
Three Keizer students recognized for overcoming challenges
The annual Turnaround Achievement Awards recognized students from across Salem and Keizer.

The annual Turnaround Achievement Awards recognized students from across Salem and Keizer.

Whiteaker eighth-grader Michelle Ashon-Imoroa pens a winning essay outlining goals to create safe places in Keizer for those in need.

Whiteaker Middle School began using weapons detectors this week. Claggett Creek is planned to receive them in March.

While student attendance in Keizer has improved in recent years, it remains below pre-pandemic levels.

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.

The leadership class at Whiteaker Middle School is collecting food to help feed Keizer families for the 12th year.

Students in Keizer secondary schools have improved in math and English skills, according to newly released state testing data.

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.

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.