Our school is once again participating in a Chipotle Night Fundraiser December 14th, 5-9pm! Make dinner easy and help our school! Simply order online using the code on the flyer below, or mention the Salem Heights Fundraiser when ordering in store.

See you there!

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 year, that adds up to an entire month of lost instruction.

At Salem-Keizer Public Schools, we want all of our students to graduate prepared for successful lives. Students who regularly attend school are more likely to graduate, setting the stage for success in college and higher rates of employability.

Be there all day, every day in District 24J.

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Because the safety of our students is always our main concern, we wanted to share a diagram of Salem Heights' arrival and dismissal procedures.

7:20-7:50 Student Arrival:

Enter on 4th Avenue (church parking lot) and drop your child off:

-- Underneath covered area at the church

• Students can walk to the school entrance

-- Drive to the lower parking lot by Salem Heights Elementary

• Stay in left lane only, right lane reserved for buses & daycare vans only

2:20-2:35 Student Dismissal:

Enter on 4th Avenue (church parking lot) and either:

--Stay in church parking lot and drive to covered area at Salem Heights Church

• Students will be escorted to the church steps and supervised by our staff

--Park in church parking lot; walk to steps or school to pick up student

Tips for Smooth Arrival/Dismissal:

• At pick-up we will ask for ID if we don't know the pick up person

• Please do not park along red curbs or on the west side of the church near 4th Avenue

• The pick-up line often extends into the streets, please be patient as the line moves

• Please don’t park in neighbors’ driveways at any time, even if the driveway is open

• Don’t block streets, stop in intersections or crosswalks, and please obey crossing guards’ instructions

• Remind children to stop and look both ways before crossing streets, and to respect neighbors’ property – for example, don’t make shortcuts through neighbors’ yards

• When lining up to pick-up or drop-off students, leave at least three feet of space between your car and the nearest driveway opening

• Please drive slowly. Remember, the speed limit in a school zone when lights are flashing is 20 miles per hour.

We are fortunate that Salem Heights Church next door that is so cooperative and generous in helping us with our parking issues. Please help us keep that a positive relationship by being considerate of their property and rules, and encouraging your children to the do same.

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As we enter the winter months, it's important to check-in and ensure we are taking care of ourselves. SKPS has collected a few important resources to support mental health and self-care strategies. Remember, self-care is not selfish, it is self respect.

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Recently, schools across the Salem-Keizer School District have experienced an increase in school threats, rumors of threats, and the spread of false information, which has been disrupting our learning environments and creating fear in the community.

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Salem-Keizer Public Schools partners with SafeOregon, a confidential tip line that gives students, parents, schools and communities a confidential way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence.

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In partnership with Santiam Hospital, Salem-Keizer Public Schools is providing FREE K-12 screening for COVID-19.

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Through the Oregon Health Plan, youth 19 years of age and younger have access to free health coverage, regardless of immigration status if they meet the income requirements.

More information, including income requirements and how to apply for coverage, is available online.