Vin Thomas, creator of Salem Takeover, poses with his puppy, Telly, outside Isaac’s in downtown Salem. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) There’s more to Salem than meets the eye. That’s the premise of Salem Takeover, a homegrown Instagram account run by a different resident each week. Last week’s poster was Joe McKay,[Read More…]
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Gubser Elementary students show off new cafeteria, classrooms
Gubser students Asher Tompkins, left, Kaili Garcia and Jacob Garcia cut a ribbon in the new school cafeteria on Aug. 29, 2019. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Angel Carter is used to cleaning milk off student’s chairs. Until this year, it was part of the job for the Gubser Elementary School third[Read More…]
One week before school starts, Schirle Elementary gets new principal
Kelsey Daniels (Courtesy/Salem-Keizer School District) Schirle Elementary School is getting a new principal this year after a few last minute shuffles among Salem-Keizer administrators. Former principal Clinton Gertenrich is moving to Sprague High School to work as assistant principal and athletic director, the district announced in an email to school[Read More…]
Drawing on shared Methodist roots, Claremont theology students begin classes at Willamette University
Claremont professor Frank Rogers illustrates a theological concept for seminary student Kate Kilroy during an introduction to religious education course at Willamette University on Aug. 28, 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) When Frank Rogers began teaching at the Claremont School of Theology 31 years ago, he was living and teaching in[Read More…]
Five benchmarks to help your kid succeed in school this year
A Highland Elementary School student races off the school bus on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. (Moriah Ratner) Thousands of Salem-Keizer kids head back to school next week, trading summer camps or afternoons at the park for backpacks and pencils. Parents have many options to learn about their child’s academic process,[Read More…]
Squirrel’s antics leave 130 Salem Heights homes and businesses without power
About 130 households are without power in the Salem Heights area Wednesday morning after a squirrel disrupted the local power grid. Crews investigating the outage didn’t specify exactly what happened, other than to point blame at the rodent. “Whatever the squirrel did was significant enough to take down a couple[Read More…]
AGENDA: Salem-Keizer board to consider reaffirming “safe and welcoming schools” policy
The Salem-Keizer School Board at a July 16, 2019 meeting (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) The seven members of the Salem-Keizer School Board will spend a few hours Tuesday night learning more about their roles and the district before a brief business meeting. After a daylong work session in early August ran[Read More…]
Chemeketa Press aims for publishing “revolution” by creating textbooks for $40 and under
Brian Mosher, managing editor of Chemeketa Press, poses next to algebra textbooks on sale in the college bookstore. The books cost $36.50. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) A mission in four bullet points is outlined on a glass door leading to an office in Building 9 of Chemeketa Community College. It includes[Read More…]
Early McNary renovations aimed at improving Keizer traffic as students arrive at school
Workers re-roof the McNary High School gym on Aug. 23, 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Even with the school under construction, traffic around McNary High School should be better this fall. That’s Principal Erik Jespersen’s prediction after crews put in a temporary gravel parking lot for students on the south end[Read More…]
North Salem under construction as students head back to school
North Salem High School Principal Sara LeRoy walks through the school’s construction zone on Aug. 23, 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) North Salem High School students and staff are in for changes as they start school in an active construction zone. A $70 million campus renovation and expansion has been underway[Read More…]