Don't forget ... amazing event is going on tonight in downtown Salem.
It's "Go Downtown" featuring Salem-Keizer Public Schools. The event will have school marching bands, a pep rally, tons of students and staff, BBQ, live music. Don't miss it! Event is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and don't forget to wear your school colors.

More info at http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/go-downtown-sept-2-and-celebrate-back-school

2008-09 State Test results were released this week
Overall, elementary and middle school students made progress on meeting and exceeding state standards - especially in reading and math, while high schools remained about the same. In writing, student scores went down throughout the district. However, our special needs populations, like Limited English Proficient and Special Education students, made gains in almost every grade in reading and math.

For further highlights and the 2008-09 results, go to http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/2008-09-state-test-results

Just a reminder... School starts in less than one week:

September 8: 6th and 9th grades
September 9: All other grades, except Kindergarten
September 15: Kindergarten