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CLASS OF 2026: McKay grad balances passions for cosmetology, law enforcement
Vanessa Duarte Ignacio is graduating from the cosmetology program at the Career Technical Education Center with plans to open her own salon while working as a sheriff’s deputy. While learning how to give facials and dye hair, she also worked to bring students from different programs together.
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McKay marching band performs at Disneyland
Five years ago, McKay High School’s marching band wore hand-me-down uniforms and didn’t compete. This year, they took to Disneyland’s Main Street, USA, performing music and showcasing how far the program has come.
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PHOTOS: Mariachi festival brings hundreds of students to McKay for full day of music
An all-day mariachi festival at McKay High School filled the campus with music from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Police arrest suspect in Friday shooting that led to McKay lockdown
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office searched nearly seven hours for a shooting suspect in northeast Salem, prompting lockdowns at nearby schools, including McKay High School. Medics transported the victim to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
PHOTOS: 6th, 9th graders start school in Salem
Salem Reporter visited McKay High School and Waldo Middle School Tuesday to catch the energetic welcome both schools put on for their youngest students at the start of the year.
CLASS OF 2025: McKay grad says math is his end all be all
Edgar Duran Alvarez developed a passion for mathematics during his time at McKay High School where he succeeded in Advanced Placement calculus. He credited his teacher, Emily York, who pushed him toward an award from the Optimist Club of Salem and 12 college credits.
Benefit concert to help McKay students pay for lessons, Chicago field trip
On March 21, the McKay High School Chamber Orchestra will play alongside Oregon Symphony violists to raise money for private lessons, instrument repairs and an upcoming trip to play in Chicago.
Teen boy removed from McKay High School campus, accused of carrying concealed knife
Security at McKay High School called police on Monday to report that a 16-year-old boy appeared to have a weapon in the school building. The boy, who was not a McKay student, was arrested with a knife off campus.
Six Salem-Keizer schools will roll out pouches to lock up student phones
Schools across the U.S. are getting more serious about banning cellphones during the school day. McKay and Sprague high schools, and Houck, Stephens, Straub and Whiteaker middle schools will start using lockable pouches over the next few months.