New process for student pick up at Hallman
Thanks to the community’s support of the bond, Hallman received improvements to the building and traffic flow. As a result, we will have a new process for picking up students, which will help relieve [...]
High school athletic officials needed – Register today!
The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) has an urgent need for sports officials throughout the state, including Salem-Keizer. Those 18 and older who enjoy being part of the game, supporting their community, and setting [...]
Tips for staying healthy this winter season
This winter, the whole Salem-Keizer community can work together to keep our schools, students and community safe and healthy. Remember to follow some simple precautions to prevent illness: Stay home when sick. Avoid contact [...]
Think before you post
When schools receive hoax threats, rumors of threats, and when there is a spread of false information, learning environments are disrupted and and there is understandably increased fear in our community. Safety is our [...]
Back to school 2022-23
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 [...]
School Safety Systems in Salem-Keizer Public Schools
School Safety Systems in Salem-Keizer Public Schools Video: School Safety and Emergency Procedures Learn about safety protocols and emergency procedures implemented in all Salem-Keizer schools. Safety and security staff and [...]
FREE Spring break meals – March 21-25, 2022
Our Spring Break Meal Program is open for grab-n-go meals for all students enrolled in Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from March 21-25 at the locations listed below. [...]
Video: Different Choices, Always United
As we transition into optional face coverings, it's important to remember to be respectful of each other's choices. At Salem-Keizer Public Schools we may make different choices, be we are always united. [...]
Face coverings optional effective March 12
As you likely know, there have been significant changes in recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oregon Health Authority, and Oregon Department of Education regarding face coverings in schools. We have carefully [...]
Hallman bond construction overview
Bond-funded construction is set to begin at Hallman in the summer of 2022. Here’s an overview of the improvements planned for the Huskies in both English and Spanish. [...]
Winter break meals available at 11 schools
Winter break meals information Free grab-n-go lunches will be offered at 11 schools during Winter Break 2021. December breakfast and lunch menus Times and dates Dates Monday, December 20 - Wednesday, December 22, [...]
Hallman Top Three–December 13
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: Our butter braid and cookie dough fundraiser [...]
Hallman Top Three–December 6
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: For December, our character trait is kindness. This [...]
Hallman bond construction update
Voters passed a bond measure in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district, including at Hallman Elementary School. Bond funding will provide more than $5 million in additions and improvements at Hallman. Highlights of [...]
Hallman Top Three–November 22
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: The Thanksgiving break is this week. There is [...]
Hallman Top Three–November 15
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: I have a few reminders about dismissal. The [...]
Hallman Top Three–November 8
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: There is no school this week on Thursday [...]
Hallman Top Three–November 1
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: Please be aware of the upcoming holiday, Veteran’s [...]
Hallman Top Three–October 25
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: Our character trait for November is gratitude and [...]
Hallman Top Three–October 18
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: Students are getting here too early. We are [...]
Hallman Top Three–October 11
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: Just a reminder: We will have a dental [...]
Hallman Top Three–October 4
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: I have a celebration! We made the request [...]
Hallman Top Three–September 20
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brneden, the principal at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: You all are rocking and rolling on the [...]
Hallman Top Three–September 13
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, the principal at Hallman Elementary school with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: Let’s pause and celebrate last week! School started [...]
Hallman Top Three–August 30
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: We had over 100 families attend our Welcome Back Event. [...]
Hallman Top Three–August 23
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden at Hallman Elementary School with your Hallman Top three. Here are three things to know this week: We have a fun Welcome Back event for families. It [...]
Hallman Top Three-August 18
Welcome to the 21-22 school year, Hallman Community! My name is Jessica Brenden and I am the principal at Hallman Elementary. We are so excited to get school started this year. This message is [...]
Fun at Northgate Park this summer!
Hallman Neighborhood Family Council & Community Partners invite you to FUN FRIDAYS at Northgate Park from 4pm-7pm. Fun and activities for the whole family! Runs July 9 through August 27. Wednesdays from 10am-12pm at [...]
Hallman Top Three–June 14
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top three. Here are three things to know this week. Lots of stuff was sent home to support learning [...]
Family engagement nights August 4 and 6, 2021
SKPS invites families to engage with district leaders on back-to-school planning for fall Chuukese | English | Marshallese | Russian | Spanish | Swahili Salem-Keizer Public Schools plans to provide full-time, in-person instruction for all students. [...]
Grab-N-Go Meals information summer 2021
Summer Grab-N-Go Meals 2021 Summer Grab-N-Go Meals available through Friday, Sept. 3 The following sites will be serving summer Grab-N-Go meals to the community Monday - Friday between 11 a.m. - 1 [...]
July Club for Hallman students!
There is a club that is open to Hallman students in grades 1-3 this summer. It is called "Club Liberate" and it is managed by 4-H. Check this out! The link to registration is here: [...]
Hallman Top Three–May 31
May 31 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top three. Here are three things to know this week. The student days for the LAST week [...]
Registration closed for free summer programs | Las inscripciones para los programas gratuitos de verano han cerrado
The registration window for summer programs closed on Monday, May 31. A lottery system was used to select students, and families have been notified of program placements. El plazo de inscripción para [...]
Hallman Top Three–May 24
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top three. Here are three things to know this week. The student days for the LAST week of school [...]
Hallman Top Four–May 17
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top FOUR. Here are four things to know this week. Some of our end-of-year assessments will be taken on [...]
Hallman Top Three–May 10
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top three. Here are three things to know this week. There will be a summer enrichment academy at Hallman [...]
It’s time to complete online registration & enrollment verification
It’s time to complete the registration/enrollment verification process for the 2021-22 school year! Completing this process early ensures our district can best prepare for staffing, program offerings and more. Complete registration and enrollment verification for [...]
Hallman Top FOUR–May 3
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top FOUR. We are sneaking in an extra this week. Here are four things to know this week: Throughout [...]
EDGE Family Information Nights 2021-22 | ¿Está considerando EDGE para el año escolar 2021-22? Obtenga más información y asista al evento informativo familiar
Links to join events: May 5: Join elementary event | May 6: Join middle and high school event Event flyer and registration information Chuukese English [...]
Hallman Top Three–April 26
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: We are starting a campaign to get kids reading [...]
Hallman Top Three–April 19
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: The student days for the LAST week of school [...]
Hallman Top Three–April 12
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: Clubs are starting again and will be online. Sign [...]
Hallman Top Three–April 5
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: We had so much fun at the Tree Planting [...]
Hallman Top Three–March 29
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: Kindergarten Registration is now open! Spread the word far [...]
Hallman Top Three–March 15
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: We have welcomed new instructional staff to the Hallman [...]
Elementary hybrid learning update and bus rider registration
Now that elementary school students are starting in-person hybrid learning it is time to make sure your elementary student has transportation to and from school. Transportation We need your help to use our limited [...]
Preparing for hybrid learning and bus rider registration | Viajar en el autobús escolar durante el aprendizaje híbrido
As students prepare to return to school buildings for hybrid learning, many may choose to use district-provided transportation. Transportation is available for elementary students attending their resident school who live more than one mile from [...]
Hallman Top Three–March 8
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: Conferences are next Monday, March 15. If you haven’t [...]
Hallman Top Three–March 1
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the Hallman Top Three. Here are three things to know this week: We have been putting together a playlist full of [...]
Hallman Top Three–February 1
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary school with the “Hallman Top 3.” Here are three things to know this week: There is a calendar contest for a [...]
Hallman Top Three–January 25
Here is the Hallman Top Three for the week: https://youtu.be/IzcZ6S6rcnQ
Hallman Top Three–January 11
Video of this message: https://youtu.be/UsDHR42HHxI Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the “Hallman Top 3.” Here are three things to know this week: Attendance coming back from [...]
Hallman Top Three–January 4
Video of this message: https://youtu.be/hMOkSc0kQys Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the “Hallman Top 3.” Here are three things to know this week: School starts tomorrow! Make [...]
Superintendent Perry’s update about athletics and CDL | Actualización del la Superintendente Perry Sobre Atletismo y CDL
Hello Salem-Keizer Families, First, some good news. We are planning to return to outdoor athletics in January. For students involved, coaches will be reaching out during the first week of January with details on [...]
Hallman Top Three-December 7
Video of this message: https://youtu.be/nM-Ddu44vtM Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the “Hallman Top 3.” Here are three things to know this week: Be sure to look [...]
Catholic Community Services: Community Partner of the Month for December 2020
Salem-Keizer's Community Partner of the Month for December 2020 is Catholic Community Services, nominated by Principal Jessica Brenden at Hallman Elementary School. It is my honor to recognize Catholic Community Services, Salem-Keizer’s [...]
Hallman Top Three-November 23
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the “Hallman Top 3.” I am trying out a new format for the Hallman Top Three by including a video [...]
Thank you Education Support Professionals!
It's Education Support Professionals Day! Administrators and teachers from across the district give a shoutout to the amazing Education Support Professionals in Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Thank you to all of our ESPs [...]
SKPS to reduce limited-in-person instruction and suspend athletic activities
SKPS to reduce limited-in-person instruction and suspend athletic activities On Friday, Nov. 13, Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced a statewide two-week freeze on activities, which will take effect on Wednesday, Nov. 18. After [...]
Hallman Top Three–November 9
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the “Hallman Top 3.” There are three things to know this week. First, please remember that this week looks a little [...]
Oregon Health Plan Free For Youth – El Plan de Salud de Oregon está disponible de forma gratuita para jóvenes
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 [...]
School Day Schedule Adjustments for the Week of November 9
Reminder that there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in recognition of the Veterans Day holiday. This will change the school day schedule for the week starting November 9. Instead of [...]
Family Well-Being & Distance Learning Check-In
All of us continue to be impacted by COVID-19 and the many challenges associated with Comprehensive Distance Learning. Please help us better support you and other families by answering a few questions and sharing [...]
Hallman Top Three–October 26
October 26 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the “Hallman Top 3.” There are three things to know this week. Annually, schools who receive money from the [...]
Hallman Top Three-October 19
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the newly named “Hallman Top 3.” There are three things to know this week. As you may have heard, the cases [...]
Hallman Top Three–October 5
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with the newly named “Hallman Top 3.” There are three things to know this week. The first thing: It was really fun [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–September 28
September 28 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we begin the next full week of distance learning and we [...]
Weekly Hallman message–September 22
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are celebrating all of you for the hard work last week! You [...]
Chromebook Login Issues?
We are aware that some students are having challenges logging into their Chromebooks to access Distance Learning. Here are instructions to help families having difficulties logging in. As Chromebooks come online after the summer, [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–September 14
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman we are excited about getting started with school! Wednesday is the first day [...]
Ya se encuentra disponible en ParentVUE y StudentVUE la información del grupo de asistencia de los estudiantes
Ahora puede iniciar su sesión en ParentVUE y en StudentVUE para ver el grupo de asistencia asignado a su estudiante. Los estudiantes han sido asignados a un grupo de asistencia los martes y los [...]
ORIENTATION INFO!
We are holding virtual grade level orientations this week and want to make sure you know when they are and how to access them. Access links will be sent to your email address on file. [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–August 31
Good evening Hallman community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman we are getting excited about seeing kids and families at the “stuff and [...]
INPUT NEEDED: Daily Schedule
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FAQ: What supplies do I need?
Here is another video to answer the Frequently Asked Question: What supplies do I need for distance learning?
FAQ: How do I speak to a counselor?
Hi Hallman Community! Here is another video to answer a Frequently Asked Question: How do I connect my child to a counselor?
FAQ: Spring online learning vs. Fall Comprehensive Distance Learning
Here is another video to answer a Frequently Asked Question: How does fall look different than spring?
Information about upcoming school year
Greetings Hallman Community! Here are two videos which provide a little information about the upcoming school year. More to come! Here is the first informational video made. It talks about starting the school year and [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Opens Applications for EDGE | EDGE: Educación digital guiada y mejorada
When students return to school this fall for the 2020-21 school year, they will have the opportunity to select a new robust learning option. On Monday, July 13, SKPS opened applications for a new, comprehensive [...]
Virtual Summer Library Program | Programa de Biblioteca Virtual de Verano
Hello parents! If your child is looking for books to read or activities to do at home, then have them explore our Virtual Summer Library. Here you can find videos of read alouds and STEAM [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–June 8
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman ELementary School with your last weekly Hallman message for the year. I want to first wrap up the year with a message of gratitude. [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–June 1
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are thinking about how much we miss school. We miss our hugs [...]
Updates to 2020-21 academic calendar | Actualizaciones del calendario académico 2020-21
In February, the Salem and Keizer communities were hit with severe inclement weather, causing widespread power outages across the district. With students and staff accessing classes through comprehensive distance learning, ongoing power outages impacted [...]
How many kids at Hallman Elementary are vaccinated? | ¿Cuántos niños en Hallman Elementary están vacunados?
Here are the most recent reports on vaccination rates for students at Hallman Elementary School and in Marion County. When you click on the file, you can find the information in both English and Spanish. [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–May 25
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are planning for the end of the year. What a school year [...]
Community Needs and Well-Being Check-In | La encuesta está disponible en inglés y español
All of us continue to be impacted by the unprecedented coronavirus outbreak that has closed our schools since March 16. Please help us better support you and other families by answering a few questions [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–May 11
May 11 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are starting week five of distance learning. This week’s distance [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–May 4
May 4 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, we are jumping into week four of distance learning! This week’s [...]
Weekly Hallman Message-April 27
April 27 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are jumping into week three of distance learning. This [...]
Weekly Hallman message–April 20
April 20 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are starting week two of distance learning! It can be [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–April 13
April 13 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, we have been working hard to get everyone set up for [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–April 6
April 6 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, well, nothing has been happening in the building itself, but LOTS [...]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Operations Update | Actualización de operaciones escolares por el Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Posted April 11, 2020 We now have a dedicated webpage for Coronavirus Updates. Please click on the button for all future updates. See the Latest Coronavirus Updates Posted April 8, 2020 Statement [...]
Message from Salem-Keizer Public Schools – March 20, 2020
This is a bilingual message from Superintendent Christy Perry and Elementary Level Director Olga Cobb for our community. Message from Salem-Keizer Public Schools - March 20, 2020
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Extend Emergency Closure Through April 28
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Brown, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) will extend the emergency closure through April 28. That closure could [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Offering Grab and Go Meals at 36 Locations
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Salem-Keizer Public Schools in-person classes will be canceled for the remainder of the 2019-20 school [...]
Learning support
Hi all! Many many resources will be posted on our Facebook page to support learning when we aren't in school. YOU DO NOT NEED A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT to access the posts. Click here and see! [...]
Things to do!
If you need a little outing with the kids, feel free to find the Little Free Libraries in the Hallman neighborhood to donate or borrow books!
In-District Transfer Application Deadline Extended to Friday, April 17
Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next semester (2020-21 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT). This includes elementary, middle and high school students. The deadline to [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Close March 16-March 31
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Salem-Keizer Public Schools will close March 16 and students will return to school on April 1. [...]
Fluency Boot Camp
If you missed Fluency Boot Camp for the first two weeks, you have missed some great info! Here is the slide deck in English: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GNK0POKVNzTCejqQi2qQ5LnEFyGMVHxx ..and Spanish: https://drive.google.com/open?id=18qLPysuXmgrx0ApadJ3dtOrXK6KW-5-L Plan on attending the final session [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–February 24
February 24 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman we have a pretty normal week. We have our readings on [...]
Weekly Hallman message-February 17
February 17 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, we are gearing up for vision screenings, we are excited about [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–February 10
Feb 10 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are celebrating Friendship, we have some exciting projects to remind [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–February 3
Feb 3 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are excited to announce the 100% project. In partnership with [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–January 27
January 27 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week we are thinking about attendance, we are gearing up for another fun Parent/Child [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–January 21
Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. First, we are grateful for all of the feedback we received on the Family School Relationships Survey. [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–January 13
January 13 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message. This week at Hallman, we are getting ready for the next lockdown drill of the [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–January 6
Good evening Hallman Community and Happy New Year! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are getting ready for the Early Release Wednesday [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–December 16
December 16 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are excited about our December to Remember celebration on Friday, [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–December 9
December 9 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, we are getting ready for the third and fourth grade music [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–December 2
Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman Message. We have some great plans for December, so be sure to grab a pencil and paper to [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–November 25
November 25 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are getting pumped about the Winter Festival, we have more [...]
Free Lunch Over Autumn Break | Almuerzo gratis durante las vacaciones de otoño
FREE LUNCH! Free lunch is available at the locations listed below between 12pm - 12:30 pm on November 25, 26, and 27. Lunch is free for ALL children & students ages 1-18 years old. [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–November 18
November 18 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are getting ready for butter braid deliveries, we are still [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–November 11
November 11 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, I have some great news about attendance, we are still in [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–November 4
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, butter braid orders are being collected, there are more great stories on Facebook, [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–October 28
Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are excited about our fourth annual trick or treat event, we are still [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–October 21
Oct 21 Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are taking butter braid orders, our Facebook live story readings continue, [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–October 14
October 14 Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, We have butter braid order forms coming home, McTeacher night, the [...]
Weekly Hallman message–October 7
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman ELementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are celebrating a 95.9% attendance rate! That is amazingly high and an [...]
Indian Education Fall Family Enrichment & Fall Study Hall Nights 2019
Our Indian Education/Title I team will be hosting Indian Education Fall Study Hall and Family Enrichment Nights again this year. They will be held at Bush Elementary and Weddle Elementary schools. See the flyers below [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–September 30
September 30 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message. This week at Hallman, we are preparing for our first Early Release Wednesday of the [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–September 30
Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we have a few exciting things coming up, so you may want to [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–September 16
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are excited to have Ms. Gragg back on Facebook with Hallman Story [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–September 3
Good evening Hallman Community! THis is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This is just a quick message to remind you of our Resource Fair and Open House, happening [...]
Weekly Hallman message-August 27
Good evening Hallman Community! THis is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. If you are new to Hallman, you need to know that this message is delivered directly to [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–August 20
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary with your first Weekly Hallman Message for the school year! If you are new to Hallman, you need to know that this message [...]
2019-2020 Supply list for Hallman
Hi Hallman Community! Many are asking for the School Supply list--it is attached in both English and Spanish for your convenience. It is also on Facebook and will be sent to homes with the "Welcome [...]
Hallman Summer Library Program Gets Visit from Timbers U23 Soccer Players
From late June to early August, students at Hallman Elementary get the chance on Tuesday mornings to participate in the school's Summer Library Program. The youngsters don't just checkout books and go home. Instead, [...]
School Supply List for 2019-20 School Year | Lista de útiles escolares para el año escolar 2019-20
Here is our School Supply List for the 2019-20 school year. Aquí está nuestra lista de útiles escolares para el año escolar 2019-20. Click Image Above to See School Supply Lists
Weekly Hallman Message–June 10
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your LAST weekly Hallman Message for the school year. Endings are a great time to stop to give gratitude and I [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–June 3
Good evening Hallman Community. This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman we have an early release day on Wednesday. Remember, dismissal is at 12:30 [...]
Register Your Child For Preschool Today
Salem-Keizer Early Childhood programs is now accepting applications. Our programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 3 to 5 and a variety of pre-school options for all families to help them on [...]
Weekly Hallman message–May 27
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are wrapping up May with our monthly character trait assembly. We are [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–May 20
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message. This week at Hallman, we are celebrating our Waldo Area fourth and fifth graders who play instruments. [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–May 13
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are excited about our Summer Resource fair. The resource fair is tomorrow, [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–May 6
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message. This week at Hallman, there is A LOT going on. So grab a pencil because you are [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–April 29
April 29 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. I have several exciting announcements for you this week, so BUCKLE UP! First, I want [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–April 22
April 22 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. First, we want to say thank you to all of the families who attended the [...]
Weekly Hallman message–April 15
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are getting ready for the GREAT BIG CELEBRATION OF LEARNING tomorrow night [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–April 8
April 8 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week, we have an exciting assembly planned on Tuesday afternoon. Students in all grades [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–April 1
(This is a bilingual message) ¡Buenas tardes comunidad de Hallman! Este mensaje es de Jessica Brenden, directora de la escuela primaria de Hallman con su mensaje semanal. Tenemos una noche programada de McTeacher, así que [...]
[UPDATED] SKPS School Year Extended By One Day Due to Inclement Weather Make-Up
***Story has been updated to reflect the removal of Waldo Middle School from the exceptions list, which NOW ONLY includes Judson, North Salem and McNary. Because of those inclement weather-related school closures, all Salem-Keizer Public [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–March 11
March 11 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are beginning to schedule parent teacher conferences. Conferences in the [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–March 4
March 4 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, we are gearing up for our Early Release Wednesday. This Wednesday [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–February 25
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are getting ready for the dental and vision screenings. Remember, all students [...]
Weekly Hallman message–February 18
February 18 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message. This week at Hallman we are getting ready for the upcoming vision screening for all [...]
Weekly Hallman message–February 11
Good evening Hallman Community! THis is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman elementary school with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are excited about the adult education meeting we have planned here at [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–February 4
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are excited to get started with the Jump Rope for Heart. This [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Sees Improvement in Regular Attenders Across District
Nearly 1,400 students have improved their attendance rates by 10 percentage points or more in Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS). At the beginning of this school year, SKPS launched “Every Day 24J” to raise awareness with [...]
Marion Co. Health & Human Services: No Confirmed Cases of Measles in Marion County | Servicios Humanos y de Salud del Condado de Marion: No se han presentado casos confirmados de sarampión en el Condado de Marion
Marion County Health & Human Services has asked us to share this information with you regarding a measles outbreak in Clark County, Washington. "Due to the current measles outbreak investigation in Clark County, Washington, we've received [...]
Weekly Hallman message–January 28
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman elementary with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman we are getting ready for our monthly awards assembly. This month, we are honoring [...]
About the Boundary Adjustment Process
The district has created resources to help explain the boundary adjustment process. If adopted by the Salem-Keizer School Board on February 12, the proposed boundary adjustments would go into effect in Fall 2019. Parents and [...]
Weekly Hallman message–January 14
January 14 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. In this first part of 2019, we are really focused on attendance. Currently, we have [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–January 7
Good evening Hallman Community and Happy New Year! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! We are all excited to be back at school and starting 2019 with [...]
Winter Activity Program | PROGRAMA DE ACTIVIDADES DE INVIERNO
Food, Festivities & Fun Join us during Winter Break for FREE lunch, FREE books,FREE interactive crafts, board games, reading & much more! DECEMBER 26, 27, 28 JANUARY 2, 3, 4 Free lunch 12 pm–1 pm [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–December 10
December 10 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are excited to be getting ready for the Emergency preparedness [...]
Weekly Hallman message–December 3
December 3 Good evening, Hallman community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, coming up tomorrow night, we are getting ready for a music [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Seeks Community Input on School Boundary Adjustments at Dec. 4 Listening Sessions
Links to surveys on Task Force Proposal #4 can be found on the boundary adjustments page. Parents, students, school neighbors and community members are invited to attend a Boundary Review Task Force Listening Session on [...]
Weekly message–November 26
November 26 Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are feeling full of turkey and ready to tackle [...]
Weekly Hallman message–November 19
November 19 Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week, you may have noticed there is no school. Today and tomorrow are conferences [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Host Native American Awareness Gathering
The free event features storytelling, dancing, dinner and more! There are nearly 700 students in Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) who identify as Native American or Alaska Natives from 65 tribes, and on Friday, Nov. 30, [...]
Weekly Hallman message–November 12
November 12: Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week, our food drive continues! We are accepting items which are non-perishable and [...]
Weekly Hallman message–November 5
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! We are getting ready for parent-teacher conferences and sent home scheduling information last week. Please check your [...]
Weekly message–October 29
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are excited about our Hallman Trick or Treating event. It is [...]
Weekly message–October 22
Oct 22 Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message! THis week at Hallman, we are entering our second week of Butterbraid Sales! The Butterbraid [...]
Hallman Weekly message–October 15
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman ELementary school with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, we are excited about our first family movie night of the year! The [...]
Weekly Hallman Message
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, we are welcoming families to Hallman on Tuesday afternoon for our monthly family [...]
Weekly message–October 1
Good evening Hallman community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are getting started with the dress code exchange! We [...]
Every Day 24J
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 [...]
Diariamente, todos los días en el Distrito 24J
El perder un día o dos de clases podría parecer irrelevante, pero ese tiempo es muy importante. Si un estudiante pierde solo dos días de clases al mes, al final del año escolar, esto representa [...]
Weekly message–September 24
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are collecting the last of the t-shirt orders. We do t-shirt [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–Sept 17
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman Message. This week at Hallman, we are looking ahead to the cool events coming up this [...]
Hallman Weekly message–September 10
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. We have been very excited to have students back in the building! What a wonderful week at [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Launches “Every Day 24J!” to Address Chronic Absenteeism
Buses were rolling this morning carrying almost half of Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ (SKPS) 42,000 students, but with the back-to-school excitement was another message: “Every Day 24J!” Nearly one in three students in SKPS is chronically [...]
Weekly Hallman Message–September 3
Greetings Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. As a reminder, this is a recorded message that comes to you once a week to let you [...]
Weekly message–August 27
Greetings Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary with the first weekly Hallman message of the 2018-2019 school year! Welcome back everyone!! First, I want you to know about our Open House. [...]
Childcare registration is open
For those of you interested in childcare for before and after school, registrations are now being accepted. You can come by our office to get the materials, or you can register at the YMCA. http://www.theyonline.org/school-age
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Offer Free Summer Meals
Meals are available for all children Each year, Salem-Keizer Public Schools participates in the Summer Meals Program, which provides free meals to all children ages 1-18, regardless of family income. Free summer meals will be [...]
Weekly Message–June 11
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we are wrapping things up for the school year. Tonight is the fifth grade [...]
City of Salem Drinking Water Advisory Update
On Wednesday, June 6, the City of Salem issued a new advisory for vulnerable populations to not consume tap water due to algae blooms in the Detroit Reservoir. This advisory is expected to continue at [...]
Weekly Message–June 4
Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we have our eye on summer learning opportunities for students. In July, [...]
Salem-Keizer Budget Committee Approves $1.1 Billion 2018-19 Budget
The school district’s budget includes bond funds and new revenue estimates from Oregon Department of Education The Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Budget Committee tonight moved to recommend a budget totaling $1,147,797,142. The budget includes bond [...]
Now Open – Registration For Jumpstart Kindergarten In Summer Of 2018
Students entering kindergarten in many of our Title IA-funded elementary schools have the opportunity to attend a free kindergarten preparation program this summer called Jumpstart Kinder this summer. Jumpstart Kinder is August 6–10, 2018, from approximately [...]
Weekly message–May 21
Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message! This week at Hallman, we have our eye on summer learning opportunities for students. In July, [...]
Salem-Keizer Voters Approve $619.7 Million School Bond
Bond dollars will relieve overcrowding and add science, vocational spaces and more Voters in Salem and Keizer have approved a $619.7 million bond measure referred to the May 15 ballot by the Salem-Keizer Public Schools [...]
Weekly Message-May 14
Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary with your weekly Hallman Message! This week at Hallman, we are looking forward to a little quiet time before the end of [...]
Dress code meeting
For the last three weeks, a task force of student family members and staff have been working toward a resolution about dress code at Hallman Elementary. At the last meeting, the task force came up [...]
Weekly Message–May 7
Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman ELementary School with your weekly Hallman message! Tonight, RIGHT NOW, in fact, is a fundraiser for Hallman over at Chipotle on Lancaster. If [...]
Weekly Message–April 30
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, Principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week, our attendance has dropped to 92.9% Tuesday is our greatest day of attendance at [...]
Weekly Message–April 23
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. The first thing I need to share with you is a safety reminder. As the weather [...]
Weekly Message–April 16
Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary school with your weekly Hallman message. Last week, it was great to see so many of you at the Screenagers viewing and [...]
Weekly Message–April 9
Good evening, Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden, principal of Hallman Elementary School with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we have a neighborhood meeting on Thursday evening. This is always a [...]
2018 Proposed Bond On May 15 Ballot | Artículo sobre la propuesta de ley que aparecerá en la boleta electoral del 15 de mayo de 2018
The School Board has finished its work on a bond package and has referred it to the May 15 ballot for the community to consider. Before finalizing the bond, the Board heard feedback through [...]
Screenagers!
Salem-Keizer Public Schools, in partnership with the Marion County Health Department, and Salem and Keizer Police Departments will be hosing two events to view the nationally recognized documentary, Screenagers. Details on each event can be [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Hold Community Meetings About the Proposed $619.7 Million Bond
Salem-Keizer Public Schools will share information about the proposed $619.7 million bond on the May 15 ballot in a series of upcoming community meetings. The proposed bond would address overcrowding, expand career-technical (vocational) education opportunities, [...]
Preschool Registration Begins in April
If your child will be three- or four-years-old on or before September 10, 2018, April is the time to register for preschool! Early Enrollment for Current Families April 4, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; [...]
Chávez Elementary School Awarded the Carmen West Award for Outstanding Progress for English Learner Students in a Dual Language Setting
Salem-Keizer Pubic Schools’ Chávez Elementary School has been recognized by the Oregon Department of Education to receive the Carmen West award for outstanding progress for English learner students in a dual language setting. Chavéz Elementary [...]
Weekly Message–March 12
Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden with your weekly Hallman message. This week at Hallman, we are excited about the Music Program tonight for 5th graders and choir students. The music program is [...]
Spring Activity Program!
At Washington Elementary, all kids ages 1-18 are able to participate in the Spring Activity program! This is a fun and FREE time where kids can eat lunch and participate in games and crafts. The [...]
Weekly Messages–Sept. 11, 2017-March 5, 2018
March 5--Weekly message Good evening Hallman Community! This is Jessica Brenden with your weekly Hallman message. THis week at Hallman, we are getting ready for another early release Wednesday. It is Wednesday at 12:30--please [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Joins SafeOregon Confidential Tip Line / Las Escuelas Públicas de Salem-Keizer participarán en el programa confidencial SafeOregon
On March 1, 2018, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) officially joined SafeOregon, a confidential tip line that gives our kids, parents, schools and communities a confidential way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence. Salem-Keizer [...]
Kindergarten Registration Now Open For 2018-19
Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year opens on Tuesday, February 20! Often thought of as a transition year between home and school, kindergarten prepares your child for a successful academic career and is now [...]
All Salem-Keizer Public Schools are Closed Thursday, Feb. 22
Due to inclement weather, all Salem-Keizer Public Schools will be closed and all afternoon and evening activities are cancelled. All district offices will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This snow day may [...]
Special Message from Superintendent Perry About School Safety / Estimada comunidad de Salem-Keizer
Dear Salem-Keizer Community, With the most recent tragedy in Florida, school safety is on everyone’s mind. It is, without question, our biggest priority. I want to take a moment to share some of the ways [...]
In-District Transfer (IDT) Applications Must Be Turned In March 1 – 31, 2018
Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next fall (2018-2019 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT) between March 1 and March 31, 2018. This includes elementary, middle [...]
Proposed Elementary Math Adoption Curriculum Available For Review Until March 7, 2018
At its February 13 business meeting, the Salem-Keizer Board of Education heard the first reading of the recommended elementary math adoption curriculum, Ready Math, Publisher Curriculum Associates. The instruction materials are available for community/parent review [...]
Kindergarten Start days
There have been some questions about the start of kindergarten this year. Like in years past, students will come in for testing by appointment on September 6 through 8. If you don’t know when your [...]