Leadership change coming to three high schools
Our district is making a few changes in leadership positions for the coming school year. It's mainly in our high schools. These are:
Summer programs for young kids promote safety
Registration is underway for Safety Town and Cautious Kids – two summer programs that teach safety skills to young children.
North Salem JROTC excels at Oregon-Washington championships
On Saturday, March 13, North Salem High School’s Army JROTC unit, the Viking Battalion, went head to head with the top JROTC teams from Oregon and Washington and added more honors to its alre
Middle school students succeed at science fair
The Central Western Oregon Science Expo was held on March 6 and was a great success for Salem-Keizer schools. Out of six awards possible, Leslie and Houck middle school students received half
Salem-Keizer applies for state School Improvement Grants
Salem-Keizer Public Schools has applied to the Oregon Department of Education for School Improvement Grants for four schools: Hallman Elementary, McKay High School, Early College High School and Ro
Video: Career Connections for high school students
In partnership with the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, Salem-Keizer high school students got to participate in this year's Career Connections program.
South students talk to elementary kids about aiming for college
On Thursday, March 11th, South Salem High School’s WOU Project students paid it forward by teaching Richmond Elementary School’s 5th graders about the importance of getting a high schoo
Keizer Elementary students get creative for Haiti coin drive
Keizer Elementary held a coin drive for the Haiti Relief effort. One of our Keizer families donated a penny jar that they had been adding to since the mom was a child.
Salem-Keizer's best spellers qualify for regional contest
The best spellers in the Salem-Keizer School District squared off Wednesday (March 10) during the annual Salem-Keizer Spelling Contest at Crossler Middle School.
Spotlight on Success | March 2010
The superintendent and her executive cabinet are pleased to recognize the following individuals for their outstanding work and contributions to our school district and community.
Leslie Middle School helps set world record in math
On March 3, 2010, Leslie Middle School math students cooperated with 1,133,246 students and 56,082 schools from 235 countries to set a new world record, correctly answering 480 million math questio
Salem-Keizer is now internationally recognized for the quality of our support side of the district
At last night's School Board meeting, we were awarded an international stamp of excellence for our business operations.
Clarification to Statesman Journal headline regarding 121 teaching positions being cut
Just wanted to send out a quick clarification on a breaking news item that was posted last night by the Statesman Journal regarding 121 positions being cut.
Students cover big topics like domestic violence during a conference
Salem-Keizer's Early College High School and the Teen Parent Program hosted a conference on domestic violence Monday, March 8th.
Salem-Heights and their business partner make donations to Haiti
Our business partner, Dr. Jeff Phillips, and Salem Heights Elementary raised over $500 and 14 pairs of crutches.
Claggett Creek named 2010 Celebrating Student Success Champion
The Oregon Department of Education has named Claggett Creek Middle School as a 2010 Celebrating Student Success Champion. Claggett Creek is recognized for making significant&
South Salem DECA students qualify for International Conference
South Salem High School DECA qualified 54 spots for the International Career Development Conference this April in Kentucky.
District calendars in Spanish available for download
Spanish versions of district calendars are now available for download.
Keizer Art Association features McNary art
Keizer Art Association is presenting the McNary High School Art Show for 2010. The Artists' Reception is Saturday, March 6 from 4-7 pm.
Weddle Elementary students collect coins for Haiti
Weddle Elementary held a penny drive all last week to help the earthquake survivors in Haiti. Ms. Fox's class, room B5, helped organize the fundraiser.
Houck students get environmental by counting birds and planting gardens
Houck Middle School's environmental club is up and running and so far, the club has participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) and planted a rain garden with Marion Soil and Water Co
Swegle coin drive helps Haiti
Swegle Elementary students and their families truly have a heart for helping others. At Swegle, the school ran a four day “Help for Haiti” coin drive.
24J Bond Update - 16 schools to close this summer due to repairs and renovations
This summer, 16 Salem-Keizer schools will be closed for repairs and renovations as part of the construction bond. Schools are B
Latest on the district budget
As you may remember, the Oregon Legislature approved a funding level of $6 billion for two years when they met last spring, but left $200 million undistributed until June of 2010.
Salem Heights student is a national fit champion
Maleyah Sage, student at Salem Heights Elementary School, is a national champion in fitness. She was one of 16 students across the nation to qualify and compete in the NBA FIT/WNBA FIT C