Communications Department News & Information

Información en español 4J teachers offer innovative, short summer courses for students entering grades 9–12  Let’s continue the learning! Eugene School District 4J’s new summer intensive program provides students who will be in grades 9–12 next year an opportunity to extend their learning into the summer months. The one- to two-week online courses are designed and led by ...

Información en español Nichoel Fry is Oregon School Nurse of the Year One of Eugene School District 4J’s outstanding healthcare providers has won the state’s top accolades. Nichoel Fry was named the 2020 School Nurse of the Year by the Oregon School Nurse Association. Nurse Nichoel Fry has cared for the physical, mental, emotional and social health needs ...

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 ...

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 ...

Información en español Free grab-and-go meals available at selected locations June 15–Sept. 4 School’s out for summer, but school kitchens are still cooking for kids. Eugene School District 4J will provide free grab-and-go meals at six school sites this summer. Meals will be provided from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Monday–Thursday. Meals are free for all students and youth ...

Información en español Oregon schools may have online or on-site learning, or a blend of both • Full online option available for 4J students Oregon students’ return to school in the fall may look different, such as a blend of on-site classes and online learning, with smaller groups, physical distancing and other precautions. Eugene School District 4J is ...

Información en español Seniors “walk” in virtual graduation ceremonies, now viewable online  They’ve learned. They’ve grown. And now they’ve graduated, cheered on by their parents, peers, families and friends both locally and around the world. The Class of 2020 has graduated and been celebrated in virtual graduation ceremonies for each high school. These virtual commencements were broadcast live ...

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 ...

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 ...

Información en español Families invited to share their experience with school services this spring As the 2019–20 school year comes to an end, Eugene School District 4J is seeking feedback from students, parents and educators. When Oregon students return to school in the fall, school may look different, such as a blend of on-site classes and online learning, ...

Información en español Join us live to honor the Class of 2020   Eugene School District 4J’s Class of 2020 will celebrate high school graduation twice: first with virtual ceremonies in June, followed by in-person traditional graduation ceremonies at a later point when large group gatherings can again be held. Each 4J high school is producing a virtual graduation ...

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 ...

165 district staff and volunteers were honored in awards program 4J staff and volunteers were honored for excellence in education at the 2020 ACE (A Champion in Education) Awards virtual ceremony on Tuesday, June 2. A record 165 nominees were recognized and four outstanding educators were named as champions in their respective categories. Each champion will receive ...

A message from the superintendent and incoming interim superintendent The last few days have been hard for our country and our community. Like all too many past events, the death of another unarmed person of color did not occur here, but it is felt here, and everywhere. The senseless death of George Floyd, as well as ...

Información en español Cost-saving measure will save funds to offset cuts next school year Eugene School District 4J and other Oregon school districts are bracing for significant budget impacts in the next few years as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The district is taking steps and considering all options to address the coming shortfalls.  The district’s goals ...