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Salem-Keizer Public Schools has embarked on a listening tour across the area high schools to get feedback from families and community members about important topics.
The tour will make its stop at McNary High School on Monday, Oct. 30, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
An online threat to Claggett Creek Middle School over the weekend led to the arrest of a 13-year old male on Monday, but that threat was only one of multiple the Salem-Keizer Public Schools received for Keizer area schools.
At the “Pack the Board Room” event by the Salem-Keizer Education Association (SKEA), members rallied outside of the board room on Commercial Street to show the Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) that they would not be silent. After rallying, as many members as possible went inside the room for a public-described “heavy” SKPS school board meeting.
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Castañeda sent an email to the families of Kalapuya Elementary on Thursday regarding the removal of teacher Joshua Rist from the campus.
The $10M suit alleges sexual abuse, grooming from former
Service to Education recipient and negligence from the district
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is looking to fill three open budget committee positions. Appointees serve three-year terms, with these three terms ending June 30, 2026.
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.
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.”
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.
The Keizer Neighborhood Associations held a combined forum on Friday, hosting candidates up for director roles in the coming special election.
Candidates for Keizer Fire District Board, Chemeketa Community College and Salem-Keizer School Board took the opportunity to introduce themselves to those in attendance, and share their qualifications and plans.
