Danielle Bethell and Chuck Lee Danielle Bethell’s bid to oust long-serving Salem-Keizer School Board director Chuck Lee appeared to have paid off according to unofficial results with all precincts accounted for in the election Tuesday, May 21. Bethell was leading with 52 percent of the vote to Chuck Lee’s 45[Read More…]
SCHOOLS
MHS orchestra performs May 21
The McNary Orchestra will host their annual McNary Area Orchestra Festival at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at the McNary High School Gym. The festival will feature about 400 orchestra students from the Keizer school district including all of Keizer’s elementary schools, both Claggett and Whiteaker middle school, and[Read More…]
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 side of the room. After[Read More…]
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 Perry said administrators have made[Read More…]
Proposed school budget focuses on stability amid uncertain state funding
Salem-Keizer Public Schools has a proposed 2019-20 budget of $1,193,298,808, up 4 percent from the current budget of $1,147,797,142. Superintendent Christy Perry summarized the budget and the changes in its funds in the first of two meetings on Tuesday, April 23, in her budget message to the district budget committee.[Read More…]
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 learning about community engagement, developing[Read More…]
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 Cherry city Electric. Keizertimes sent[Read More…]
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 grad and student at Willamette[Read More…]
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 Hurst and Isaac Mallery placed[Read More…]
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 business differently if voters elect[Read More…]