and discipline English | Spanish SKPS will work with community partners to ensure safe and welcoming schools for all students Arabic | Russian | Spanish [...]
2021 will be biggest construction year yet
Salem-Keizer Public Schools has completed a second busy construction season and is preparing for a third round of schools to break ground in 2021. As the third-largest K12 bond in the history of Oregon, [...]
Title VI Indian Education Program Public Forum on December 7, 2020
The Salem Keizer Public Schools Indian Education Program will hold its annual public hearing on December 7, 2020, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The meeting will take place virtually. We will review the current [...]
Spotlight on Success: South Salem students Esha Puri, Luke Clifton and Pranav Ramesh
This year, South Salem High School seniors Esha Puri, Luke Clifton and Pranav Ramesh founded a nonprofit to provide tutoring for students across the state. The program, Connect Oregon Students, is a free, online service. Through [...]
West Salem High School Band receives Blue Ribbon Award
National Band Association announces 2020 Programs of Excellence The National Band Association recently announced its division winners of the 2020 Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award. West Salem High School’s band program, led by Todd Zimbelman [...]
Chef Laura Hofer shares story about traditional Native American food
In her own words, culinary arts teacher Laura Hofer shares her story of growing up, learning about Native American culture from her grandmother, and inspiring her own students. Chef Hofer is a career and [...]
Video: Indian Education program hosts virtual American Indian Alaskan Native celebration
In celebration of November being Native American Heritage Month, the Indian Education program, in corporations with the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Indian Education PAC and Capitol Community Media, hosted a two-day, virtual American Indian Alaskan Native [...]
Thank you Education Support Professionals!
It's Education Support Professionals Day! Administrators and teachers from across the district give a shoutout to the amazing Education Support Professionals in Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Thank you to all of our ESPs [...]
Fourth-grade orchestra and fifth-grade band starting February 2021
Orchestra: Band: La Orquesta: La Banda: Do you have a student interested in Band or Orchestra? We are excited to announce that [...]
SKPS to reduce limited-in-person instruction and suspend athletic activities
SKPS to reduce limited-in-person instruction and suspend athletic activities On Friday, Nov. 13, Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced a statewide two-week freeze on activities, which will take effect on Wednesday, Nov. 18. After [...]
Salem-Keizer School Board approves annual Native American Heritage Month proclamation
Each November, Salem-Keizer Public Schools celebrates the nearly 1,700 students who identify as American Indian/Alaska Native in our schools. November is Native American Heritage Month and SKPS is honoring the diverse heritage and culture [...]
Oregon Health Plan Free For Youth – El Plan de Salud de Oregon está disponible de forma gratuita para jóvenes
Through the Oregon Health Plan, youth 19 years of age and younger have access to free health coverage, regardless of immigration status if they meet the income requirements. More information, including income requirements and [...]
School Day Schedule Adjustments for the Week of November 9
Reminder that there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in recognition of the Veterans Day holiday. This will change the school day schedule for the week starting November 9. Instead of [...]
SKPS Honors Native American History Month – November 2020
More than 1,600 students identify as American Indian/Alaska Native in our schools. November is Native American Heritage Month and we’re honoring the diverse heritage and culture of the Native American community all month. Más [...]
Adding Observers to a Student’s Canvas Courses
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Agregar observadores a los cursos de Canvas de un estudiante
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Principal Teresa Tolento Appointed by Governor Brown to OTSPC
Teresa Tolento, principal of Chávez Elementary School, has been appointed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown to serve on the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. We know Principal Tolento's service on the commission [...]
Family Well-Being & Distance Learning Check-In
All of us continue to be impacted by COVID-19 and the many challenges associated with Comprehensive Distance Learning. Please help us better support you and other families by answering a few questions and sharing [...]
Community Partner of the Month: The Assistance League of Salem-Keizer
Our Community Partner of the Month is the Assistance League of Salem-Keizer. They have done so much to support our school district, especially by helping kids in need, and we are pleased to recognize [...]
State Reports Reflect Significant Increases in 2019 Graduation Rates in Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) serves one of the most diverse populations in the state, and those unique needs are highlighted in the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) annual At-A-Glance School and District Profiles. In [...]
Student Investment Account Grant Agreement
The Oregon Legislature passed a law called the Student Success Act. This act represents a historic investment in K-12 education. Among other things, it includes dedicated funds for career-technical programs, drop-out prevention, supports for [...]
SKPS Proclaims “Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Week” Oct. 18-24, 2020
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is proud to partner with the important work of the Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Project. The Board of Directors of Salem-Keizer Public Schools proclaims October 18-24, 2020, to be [...]
Добавление наблюдателей в курсы учащегося в системе Canvas
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Salem-Keizer Public Schools Extends Online Learning
We have some disappointing news to share. Unfortunately, the metrics for both Marion and Polk Counties are back on the rise. Because of this, we will not be able to return to in-person/blended learning [...]
SKPS Still Accepting Registrations for Incoming Kindergarten Students
Kindergarten is a critical year of development, foundational learning, and skill-building for our youngest learners. Salem-Keizer Public Schools is still accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten students. Through comprehensive distance learning, students will begin their educational [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Celebrates Completion of Fifth Project in 2018 Bond Program
Salem, Ore. – Salem-Keizer Public Schools announced the completion of bond-funded improvements at Waldo Middle School today during a live-streamed ribbon-cutting celebration. More than $14 million has been invested in improvements at Waldo. Highlights of [...]
Department Spotlight: Office of Student Equity, Access and Advancement
In 2017, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) created the Office of Student Equity, Access and Advancement (OSEAA), which stands behind the district’s mission to eliminate systemic racism and improve equity within SKPS, making it a [...]
Free Preschool in Marion and Polk Counties
Here are lists in English and Spanish of free preschool opportunities for parents of young children who live in Marion and Polk counties. You can find out more about preschool offered by Salem-Keizer Public [...]
Praising Effort Instead of Intelligence
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Celebrar el esfuerzo en lugar de la inteligencia
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OSAA “Season 1” for SKPS Students
Following the announcement from the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) to delay fall season sports, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) entered into a modified moratorium period until October 4, 2020. As we approach the end of [...]
How to Provide Ongoing Encouragement for Your Student
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Cómo apoyar y animar a su estudiante regularmente
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SKPS School Board Affirms Safe and Welcoming Schools Resolution
At it’s Tuesday, Sept. 22 meeting, the Salem-Keizer Board of Education approved the annual affirmation of the Safe and Welcoming Schools resolution. This resolution was first initiated as part of the policy in January [...]
SKPS Honors Hispanic Heritage Month and Welcoming Week | SKPS Honra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y la Semana de Bienvenida
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is committed to being a safe and welcoming district for all of our students, staff, families and community members. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October [...]
Community Partner of the Month for September 2020: Capitol Dental Care
During the month of July, Capitol Dental Care provided free dental screenings and fluoride treatments at 15 SKPS schools. Capitol Dental Care made it easy for anyone 18 and under to receive this free service [...]
South Salem High School and Heritage Grove CU Join Forces on Fire Relief Fund for Families
South Salem High School has joined with Heritage Grove Credit Union, establishing the Stayton and Santiam High Schools Displaced Family Relief Fund. The fund will serve students from Santiam High School and Stayton High [...]
Superintendent Christy Perry Named Oregon 2021 Superintendent of the Year!
The Oregon Association of School Executives (OASE) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) has named Christy Perry, Superintendent at Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS), the 2021 Oregon Superintendent of the Year. This award [...]
Directions for Accessing StudentVUE
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Instrucciones para Acceder a StudentVUE
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ParentVue Information
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ParentVUE Información
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Accessing a Student ID Number and Password in ParentVUE
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Cómo acceder el número de identificación del estudiante y la contraseña en su cuenta de “ParentVUE”
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OSAA Academic Eligibility
As students begin the 2020-21 school year, it’s important that our students who plan to participate in Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) sports and/or activities are aware of, and follow requirements for eligibility. The [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Celebrates Completion of Fourth Project in 2018 Bond Program
Salem, Ore. – Salem-Keizer Public Schools announced the completion of bond-funded improvements at North Salem High School today in a virtual ribbon-cutting celebration video. Over $73 million has been invested in improvements at North Salem, [...]
How to Access Seesaw and Canvas (Arabic, Chuukese, Marshallese, Swahili)
PDFs are available in Arabic, Chuukese, Marshallese, and Swahili that demonstrate how to access Seesaw and Canvas from a Chromebook. Continue reading about How to Access Seesaw and Canvas (Arabic, Chuukese, Marshallese, Swahili)
Click Here to Download the Family App | Haga clic aquí para descargar la aplicación familiar
Download the Family App for Parents/Guardians: https://web.seesaw.me/platforms-parents Descargar la aplicación familiar para padres/tutores: https://web.seesaw.me/platforms-parents
How to Keep My Learner Engaged
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Cómo mantener la atención de mi aprendiz
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Transitioning into Middle School (English)
This video offers tips for helping your students navigate sixth grade. Continue reading about Transitioning into Middle School (English)
Transition to Middle School (Español)
Este video ofrece consejos para ayudar a sus estudiantes a navegar en 6° grado. Continue reading about Transition to Middle School (Español)
Please Join Us for Kindergarten Orientation!
During the week of September 14-18, kinder students will be invited to an in-person meeting with their teacher to learn important kinder information, get answers to their questions, and do a short in-person assessment to [...]
¡Acompáñenos para la orientación del kínder!
Durante la semana del 14 al 18 de septiembre, invitaremos a los estudiantes del kinder a una reunión en persona con sus maestros para obtener información importante acerca del kínder, responder a las preguntas que [...]
Ya se encuentra disponible en ParentVUE y StudentVUE la información del grupo de asistencia de los estudiantes
Ahora puede iniciar su sesión en ParentVUE y en StudentVUE para ver el grupo de asistencia asignado a su estudiante. Los estudiantes han sido asignados a un grupo de asistencia los martes y los [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Celebrates Completion of Major Project in 2018 Bond Program
Salem Ore. – Salem-Keizer Public Schools today announced the completion of bond-funded improvements at McNary High School in a virtual ribbon-cutting celebration video. Over $54 million has been invested in improvements at McNary, making it [...]
Crisis Resources for Families
All our lives have changed because of the unprecedented Coronavirus outbreak. We’re all doing the best we can. It’s important right now to support each other. We need to take care of our physical and mental health. In this article are links to resources that can help. Continue reading about Crisis Resources for Families
All District Events Canceled – September 10 & 11, 2020
Dear SKPS Families – Due to the evolving situation with the wildfires and the impact to our community, all taking care of business and distribution events are canceled for Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday, Sept. 11. [...]
Important Message from Salem-Keizer Public Schools — September 9 Events
Important Message from Superintendent Christy Perry Dear SKPS Families – Due to the evolving situation with the wildfires and the impact to our community, all taking care of business and distribution events are canceled for [...]
POSTPONED: SKPS Board Meeting – Sept. 8, 2020
Given the evolving situation with the wildfires, Salem-Keizer Public School (SKPS) is postponing the board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The meeting will be rescheduled and we will share that date as [...]
Kindergarten FAQs
See a list of FAQs with answers to your questions about Kindergarten. Continue reading about Kindergarten FAQs
What is Seesaw?
This video covers what Seesaw is, why students, teachers and parents love Seesaw, and gives a few tips too! Continue reading about What is Seesaw?
Qué es Seesaw? Introducción para las Familias
Seesaw crea un poderoso ciclo de aprendizaje entre maestros, estudiantes y familias. Continue reading about Qué es Seesaw? Introducción para las Familias
Introduction to Canvas
This video is an introduction to Canvas for parents and students. Continue reading about Introduction to Canvas
Accessibility Features and Extensions for Chromebooks
Salem-Keizer students can access additional extensions and features within their Chromebooks to help support a strategy or need that they may have. Continue reading about Accessibility Features and Extensions for Chromebooks
How to Log In to Seesaw
This video explains how to log in to Seesaw on a Chromebook. Continue reading about How to Log In to Seesaw
Welcome to Kindergarten!
This short video explains how to register your student for Kindergarten, and provides a brief overview of Kindergarten resources available. Continue reading about Welcome to Kindergarten!
Transitioning to High School
This video provides tips for helping your students navigate ninth grade. Continue reading about Transitioning to High School
How to create a daily schedule
Tips and resources for developing appropriate daily routines or schedules that support your student’s needs. Continue reading about How to create a daily schedule
How to Set Up a Seesaw Parent Account
Seesaw is an amazing way to document learning. It lets teachers share lessons with students and lets students share their learning with their teacher in a creative way. Continue reading about How to Set Up a Seesaw Parent Account
Cómo crear su cuenta familiar en Seesaw
Hola a todos, bienvenidos a Seesaw. Seesaw es una forma increíble de documentar el aprendizaje. Permite a los maestros compartir lecciones con los estudiantes y les permite a los estudiantes compartir su aprendizaje con su maestro de una manera creativa. Continue reading about Cómo crear su cuenta familiar en Seesaw
Cómo crear un horario diario
Consejos y recursos para desarrollar rutinas y horarios diarios apropiados que apoyen las necesidades de sus estudiantes. Continue reading about Cómo crear un horario diario
Aprendizaje Integral a Distancia
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Kindergarten Readiness
Kindergarten Readiness resources and activities in reading, writing, math and basic skills. Continue reading about Kindergarten Readiness
Setting Up a Learning Space at Home
Tips, resources, and video guide on setting up a learning space at home. Continue reading about Setting Up a Learning Space at Home
Cómo crear un espacio de aprendizaje en casa
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Remote Learning with Seesaw – Learning at Home Tips for Families
Here are learning at home tips for families. Continue reading about Remote Learning with Seesaw – Learning at Home Tips for Families
Consejos sobre el aprendizaje en el hogar
Consejos sobre el aprendizaje en el hogar. Continue reading about Consejos sobre el aprendizaje en el hogar
Translating in Seesaw and Canvas (English)
A video demonstration on how to translate a page into another language in Google Chrome. Continue reading about Translating in Seesaw and Canvas (English)
Translating in Seesaw and Canvas (Español)
A video demonstration in Spanish on how to translate a page into another language within Google Chrome. Continue reading about Translating in Seesaw and Canvas (Español)
Brain Breaks
How much time should your student work before taking a break? How long of a break do they need? Our table can give you some age-appropriate guidelines. Why take breaks? Students need to use both sides of their brains. Here are some suggestions to use for the right side of the brain. Continue reading about Brain Breaks
Descansos Cerebrales
¿Cuánto tiempo debe trabajar su estudiante antes de tomar un descanso? ¿Cuánto tiempo de descanso necesitan? Nuestra tabla puede darle algunas pautas apropiadas para su edad. Continue reading about Descansos Cerebrales
How to Respond to an Activity in Seesaw
This video shows how a student can respond to an assigned activity from their teacher. Continue reading about How to Respond to an Activity in Seesaw
Cómo responder a las actividades en Seesaw
Este video explica cómo un estudiante puede responder a las actividades asignadas por su maestro en Seesaw. Continue reading about Cómo responder a las actividades en Seesaw
How to Message a Teacher in Seesaw
This video explains how to message a student's teacher in Seesaw using a family account. Continue reading about How to Message a Teacher in Seesaw
Cómo meterse en Seesaw
Este video explica cómo iniciar sesión usando un numbero de estudiante y una contraseña en Seesaw. Continue reading about Cómo meterse en Seesaw
Seesaw Parent Account and Student Account Differences?
This video goes over the differences between a Seesaw parent account and a Seesaw student account. Continue reading about Seesaw Parent Account and Student Account Differences?
Internet Safety
Your student’s privacy and safety while using the internet is important to the Salem-Keizer school District. We would like to share with you how you can keep your child safe at home while using the internet and to protect their privacy. Continue reading about Internet Safety
Aprendizaje a distancia
La privacidad y seguridad de su estudiante mientras usa el Internet es importante para la comunidad de Salem-Keizer. Nos gustaría compartir con usted cómo puede mantener seguro a su hijo/a en casa mientras usa el Internet y como proteger su privacidad. Continue reading about Aprendizaje a distancia
Internet Safety – American Sign Language (ASL)
Your student’s privacy and safety while using the internet is important to the Salem-Keizer school District. We would like to share with you how you can keep your child safe at home while using the internet and to protect their privacy. Continue reading about Internet Safety – American Sign Language (ASL)
Internet Safety Tips
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Consejos para el uso seguro de internet
A continuación, algunos consejos para el uso seguro de internet que serán de gran utilidad siempre que su estudiante utilice un dispositivo con conexión a internet. Continue reading about Consejos para el uso seguro de internet
Temporada de deportes de otoño de SKPS
Tras el anuncio de la Asociación de Actividades Escolares de Oregón (OSAA, por sus siglas en inglés) de retrasar los deportes de la temporada de otoño, las Escuelas Públicas de Salem-Keizer entrarán en un período [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Celebrates Completion of Major Project in 2018 Bond Program
Judson Middle School is the second school to complete construction In 2018, voters approved a $619.7 million bond to fund improvements across the district. Judson Middle School was among the first schools to begin construction [...]
Head Start de Salem-Keizer 2020-2021
Al programa Head Start de Salem-Keizer se le otorgó un incremento en la cantidad de estudiantes que se pueden inscribir para el año escolar 2020-2021. El programa Head Start ahora tiene una gran cantidad de [...]
EDGE Deadline Extended Until August 24
As students prepare to return to learning this fall for the 2020-21 school year, most students in SKPS will begin learning online either through the online EDGE program or Comprehensive Distance Learning. Learn more [...]
Live Zoom Events: Community Virtual Listening & Learning Sessions
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is excited to host our next series of community listening and learning sessions! These sessions will focus on explaining, in more detail, our plans for comprehensive distance learning this fall, what a [...]
Webinar for Parents of Student Receiving Special Education Services
Preparing for a successful school year Parents of students receiving special education services, including students with IEPs, 504 Plans and in the Community Transition Program, are invited to join Heather Olivier, Program Coordinator with FACT Oregon, [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Announces New Principals for 2020-21
New principals for Keizer, Clear Lake and Liberty elementary schools and for Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School announced for the 2020-21 school year Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) has named new principals for three elementary schools [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Announces New Communications Director
Sylvia McDaniel has been named the director of Community Relations and Communications for Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS). She will officially start this role on August 10. Sylvia McDaniel, new director of Community Relations and [...]
Community Partner of the Month: Capital Community Television
With all the changes caused by school closures this spring, members of the Capital Community Television (CCTV Salem) team got creative and adapted. They’ve done so with a positive attitude that makes them a pleasure [...]
Dr. Chad Towe Named as New Principal of North Salem High School
Salem-Keizer Public Schools announces Dr. Chad Towe as the new principal of North Salem High School Dr. Chad Towe has been named as the new principal of North Salem High School. Towe has most recently [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Scores High with Credit Rating Agencies
In advance of its next bond issue, both Moody’s and S&P give SKPS high marks in recent credit opinion reports American credit rating agencies Moody’s Investor Service and S&P Global Ratings have given Salem-Keizer Public Schools [...]
Juneteenth Virtual Celebration 2020
We took the Juneteenth celebration online this year. This video features clips submitted by our students and families, messages from the Salem-Keizer NAACP, a performance of Lift Every Voice and Sing and the history of [...]
SKPS Director of Special Education Announced as Volunteer of the Year
SKPS Director of Special Education Eric Richards was recently honored as the 2019 "Advisory Board Volunteer of the Year" for his service to the Marion County Children & Families Commission. Each year, the Marion County [...]
Bush Elementary Students Create Sculptures Based on Family Origins
In the spring of the 2019, a grant from the Salem Fund – Clifford J. and Grace M. Taylor Fund, and support from the Willamette Art Center allowed teacher Pam Prosise to guide students through [...]
Salem-Keizer School Board Proclaims June 2020 As LGBTQ Pride Month
The Salem-Keizer Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve Salem-Keizer Public Schools' 2020 Pride Month Proclamation at its meeting on June 9, 2020. Click on the image below to read the full proclamation.
Ariana Recher Named Music Educator of the Year by the Oregon Symphony in Salem
Music teacher Ariana Recher is this year’s Oregon Symphony in Salem Music Educator of the Year! Mrs. Recher is the music director at Wright Elementary School, where she teaches general music classes for kindergarten through [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Announces Level Director and Elementary and High School Administrative Changes
Seventeen-year Salem-Keizer Public Schools veteran Sara LeRoy has been appointed as an elementary level director with SKPS. Sara has led North Salem High for the past three years, and previously served as both principal and [...]
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 2018-19 special education report card, evaluating each district to the state’s standards for special education services. [...]
Salem-Keizer Budget Committee Approves $1.5 Billion 2020-21 Budget
The school district’s budget does not reflect projected COVID-19-related budget shortfalls The Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Budget Committee tonight moved to recommend a budget totaling $1,529,330,135. The budget was developed before the economic downturn resulting [...]
McKay High School’s Larkin Foley Named Regional Teacher of the Year
Larkin will go on to compete for the statewide honor, announced this fall In any other school year, a Teacher of the Year announcement at a school would involve a secretly planned celebration with plenty [...]
Celebrate School Nurses Day, 2020!
Every day, our school nurses support our students with much more than putting band-aids on skinned knees. Every day, our school nurses provide some of our most fragile students with necessary supports to remain [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Selected by PGE for the Electric School Bus Project
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) has been selected by Portland General Electric (PGE) as one of five school districts to participate in the 2020 School Bus Electrification Project. The project will put the first five electric [...]
Dr. Stephen Lytle named SKPS Coordinator of Music and Drama
Lytle most recently served as Associate Director of Bands at West Virginia University Stephen Lytle has been named the next Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Coordinator of Music & Drama, following the retirement of longtime coordinator [...]
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8, 2020
This week is a very special week for us in Salem-Keizer Public Schools–Teacher Appreciation Week! This year, our teachers are working to adapt their teaching in a public education system experiencing unprecedented obstacles. Across our [...]
Preserving Leslie Junior High School History
It’s had different names and changed shape over the years, but the original Leslie Junior High School building has been in constant service to students in Salem since it first opened in 1927. Leslie’s brick [...]
District Plans Documentary of Original Leslie Junior High School
Bond-funded expansion and improvements at South Salem High School will add new classrooms, expand career and technical (vocational) programs, add a new auxiliary gym, improve seismic safety, and much more. Just over $66 million is [...]
Bond Overview Video for McKay’s Construction Project | VÍDEO: Descripción general de los proyectos de bonos de la escuela preparatoria McKay
Here's a video overview of the bond-funded construction planned for McKay! More information about other bond-funded construction projects can be found on the district website bond project page. ¡Aquí hay una descripción general [...]
Bond Overview Video for Hoover’s Construction Project | VÍDEO: Descripción general de los proyectos de bonos de la escuela primaria Hoover
Here's a video overview of the bond-funded construction planned for Hoover! More information about other bond-funded construction projects can be found on the district website. ¡Aquí hay una descripción general de los proyectos [...]
Iton Udosenata named SKPS Assistant Superintendent/Comunicado de prensa: Iton Udosenata, designado como el asistente a la superintendente de SKPS
Iton Udosenata has worked in education for over 15 years with experience as a teacher, assistant principal and principal Iton Udosenata, Salem-Keizer Public Schools newest assistant superintendent Iton Udosenata has been named Salem-Keizer [...]
Capital Manor: Community Partner of the Month for March 2020
Our Community Partner of the Month for March is a group of retirees from Capital Manor, nominated by our Early Childhood Education program. Marv Sherman works with these gentlemen to make wooden toy trucks for [...]
Myers Elementary Nominates Volunteers of the Month for March 2020
Donna Edinger and Karen VanCleave are making a big impact at Myers Elementary School. Donna and Karen spend several days a week volunteering in our school library. Myers has one of the largest book collections [...]
Salem Electric: Business Partner of the Month for March 2020
Salem Electric surprised Myers Elementary last fall by arriving at the school with a wagon full of school supplies, backpacks, games, food and student prizes. Myers has used many of the supplies as Positive Behavioral [...]
Melissa Glover Named SKPS Director of Student Services
Glover has nearly 15 years of experience in education as a special education teacher, graduate instructor and SKPS Student Services Coordinator Melissa Glover, student services coordinator for Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS), has been named as [...]
Art Gallery: Women’s History Month – Honoring History and Inspiring the Future
March is Women’s History Month, and we are proud to honor the contributions and continued accomplishments of women who inspire the more than 20,000 women and girls in our schools. This month, Superintendent Perry [...]
Kindergarten Registration Opens Monday, March 2, 2020 | ¡La inscripción para el kindergarten comienza el próximo lunes 2 de marzo!
Do you have a child who will be 5 years or older by September 10, 2020? Kindergarten Registration begins on Monday, March 2! Registration can be started online through your ParentVue account. If you do [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Directors Approves Student Investment Account Application
The plan to spend more than $35 million annually focuses on both academic and socio-emotional strategies The Salem-Keizer Board of Directors voted 6 to 1 at its February 25 meeting to approve a plan to invest [...]
EVENT CANCELED: South Salem High School Groundbreaking | Ceremonia de inicio de la construcción de Escuela Preparatoria South Salem
March 13, 2020 UPDATE: THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. ------------------------------------------------- Please join us for our groundbreaking event as we celebrate the start of construction at South Salem High School! The event will take place on [...]
EVENT CANCELED: Hoover Elementary School Groundbreaking | Ceremonia de inicio de la construcción de Escuela Primaria Hoover
March 13, 2020 UPDATE: THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. ----------------------------------------------- Please join us for our groundbreaking event as we celebrate the start of construction at Hoover Elementary School! The event will take place on March [...]
EVENT CANCELED: Miller Elementary School Groundbreaking | Ceremonia de inicio de la construcción de Escuela Primaria Miller
March 13, 2020 UPDATE: EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. ---------------------------------------------- Please join us for our groundbreaking event as we celebrate the start of construction at Miller Elementary School! The event will take place on March 17 [...]
CTEC Receives $250,000 Donation for Culinary Arts Program
The donation was presented at an event on February 12 Through the charitable donation by Sodexo, Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ (SKPS) Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) is slated to receive a $250,000 donation to help [...]
Update to SchoolMessenger | Actualización del SchoolMessenger
Update to SchoolMessenger – Automated Phone Calls We have an important update regarding SchoolMessenger, our school’s automated phone system. To ensure we maintain the best possible communication with our families, we have updated how our [...]
North Salem High School Student Receives Special Surprise to Support Her Education
On Friday, Jan. 31, North Salem High School senior Myrka Morales Romero got a very special surprise. Fellow students, teachers and administrators gathered together in the school’s library and enthusiastically began clapping for Myrka as [...]
Sprague Sophomore Wins Awesome Art Contest
This year’s Awesome 3000 T-shirts will feature original artwork drawn by Sprague High School sophomore Kate Swenson. Kate’s artwork features SKEF mascot, Geo crossing the start line to begin the race leaving the text “Awesome [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Directors Hears Student Investment Account Proposal
The draft of the plan to spend more than $35 million annually focuses on both academic and socio-emotional strategies Last week, the Student Investment Account Task Force brought forward a recommendation to the Salem-Keizer Board [...]
Spring Break Activity Program – Free Lunch, Free Activities | Almuerzo gratis actividades gratis
For ALL children & students ages 1-18 years old. EVERYONE is invited – regardless of family income! Para TODOS los niños y estudiantes de 1 a 18 años. ¡TODOS ESTÁN INVITADOS: independientemente de los ingresos [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Increases Wages for School Bus Drivers and Transportation Employees
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) and the Association of Salem-Keizer Education Support Professionals (ASK ESP) announced increased pay ranges for school bus drivers and other transportation employees. Effective Feb. 16, 2020, the new starting wage for [...]
Student Investment Account Task Force Presents Recommendation to SKPS Superintendent Christy Perry
The recommendation is a culmination of more than four months of work by the 44-member committee When Oregon lawmakers passed an historic act providing significant funding for schools and districts across the state, it came [...]
Eyre Elementary School Bond Construction Update! | ¡Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono en la Escuela Primaria Eyre!
Voters passed a bond in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district. Eyre Elementary School will be receiving upgrades to relieve overcrowding and improve safety and security in the building. Highlights of the work [...]
Englewood Elementary School Bond Construction Update! | ¡Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono en la Escuela Primaria Englewood!
Voters passed a bond in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district. Englewood Elementary School will be receiving improvements in 2020 to increase safety and security and protect the public’s investment in the school’s [...]
Clear Lake Elementary School Bond Construction Update! | ¡Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono en la Escuela Primaria Clear Lake!
Voters passed a bond in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district. Clear Lake Elementary School will be receiving improvements in 2020 to increase safety and security and protect the public’s investment in the [...]
Superintendent Launches Student Art Gallery Highlighting Black History Month
Each month, Salem-Keizer Superintendent Christy Perry will host student art, featuring a new theme Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Superintendent Christy Perry is using her office to feature student artwork. Students from across Salem-Keizer’s 65 schools [...]
Claggett Creek Middle School Bond Construction Update! | ¡Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono en la Escuela Intermedia Claggett Creek!
Voters passed a bond in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district. Claggett Creek Middle School will be receiving upgrades in 2020 to give a boost to science education and improve safety and security [...]
Whiteaker Middle School Bond Construction Update! | ¡Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono en la Escuela Intermedia Whiteaker!
Voters passed a bond in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district. Whiteaker Middle School will be receiving upgrades in 2020 to give a boost to science education and improve safety and security in [...]
Weddle Elementary School Bond Construction Update! | ¡Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono en la Escuela Primaria Weddle!
Voters passed a bond in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district. Weddle Elementary School will be receiving improvements in 2020 to increase safety and security and protect the public’s investment in the school’s [...]
Scott Elementary School Bond Construction Update! | ¡Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono en la Escuela Primaria Scott!
Voters passed a bond in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district. Scott Elementary School will be receiving upgrades to relieve overcrowding and improve safety and security in the building. Highlights of the work [...]
Highland Elementary School Bond Construction Update! | ¡Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono en la Escuela Primaria Highland!
Voters passed a bond in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district. Highland Elementary School will be receiving improvements in 2020 to increase safety and security and protect the public’s investment in the school’s [...]
Hayesville Elementary School Bond Construction Update! | ¡Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono en la Escuela Primaria Hayesville!
Voters passed a bond in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district. Hayesville Elementary School will be receiving upgrades to relieve overcrowding, improve safety and security and protect public investment in Hayesville’s facility. Highlights [...]
Grant Community School Bond Construction Update! | ¡Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono en la Escuela Comunitaria Grant!
Voters passed a bond in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district. Grant Community School will be receiving upgrades to improve safety and security in the building, enhance special education support and protect public [...]
Stream Live – Student Investment Account Task Force Recommendation
Student Investment Account Task Force to Make Recommendation to Sup. Perry Since September, the 44 community members, educators, parents and students of the Student Investment Account have been reviewing data, collecting feedback, reviewing more data [...]
Salem-Keizer Celebrates Black History Month 2020
In Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS), there are more than 1,800 students who identify as African American or Black. Inclusion is a core value for our district, and we are proud of the work of each [...]
QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer – Suicide Prevention Trainings
Talking with children in your life about suicide isn’t easy. If your child, friend or family member confides thoughts of suicide, it’s important to believe them and get help. Thoughout February and March, Salem Health [...]
Salem Youth Symphony creates opportunity for students during CDL
Families that need help with registration fees may qualify for scholarships, contact Jon Harris-Clippinger for more details. Jon Harris-Clippinger Orchestra Director, Salem-Keizer Musical Director, Salem Youth Symphony harris-clippinger_jon@salkeiz.k12.or.us More information on the Spring Masterclass [...]
Whiteaker Middle School Student Wins National Poetry Contest
The student will receive a $500 award and have her poem set to music Rachael Lang, a student at Whiteaker Middle School, was recently announced as the youth category winner of a national poetry contest [...]
Waldo Middle School Winter Bond Construction Update! | Información actualizada de los trabajos del proyecto del bono de construcción del invierno de la Escuela Intermedia Waldo
Construction at Waldo began in the fall and has steadily continued into the school year. The bond-funded construction includes a classroom addition with four new general classrooms and four new science labs. Work also includes [...]
2018-19 Salem-Keizer Graduation Rate Up Almost 7.5 Points in Four Years
McKay High and South Salem High saw the largest gains in graduation rates; three SKPS schools’ rates now more than 90% Graduation numbers continue to rise in Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS), as rates released today [...]
Judson Middle School Bond Construction Update!
Construction at Judson began in the summertime and has steadily continued into the school year. The bond-funded construction includes a classroom addition with three new general classrooms and four new science labs. Work also includes [...]
Spotlight on Success: Sprague Leadership Students
In an annual tradition of more than 20 years, Sprague High School students have brought holiday cheer into the classrooms at Hoover Elementary School just before winter break. Sprague leadership students arrive by bus [...]
Business Partner of the Month: Northwest Dental Art and Sleep Therapy
Like all the schools in our district, Cummings Elementary is focusing on Every Day 24J and the importance of regular student attendance. Principal Magda Romero at Cummings recently nominated Northwest Dental Art and Sleep Therapy [...]
Building for Success, January 2020: 2019 Recap + 2020 Look ahead
The 2018 Bond Program has already made a lot of great progress with construction, and there will be a lot more action in 2020! In this episode of Building for Success, we recap the achievements [...]
Early College High School Open House Night 2020
Looking for a diverse learning community with small class sizes and focused learning opportunities for academically motivated students? Come to the Early College High School Open House Night on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, from 6:30-8:00 [...]
Salem-Keizer CTE Center Receives $10,000 Donation for Manufacturing Program
Through the immense generosity of Erectors, Inc., Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ (SKPS) Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) is slated to receive a $10,000 donation to help fund the Manufacturing, Welding and Engineering program. The donation [...]
Timeline for the Student Investment Account
Last month, SKPS concluded community forums and surveys focused on gathering feedback on how to invest dollars from the newly formed Student Investment Account. Feedback from our community, students and staff will help prioritize the [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Directors Approves Contract Amendment and Resolution Allowing Superintendent Perry to Take Advantage of Senate Bill 1049
On Thursday, the Salem-Keizer Board of Directors approved a resolution to rehire Superintendent Christy Perry following an amendment to her contract allowing her to take advantage of the provisions of Senate Bill 1049. Under the [...]
South Salem High School Honored as National Unified Champion School
Brennan Young is creating something very special at South Salem High School. Young, a special education teacher and the Unified Programs Director, helped slate the Saxons to be the first school in the Salem-Keizer School [...]
VIDEO: Students Help Explain the Bond Project at Waldo Middle School | VÍDEO: Los estudiantes ayudan a explicar el proyecto de bonos en la escuela intermedia Waldo
Waldo Middle School is one of four schools currently under construction thanks to the bond that was passed by Salem and Keizer voters in 2018. Two students help explain the construction project happening at Waldo. [...]
Spotlight on Success: Teacher Greg Smith from West Salem High School
Greg Smith, a science teacher at West Salem High School, was recently named a 2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science honoree! After teaching his first 13 years at North Salem High School, [...]
Spotlight on Success: Lake Point Community Church
At the beginning of the school year, Lake Point Community Church donated 500 hotdogs, buns, chips, cookies and bottles of water for Keizer Elementary School’s open house. “Just wow” is how Claudia Mendoza, community school [...]
Spotlight on Success: Whiteaker Middle School National Junior Honor Society
The Salem-Keizer School Board spotlighted the Whiteaker Middle School National Junior Honor Society for outstanding community service at its December meeting. You will find Whiteaker's honor society students volunteering at the Keizer Festival of Lights [...]
Students from Hammond, Kennedy and Washington Elementary Are Having a Harley-Davidson Christmas This Year
It’s not hard to imagine the vivacious looks on the elementary school students faces as more than 50 motorcycles rumbled into the Salem Harley Davidson parking lot on December 14. Eagerly on the lookout for [...]
Transition from Elementary to Middle School Special Education Parent Event
Join our Student Support Services department for the Transition from Elementary to Middle School Special Education Parent Event. ✓ Tips and tools to help your family prepare now for this big transition ✓ Understand the [...]
Food Services Center Hosts 14 School Districts at ODE Commodity Selecting Taste Tests
Representatives from 14 school districts across Oregon participated in the Oregon Department of Education's Commodity Selecting Taste Tests at Salem-Keizer's Food Services Center yesterday. "When you're testing over 130 different food products in one day, [...]
Spotlight on Success: Salem Dream Center
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, with summer nearing, more than 75 students and volunteers from the AVID and National Junior Honor Society programs, along with parents, volunteered their time for almost six hours during Walker [...]
North Salem High School Students Use Construction to Create Art
In May 2018, voters approved a bond to fund improvements all across the district. North Salem High School was the first project under the 2018 Bond Program to begin construction, and has a total project [...]
Salem-Keizer School Choirs To Perform At The Capitol in December 2019
Choir directors and their students from schools across the district will perform at the 38th Annual Holidays at the Capitol in December. The singers will perform holiday songs in the Capitol Rotunda. Below is the [...]
Oregon Department of Education Releases School and District Report Cards
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) produces yearly at-a-glance profiles for schools and districts. These reports, called for by the 1999 state legislature, provide educators with an opportunity to communicate directly with parents and [...]
Indian Education Program Builds Cultural Connections for Native Students
North Salem High School Freshman Zeta Sulzmann has only lived in Salem for about three months and is already amazed by how much the Indian Education program has positively impacted her life. Click below to [...]
SKPS Hosts Student Success Act Community Forums
Throughout the past week SKPS has been hosting community forums to gather feedback to help guide how the district will prioritize the more than $35 million SKPS will receive through the Student Success Act. Annually, [...]
Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Che Finch
Che Finch, a Eugene native, has already immersed himself into the Indian Education Program, only a month into his position. As the new Cultural Resource Facilitator, Finch has many roles. Finch does a large amount [...]
Keizer’s Cupcake Celebration
Fridays are already exciting, whether you’re in elementary school or not. So when Keizer Elementary had the opportunity to devour cupcakes made by the culinary team at McNary High School, the excitement was through the [...]
Free Lunch Over Autumn Break | Almuerzo gratis durante las vacaciones de otoño
FREE LUNCH! Free lunch is available at the locations listed below between 12pm - 12:30 pm on November 25, 26, and 27. Lunch is free for ALL children & students ages 1-18 years old. [...]
Spotlight on Success: McNary Boys Soccer Team
Get to know the McNary boys soccer team and their coach, Miguel Camarena. In early September, the boys had the opportunity to imagine themselves in someone else’s shoes, or cleats if you will, when their [...]
Scott Elementary School Kindergarten Students Learn About a Native American Story
Photo caption: Scott Elementary School Parent Cazmine Bonnot and her son, Coyote Craft, shared some of their traditional belongings, while dressed in their regalia. November is Native American Heritage month and the Indian Education Program [...]
Spotlight on Success: 3rd Grader Addison Sermon, Clear Lake Elementary School
Meet Addison Sermon, a 3rd grader at Clear Lake Elementary School. When she was just 4 years old, Addison, who also goes by Addi, didn’t feel very well. Doctors at Salem Hospital did tests for [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Hold Community Forums Seeking Input on Student Success Act Funds
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is slated to receive more than $35 million from the Student Success Act. Annually, this Student Investment Account can only be used to meet students’ mental or behavioral health needs, and increase [...]
Bond Status Update – Projects on track to be complete in about 10 months
Four active construction projects are currently on time and on target to finish in fall 2020! We’re only about 10 months away from substantial completion at McNary High School, North Salem High School, Judson Middle [...]
Community Honors 12 Educators and One Business with 2019 Crystal Apples
Twelve local educators were honored with a Crystal Apple Award Thursday night during Salem-Keizer’s 23rd annual gala celebration of excellence in education. The recipients, including teachers at all levels and education support professionals, were chosen from [...]
Spotlight on Success: Kendra Liggett, Walker Middle School Career and Technical Education teacher
Over the years, it has become obvious that Kendra has gone above and beyond in making her classroom a welcoming and electric place to learn. Kendra has made it her mission to get students excited [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Directors Approves Native American Heritage Month Proclamation
Caption: Indian Education Program Assistant Shelby Maerz stands alongside Student Representative Madison Cole, Parent Advisory Committee Representative Ulana Cole and School Board Chairperson Marty Heyen to accept the signed proclamation for Native American Heritage Month. [...]
View the List of 2019 Crystal Apple Award Nominees!
This Thursday, Nov. 14, hundreds will gather at the Elsinore Theatre to honor excellence in education at the 2019 Crystal Apple Awards! Hosted annually by the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation, the Crystal Apple Awards honor teachers, [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Hold Outreach Event for Local Construction Contractors and Subcontractors
Event will feature design/bid/build opportunities in the 2018 bond program Local construction contractors and subcontractors are invited to attend an outreach event on Thursday, November 7, 2019 between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. at Salem-Keizer’s Central [...]
District Making Progress on Bond Work, Gearing Up for Three-Fold Increase in Projects in 2020
In May 2018, voters approved a bond to fund improvements all across the school district. Through market premiums, earnings on bond proceeds, grants and reimbursements, the total approved bond program has grown from the original, [...]
Weddle Elementary Finds Connection Between Technology and Geography
The excitement was apparent as students and their family members rumbled up the ramp into the cafeteria Thursday night at Weddle Elementary School. Before the cultural literacy and science lessons began the families enjoyed a [...]
McNary Culinary Cooks for 400 at Keizer Community Dinner
What does it take to scale up a recipe for six people and feed 400 hungry guests? About 120 pounds of meatloaf, 50 pounds of potatoes, nine gallons of gravy and a whole lot of [...]
Salem Area College & Career Fair – Monday, October 28
Join us for the Salem Area College & Career Fair at Chemeketa Community College from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, October 28. Free Admission for ALL $3000.00 in scholarships and free drinks from Dutch Bros Free [...]
CTEC Parents and Students Meet Educators and Industry Professionals at Pathways Night 2019
Career and Technical Education Center students and their families toured CTEC last night at Pathways Night 2019. Students had twinkles in their eyes as they introduced their parents to their teachers and showed off classrooms [...]
School At-A-Glance Profiles Demonstrate Salem-Keizer Learning Initiatives, Special Programs Spur Growth
Although many schools are highly impacted, student achievement grows through elementary, middle and high years, particularly for English learners Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) serves one of the most diverse populations in the state, and those [...]
Spotlight on Success: World Champion Athlete Justin Devereux
Social studies teacher Justin Devereux won gold at the World Masters Weightlifting Championship last August in Montreal, Canada, setting the American record with a 370-pound clean and jerk, making him a back-to-back world champion. What [...]
American Indian/Alaska Native Celebration
Come and enjoy a family evening filled with storytelling, music, dancing and dinner. This FREE event is open to all! Register at: http://bit.ly/33nYmNY Special guest: SUPAMAN Willamette University’s Cat Cavern 935 Mill Street Salem, OR [...]
Community Partner of the Month: Oregon Department of Transportation
On Friday, August 30, 2019, at around 4 p.m., two of our buses carrying students from North Salem High School were on their way to Redmond for a football game. That's when one of the [...]
PSAT Test Is October 16, 2019
The PSAT this year will be held on October 16, 2019. The test will be given at all high schools in our school district, for both 10th & 11th grade students. What is the PSAT? [...]
Educators Visit McNary High School for AVID Showcase
Excitement was in the air today at McNary High School as administrators, teachers and students proudly showed off Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) strategies during the McNary AVID Showcase. Almost 50 educators came from near [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Joins with Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month Kick-Off
Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ (SKPS) students, leadership and staff stood in partnership with Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation on the front steps of the State Capitol on Tuesday, October 1 for the kick-off of National Disability Employment Awareness [...]
Indian Education Fall Family Enrichment & Fall Study Hall Nights 2019
Our Indian Education/Title I team will be hosting Indian Education Fall Study Hall and Family Enrichment Nights again this year. They will be held at Bush Elementary and Weddle Elementary schools. See the flyers below [...]
McNary High School Hosts First Unified Soccer Championship Game
In SKPS, 15 percent of students receive special education services. SKPS works diligently to meet the needs of all students and families regardless of age, color, ability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, [...]
Additional Earnings, Grants Boost 2018 Bond Program
Since the community approved the $619.7 million construction bond in May 2018, Salem-Keizer Public Schools has been able to fund additional projects and add scope to existing projects beyond that promised in the original bond [...]
Spotlight on Success: Bus Drivers with the Transportation Department Bring Home Trophies
Members of the Transportation Department’s award-winning Road-eo Team was honored at the September 8, 2019, school board meeting Our bus drivers won multiple awards at the 45th Annual Oregon Pupil Transportation Association State Safety Exercises, [...]
Student Cohorts Show Growth in State Assessments Though Overall Performance Lags
Eleventh-Graders Out Perform State in Math and English Language Arts Data released today from the Oregon Department of Education shows that while Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) students do start off behind their peers across the [...]
Spotlight on Success: Salem-Keizer Student Has Great Success in Spelling Contests
You could say that Jacob Howard, a sixth-grader at Leslie Middle School, has a way with words. After winning the Salem-Keizer District Spelling Contest last April as a fifth-grade student at Candalaria Elementary, Jacob went [...]
Budget Committee Seeks Two New Members
Budget Committee – Community Members Appointment Process The Salem-Keizer School District Budget Committee is a 14-member group consisting of the Salem-Keizer School District Board of Directors and seven community member volunteers appointed by the school board. [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Directors Approves First-Ever Hispanic Heritage Month and Welcoming Week Proclamation
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Board of Directors unanimously approved the “Hispanic Heritage Month and Welcoming Week” proclamation. This is the first year the Board of Directors has brought forward [...]
Eight Additional Students Join the Class of 2019 at McKay High School
Eight diplomas were awarded to new graduates from McKay High School last night at the Salem-Keizer School Board meeting. The students are our final eight graduates in the Class of 2019. Each student was called [...]
Student Support Services Open House 2019
Families visited with district staff at the annual Student Services Open House last night. Parents asked questions about services provided to students in our district, which include supports such as assistive technology, augmentative communication, the [...]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
This year, our students’ ID cards at the middle and high school levels will look a little different. The physical and psychological safety of our students is without question, our highest priority, and no student [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Directors Revises and Affirms Safe and Welcoming Schools Resolution
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Board of Directors revised and unanimously affirmed Resolution No. 201920-1, “Safe and Welcoming Schools.” Originally adopted in 2016, the resolution was revised this year to [...]
Free & Reduced Meals in Salem-Keizer Public Schools
How do I apply for free and reduced meals for my child? Children need healthy meals to effectively learn. SKPS offers healthy meals to students every school day. Your children may qualify for free meals [...]
Gubser Elementary School Celebrates Completion of Construction
Gubser Elementary School will be the first school to substantially complete construction in the 2018 Bond Program! In March 2019, Gubser Elementary School began construction for major renovations and improvements under the 2018 bond program. [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Breaks Ground at Waldo Middle School
In 2018, voters approved a $619.7 million bond to fund improvements for Salem-Keizer schools. On Thursday, supporters of Waldo Middle School, including local officials, school board members, community supporters and school staff, gathered to celebrate [...]
Spotlight on Success: Community Partner of the Month August 2019
When a Spanish language teacher at North Salem High School took an unexpected medical leave last April, it appeared that almost 120 Viking students wouldn’t be able to earn college credits at Western Oregon University. [...]
Teachers Meet Kindergarteners This Week At JumpStart Kinder 2019
More than half of Salem-Keizer's elementary schools welcomed kindergarten students to school this week for JumpStart Kinder 2019. For teachers like Cristina Alvarez and Instructional Assistant Maria Marquez at Kennedy Elementary, JumpStart Kinder week gives [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Announces New 2019-22 Strategic Plan
As a district, our vision is for all students to graduate prepared for a successful life. To achieve that vision, district leadership worked collaboratively with administrators across the district to develop the new Strategic Plan [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Releases Updated Student Dress Code
The updates come after students, staff share feedback about dress codes and how they are enforced Last June, five Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) students provided public comments before the Board of Directors regarding the district’s [...]
Waldo Middle School Groundbreaking August 15, 2019
Please join us as we celebrate the start of construction at Waldo Middle School on Thursday, August 15 at 10 a.m. as part of the 2018 Bond Program! RSVP for Waldo Groundbreaking [...]
SKEF School Supply Drive Aug. 1-31, 2019
The annual Salem-Keizer Education Foundation School Supply Drive is once again happening from Aug. 1–31. Supply barrels are located in participating businesses and community organizations where you can drop off needed school supplies. Your generous [...]
CBOC Takes Tour of North Salem High School Construction
On Monday, July 22, the Community Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) met with the district’s construction management team to take a site tour of construction at North Salem High School. Chief Operations Officer Mike Wolfe, Director [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Directors Elects New Board Leadership
The Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Board of Directors elected new board leadership during their regularly scheduled meeting on July 16, 2019. Marty Heyen was elected as the new board chairperson and Jesse Lippold was elected [...]
Spotlight on Success: Salem-Keizer Music Programs 2018-19
This year marked the 33rd year of the OSAA State Music Championships. During that time, Salem Keizer students have been awarded more championships than all other 6A school districts combined. This is an accomplishment that demonstrates [...]
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 [...]
Hallman Summer Library Program Gets Visit from Timbers U23 Soccer Players
From late June to early August, students at Hallman Elementary get the chance on Tuesday mornings to participate in the school's Summer Library Program. The youngsters don't just checkout books and go home. Instead, [...]
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 [...]
Business Partner of the Month: Cobb Hudjohn and “Make Me Tees”
Our Business Partner of the Month is Cobb Hudjohn, nominated by Principal Rachael Harms from Chapman Hill Elementary School. Mr. Hudjohn, whose real name is Jacob, is known as “Cobb” wherever he goes. He is [...]
Walker Middle School Prepares for the Summer with Campus Beautification Project
With summer break officially started, Walker Middle School knew just the way to prepare. Through collaboration with staff, students and community partners, Walker Middle School worked to beautify its campus with landscaping, painting, a [...]
Three School Offices Relocate for Summer – Campuses Closed
Bond construction is in full swing at North Salem High School, McNary High School and Judson Middle School! The three schools' campuses, plus the Gubser Elementary School and Waldo Middle School campuses, will be construction [...]
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 [...]
Final Week of Regular Classes for 2018-19 School Year
Principal Cochrane and the Lamb Elementary School Patriots wish everyone a "Happy Last Monday" of the 2018-19 school year. Final day for elementary students is Wed., June 12 and for grades 6-11 its Thur., June [...]
Parade of Honor: North Salem and South Salem Seniors at Grant Community School 2019
Grant Community School hosted seniors in the Class of 2019 for a Parade of Honor today. Eighteen high school students returned to their former school, including 15 North Salem students and three from South Salem. [...]
West Salem Seniors Return to Chapman Hill Elementary for Parade of Honor
West Salem seniors who attended Chapman Hill Elementary when they were young returned today for their Parade of Honor. First they visited several of their former elementary school teachers' classrooms and talked with students. Then [...]
McKay Seniors Return to Scott Elementary for Parade of Honor 2019
McKay High School seniors who attended Scott Elementary as children returned to their former school today for their Parade of Honor. They walked through the hallways lined with current Scott students and staff who cheered [...]
Salem-Keizer African American/Black Student Graduation Celebration 2019
Graduating seniors and their families, local and statewide education and community organization dignitaries and clergy celebrated on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at a gathering held at Salem Mission Faith Ministries. The event was sponsored and [...]
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 [...]
Houck Family Literacy Night May 2019
It was an evening of food, fun and books at Houck Middle School's Family Literacy Night. "Community" was the key word, with over a dozen community partners sharing in the celebration on Thursday, May [...]
Site Preparation for Bond Construction Begins at McNary High School on Monday, June 3
Improvements funded by the 2018 bond are set to begin early at McNary High School! Salem-Keizer’s construction firm on the McNary project, Pence Construction, is ready to move forward with work on the south part [...]
Spotlight on Success: West Salem Wins Chemeketa Regional Math Contest
More than 130 students from all six of our traditional high schools, plus our Early College High School, along with teams from Blanchet, Central, Chemawa, Dallas, Salem Academy, Silverton, and Regis St Mary, competed in [...]
Spotlight on Success: Math Teams from Straub and Waldo Middle Schools
Ninety seventh- and eighth-grade students from seven of our middle schools, along with teams from Corvallis and Woodburn, competed in the 36th annual Pentagames Middle School Math Contest earlier this month at Straub Middle School. [...]
You’re Invited to the Judson Middle Groundbreaking Event! RSVP Requested
The time has come to officially kick off construction at Judson Middle School. The school is located at 4512 Jones Road SE in Salem. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Friday, June 14 [...]
Register Your Child For Preschool Today
Salem-Keizer Early Childhood programs is now accepting applications. Our programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 3 to 5 and a variety of pre-school options for all families to help them on [...]
ASK ESP Senior Scholarships 2019
Here are the winners of ASK ESP $500 scholarships for high school seniors graduating in the Class of 2019. Any ASK ESP members who have a relative who is a high school senior can apply [...]
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 [...]
Spotlight on Success: Candalaria and Schirle Students Win 24 Challenge Math Contest 2019
Nearly 200 students forming teams of fourth- and fifth-graders from all across Salem-Keizer elementary schools competed in the 30th running of the Math 24 Challenge on April 6, 2019, at McKay High School. Over 100 [...]