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At a packed service, family and students remember Sprague teacher as man of great kindness, faith
Around 800 people gathered Saturday afternoon to remember Jeremy Wanak, a beloved science teacher at Sprague High School, killed by a drunk driver. Family and students shared stories of Wanak’s kindness with students and service to the community.
State Little League champions from South Salem, Sprague advance to regionals
A merger of the South Salem and Sprague Little League teams won the state title last Sunday. Now competing in a regional tournament in Arizona, the middle schoolers have their sights set on the Little League World Series.
Salem-Keizer schools will dip into savings to run some programs after federal funding pulled
Schools in Salem this year will continue offering services to migrant students and paying employees after the Trump administration withheld about $6 million that Congress appropriated for various school programs.
Salem-Keizer School District continues to offer its free summer meals program
A combination of grants makes the summer meals offered by the Salem-Keizer school district completely free for students and their families. Meals are available for pickup three days a week.
Salem-Keizer offers school registration help at July 15 event
Families can register kids for the upcoming school year at a free event Tuesday, July 15, from 3-7 p.m. at Houck Middle School.
Sprague science teacher, beloved by students, killed by suspected intoxicated driver
Jeremy Wanak, a science teacher at Sprague High School, died in a crash with a suspected intoxicated driver Thursday night in southeast Salem. Wanak had been a pillar in the school’s community for years and leaves behind a wife and two young daughters.
Salem-Keizer teachers reach agreement with district on new $38 million contract
After contentious negotiations nearly ended in a teacher strike last year, Salem-Keizer union and district leaders said this round of bargaining was smoother, with teachers securing a 4% raise for the coming school year.
A new Salem high school helps teens stay sober
Discovery Academy in Salem opened its doors in the spring as one of Oregon's first recovery high schools. It's intended for teens who have abused alcohol or drugs and want to maintain sobriety.
Gov. Tina Kotek orders Oregon schools to prohibit students from using cellphones
Kotek's ban on phones in schools follows the failure to pass a similar bill during the 2025 legislative session and will help student mental health and learning, the governor said.