School offices opening dates 2022-23
- August 8: Elementary school offices open
- August 15: Middle school offices open
- Year-round: High school offices open year-round
First day of school dates 2022-23
Grades 1-12
- September 6: First day for Grades 6 and 9
- September 7: First day for Grades 1-5, 7-8, 10-12 (*Because this is a Wednesday, this is a late start day)
Kindergarten first days
- September 7-9: Kindergarten reading assessment & parent conference
- September 12: Kindergarten transition last name begins A-L
- September 13: Kindergarten transition last name begins M-Z
- September 14: Kindergarten first day for ALL students (*Because this is a Wednesday, this is a late start day)
*All schools will start one hour late on Wednesdays to give school staff a regular time for collaborating and planning support for students.
Back-to-school quick links
Adult and student interactions
Guide to Staff/Student Interactions | Maintaining Appropriate Staff/Student Boundaries | Maintaining Appropriate Volunteer/Contractor/Student Boundaries
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for students when participating in any school or district activity.
Athletic participation and student fees
High school and middle school athletics
Information about athletics fees, physical exams, FamilyID online registration, student and parent concussion statement.
Bus basics
- Complete registration for bus service for the 2022-23 school year
- Find your bus route and find your school
Information about riding on buses, including videos, maps, and links to resources like finding your school.
Route times for the 2022-23 school year are expected to be ready the week of August 15.
Dress code
Dress code
Salem-Keizer Public Schools expects that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school-sponsored event.
Enrollment and registration
Student enrollment and registration
Information, links and contact information to help parents who need to get their students registered for the 2022-23 school year.
Food Services
Food Services
For the 2022-23 school year, breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge for all Salem-Keizer students. SKPS partners with Sodexo to provide healthy, nutritious meals to our students.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Resources to help you get your student registered and ready for kindergarten.
ParentSquare
ParentSquare
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is now using the ParentSquare platform for district, school and teacher communications, primarily with email, text and app notifications.
Principal and assistant principal changes
Principal and assistant principal changes at schools
Details about principal and assistant principal changes at schools for the 2022-23 school year.
Safe and welcoming schools
Safe and welcoming schools
Every student should feel safe, welcome, and fully included in their school community.
School directory
School directory
A list that includes links to school websites, school start/stop times, names of principals and office managers, and contact information.
School supply list recommendations
Standard school supplies needed by students
English | Spanish | Marshallese| Russian
The standard list represents the most common supplies required in Salem-Keizer schools. Some schools may require additional items or may prefer a variation of the items listed. However, items such as wipes and glues MUST be purchased by school district staff.
Questions?
Contact your student’s school if you have questions.
School offices opening dates 2022-23
- August 8: Elementary school offices open
- August 15: Middle school offices open
- Year round: High school offices open year round
Special education
Special education
Providing professional and efficient support services that contribute to the success of students, staff, and community.
Student rights and responsibilities
Student rights and responsibilities
The Student Rights & Responsibilities handbook covers policies and procedures designed to protect the safety, rights and responsibilities of students, parents, and employees.
Student safety resources
Student safety resources
Learn about safety protocols and emergency procedures implemented in all Salem-Keizer schools.
