A veteran musician who’s played with some of the biggest names in music returns to Salem for clinics on Friday, Feb. 3, with high school students. A public concert is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Kevin Opsahl
Chemeketa to become first community college in Oregon to offer four-year degree
Developing leaders from business employees is one goal of a new program at Chemeketa Community College. The Salem college will be the first in Oregon to offer a 4-year degree.
Salem mom who is small business owner to run for Salem-Keizer School Board
A northeast Salem parent has declared her intent to run for a seat on the Salem-Keizer School Board. Casity Troutt is seeking the seat currently held by Marty Heyen.
Faye Wright Elementary School donates hundreds of books to Filipino children
A Salem father’s connections to the Philippines inspired a student book drive at Faye Wright Elementary School in Salem. Hundreds of books are now heading overseas to be given to students.
Chemeketa, Willamette academy get $500,000 in Workforce Ready grants
Chemeketa will use the funds to reduce the costs of classes towards a cultural competency certificate, while the Willamette Career Academy has purchased new equipment to make itself competitive with other schools offering technical education.
Salem-Keizer School Board to interview superintendent candidates this weekend
The Salem-Keizer School Board’s chair and a consultant won’t divulge how many applicants are being considered when the first round of board interviews begins Saturday.
Salem-Keizer schools sees slight decline in graduation rate
The Salem-Keizer School District said the 2022 graduation rate was an improvement from pre-pandemic levels for years 2018-19.
Auburn first elementary school in the state to receive Special Olympics banner for ‘unified’ work
In a ceremony, students and staff at Auburn Elementary School celebrate recognition for efforts to unify all students in activities. Special Olympics Oregon cited the school.
Salem nonprofit gets grant to teach documentary work to Native Americans
With a national grant in hand, Elderberry Wisdom Farm of Salem plans to teach Native American students skills for making their own documentaries.
Iris Valley Charter School withdraws application to school board to refine plan
A long-time teacher’s effort to establish a new charter school in Salem will continue as Salem-Keizer School District officials flag concerns. A revised application is expected later this year to form the school.