Communications Department News & Information

Two newcomers, two returning members elected to school board  Four school board members who were elected May 21 have been sworn in to serve 4-year terms on the Eugene School District 4J board of directors. Martina Shabram and Gordon Lafer, newly elected to the board, took the oath of office on July 10. Alicia Hays and Mary Walston ...

Información en español Summer bond work ranges from planning to construction While school’s out for the summer, work is underway across Eugene School District 4J to repair and improve school buildings and get ready to build new ones. Local voters approved a bond measure last fall to replace three aging school buildings and fund other capital improvements at ...

Summer program offers free breakfast and lunch at selected locations June 24–August 16 Summer is here and school is out—but some 4J cafeterias are still cooking. Eugene School District 4J will provide meals at four school sites this summer: Holt, Howard and River Road/El Camino del Río elementary schools, and Sheldon High School. Eugene School District 4J serves ...

School’s out for summer! But you can still get in touch with a school or the district before classes begin in September. Most central offices are open year-round. High school offices are open on a limited schedule during the summer. Elementary and middle schools close for part of the summer and reopen well before the start of school. High ...

Información en español Community-developed design guidance for new school buildings Community Design Guidance: School Design Vision & Values Thanks to voters’ approval of the school bond measure in November 2018, over the next few years three of 4J’s aging school buildings—North Eugene High School, Camas Ridge Elementary School and Edison Elementary School—will be replaced with high-quality facilities built ...

Información en español Community invited to comment  Online input form Voters in Eugene School District 4J approved a bond measure in November 2018 to fund capital improvements at every 4J school and replace three aging school buildings with high-quality facilities built for school safety, sustainability, modern seismic standards, and 21st century education. In the South Eugene region, two elementary ...

Summer learning, free meals, health care Summer is here, and with it some no-cost opportunities for students to learn and stay nourished. Free Meals: Kids are invited to eat breakfast and lunch for free this summer. NO forms to fill out. FREE for anyone 18 and under. The free summer food program starts in June and is available ...

District residents are invited to apply for appointment to vacant position on school board Apply online The Eugene School District is soliciting applications for a new school board member. Evangelina Sundgrenz, an elected member of the school board since 2017, has resigned from the board effective June 30, as her family is moving away from the Eugene area. A ...

Información en español Alternative high school program will have new building at 4J Education Center  Eugene School District 4J’s ECCO alternative high school program will have a new home downtown this fall. ECCO will relocate in 2019–20 from the Lane Community College campus to the downtown area, next to the district office building at 200 North Monroe ...

The Eugene School Board commended the leadership of Superintendent Gustavo Balderas during his fourth year as superintendent of Eugene School District 4J in its annual performance evaluation. The board shared its report at the June 5 board meeting. The board’s evaluation of the superintendent focused on his overall administrative performance and the five goal areas of the ...

They’ve learned. They’ve grown. And now they’ll walk, to the applause of their parents, peers, families and friends. The class of 2019 is graduating this June. Congratulations to every one of our 2019 graduates from Eugene School District 4J. Your success is inspiring those who will come after you. 2019 Graduation Ceremonies: Eugene International HS: Thu., June 6, 7 ...

Información en español Community invited to meetings in June and August Local voters approved a bond measure in November 2018 to fund capital improvements at every 4J school and replace three aging school buildings with high-quality facilities built for school safety, sustainability, modern seismic standards, and 21st century education. In the South Eugene region, a new building for ...

Información en español Expert local food service managers hired to replace Sodexo contractor management team Eugene School District 4J is going local, bringing our school food service program in-house after more than 20 years of contracting with large food services management companies. In a first step this spring, the district is hiring a local food service management team ...

New leaders selected to replace outgoing administrators Several 4J schools and departments will have new leadership in 2019–20. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS—Karen Ramirez Gutierrez, River Road/El Camino del Río principal • Sheila Minney, Willagillespie principal • Kevin Gordon, Camas Ridge principal • Teresa Martindale, Adams, principal MIDDLE SCHOOLS—Sun Saeteurn, Monroe principal • Chris Benz, Kennedy assistant principal • Tracy Ross, ...

Voters approve continuing local school funding Voters in Eugene School District 4J have overwhelmingly passed Measure 20-301, renewing the local option levy that helps fund the day-to-day operations of our schools. This support makes a tremendous difference for every 4J school and student. This is not a new tax or a tax increase, but a continuation ...