Salem-Keizer Public Schools Opens Applications for EDGE | EDGE: Educación digital guiada y mejorada
When students return to school this fall for the 2020-21 school year, they will have the opportunity to select a new robust learning option. On Monday, July 13, SKPS opened applications for a new, comprehensive [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Opens Applications for EDGE | EDGE: Educación digital guiada y mejorada
When students return to school this fall for the 2020-21 school year, they will have the opportunity to select a new robust learning option. On Monday, July 13, SKPS opened applications for a new, comprehensive [...]
Virtual Summer Library Program | Programa de Biblioteca Virtual de Verano
Hello parents! If your child is looking for books to read or activities to do at home, then have them explore our Virtual Summer Library. Here you can find videos of read alouds and STEAM [...]
Back to School Update for Fall 2020 | Actualización sobre el regreso a la escuela para el otoño del 2020
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is beginning to finalize details for the 2020-21 school year. There are many factors that will impact our ability to have students on-site. These include social distancing, keeping students in small groups, contact tracing, transportation, cleaning protocols, and staffing levels.
Daily Announcements 6/2/2020
Take a look at today's Daily Announcements 👀 https://youtu.be/-4kJfTZXoSA
Antiracism/Diversity Book Tasting
Hello Swegle Families, At Swegle, we strive to provide a well rounded education and in these uncertain times, it can be difficult to explain what students are seeing in the news and on social media [...]
Joke of the Day with Special Guest Superintendent Perry 🤣🤣🤣
PLease take the time to watch our Joke of the Day today with Special Guest Superintendent Perry!!! https://youtu.be/mSHtRZ3O43Y
Daily Announcements for 5/28
Here ya go! https://youtu.be/YzeOA0cWA0w
🌟🌟🌟First Ever Virtual Assembly🌟🌟🌟
Hey Swegle Family! A big shoutout to everyone involved in creating this awesome assembly. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did🤣 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YTIYw_W1EE
Daily Announcements for May 26th, 2020
We hope you had a great Holiday Weekend! Take a look at today's Daily Announcements 👀 https://youtu.be/plZLN9M458c
Daily Announcements for 5/21/20
Take a look at the Daily Announcements 👀 https://youtu.be/Lk_ng2jGBWM
Daily Announcements for 5/20/20
Take a look at the Daily Announcements 👀 https://youtu.be/Nk0n7kWTiKY
Joke of the Day with Special Guest Mrs. Wagner
🤣🤣🤣 Oh Rocha!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG1XngsGTJ0
Joke of the Day with Special Guest Ms. Roberts
Good times 🤣🤣🤣 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JskwaGU0iyI&feature=youtu.be
Joke of the Day with Special Guests Principal Kimmell and Mrs. Scheler
Have some fun with this crew 😂😂😂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTfRNEyacSU
Joke of the Day with Special Guest Mrs. Graham
Have a laugh with us today 🙂 https://youtu.be/-mQeH73k7Hw
Joke of the Day with Special Guest Mrs. Main
Have a laugh with our Behavior team and their Special Guest. https://youtu.be/eDmgE05Wbzk
Daily Announcements for 5/18
Hello Monday! Here are the Daily Announcements brought to you by Principal Kimmell. https://youtu.be/vR6lLd4vT6M
Daily Announcements May 15th
Listen in on our Daily Announcements for May 15th. https://youtu.be/zODqhMyV5QA
Community Needs and Well-Being Check-In | La encuesta está disponible en inglés y español
All of us continue to be impacted by the unprecedented coronavirus outbreak that has closed our schools since March 16. Please help us better support you and other families by answering a few questions and [...]
Enroll Now for Preschool and Head Start | Inscriban a sus niños ahora para el preescolar y Head Start
Enroll Now for Preschool and Head Start Do you have a child who will be three of four years old by September 10, 2020? Now is the perfect time to apply for preschool! During [...]
May 13th Joke of the Day (guest starring Ms. Nguyen)
Have a laugh with the Swegle Behavior team and guest star Ms. Nguyen! https://youtu.be/INJOQtxygL0
Daily Announcements May 13th
Take a look at the Daily Announcements for May 12th https://youtu.be/3U_qyGXJYUM
May 12th Joke of the Day (Guest starring Mr. Greaves)
Have a laugh with the Swegle Behavior team and guest star Mr. Greaves. https://youtu.be/rRM_KQqP6gY
Daily Announcements May 12th
Take a look at the Daily Announcements for May 12th https://youtu.be/Q48CuY1G6mg
Daily Announcements for May 8th
Take a look at the Daily Announcements for May 8th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib6rRzqE5kk
Daily Announcements May 7th
Take a look at the Daily Announcements for May 7th https://youtu.be/guLYdn-vIXY
Register for Kindergarten Online! | ¡Las inscripciones en el kínder están abiertas!
Do you have a child who will be five years old or older by September 10, 2020? Now is the perfect time to register for kindergarten! Registering prior to the start of the year [...]
First Online Parent Meeting (Recording from live event)
Hello Swegle Families? Please watch this recording of our first virtual parent meeting. We will continue to offer virtual meetings for the duration of the school closure. Have a great day! https://youtu.be/KjHm8lfGtaM
Daily Announcements May 5th
Please watch today's Daily Announcements with Principal Kimmell. https://youtu.be/zonJBGFni4g
Principal Kimmell’s First Swegle Daily Announcements
Please listen as Principal Kimmell gives her first video for daily announcements. These will be in your student's online learning platform such as Google Classroom and Seesaw. Have a great day and go Eagles! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbvIJMaO1oM&feature=youtu.be [...]
COVID-19 Información útil
Echa un vistazo a esta presentación de diapositivas que te brinda información útil para superar la estadía en el hogar COVID-19. Pause la presentación de diapositivas si necesita más tiempo para leer cada diapositiva. [...]
COVID-19 Helpful Information
Check out this slideshow giving you helpful information for getting through the COVID-19 home stay. Please pause the slideshow if you need more time to read each slide.
4.13.20 Eagle Notes Message from Principal Kimmell
Hello Swegle Families, Please take a moment to hear this message from Principal Kimmell. Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2VnypQdyjw&feature=youtu.be
Non SKPS Resources
Swegle Community Internet Resources Comcast says it will offer Xfinity WiFi free for everyone, with hotspots available to all, including non-Xfinity subscribers. To access the service, look for the “xfinitywifi” network name in a list [...]
Recursos fuera de SKPS
Recursos fuera de SKPS Recursos comunitarios de internet Comcast ha anunciado que ofrecerá su servicio de Xfinity WiFI gratis para todos, con puntos de acceso disponibles para todos, incluidas personas que no tengan servicios con la compañía. Para tener acceso a este servicio, busque la red con [...]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Operations Update | Actualización de operaciones escolares por el Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Posted April 11, 2020 We now have a dedicated webpage for Coronavirus Updates. Please click on the button for all future updates. See the Latest Coronavirus Updates Posted April 8, 2020 Statement [...]
SKPS Releases Supplemental Learning Materials for All Levels
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) has released the initial phase of supplemental learning materials available online. Resources for supplemental learning are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and [...]
Message from Salem-Keizer Public Schools – March 20, 2020
This is a bilingual message from Superintendent Christy Perry and Elementary Level Director Olga Cobb for our community. Message from Salem-Keizer Public Schools - March 20, 2020
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Extend Emergency Closure Through April 28
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Brown, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) will extend the emergency closure through April 28. That closure could [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Offering Grab and Go Meals at 36 Locations
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Salem-Keizer Public Schools in-person classes will be canceled for the remainder of the 2019-20 school [...]
In-District Transfer Application Deadline to be Extended
Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next semester (2020-21 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT). This includes elementary, middle and high school students. The deadline to [...]
In-District Transfer Application Deadline Extended to Friday, April 17
Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next semester (2020-21 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT). This includes elementary, middle and high school students. The deadline to [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Close March 16-March 31
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Salem-Keizer Public Schools will close March 16 and students will return to school on April 1. [...]
It Takes a Village Meeting 3.3.2020
Please join us tomorrow evening for our first of a 3-part series titled, "Parenting in the Digital Age" followed by our Village Meeting. See you there. Team Swegle!
Eagle Notes 2.24.20
Please take a look at this week's Eagle Notes. Eagles Fly High!!! Team Swegle
Parent Survey
Hello Swegle Families, We would love your input!!! Please consider taking the survey below provided in multiple languages. Swegle Parent Survey English: https://forms.gle/8uXdwTyZkXJfLhreA Spanish: https://forms.gle/Q2WwB6oQuReJseHQ9 Chukkese: https://forms.gle/ZcpSVBoWGSj3FyKd9 Marshallese: https://forms.gle/oCVSZyPrBkNSZKKf7 Vietnamese: https://forms.gle/YhzAZg79NwME2t9r5 Thank you [...]
Eagle Notes for 2.11.20
Please take a look at this week's Eagle Notes. If you have any questions about the upcoming events, please call the Swegle's Main Office at 503.399.3191.
Boleta de Calificaciones de 2018-19, Report Card 2018-19
Please take a moment to look over our schools report card.
Vision Screenings Next Week 2/5/2020
Oregon Lions Foundation will be coming to our school on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 to complete vision screenings on all K-5th grade students. If you would like your child(ren) to opt out, please notify the [...]
Eagle Notes 1.22.20
Please take a look at the Eagle Notes for this week. Call the office at 503.399.3191 if you have any questions.
Free Lunch And Activities During Winter Break 2019 | Almuerzo gratis y actividades durante las vacaciones de invierno 2019
Free lunches and activities will be offered at eight schools in Salem and Keizer during Winter Break 2019. Almuerzo gratis y actividades durante las vacaciones de invierno 2019. This opportunity is for ALL children & [...]
Winter Break Science Camp
Looking for something fun to do during Winter Break? Consider registering for Straub Middle School's Science Camp!!! More information on the flyers below.
Panorama Survey Link
Hello Swegle Families, If you haven't done so, please take a moment to fill out the survey below. This survey takes about 10 minutes, but it gives us important information about how to we can [...]
Please come and collect Lost and Found Items by November 26th
Hello Swegle Families, Our lost and found closet is very full. Please remember to stop by and find any missing coats or sweaters before the end of Fall Conferences which will be November 25-26th. We [...]
Indian Education Fall Family Enrichment & Fall Study Hall Nights 2019
Our Indian Education/Title I team will be hosting Indian Education Fall Study Hall and Family Enrichment Nights again this year. They will be held at Bush Elementary and Weddle Elementary schools. See the flyers below [...]
Indian Education Opportunities
All students and families are welcome to attend. Please consider enjoying these wonderful opportunities.
Lockdown Drill Friday 10/4/19
Hello Swegle Families! We will be holding a Lockdown Drill on Friday 10/4/19. -Swegle Elementary School
School Supply List for 2019-20 School Year | Lista de útiles escolares para el año escolar 2019-20
Here is our School Supply List for the 2019-20 school year. Aquí está nuestra lista de útiles escolares para el año escolar 2019-20. Click the Image Above to See the Lists Clic [...]
Free Summer Meals Available Throughout the Community for Children and Teens Ages 1-18
Parents and guardians who utilized the Summer EBT for Children program last year should have recently received a letter from the Oregon Department of Human Services, outlining upcoming changes. Oregon did not receive funds to [...]
McKay Seniors Visit Swegle for Parade of Honor 2019
Our students and staff were thrilled to host McKay High School seniors who are graduating from high school this week. They all attended Swegle Elementary when they were in children. We are so proud of [...]
Elementary Shared Resources
District Links Speak to a Counselor ParentVUE (Grades and Attendance) Student Logins & Resources (Student Password Reset, i-Ready, Clever, iRead and more) Elementary Library Media School Meals (Student Meal Cards) [...]
Register Your Child For Preschool Today
Salem-Keizer Early Childhood programs is now accepting applications. Our programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 3 to 5 and a variety of pre-school options for all families to help them on [...]
Superintendent Perry Visits Swegle Elementary
Superintendent Christy Perry joined a literacy group today in teacher Alicia Keegan’s third-grade class at our school. She spent time studying with the students, and later talked with Ms. Keegan to learn about what teaching [...]
Swegle Elementary’s College and Career Week Inspires Students
What do you want to do when you grow up? Students at Swegle Elementary have been thinking about that a lot this week. That's because this was Swegle's "College and Career Week." Swegle students had [...]
Day of the Child | Dia del Niño
The Migrant Education Department presents the 14th Annual Day of the Child celebration at McKay High School. Bring your family and enjoy the activities, prizes, food, music, culture, resource tables, and much more. For more [...]
[UPDATED] SKPS School Year Extended By One Day Due to Inclement Weather Make-Up
***Story has been updated to reflect the removal of Waldo Middle School from the exceptions list, which NOW ONLY includes Judson, North Salem and McNary. Because of those inclement weather-related school closures, all Salem-Keizer Public [...]
Deadline Extended – Turn in Boundary Adjustment Sibling Forms by March 8
Because of the recent snow days, the deadline to turn in a Boundary Adjustment Sibling Request Form has been extended to Friday, March 8, 2019. Families whose residence address is affected by a boundary adjustment [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Directors Votes to Approve Boundary Adjustments
The Salem-Keizer Board of Directors voted 5-2 last night to approve the boundary adjustment proposal brought forward by the Boundary Review Task Force. Directors Blasi and Lippold opposed. The boundary adjustments will go into effect [...]
Marion Co. Health & Human Services: No Confirmed Cases of Measles in Marion County | Servicios Humanos y de Salud del Condado de Marion: No se han presentado casos confirmados de sarampión en el Condado de Marion
Marion County Health & Human Services has asked us to share this information with you regarding a measles outbreak in Clark County, Washington. "Due to the current measles outbreak investigation in Clark County, Washington, we've received [...]
About the Boundary Adjustment Process
The district has created resources to help explain the boundary adjustment process. If adopted by the Salem-Keizer School Board on February 12, the proposed boundary adjustments would go into effect in Fall 2019. Parents and [...]
Winter Activity Program | PROGRAMA DE ACTIVIDADES DE INVIERNO
Food, Festivities & Fun Join us during Winter Break for FREE lunch, FREE books,FREE interactive crafts, board games, reading & much more! DECEMBER 26, 27, 28 JANUARY 2, 3, 4 Free lunch 12 pm–1 pm [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Seeks Community Input on School Boundary Adjustments at Dec. 4 Listening Sessions
Links to surveys on Task Force Proposal #4 can be found on the boundary adjustments page. Parents, students, school neighbors and community members are invited to attend a Boundary Review Task Force Listening Session on [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Host Native American Awareness Gathering
The free event features storytelling, dancing, dinner and more! There are nearly 700 students in Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) who identify as Native American or Alaska Natives from 65 tribes, and on Friday, Nov. 30, [...]
Every Day 24J
Missing a day or two of school may not seem like a big deal, but that time matters. If a student misses just two days of school a month, by the end of the [...]
Diariamente, todos los días en el Distrito 24J
El perder un día o dos de clases podría parecer irrelevante, pero ese tiempo es muy importante. Si un estudiante pierde solo dos días de clases al mes, al final del año escolar, esto representa [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Launches “Every Day 24J!” to Address Chronic Absenteeism
Buses were rolling this morning carrying almost half of Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ (SKPS) 42,000 students, but with the back-to-school excitement was another message: “Every Day 24J!” Nearly one in three students in SKPS is chronically [...]
2018-19 School Supplies
Below are the 2018-19 class supply lists. Downloadable versions are available at the bottom of the page. Kindergarten 2 boxes of crayons (16), one box stays home 3 white erasers [...]
Important September Dates/Fechas Importantes de Septiembre
Check out these important dates!
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Offer Free Summer Meals
Meals are available for all children Each year, Salem-Keizer Public Schools participates in the Summer Meals Program, which provides free meals to all children ages 1-18, regardless of family income. Free summer meals will be [...]
City of Salem Drinking Water Advisory Update
On Wednesday, June 6, the City of Salem issued a new advisory for vulnerable populations to not consume tap water due to algae blooms in the Detroit Reservoir. This advisory is expected to continue at [...]
Salem-Keizer Budget Committee Approves $1.1 Billion 2018-19 Budget
The school district’s budget includes bond funds and new revenue estimates from Oregon Department of Education The Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Budget Committee tonight moved to recommend a budget totaling $1,147,797,142. The budget includes bond [...]
Now Open – Registration For Jumpstart Kindergarten In Summer Of 2018
Students entering kindergarten in many of our Title IA-funded elementary schools have the opportunity to attend a free kindergarten preparation program this summer called Jumpstart Kinder this summer. Jumpstart Kinder is August 6–10, 2018, from approximately [...]
Salem-Keizer Voters Approve $619.7 Million School Bond
Bond dollars will relieve overcrowding and add science, vocational spaces and more Voters in Salem and Keizer have approved a $619.7 million bond measure referred to the May 15 ballot by the Salem-Keizer Public Schools [...]
2018 Proposed Bond On May 15 Ballot | Artículo sobre la propuesta de ley que aparecerá en la boleta electoral del 15 de mayo de 2018
The School Board has finished its work on a bond package and has referred it to the May 15 ballot for the community to consider. Before finalizing the bond, the Board heard feedback through [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Hold Community Meetings About the Proposed $619.7 Million Bond
Salem-Keizer Public Schools will share information about the proposed $619.7 million bond on the May 15 ballot in a series of upcoming community meetings. The proposed bond would address overcrowding, expand career-technical (vocational) education opportunities, [...]
Preschool Registration Begins in April
If your child will be three- or four-years-old on or before September 10, 2018, April is the time to register for preschool! Early Enrollment for Current Families April 4, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; [...]
Chávez Elementary School Awarded the Carmen West Award for Outstanding Progress for English Learner Students in a Dual Language Setting
Salem-Keizer Pubic Schools’ Chávez Elementary School has been recognized by the Oregon Department of Education to receive the Carmen West award for outstanding progress for English learner students in a dual language setting. Chavéz Elementary [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Joins SafeOregon Confidential Tip Line / Las Escuelas Públicas de Salem-Keizer participarán en el programa confidencial SafeOregon
On March 1, 2018, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) officially joined SafeOregon, a confidential tip line that gives our kids, parents, schools and communities a confidential way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence. Salem-Keizer [...]
Kindergarten Registration Now Open For 2018-19
Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year opens on Tuesday, February 20! Often thought of as a transition year between home and school, kindergarten prepares your child for a successful academic career and is now [...]
All Salem-Keizer Public Schools are Closed Thursday, Feb. 22
Due to inclement weather, all Salem-Keizer Public Schools will be closed and all afternoon and evening activities are cancelled. All district offices will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This snow day may [...]
Special Message from Superintendent Perry About School Safety / Estimada comunidad de Salem-Keizer
Dear Salem-Keizer Community, With the most recent tragedy in Florida, school safety is on everyone’s mind. It is, without question, our biggest priority. I want to take a moment to share some of the ways [...]
In-District Transfer (IDT) Applications Must Be Turned In March 1 – 31, 2018
Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next fall (2018-2019 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT) between March 1 and March 31, 2018. This includes elementary, middle [...]
Proposed Elementary Math Adoption Curriculum Available For Review Until March 7, 2018
At its February 13 business meeting, the Salem-Keizer Board of Education heard the first reading of the recommended elementary math adoption curriculum, Ready Math, Publisher Curriculum Associates. The instruction materials are available for community/parent review [...]