Three Keizer students recognized for overcoming challenges
The annual Turnaround Achievement Awards recognized students from across Salem and Keizer.
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Keizer mayor essay winner would combat trash, help homeless, families
Whiteaker eighth-grader Michelle Ashon-Imoroa pens a winning essay outlining goals to create safe places in Keizer for those in need.
Weapons detection systems installed in Whiteaker, soon Claggett Creek
Whiteaker Middle School began using weapons detectors this week. Claggett Creek is planned to receive them in March.
Keizer student attendance edges up, still trails pre-pandemic counts
While student attendance in Keizer has improved in recent years, it remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Thanks to Whiteaker drive, 200 families have better holiday
Student leaders from Whiteaker Middle School cleaned out the turkey stock at the Keizer Safeway with their drive to help local families. Dayspring Fellowship Church delivered Thanksgiving food boxes to 200 families.
Whiteaker students seek to feed 200 families at Thanksgiving
The leadership class at Whiteaker Middle School is collecting food to help feed Keizer families for the 12th year.
Keizer secondary students improve in math and English state test scores
Students in Keizer secondary schools have improved in math and English skills, according to newly released state testing data.
Weapon detectors coming to Keizer middle schools
Keizer's middle schools will get weapon detectors later this year. Installation of the safety upgrades will begin in October and are scheduled to be completed by April.
Getting stuffed
The leadership class of Whiteaker Middle School, along with Dayspring Fellowship Church and Safeway, held their annual Stuff the Bus food drive event on Saturday, Nov. 18.