When students return to school this fall for the 2020-21 school year, they will have the opportunity to select a new robust learning option. On Monday, July 13, SKPS opened applications for a new, comprehensive online academy: Enhanced Digital and Guided Education (EDGE). The Salem-Keizer Public Schools EDGE program will provide students with high quality, [...]
When students return to school this fall for the 2020-21 school year, they will have the opportunity to select a new robust learning option. On Monday, July 13, SKPS opened applications for a new, comprehensive online academy: Enhanced Digital and Guided Education (EDGE). The Salem-Keizer Public Schools EDGE program will provide students with high quality, [...]
Hello parents! If your child is looking for books to read or activities to do at home, then have them explore our Virtual Summer Library. Here you can find videos of read alouds and STEAM activities along with links to ebooks and online resources. The summer library is easiest to access through the district's Clever [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is beginning to finalize details for the 2020-21 school year. There are many factors that will impact our ability to have students on-site. These include social distancing, keeping students in small groups, contact tracing, transportation, cleaning protocols, and staffing levels.
Here are the most recent reports on vaccination rates for students at Washington Elementary School and in Marion County. When you click on the file, you can find the information in both English and Spanish. Estos son los informes más recientes sobre las tasas de vacunación para los estudiantes de la escuela primaria Washington y [...]
All of us continue to be impacted by the unprecedented coronavirus outbreak that has closed our schools since March 16. Please help us better support you and other families by answering a few questions and sharing your feedback about our outreach efforts over the past several weeks. Your answers will be completely anonymous and help [...]
Enroll Now for Preschool and Head Start Do you have a child who will be three of four years old by September 10, 2020? Now is the perfect time to apply for preschool! During the preschool years, children begin to build the brain structures that will help them be successful students. Attending high-quality preschool [...]
Do you have a child who will be five years old or older by September 10, 2020? Now is the perfect time to register for kindergarten! Registering prior to the start of the year helps our schools prepare the best possible education for your child by making staffing decisions, helping you know about summer [...]
Through a partnership with Marion Polk Food Share, boxes of food will be available to anyone in our community for take-home each week on a first-come, first-serve basis. Boxes are available from our gymnasium on Fridays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Because of the weight of the boxes, a vehicle is recommended for transport. [...]
Ayuda informativa para cada familia durante la pandemia.
How to Talk With Children About the Coronavirus Children are naturally curious. The closing of schools affects children directly. As a result, they will likely have many questions about what the virus is, why schools are closed, and why they have limited access to friends and family. When speaking with children it is important to [...]
Helpful tips for our families and community members during this COVID-19 crisis.
Posted April 11, 2020 We now have a dedicated webpage for Coronavirus Updates. Please click on the button for all future updates. See the Latest Coronavirus Updates Posted April 8, 2020 Statement from Superintendent Perry Regarding School Closure and High School Guidance With the preservation of public health as the guiding light, [...]