These links will help you with back-to-school questions. Have a great school year!
School Office Opening Dates
- Monday, August 10: Elementary school offices open
- Monday, August 10: Middle school offices open
- Open all year: High school offices are open during the summer
First Day of School Dates
Grades 1-12
- Tuesday, September 8: First day for grades 6 and 9
- Wednesday, September 9: First day for grades 1-5, 7-8, 10-12 (Because this is a Wednesday, this is a late start day)
Kindergarten First Days
- Monday, September 14: Kindergarten transition day for students whose last names begin with A-L
- Tuesday, September 15: Kindergarten transition day for students whose last names begin with M-Z
- Wednesday, September 16: First day for ALL Kindergarten students (Because this is a Wednesday, this is a late start day)
All schools 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
Athletic Participation
The Athletics page has information about middle and high school athletics offerings, fees, physical exams, and registration through FamilyID.
Bus Riders
Visit the Bus Riders page to learn about bus rider basics, finding your bus route, and registering to ride the bus.
Calendars
The Calendar page includes the 2026-27 school year calendar available to view and download in multiple languages.
Cell Phone Policies & Restrictions
Salem-Keizer Public Schools policy states that students are not permitted to use electronic mobile devices such as cell phones during the entirety of the school day while students are on campus, in alignment with the Executive Order from Governor Tina Kotek.
Cherriots Zero Bus Pass for Students
The Cherriots Youth Zero Pass lets children and teens ages 0-18 ride Cherriots Local, Regional and Lift buses at no-cost.
Dress Code
The Student Dress Code outlines how student dress choices should respect a community that is inclusive of a diverse range of identities while being appropriate for the school day and school-sponsored events.
Enrollment and Registration
The Student Enrollment and Registration page has the processes and links to register new and returning students for school.
Enrollment Verification
This web post about enrollment verification explains that ensure that all student information is accurate and up-to-date, all parents and guardians need to complete enrollment verification by signing in to ParentVUE and reviewing all information related to their child.
Food Services
The Food Services page has school breakfast and lunch menus and answers to frequently asked questions about school meals. This information is also available on school websites.
Kindergarten
The Kindergarten page provides information to help get your student registered and ready for kindergarten.
ParentSquare and StudentSquare
Download ParentSquare or StudentSquare to receive important email, text, or app notifications for district, school and teacher communications.
ParentVUE and StudentVUE
ParentVUE and StudentVUE are powerful tools to help families stay informed about student educational progress by viewing near real-time information on attendance, grades, assignments, and more.
Preschool
The Preschool page provides information on Salem-Keizer Public School’s preschool offerings and how to register.
Safe and Welcoming Schools
Visit our Safe and Welcoming Schools resources to find information to support your student’s mental health, set healthy student boundaries, and learn about our district’s safety systems.
Safety Systems
Visit our Safety Systems web page. Student, staff, and visitor safety is Salem-Keizer Public School’s highest priority. Our nationally-recognized safety systems involve school, district, and community-based strategies to prevent, mitigate and respond to a variety of potential safety concerns on our school campuses.
School Directory
Visit our School Directory to contact your school if you have questions or need help.
School Supply List Recommendations
Standard school supplies needed by students:
The standard list represents the most common supplies required in Salem-Keizer schools. Schools may require additional items or may prefer a variation of the items listed in the links above.
Schools May Have Their Own Unique Supply Lists
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.
Some elementary and middle schools have already shared school supply lists on their school websites, and/or shared with families via ParentSquare.
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is committed to providing an environment where all students feel connected, safe, supported, valued and heard…