If nothing else, the pandemic has taught us to be prepared for anything. That is why Oregon state officials are encouraging all residents to prepare for and enact a “two weeks ready” plan. In the case of an earthquake, tsunami, power outage, or any other emergency, many places and roads[Read More…]
Author: Brooklyn Flint
McNary plans get more detailed
Starting September 14, McNary High School students will be returning to classes with comprehensive distance learning. However, many students and parents are still wondering what this means for the rest of the year and their transcripts. Erik Jespersen, principal at McNary, recently released a video to explain what will be[Read More…]
Students: How to figure out where to go after graduation
Before leaving high school, one of the most difficult decisions a teenager has to face is figuring out what college they want to go to, if that’s what they want to do at all. Rochelle Farris runs the College and Career Center at McNary High School and teaches students how[Read More…]
Mentors needed at MHS
McNary High School’s college and career center is in need of volunteer mentors. Those who volunteer are paired with students and help them explore careers, colleges, find scholarship opportunities and help students stay on track to graduate. Mentors must go through the ASPIRE Mentor Training and complete a SKSD background[Read More…]
Students: Some advice for dealing with emotional overload
With school in session, many students find themselves already stressed out by the amount of work given to them. If not school, young adults are also overwhelmed by work and personal life issues. Whatever it may be, stress can lead to depression and anxiety. Both mental illnesses are often factors[Read More…]
Share ideas for increasing student success in SPKS
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 academic achievement for students while reducing academic disparities. The district convened a student investment account[Read More…]
Students form mental health non-profit
Live To Tell President Eric Marz speaks at Salem Keizer School Board Meeting about the importance of student advocacy in suicide prevention work. On Monday, Oct. 7, South Salem High School held a student-led presentation for the public launch of Live To Tell. The event had many speakers from the[Read More…]
Teens: Want to retire with millions? McNary teacher can tell you how
High school is a time for finding yourself, figuring out futures and making choices. At the top of the list of anxiety-producing fears is student loans and ending up broke because of college. A 2018 study by Forbes Magazine found that there are more than 44 million U.S. residents who[Read More…]
Dog park water is safe for all
Contrary to recent social media reports, the water at Keizer Rapids Park is safe for consumption. The water at the dog park stations are the same water that is delivered to Keizer households. The City of Keizer reports there are no algal bloom advisories in effect for the Willamette River[Read More…]