On Tuesday, Sept. 5, McNary High School staff greeted the class of 2027 for their first day while standing in solidarity with the Salem Keizer Education Association.
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Castañeda and SKPS ready for ’23-24
The start of the 2023-24 school year for Salem Keizer Public Schools is fast approaching, with sixth and ninth graders beginning Sept. 5, and all other non-kindergarteners on Sept. 6. The district and new Superintendent Andrea Castañeda are ready with their top priority “a great opening.”
Jespersen announces departure from McNary for district position
In an online letter to families published Thursday morning, Erik Jespersen informed the McNary community that he had accepted a role with Salem Keizer School District and would not be returning as principal at McNary High School.
New faces at SKPS Board meeting
Tuesday’s Salem-Keizer Public Schools School Board meeting featured new faces and new roles as newly elected board directors were sworn-in and leadership was voted on.
New SKSP Superintendent pens community letter on first day
Andea Castañeda, the new Salem Keizer Public Schools Superintendent, put out a letter to the community on Monday in her first day on the job.
SKEA says more than 50% of Salem-Keizer educators experience student violence
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.
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.
SKPS Board discuss SROs on campus
With talk about bringing SROs back to campus growing, SKPS introduced the Safe and Welcoming School Committee to examine what is needed for both physical and psychological safety of students.
SKPS seeking two for budget committee
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) is searching for candidates to fill two open spots on the district budget committee.
SKPS Board OKs $1.8M land purchase
The Salem-Keizer Career Technical Education Center will have a new program after the Salem-Keizer School Board unanimously approved plans to purchase an airport hangar at McNary Field at Tuesday’s school board meeting.