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Información en español 4J’s planned hybrid timeline is similar to Governor’s plan for Oregon schools to resume in-person instruction this spring Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced March 5 that Oregon schools will return to in-person instruction in a hybrid or on-site model by the week of March 29 for grades K–5 and by the week of April ...

4J is welcoming new kindergarteners for fall 2021 • Virtual orientation events March 9–April 16 Let’s get to know each other! If your child will turn 5 on or before September 1, it’s time to register to start kindergarten in the fall. Please attend your school’s virtual kindergarten orientation event—every elementary school has an informational session ...

Información en español Choose your learning location: Today, March 4, is last day for middle and high school pathway changes  Learning Pathway Change Form During this pandemic year, Eugene School District 4J has offered families a choice of three options for learning: participating in on-site learning when the hybrid model begins, continuing all-online learning connected with your regular ...

Información en español Team activities may resume March 14 Eugene School District 4J has temporarily suspended football activities at Sheldon High School due to an identified case of COVID-19. The district is working closely with Lane County Public Health to respond to this case, assist with contact tracing, and protect the health of our community. In consultation with public ...

Información en español Community invited to review, give feedback on preliminary building siting plan and next steps for new school Planning is underway and design work is beginning for the new Camas Ridge Elementary School. The new school building will be designed for safety and security, efficiency and sustainability, and 21st century learning. In a first step, ...

Información en español On-site spectators currently not allowed due to state restrictions • District will livestream varsity games to provide online spectator access  Friends, families and fans can cheer on 4J high school sports teams safely online now that they’ve returned to the field of competition. High school varsity games will be livestreamed to provide virtual access, as ...

Nominations for school district employees accepted through April 15 Who is your champion in education? Eugene School District 4J has exceptional people who make a difference for students every day, both in-person and from a distance. Nominating a valued educator for the ACE Awards is a wonderful way to honor the incredible talent and dedication of ...

Información en español Final school design determined with community feedback The new North Eugene High School building is on its way! Design documents are completed and construction of the new building is set to begin this spring. The North Eugene region’s new flagship high school will be the first new high school building to be constructed in ...

Información en español School support staff honored in annual appreciation week March 1–5 is Classified Employees Appreciation Week. Each year at this time, Eugene School District 4J joins school districts across Oregon in honoring our classified staff who work to make our schools great places to teach and learn, whether in person or from a distance. These hardworking, ...

Información en español Students in grades 6–12 can change learning pathways for the third trimester—respond by March 4   Learning Pathway Change Form Each family situation is unique. Some families are eager for students to return to in-person learning, while others are concerned about making this change soon. To meet families’ varying needs, 4J is offering families one more ...

Información en español Grades K–1 to begin hybrid on-site orientation week of March 15 • Middle and high school pathway change requests due March 4 Middle & High School Learning Pathway Change Form Caminos educativos: Solicitud de cambio para estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria We are excited to welcome students back to school buildings in the coming weeks.  4J students ...

Información en español Live outside of 4J? Apply March 1–31 for district transfer lottery Apply online March 1–31 In Eugene School District 4J, we have a long history of school choice. We welcome all students and families to attend our schools. Students who live anywhere in the district may request to attend a school other than their neighborhood ...

Información en español Free COVID-19 testing offered Saturday  Learn more and pre-register (not required) Eugene School District 4J has partnered with the University of Oregon and is hosting free COVID-19 testing for 4J families and staff and community members. The next COVID testing event is Saturday, February 27, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., at the 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe ...

Información en español Community invited to online presentation about school design process Design work is beginning for the new Camas Ridge Elementary School. Thanks to voters’ approval of the 2018 school bond measure, three new school buildings will be built to replace aging facilities and other capital improvements will be funded at every 4J school. The new ...

Información en español Meal service shifts to 4 days a week as schools prepare for hybrid learning Eugene School District 4J has been providing youth with free to-go meals since school buildings closed due to the pandemic nearly a year ago. Now, the district is preparing to return students to school buildings in a hybrid model and ...