Category SCHOOLS
From screaming fights to planning graduation, Intercept program helps families in crisis heal
Months of intensive help through Intercept, a home visit program teaching communication skills, helped a Salem teen and her mother process their anger, talk to one another and get back on track.
School district won’t collect or share immigration information, Salem-Keizer officials say
The Salem-Keizer School Board will consider on Tuesday a resolution reaffirming that immigration agents will not be allowed inside schools or have access to student records. The district has had such policies in place since 2016.
Salem-Keizer superintendent fulfills her personal donation promise made amid budget cuts
Last year, Superintendent Andrea Castañeda made a public pledge to donate $30,000 over two years toward nonprofits and programs serving schools and young people. Records reviewed by Salem Reporter showed she’s on track, with more than $23,000 donated to date.
Salem-Keizer School District settles lawsuit over alleged McNary choir teacher abuse for $400,000
Two McNary High School graduates agreed to drop a lawsuit against former choir teacher, Joshua Rist, and the school district. The suit prompted the school district to place teacher Joshua Rist on leave, where he remains, and led to a change in state law.
McKay baseball dugout damaged in suspicious fire
It will cost about $5,000 to replace a dugout that burned over the weekend at McKay's baseball field, district officials said.
Students safe after Parrish Middle School bus catches fire
Firefighters quickly put out a fire in a school bus engine compartment Tuesday afternoon in the Highland neighborhood.
Masquerade-themed SnoBall dance returns Saturday
About 1,000 local high school students will gather at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Saturday for the 71st annual SnoBall dance, a student-organized event.
5 takeaways: what new report cards reveal about Salem-Keizer schools
A wealth of new state data shows nearly all of Salem’s elementary schools have made progress improving student attendance. District schools continue to struggle in other areas, including helping non-native speakers learn English.
Kindergarteners pick up speed on new bikes at Bush Elementary
Students on Wednesday tested donated bikes that will become a mainstay in Bush’s gym classes as part of a national program to help kids learn to ride.