COMMUNITY INSIDER

To support ongoing academic support for SKPS students, the district has partnered with the United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley to offer an additional Enrichment Academy at Grant Community School. This before and after school program for elementary students includes activities such as art, STEM activities, technology, help with homework, PE and literacy. 

This specific additional program is supported through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding. At no cost to families, this enrichment program is designed to meet the needs of children and families and are unique to the school to fit the needs of their students.

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief

Each community-based organization program is funded through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER). You can learn more about ESSER III funding on the State of Oregon website.

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Connect with SKPS community engagement

SKPS encourages community partners to access the new Community Engagement webpage on the district website to access resources, connect with the office of community relations and more. 

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Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s important to know that you are never alone. For community resources, strategies and more to help you or your student, please visit the safe and welcoming schools page on our district website. 

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Clinics and locations for COVID-19 testing and vaccination

The community is providing mobile clinics and other locations where you can get your free vaccination or COVID-19 testing in Salem and the surrounding area.

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Job Opportunities
If you are looking for employment opportunities in the Salem-Keizer area, SKPS has many positions to fit your talent and passion! Check out the SKPS employment website to see what jobs are available.

Don’t see a job that matches your skillset? Send your resume to the talent bank to be notified when a job becomes available that might interest you!

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As a community, all of us -- students, staff, families and community -- play critical roles in maintaining safety within our school buildings. Report suspicious activity related to our schools to administration or through SafeOregon. 

SafeOregon is a statewide confidential tip line maintained by the Oregon State Police. The tip line gives students, parents, staff and community members a confidential way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence.

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Fake & Fatal: What Parents & Teens Need to Know

On May 4, a virtual event will be held to educate students, parents and the community about the dangers of fake pills made from deadly fentanyl.

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SKPS honored for outstanding commitment to music education

Salem-Keizer Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

“Excellence in music programs has always been a long-standing priority for Salem-Keizer Public Schools,” says SKPS Coordinator of Music and Drama Stephen Lytle. “We know that music education has supported our students on their path to success, whether it be in bridging a strong connection to their school or community, to potentially following their passion for music into their adult lives as professionals.”

Learn more about the successful music programs in SKPS