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Bond News (2018)

News and updates about the November 2018 bond measure to fund improvements at every 4J school.

  • Kelly Renovations to Welcome Yujin GakuenKelly Renovations to Welcome Yujin Gakuen
    Información en español Facility improvements to co-locate Japanese immersion program at Kelly Middle School on track for fall 2020 With the community’s overwhelming support of the 2018 school bond measure, important capital improvements are being completed throughout the school district. The new North Eugene High School, one of three new school buildings funded by the bond measure, will ...
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  • Take-Home Learning Devices for Every StudentTake-Home Learning Devices for Every Student
    Información en español 4J schools are scheduling pickup times for tablets, laptops before classes begin Every student in Eugene School District 4J will be provided a take-home device for learning online and on-site this year. High school students will receive laptop computers; elementary and middle school students will receive tablets (for grades 3–8, iPads come with keyboards). ...
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  • Team Chosen for Gilham Elementary School ExpansionTeam Chosen for Gilham Elementary School Expansion
    Información en español Experienced local construction contractor and architect firm will plan and build school expansion Planning for the Gilham Elementary School expansion is underway, with a construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) and project architect now on board. GMA Architects, the architecture firm chosen to design the building upgrades at Gilham, has extensive local experience including knowledge and experience ...
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  • Virtual View: Soar Through Edison School DesignVirtual View: Soar Through Edison School Design
    Información en español 3D virtual tour through new Edison building reflects design development concepts • Entry arch and some other elements will evolve  The vision of the new Edison Elementary School is coming into focus. Edison’s current 1926 building is the oldest and in the poorest condition among all 4J school buildings. Soon a new building will ...
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  • Preliminary Work to Begin at Edison SitePreliminary Work to Begin at Edison Site
    Información en español Activity to prepare for construction of the new school starts in July Preparation for construction of the new Edison Elementary School is about to begin. Starting next week, some minor pre-construction work will begin in the neighborhood. Minor traffic interruptions should be expected. The first pre-construction projects are rerouting the sewer line that runs ...
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  • Goodbye, Silver Lea: Last Look at School Building
    Información en español Virtual tours give one last look at school building that housed Corridor and Yujin Gakuen elementary schools  It’s time to say farewell to the former Silver Lea Elementary School building, which for the past few decades has housed Corridor and Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion Elementary School. The Silver Lea building will be removed soon ...
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  • Fond Farewell to Edison Elementary School Building
    Información en español Last look at Edison’s 1926 building shared in virtual tour Edison Elementary School has a long and well-loved history in the south university neighborhood. Edison will continue on, but it’s time to say farewell to the school’s 1926 building with its well-known brick entry facade. The school has the oldest and poorest condition building ...
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  • Corridor Elementary School to Close in JuneCorridor Elementary School to Close in June
    Información en español The Eugene School Board has voted to close Corridor Elementary School at the end of this school year, in light of significantly decreased student enrollment at the small alternative elementary school and expected school funding shortfalls resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. Corridor’s enrollment had fallen by nearly half over the past several years to ...
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  • Bond-Funded Athletic Improvements Race Forward This SummerBond-Funded Athletic Improvements Race Forward This Summer
    Información en español Promised bond work continues while school facilities are closed Spring sports may be canceled but planned bond work marches on. Thanks to the 4J community’s support of the 2018 school bond measure, needed upgrades are being completed across the district to improve athletic facilities and support equitable athletic opportunities for all students. The packed schedule ...
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  • North Eugene High School Design Comes Into FocusNorth Eugene High School Design Comes Into Focus
    Información en español Architects present design of new high school building—the area’s first in more than 50 years  The new North Eugene High School is one step closer to reality, thanks to voters’ approval of the 2018 school bond measure and design work by the team of Rowell Brokaw Architects and Opsis Architecture. The design team has ...
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