SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
NORTH SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

HOMECOMING!
Homecoming Game/Carnival- Friday, September 29th. More info coming soon!
Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, September 30th from 7pm-10pm.
TIckets: $10 or $7 with ASB. Tickets will not be sold at the door.



Attendance office is located in the Athletic office in the back of the school( D st. parking lot).
All-day absences -24 hour attendance line: 503-399-3298, leave a message.
Checking out, arriving late, or to reach the attendance secretary: 503-399-3069, press 2.
Keep in mind that we need enough time to send for your student, calling in advance would be greatly appreciated.
Students arriving late to school (unexcused tardy) will need to show their student ID card and get a tardy slip before going to class. They can also pull up studentVue and show us their picture there.
Student Attendance Information

ID Card Photo & School Portrait Photos
PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN DURING STUDENTS
ENGLISH PERIOD.
Pictures for ID/ASB cards and school photos will be taken on Thursday September 7, 2023 and Friday, September 8, 2023. Retake day: Monday, October 23, 2023.
ID Card Photo - Every student, including Seniors, must have an ID photo taken. ID cards are free and are required for use to check out library books, textbooks, obtain yearbooks, purchase meals, and to attend activities and dances.
ASB Card Photo - ASB Card is $40.00 and is optional (paid at the Bookkeeper station). We highly encourage all students to purchase an ASB card. The ASB card gives free access to athletic events and other school activities throughout the year. Funds from the sale of ASB cards goes directly to supporting student clubs and activities.
School Portrait Photos - School photo purchase is optional. Dorian will send home order packets to each student’s home. Photos can also be pre-ordered or ordered later, through the Dorian website at Dorian Picture Day Information.
Purchase a Yearbook & ASB Card
School fees can be paid through the online payment portal beginning August 14th, you can also stop by North to see the bookkeeper to pay in person. We accept checks payable to North High School, cash, or credit card. There is a 2.75% transaction fee for credit card purchases. The purchase of an ASB card, Parking Permit and other fees are optional.
Yearbook- $45
ASB- $40
Yearbook/ASB combo - $80
Making a payment through the Online Payment Portal:
Go to the online link: https://skpay.salkeiz.k12.or.us/
User Name: Student ID number (found on students ASB/ID card)
Password: Student Last Name (Case sensitive - as it appears in ParentVUE)
*Make sure to keep a copy of your receipt for your records. You will need to bring in a copy of the receipt if you are purchasing a parking permit.
PARKING PERMIT
Parking Passes have arrived. Permits can be purchased from the Bookkeeper in the main office.
Requirements for purchasing a parking permit:
Pay all past-due fines and fees.
Pay the non-refundable $10 permit registration fee with the Bookkeeper.
You will need:
A completed North Salem HS parking permit application
Valid Oregon Driver’s License
Current vehicle insurance card
Valid vehicle registration
Bus routes can also be found on ParentVue under student information.
FOOD SERVICES
Food Service information can be obtained on the Salem-Keizer School District website: https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/parents/food-services/.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH:
Breakfast and Lunch are available free of cost to all students.
9th & 10th grade: will NOT have access to off-campus options. North is a closed campus for 9th & 10th graders.
11th and 12th grade: Off campus is permitted for lunch. Students must have a North student ID card for exit and re-entry.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
If you would like to request a schedule change, please be aware that this process has moved to an online platform. Please do not email counselors regarding schedule changes as they will not be accepted. The portal will re open on September 5th and close on September 7th. Please note that it is the student who must sign in through the website using their SKPS email address.
The requests are processed in the order in which they are received, so the sooner you make the request the more likely we will be able to accommodate the change. Although we will try to honor every request, please bear in mind that some changes may not be possible. Schedules will NOT be changed to accomodate teacher or class period requests. Once submitted, your counselor will communicate additional questions through email.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
This is North’s second full year as an IB World School. What does this mean for your student?
IB is for ALL North students.
IB classes are offered in the 11th and 12th grades.
Diploma Program and Career-Related Programs are both available to students.
All 11th and 12 grade students are enrolled in IB English.
Please email IB Coordinator Amy Green with any questions: green_amy@salkiez.k12.or.us
ParentSquare is the communication tool that the SKDS uses to send communication to our families. The district, school administration, teachers, and coaches will use ParentSquare for email, text and app notifications.
Grades: Stay connected to your student’s grades and attendance and be a part of their support team.
SENIOR TIMELINE
View game schedules, purchase tickets, view OSAA requirements, and more!