Community

Regular attendance and engagement is a proven way to help students learn, grow and build a strong sense of community.

In partnership with Cherriots, the City of Salem, and the City of Keizer our community offers the Youth Zero Pass.

Learn about the opportunities available in the Salem-Keizer community to help students stay engaged over the summer and support student learning, wellness and engagement. 

Summer 2024 is just around the corner, and there are several ways that students in our district can continue their learning and engage in fun activities during summer months. Check out the summer opportunities in our district and find the program that is right for your child!

With more than 2,000 students in our district identifying as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, SKPS schools welcome an array of cultures, each with unique traditions, languages and histories.

Children who will be 5-years-old on or before Sept. 10 are eligible to register for free, full-day kindergarten with SKPS!

The Salem-Keizer School Board of Directors selects Andrea Castañeda as the next superintendent of Salem-Keizer Public Schools.

McKay, McNary, North Salem, South Salem, Sprague, and West Salem high schools have officially earned recognition from the Special Olympics for their work in creating inclusive and unified school environments.

This year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History chose “Black Resistance” as the theme for 2023.