Formative assessment aids informed instruction
Improving student achievement is a high priority in our district and we all play a part towards reaching that goal.
An easy-to-read guide to our 2009-10 budget is now available
A 24-page, easy-to-read guide about the district's budget is now available online. "Budget Guide for our Community" includes budget summaries for all major departments and pro
Spotlight on Success | January 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.
Staff: Conference on Diversity Education and Cultural Competency - January 18
Salem-Keizer staff: You are invited to a conference on Diversity Education and Cultural Competency. The conference is brought to you by the Salem-Keizer Education Association and the Salem-Ke
Howard Street Charter now accepting applications for 2010-11 school year
Howard Street Charter School is now accepting applications from current 5th grade students for the 2010-11 school year.
North Salem helps families in need and gets a thank you
More than 1,500 students and 60 staff at North Salem High School got together to raise $2,000 for needy families during the holidays. The amount raised was able to provide 44 families in Sale
Middle School All City Honor Groups Concert on Sat Feb 6
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Music program presents the Middle School All City Honor Groups Concert this Saturday, February 6, 2010 at North Salem High School Auditorium 7:00 to 9:1
North High student receives Bronze Cross for Achievement
The Legion of Valor of the United States has selected Jenniffer Helms, commander of North Salem High School's JROTC Viking Battalion, to receive its Bronze Cross f
North's JROTC gets first place awards
Color Guard, Unarmed Drill Team Bring Home First Place Awards
Whiteaker students send gifts to troops
After Whiteaker Middle School's Veterans' Day assembly, students showed a lot of interest in helping the troops overseas.
South Salem students cook with a pro
If you are a fan of the Food Network channel, then you will recognize Guy Fieri in these photos.
Free breakfast and lunch for children during winter break
Five middle schools are hosting FREE Breakfast and Lunch for children ages 1-18 during winter break. Enrichment crafts and reading activities are also available.
FYI - Department of State Lands fact sheet released
Our friends at the Oregon Department of State Lands have asked us to share the attached fact sheet entitled "Oregon Schools Benefit from Common School Fund," so we are passing it along as
Gubser and Keizer Elks Club combine efforts to help needy families
Gubser has partnered with the Keizer Elks Food Drive to collect more than 2,000 pounds of food items to help needy families have a holiday meal.
Parrish gathers more than 30,000 pounds of goods for charity
Parrish Middle School once again reached deep into its pockets and pantry shelves to come up with a hefty 31,582 lbs.
Parrish's McTeacher Night earns school money
Parrish Middle School staff and parent club members joined together for its first ever McTeacher's Night takeover at the Center and Capitol St. McDonald's on Thursday, December 3.
Spotlight on Success | December 2009
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.
New West Salem schools design meeting December 9
The Salem Keizer School District will be publicly presenting the schematic design of the new West Salem schools opening in the fall of 2011.
Judson donates food and clothes for charity
Leadership students at Judson Middle School led the school in their annual food and coat drive, raising over 2,300 pounds of food and over 150 coats, scarves, hats, mittens etc.
Super SK Volunteer: Jonathan Witherspoon
Jonathan Witherspoon has been a dedicated volunteer at Four Corners Elementary School for more than 30 years.
Houck collects more than 1,800 pounds of food for charity
Samantha Montgomery, 7th Grade Social Studies teacher, led a food drive at Houck Middle School from November 9-20, 2009.
20 schools to participate in new golf program
A new program teaches character education through golf.
West teacher wins national award and $25,000
West Salem High School’s auditorium was packed at a school-wide assembly on Tuesday morning, but most staff and students didn’t know why they were all being called together.
Twelve educators take home Crystal Apples
Salem-Keizer's annual gala celebration of education excellence saw twelve local educators honored with Crystal Apples Thursday night (November 12, 2009).