State law requires schools to conduct two lockdown drills per year. Schools will be conducting a lockdown drill within the first two weeks of the school year, and again within the first two weeks after winter break. These drills will not be a simulation of a threat and are not intended to scare students. We [...]
School offices opening dates 2022-23 August 8: Elementary school offices open August 15: Middle school offices open Year round: High school offices open year round First day of school dates 2022-23 Grades 1-12 September 6: First day for Grades 6 and 9 September 7: First day for Grades 1-5, 7-8, 10-12 (*Because this is a [...]
22-23 School supplies/ Lista de Utiles Escolares Kindergarten 2 Boxes of crayons (16) on 3 White erasers (HI-POLYMER pentel) 1 Bottle of Elmer’s White glue 5 oz 2 Boxes of (Kleenex) 1 dozen pencils #2 (Ticonderoga) 2 Packages of Baby wipes 2 Reams of white printer paper 1 Box of gallon size plastic bags 1 [...]
Children in the Salem-Keizer community have an opportunity to enroll in early childhood education programs to support their foundational learning during the 2022-23 school year. Salem-Keizer Public Schools currently has openings available for enrollment in three early childhood programs to serve children three and four years of age. Enroll your child today to help [...]
Washington’s campus is closed for the summer due to bond-funded construction, and the office has been relocated. See the flyer in English and Spanish for more information.
Washington’s June Newsletter/Boletin de Junio de los Washington Wildcats
Video: School Safety and Emergency Procedures Learn about safety protocols and emergency procedures implemented in all Salem-Keizer schools. Safety and security staff and district leadership were joined by local and state law enforcement agency partners to share information with the community. This was one of three safety sessions held this year about student safety in [...]
Washington’s May Newsletter/Boletin de Mayo de los Washington Wildcats
Washington's April Newsletter/Boletin de Abril de los Washington Wildcats
Our Spring Break Meal Program is open for grab-n-go meals for all students enrolled in Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from March 21-25 at the locations listed below. Meal locations Locations Auburn Elementary Grant Community School Hoover Elementary Houck Middle School North Salem High School Richmond [...]
Washington March Newsletter/Boletin de Marzo de los Washington Wildcats
Hello Washington families, in Oregon parents and adult students have the legal right to opt-out of Oregon’s statewide tests in English Language Arts, Math, and Science* by submitting a simple form to the school office (see attached.) You can fill the form out online, but must submit the form by email. The school will provide any student [...]
As we transition into optional face coverings, it's important to remember to be respectful of each other's choices. At Salem-Keizer Public Schools we may make different choices, be we are always united.
As you likely know, there have been significant changes in recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oregon Health Authority, and Oregon Department of Education regarding face coverings in schools. We have carefully reviewed the guidance and met with our community health partners to provide expertise and feedback on these changes. All groups [...]
Washington February Newsletter/Boletin de Febrero de los Washington Wildcats