February 2018 – Sumpter Elementary School

Salem-Keizer Public Schools Joins SafeOregon Confidential Tip Line / Las Escuelas Públicas de Salem-Keizer participarán en el programa confidencial SafeOregon

On March 1, 2018, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) officially joined SafeOregon, a confidential tip line that gives our kids, parents, schools and communities a confidential way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence. Salem-Keizer Public Schools has a sophisticated and proactive intervention system in place for timely interventions. These include the SKPS Office of [...]

2018-06-22T15:18:07-07:00February 28th, 2018|

Kindergarten Registration Now Open For 2018-19

Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year opens on Tuesday, February 20! Often thought of as a transition year between home and school, kindergarten prepares your child for a successful academic career and is now considered to many as the first year of school. Children who will be 5-years-old on or before September 10, 2018 [...]

2018-06-27T19:48:09-07:00February 27th, 2018|

All Salem-Keizer Public Schools are Closed Thursday, Feb. 22

Due to inclement weather, all Salem-Keizer Public Schools will be closed and all afternoon and evening activities are cancelled. All district offices will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This snow day may be added back in at the end of the school year during the makeup day period. If that is necessary, [...]

2018-03-08T23:35:42-08:00February 22nd, 2018|

Special Message from Superintendent Perry About School Safety / Estimada comunidad de Salem-Keizer

Dear Salem-Keizer Community, With the most recent tragedy in Florida, school safety is on everyone’s mind. It is, without question, our biggest priority. I want to take a moment to share some of the ways we are working to protect our students, staff, and community. Threat Intervention: Our team of specialists partners with agencies across [...]

2018-03-08T23:36:45-08:00February 16th, 2018|

In-District Transfer (IDT) Applications Must Be Turned In March 1 – 31, 2018

Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next fall (2018-2019 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT) between March 1 and March 31, 2018. This includes elementary, middle and high school students. IDT applications received after March 31, 2018, will not be considered. IDT request forms can be [...]

2018-03-08T23:39:43-08:00February 15th, 2018|

Proposed Elementary Math Adoption Curriculum Available For Review Until March 7, 2018

At its February 13 business meeting, the Salem-Keizer Board of Education heard the first reading of the recommended elementary math adoption curriculum, Ready Math, Publisher Curriculum Associates. The instruction materials are available for community/parent review and comment at the Lancaster Professional Center, Suite 130, 2450 Lancaster Drive NE in Salem from today through March 7, [...]

2018-04-03T22:32:31-07:00February 14th, 2018|