Leslie Middle School

09/10/2026

Volleyball Coaches Wanted!

Our girls volleyball season is just around the corner, and we're looking for coaches to help lead and inspire our student-athletes!

Open Positions
• 8th Grade Varsity Head Coach
• 7th Grade JV Head Coach
• 8th Grade JV Head Coach

Key Dates
• Camp: Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
• Season: Oct. 5 - Dec. 3

Interested in making a difference and supporting our students?

Apply online on our district website! Link in the comments!

Please share this post and help us find great coaches for our volleyball program! 🏐

09/08/2026

Ever find yourself wondering when the next basketball game is? Or when that choir concert will be? Maybe you're hoping to request time off in advance for conferences!
We want to make all of that information easily and readily available to all of our Leslie families.

All school events can be found on our school calendar. You can view that on ParentSquare OR on our school's website. To view the full calendar on the website, simply go to Leslie.salkeiz.k12.or.us and click on the "calendars" icon OR under the about tab, choose "Calendar & Bell Schedules'. This will show you a month by month view of all the important dates on our calendar, and it updates as events are added.

If you'd prefer to get your information from ParentSquare, you can keep an eye out for our monthly and weekly newsletters which have key dates for events hightlighted at the top of each newsletter. You can also view the calendar on the right hand side of the ParentSquare webpage and in the "Events" tab within the ParentSquare app.

We hope these tools will help you stay up-to-date and in the know on all the things happening here at Leslie this year.

09/06/2026

See you soon Lions! 🦁

The first day of school is almost here! As a reminder, schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, but our teachers, school staff and administrators are excited to welcome students back on Tuesday for a new school year!

📓 Grades 1-12 📓
- Monday, Sept. 7: Schools and district offices are closed
- Tuesday, Sept. 8: First day for grades 6 and 9
- Wednesday, Sept. 9: First day for grades 1-5, 7-8, 10-12

✏️ Kindergarten ✏️
- Monday, Sept. 14: Kindergarten transition day for students whose last names begin with A-L
- Tuesday, Sept.15: Kindergarten transition day for students whose last names begin with M-Z
- Wednesday, Sept. 16: First day for ALL Kindergarten students

* Remember, all schools start one hour late on Wednesdays to give school staff a regular time for collaborating and planning support for students.

08/31/2026

Welcome back!
We hope everyone had an amazing summer. This week will be our Back-to-School night, and next week marks the official start of the school year. Now is a great time to make sure you have everything you need to have a wonderful year here at Leslie Middle School.

To-Do:
🎓Check our pinned posts for dress code and "what to bring" guidelines
✏️Visit ParentSquare or our school website to find the school supply list for this year
💻Log in to ParentVue/StudentVue to see your schedule (remember these are subject to change up until the first day of school)
📅Mark your calendar for all the important dates!

Sept 3 - Back to School Night, 5:30-7:00pm
Sept 8 - First Day for 6th Graders, 9:20am
Sept 9 - First Day for 7th and 8th Graders, 10:20am

07/20/2026

We have two separate programs coming up this summer. The first is 6th grade Lion Camp!
ALL INCOMING 6TH GRADERS ARE WELCOME
*If you have not registered already, transportation cannot be guaranteed. Please give us a call at the office after August 10th to check your transportation status.
This camp is an opportunity for incoming 6th grade students to get familiar with Leslie, meet new friends, practice opening lockers, play fun games and activities, and so much more! Get a head start at Leslie Middle School!

Dates: August 19th & 20th , Wednesday - Thursday at Leslie
TENTIVE Times: 9:00AM- 1:00PM
Breakfast & Lunch Provided

The second is our Summer Boost Camp. This summer school opportunity was by invitation or recommendation from your students' teachers. It will focus primarily on reading, writing, and math to get students ready for the upcoming school year.
*If you were placed on the waiting list for this program, please make sure to check ParentSquare for any updates to your students' status or invitation.

Excited to see you!

07/13/2026

THIS SATURDAY, July 18th, Salem Health Orthopedics is offering free sports physicals to support athletes' health and safety. All 7th and 8th graders whop plan to participate in sports this school year will need an up-to-date sports physical in order to participate. Sports physicals are only valid for 2 years.

Limited walk-in spots are available. Please reserve your spot at events.humantix.com/youth-sports-physicals
Call the Community Health Education Center at 503-814-2432 for any questions.

07/10/2026

Did you know that we offer multiple clubs and before and after school activities here at Leslie?

We have club seasons, usually beginning in late September, and our club offerings differ every season and every year!

If you’re interested in hosting a club here at Leslie, please reach out to [email protected] and we will discuss the process!

In the meantime, enjoy this throwback to our wreath making project from our very own gardening club 🪴

05/13/2026

It’s time to nominate student and staff speakers for our 8th grade promotion ceremony!
Your nomination helps shape a celebration to remember. 🎉
Take a moment to make your voice count.
Vote now by completing the linked Google Form. You can click on the link (On Facebook), or visit the link in our bio (On Instagram).

https://forms.gle/8nt8c9Z4Lc3XUXqF9

*Nominations close on May 18th and you will need to be logged into your student email address to access the link — don’t miss your chance!