The Salem-Keizer Education Association (SKEA), which represents the contracted educators in SKPS schools, sent a letter to the district on March 3 expressing concern for the safety of its members and the lack of preparation and training for dealing with violent students.
Author: Joshua Manes
Castañeda selected as next SKPS Superintendent
Andrea Castañeda, currently with Tulsa Public Schools, was announced as the next SKPS Superintendent at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Hitting all the right notes
The Celtics had plenty to celebrate at Saturday’s district 4 solo and ensemble competition, coming away with six first place finishes, six runner-ups and two third places.
PHOTOS: Taking the plunge: Capital Polar Plunge takes over Illahe Hills Country Club
The Capital Polar Plunge was in Salem on Saturday, at Illahe Hills Country Club. More than 365 participants took the plunge into the chilled pool, raising more than $60,000 for Special Olympics in the process.
Six Lady Celts receive all-conference honors, Jackson co-defensive player of the year
Brookelynn Jackson was named co-defensive player of the year in the Central Valley Conference as she and five other Lady Celts received all-conference honors.
Suspect evades Keizer Police and Linn Co. authorities, remains at large
Asa Williams fled authorities Monday morning as members of the Keizer Police Department’s Community Response Unit and Linn County Narcotics Enforcement Team participated in an ongoing drug investigation.
Lady Celts’ strong season ends in 1st round
McNary girls basketball was on the road Tuesday night in the first round of the OSAA state championship playoffs. They took on the No. 9 Oregon City Lady Pioneers, and while they kept things close in the first half, the Lady Celts lost their playoff matchup 65-34.
Celtics stumble at South Salem
McNary boys basketball struggled Friday night in the regular season finale against South Salem, losing to the Saxons 67-57, their second loss in a row after winning six straight.
Celts take 3 state titles; Blanco, Friesen and Martinez win at OSAA wrestling state championships
McNary wrestling went three for three in Sunday’s championship matches at the OSAA wrestling state championships.
Ali Martinez, Josh Friesen and Max Blanco all brought home state titles with wins on Sunday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Blanco, Friesen and Martinez make finals at wrestling state championships
Three McNary Celtic wrestlers have made it to Sunday’s championships matches at the OSAA state wrestling championships.
Max Blanco, Josh Friesen and Ali Martinez all made the finals of their weight classes.