Forest Ridge Elementary PTC

September is coming and that means that school events, field trips, and opportunities to volunteer in your child’s classroom are right around the corner. In order to volunteer, you must have an approved background check. Click on the link below and get yours turned in today! Have you done one in the last few years and aren’t sure if it’s still active? Call and chat with the lovely ladies in our school office. They would be happy to let you know if yours is still active, or if it’s time to do another one!

Volunteer Application - Salem-Keizer Public Schools By clicking the submit button, you are stating that you agree to comply with the information provided in the volunteer handbook and the District's policies and training on child abuse prevention and maintaining appropriate boundaries with students.

The 2026-2027 school year is almost here, and what better way than to kick off the school year than to welcome our incoming Kindergarteners with the JumpStart program! Need the details? Check out below!

WHAT: Kinder JumpStart
WHO: All incoming Kindergartners
WHEN: Tuesday, August 11- Friday, August 14
TIME: 7:45a-11:45a
WHERE: Forest Ridge Elementary

Free breakfast and free lunch will be provided, as well as all needed supplies. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle as it will be warm. Not yet registered for JumpStart or enrolled for Kindergarten? No problem! Please arrive tomorrow and office staff are happy to assist!

School will start before we know it. Want to get a head start on supply shopping? Here’s the supply list for Forest Ridge and OLE!

Check out the meal sites for this summer and be sure to read up on the changes. The closest location to Forest Ridge is McNary High School.

Free Summer Meals Available for Students Salem-Keizer Public Schools is offering free summer meals for children and youth in the community, thanks to grant funds provided by the Oregon Department of Education.

That’s a wrap!

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a wonderful and safe summer break. Stay tuned for upcoming events for the 2026-2027 school year! ☀️

Happy Staff Appreciation Day!

Thank you to all of our wonderful staff for all you do for our students, families, and school community.

You are appreciated! Enjoy your lunch! 🥪 🥗

Tonight is our last meeting of the school year!

Join us in the cafeteria at 6pm. Light refreshments will be served. No childcare will be offered but you’re welcome to bring the kiddos to sit with you!

Can’t make it in person? Join us via Zoom! Link in comments below ☀️

Mark your calendars!
Our final PTC meeting of the school year will be on June 1st at 6pm in the cafeteria! Light refreshments will be served. No childcare available but children are more than welcome to join and sit with their parent(s).

Can’t make it in person? A Zoom link will be posted day of.

Last night was the Crystal Apple Awards for the Salem-Keizer School District. While our very own nominees did not take home an award, they have won our hearts for their dedication and passion for teaching. Congratulations again to our very own Lauren Keller (K/1st Grade), Melissa Mikesh (1st Grade), and Stacey Evans (5th Grade)!

We are so proud of you! 🍎

Thank you to all of the families that joined us at this years Family Fun Night. We had a wonderful evening with you all.

Congratulations to all of the raffle prize winners!