Communications Department News & Information

Información en español Team of educators and district staff reviewing options for grades 6–12 schedule changes • Recommendations expected late November Eugene School District 4J has convened a team of teachers, licensed specialists and district leaders to review new schedule options for middle and high schools to better serve all secondary students, families and staff. The team is ...

Información en español Please join us: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5:30–7 p.m. CORRECT ADDRESS: 1328 E. 22nd Ave., Eugene We can’t thank you enough, but we can thank you again! Please join us to celebrate the grand opening of the new Edison Elementary School building on Tuesday, Oct. 25.  This fall students launched into the new school year in their ...

Información en español October 19, 2022 School Board Regular Meeting On Wednesday, October 19, the school board held a regular meeting. The sessions were open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM and 98.7-FM. Regular Meeting Introductory Comments Superintendent Andy Dey discussed how 4J provided two school buses earlier in the ...

Información en español High school students can apply online through Tuesday, Oct. 25 Apply Today The Eugene School District 4J school board believes that hearing from students is a critical component to quality decision-making as they lead and set the direction for the school district. To gain that perspective, the board is seeking student representatives to serve on ...

Información en español The advisory committee, restructured in response to a new state law, has both an expanded membership and mission Since 1998, Eugene School District 4J has convened an equity committee to advise district leaders on addressing educational equity in our schools. In 2021, state lawmakers passed a law, Senate Bill 732, that required all K–12 ...

Información en español October 12, 2022 School Board Work Session & Regular Meeting On Wednesday, October 12, the school board held a work session and regular meeting. The sessions were open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM and 98.7-FM. Work Session The board continued its discussion of identifying its ...

Información en español 4J families invited to documentary series addressing important social issues 4J’s Office of Equity, Inclusion and Instruction is hosting a documentary film series this school year for 4J students, families and staff focused on important social issues impacting young people—racism, cyberbullying and mental health. The first documentary film, “I’m Not Racist … Am I?,” will ...

Información en español See new schools taking shape—from the air North Eugene High School (construction camera) Camas Ridge Elementary School (construction camera) Edison Elementary School (opened fall 2022) Neighbors of the Camas Ridge Elementary School and North Eugene High School sites have been getting an up-close look at the construction of the new school buildings. Now the public can get ...

Información en español October 1, 2022 School Board Retreat On Saturday, October 1, the school board held the second session of its annual board retreat virtually. The meeting was open to the public via Zoom. Board Retreat Board members continued their discussion about establishing meeting agreements, setting board goals and selecting working agreements for general board work during the 2022–23 ...

Información en español One thousand dollar payment to classified, licensed staff intended to aid hiring and retention One of 4J’s top priorities is to hire and retain a diverse workforce with the talent and passion to educate and support our students at the highest level. Toward that end, and in the midst of a labor shortage affecting 4J ...

Información en español 4J partners with Eugene Public Library to provide free library cards to 4J youth, including those living outside city limits  What’s the most powerful school supply? A library card! All students enrolled in Eugene School District 4J schools can get a Eugene Public Library card for free, whether or not they live within Eugene’s city ...

Información en español September 21, 2022 School Board Work Session & Regular Meeting On Wednesday, September 21, the school board held a work session and regular meeting. The sessions were open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM and 98.7-FM. Work Session The board met with 4J’s Equity, Inclusion and ...

Información en español District renews partnership with Care Solace to continue providing free coordination of mental health care for 4J students, staff and families during 2022–23 school year. Eugene School District 4J is committed to the wellbeing of our students, staff and families. To help provide an additional layer of care and address the need for mental ...

Información en español Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in the Eugene area. We take our students’ health and safety very seriously. The district closely monitors conditions to guide decisions around school-sponsored outdoor student activities, including sports. Staff regularly monitor the Air Quality Index to determine outdoor activity levels for students, per the public health guidance from ...

Información en español Join the festivities on Thursday, Sept. 29, 6–7 p.m. Gilham Elementary School has grown! Now it’s time for the community to celebrate the completed expansion of 4J’s largest elementary school on Thursday, September 29. The grand opening of the larger school building will feature a ribbon-cutting, tours and light refreshments—our small way of saying thank ...