SCHOOLS

With graduation ceremony unlikely, South Salem parents organize mosaic mural to celebrate Class of 2020

A mockup of the Saxon Class of 2020 mural (Courtesy/Kim Pike) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions are vital to continue this so please sign up today. The graduation caps that South Salem High School seniors ordered months ago[Read More…]

PHOTOS: Old Leslie Junior High School building demolished

A sign reminds spectators of COVID-19 prevention measures, as sidewalk superintendents gather to watch the demolition of the old Leslie Junior High School Wednesday, April 15 (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Demolition began this week on the old Leslie Junior High School building, a brick building that opened in 1927 and has[Read More…]

AGENDA: Salem-Keizer board considers charter renewal, superintendent contracts

The 2019-20 Salem-Keizer School Board (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Salem-Keizer’s school board will consider a charter school contract, bond sale and more at an all-virtual meeting Tuesday night. Though they’ve met online several times to receive district updates, it’s the first all-virtual regular meeting the board has had since the COVID-19[Read More…]