Communications Department News & Information

Sunday is last day for 4J residents to enter lottery for 2021–22 Learn More  |  Apply Online by Jan. 31   In Eugene School District 4J, families may choose their school, provided space is available. Students may enroll in their neighborhood school or request a different school. Lotteries determine the order in which requests are accepted. Options include language immersion ...

Grad rates rise districtwide and several achievement gaps narrow  4J graduation rates have climbed to an all-time high. More students in Eugene School District 4J graduated on time than in any previous year since the Oregon Department of Education began consistently recording the data, according to official 2020 graduation rates released by the agency in January. Eugene ...

Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar  Dear 4J families, we want to keep you up to date with the latest information, including updates on: Public health metrics Hybrid learning model Limited in-person instruction COVID vaccines Public Health Metrics and Measures The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has announced updates to the Ready Schools, Safe Learners ...

Información en español January 13, 2021 School Board Regular Meeting On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the school board held a regular meeting. The meeting was held virtually in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM. Regular Meeting Introductory Comments Interim ...

Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar • Changes in state guidelines for schools, elementary classroom shifts  Dear 4J families, welcome to 2021! We hope you had a restful winter break. As students and staff are returning to online learning this week, we want to provide an update about the potential return to on-site learning in ...

Información en español Ventilation system changes to improve air quality, including “bipolar ionization” air purifying devices installed in all 4J buildings The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the 2020–21 school year and our community, and it is transforming some aspects of our school facilities as well. Building technologies and practices are important tools to provide safe, secure, sustainable learning ...

Información en español Testing for 4J families and staff on January 9 and 16 Lane County Public Health is offering 4J families and staff free COVID-19 testing on January 9 and 16 at the 4J Education Center. The testing site will be open from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Testing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointments will ...

See what our schools offer! Residents apply Jan. 1–31, non-residents March 1–31    Learn More  |  Apply Online   In Eugene School District 4J, every school offers an excellent education for our students. Students may enroll in their neighborhood school at any time, or request enrollment in a different 4J school, provided there is a place available. Out-of-district residents ...

How to know if school services are canceled or classes moved online • No news = No change  Learn More  | Get Text Alerts   Winter weather can make road conditions hazardous, but learning can continue on snowy days. With students currently learning online, and with our increased ability to provide instruction and services remotely, 4J schools ...

Información en español District pursues bond refinancing to save taxpayers money  Savings for taxpayers are on the horizon, thanks to the district’s refinancing of bond issuances to capitalize on current low interest rates. In 2018, voters overwhelmingly approved a $319.3 million school bond measure to replace three aging schools and fund capital improvements across the district. Previous capital ...

Visit schools virtually • Apply online in January  Learn More  |  Español The school choice season for the 2021–22 school year is coming in January. In Eugene School District 4J, every school offers students excellent educational opportunities. Students may enroll in their neighborhood school at any time, or request to enroll in a different 4J school if space is ...

Información en español December 16, 2020 School Board Work Session & Regular Meeting On Wednesday, Dec. 16, the school board held a work session and regular meeting. The meeting was held virtually in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, audio stream, and radio broadcast ...

Información en español Food boxes with seven days of meals will be available on Dec. 18 and 28 • Daily meal service will resume after winter break School will be out, but 4J students and other youth 18 years old and younger will continue to have access to nutritious food at no cost during winter break. On Friday, ...

Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar • Phase-in of hybrid model to start Feb. 1 if public health conditions allow Getting students safely back to school in-person is a high priority for Oregon and for Eugene School District 4J. The district is planning for a phased-in return of students to school buildings in a ...

Información en español Confederate flag, noose and swastika symbols prohibited on school grounds and during 4J events A new district policy prohibits the display and use of hate symbols, including the Confederate flag, noose and swastika, on school grounds and during 4J-sponsored programs and events. The Eugene School Board approved the policy at its meeting on Dec. 2, ...