COMMUNITY INSIDER

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. 

Job Opportunity – Transportation hiring incentives $1,500 to $3,000

Interested in serving your community and local students? Now is a great time to get started as a school bus driver in SKPS! 

Salem-Keizer Public Schools and the Association of Salem-Keizer Education Support Professionals has transportation recruitment incentives for new drivers of up to $3,000. 

Learn more about the position

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 anonymously through SafeOregon. 

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

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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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Special education listening sessions

Monthly meetings for parents and caregivers of students experiencing disabilities to connect with the district.

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In-District Transfer applications open now through March 31

 Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next fall (2022-2023 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT) prior to March 31, 2022. This includes elementary, middle and high school students.

Learn more about In-District Transfers

EDGE online program now accepting applications 

Families can apply for enrollment in the Enhanced Digital and Guided Education (EDGE), the district’s online learning program, now through March 31, 2022.

Family information nights
Two optional family informational nights will be held virtually for prospective families and students on March 10 and March 15 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Learn more about EDGE enrollment

Annual AHERA Notification

Salem Keizer Public Schools submits annual notification in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.

Read the notification

Kindergarten registration is now open! 

 It’s time to register your childhood for kindergarten in Salem-Keizer! Kindergarten prepares your child for a successful academic career and is now considered as the first year of formal education.

Learn more about kindergarten in SKPS