In partnership with the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, Salem-Keizer high school students got to participate in this year's Career Connections program. Over 700 students went through mock interviews with local businesses and got invaluable experience and preparation for the future. The event was held on April 10, 2012 at the Salem Conference Center.
Instructional Coach Sarah Hayden demonstrates the Critical Thinking in the context of Writing Workshop to a group of kindergarten students. Critical Thinking is one of the elements of Salem-Keizer's Comprehensive Literacy Model.
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is predicting a $20 million budget shortfall for the upcoming 2012-13 school year.
Chief Operations Officer Michael Wolfe recaps the past few years of budget cuts and explains why the shortfall exists. He then walks through the budget development timeline.
Salem-Keizer elementary students in West Salem, compete in the Future Chefs Elementary Culinary Competition on January 30, 2012. Watch a few highlights from the event.
The event was hosted by Salem-Keizer Public Schools and Sodexo.
When faced with challenges, an organization can succeed by maintaining focus on the vision. A strong vision unifies, motivates, and inspires. It gives staff a reminder of the great destination we're all working toward.
At Salem-Keizer Public Schools, our vision is: "All students graduate and are prepared for a successful life."
This video explains the reason for our vision.
Candalaria Elementary School Principal Clinton Gertenrich agreed to shave his head if his school met their fundraising goal. They met their goal by raising over $20,000 to pay for supplies, clubs, technology, assemblies, and other school events. Gertenrich shaved his head in front of the school during an assembly.
Salem-Keizer High School Teacher Jim Taylor talks about adapting to changes this school year. This video was part of the Sixth Annual School Talk Summit held at West Salem High School on October 19, 2011.
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