Category SCHOOLS

Second in the state: McNary band soars

The wind ensemble of the McNary High School Band with their second place trophy from the state competition (Submitted). When you walk into the McNary band room, it’s easy to see the numerous trophies and awards placed prominently on the top shelf in the far…

District plans to add counselors

Room was found for an additional counselor at each comprehensive high school in Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Superintendent Christy Perry told the district budget committee Tuesday. The lack of counselors has been a concern for the school district, especially with the rise in student suicides, and…

Leadership opportunities available for students

Incoming high school sophomores and juniors can now apply to be a part of the 2019-2021 Leadership Youth Program. The program will begin in September 2019 and end in April 2021. Throughout the two year program students will be able to build their resumes by…

2 new faces vie in SKSD Zone 4

In Zone 4, Dr. Satya Chandrigiri and David Salinas are seeking to replace outgoing board member Jim Green. While board members represent pre-determined district, they are elected by the district at-large. Chandrigiri is a psychiatrist and small business owner. Salinas is a project manager with…

Heyen, Marquez compete for SKSD Zone 2

In Zone 2, Marty Heyen is defending her seat against Raul Marquez. While board members represent pre-determined district, they are elected by the district at-large. Heyen, a retired IT professional, was first elected to the board in 2015. Marquez is a recent McKay High School…

McNary cooks second to only one

McNary’s culinary team of Isaac Mallery, Dakota Smith, Rebecca Hall and Madelyn Hurst took second place in the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association Education Foundation ProStart Invitational in March (Submitted). The culinary team at McNary High School made up of Rebecca Hall, Dakota Smith, Madelyn…

The choice in Zone 6: Danielle Bethell

When asked what she sees as the top priorities for the Salem-Keizer School District, Danielle Bethell is quick to dole out anecdotes about interactions with parents and potential constituents along with her answers.  In part, it’s a reflection of how she would seek to do…

The choice in Zone 6: Chuck Lee

For Chuck Lee, Keizer’s representative on the Salem-Keizer School District Board of directors for the past 12 years, funding is the primary source of the district’s woes.  “All of the issues we have from low graduation rates to lack of support for teachers with students…

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