Communications Department News & Information

Información en español Live outside of 4J? Thursday is deadline to apply for transfer lottery Apply through April 30 Eugene School District 4J welcomes families who live outside of the district boundary to apply to enroll in 4J schools. Interdistrict transfer applications for the 2020–21 school year are due Thursday, April 30, at midnight. The usual March ...

Información en español New space for elementary schools to open this fall Edison Elementary School will have a new temporary home this fall. Edison will move to a facility at the former Willard school site at 29th & Lincoln for two years, while the new Edison school building is constructed. Edison’s 94-year-old building at 22nd & Onyx is ...

Información en español Long established firm with local experience will serve as CM/GC Planning for the new North Eugene High School is underway. A construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) has been selected to coordinate planning and construction of the new building: Lease Crutcher Lewis (Lewis), a construction company with offices in Eugene, Portland and Seattle, founded in 1886. Lewis’s ...

Información en español Let’s shine some light on our seniors!  Classrooms may be dark, but our community’s care for our students burns bright. Eugene School District 4J is participating in the nationwide Be the Light Campaign to honor our seniors in the Class of 2020. Each Friday through June 12, we encourage you to turn on your front ...

Información en español District is producing signs for high school seniors’ lawns and windows Colorful new spring blooms will soon be cropping up in yards across Eugene. Eugene School District 4J is creating yard signs and providing one free to every 12th grade student for their lawn, front door or window, to show that an amazing 4J ...

Información en español Highlight positive happenings with the #4JBetterTogether community campaign  Share a #4JBetterTogether highlight As we navigate these challenging times and work to ensure meaningful educational opportunities are in place for our students, we also want to be sure we are staying connected to each other. Eugene School District 4J is sharing stories of kindness and connection, enrichment ...

Información en español LEGAL NOTICE:  Eugene School District 4J, Lane County, Oregon Notice of Budget Committee Meeting Two public meetings of the Budget Committee of Eugene School District 4J, Lane County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held in the months of April 2020 and ...

Información en español District will continue to provide distance learning and student supports  Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced on April 8 that Oregon schools’ doors will stay closed for the remainder of the school year to help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. During these extraordinary circumstances and challenges, Eugene School District 4J’s commitment to educating ...

Información en español School board finalizes candidate profile and builds in opportunities for input from employee groups The Eugene School Board has begun accepting applications from internal candidates to serve as interim superintendent for the 2020–21 school year. Superintendent Gustavo Balderas will depart in June after leading the district for five years. A finalist will be announced in ...

Información en español Families without access to online learning materials can pick up a supplemental learning packet Eugene School District 4J and all Oregon school districts are reconnecting with students and preparing for distance learning starting next week. The district is preparing and distributing computers and tablets to students who need one to use at home, and ...

Información en español As Eugene School District 4J and all other Oregon school districts ramp up for distance learning, many families are assessing their home internet access options. If you have a need for internet access, please try the following: Free Xfinity WiFi Hotspots: Xfinity WiFi hotspots located in businesses and outdoor locations have been made available for ...

Información en español Starting April 13, 4J schools will provide credit-bearing distance education while school buildings are closed  Eugene School District 4J is working to close the distance between our 16,000 students and their teachers to continue to provide a rich educational experience away from the classroom. On Monday, March 30, the Oregon Department of Education issued significant ...

Información en español Live outside of 4J? You now have until April 30 to apply for transfer lottery Apply through April 30 Eugene School District 4J has extended the deadline for out-of-district families to request to enroll in a 4J school for the 2020–21 school year. The interdistrict transfer application period has been extended by one month, to ...

Información en español 4J has added more locations for free student meals, to offer greater access and convenience Eugene School District 4J has more than doubled the locations where families can pick up free breakfast and lunch during the extended school closure. Families can choose the location that is most convenient for them, regardless of where they ...

Información en español Recognize a deserving 4J teacher, staff member, administrator or volunteer by April 30 Submit a Nomination Who is your champion in education? Eugene School District 4J has exceptional people who make a difference for students every day, even while our school buildings are closed. The district is accepting nominations for the 2020 ACE Awards in four ...