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McKay High School’s female athletes are finding new ways to connect, grow, and lead through WIS3 UP. The student program brings athletes from different sports together for monthly activities focused on confidence, teamwork and community.
WhirLocal Salem · Nov 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Read the StorySalem-Keizer students are making progress in reading and math! New state testing results show the district’s strongest recent gains in third-grade reading, higher math scores in every tested grade, and improvement at 60 of its 65 schools.
A new chapter is beginning in Salem-Keizer classrooms! Elementary teachers spent time in August preparing for a new districtwide reading curriculum designed to give local students more consistent literacy instruction.
A new inclusive playground could be coming to Sumpter Elementary! Learn more about the fundraising effort, future plans, and how the Salem community can help create a place where more kids can play together.
Graduation season is here! 🎓 Congratulations to graduating seniors in our Salem-Keizer community.
Travis is great!
Travis is the best driving instructor I know. I would always make sure to take classes with him over others and the same goes for my drives. Travis is great with students, making sure to help guide them during challenging new ventures rather than just telling them what to do. His examples are clearly spoken rather than just stated, and they’re easy to understand. Any parent should be choosing Travis over others!
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Team host
Was team host for years at state tournament the fans,students,faculty and team and coaches are the best that I had dealt with and i would recommend this school to anyone sending there children to school best around.
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