Communications Department News & Information

Información en español Oregon schools closing for rest of March • 4J providing grab-and-go meals March 16–20 Our city, our state and much of the world are now dealing with an unprecedented public health crisis. Since the COVID-19 coronavirus first emerged in the U.S. and then in Oregon, Eugene School District 4J has made preventative changes and ...

Información en español Plan developed with community input is slated for approval March 18 • Feedback invited via email  New funding is coming to Oregon schools, and each school district is developing its local plan for how to invest these funds to support student success. The Student Success Act is targeted to increase achievement, close gaps between groups ...

Información en español School events, gatherings, field trips suspended With the number of confirmed coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Oregon increasing, Governor Kate Brown announced new guidance tonight regarding group gatherings and social distancing. We remain committed to keeping our schools open and safe. In accordance with this evening’s guidance and in order to minimize potential opportunities for the virus ...

Información en español Head count helps steer millions of dollars to schools to support vital programs With the 2020 U.S. Census right around the corner, it’s time for 4J families to be counted, including all the children in their households whether or not they’re attending school. The once-a-decade census, required by the Constitution, is the United States’ official ...

Información en español March 4, 2020 School Board Meeting On Wednesday, March 4, the Eugene School Board held a regular board meeting. Board Meeting Introductory Comments Board chair Anne Marie Levis praised Superintendent Gustavo Balderas for his leadership for the last five years in 4J, and noted that he is in line to accept a superintendency in Washington and is expected ...

Información en español Proposed plan developed with community input • Explore and give feedback at forum March 5 or 12 Eugene School District 4J has developed its proposed plan to invest new state funds to support all students’ success, informed by community input, and wants to hear your feedback. The district has spent several months analyzing student data, ...

March 2–6 is Classified Employees Appreciation Week. Each year at this time, Eugene School District 4J joins school districts across Oregon in honoring our classified staff members who work to make our schools great places to teach and learn. This week and every week we celebrate our dedicated classified colleagues for the vital role they play ...

Información en español Updated Sunday, March 1 Have you heard of coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses such as the common cold. COVID-19 is a new coronavirus illness that had not been seen in humans before recently. There are two cases of coronavirus COVID-19 identified in Oregon as of Sunday, March 1. ...

Información en español 4J is welcoming new kindergarteners for fall 2020 • School events scheduled March 3–19 Let’s get to know each other! If your child will turn 5 on or before September 1, please come to your school’s kindergarten orientation event—each elementary school has an event scheduled between March 3 and March 19. You’ll get to ...

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 school, provided ...

Información en español Collaboration aims to strengthen learning about critical threat to current and future generations  Climate change curriculum changes are coming to 4J schools. During a recent all-day summit at Sheldon High School, Eugene School District 4J teachers and students began the process of mapping out expanded climate change instructional materials for teachers to help students understand ...

Nominations for school district employees and volunteers accepted through March 31 Who is your champion in education? Eugene School District 4J has exceptional people who make a difference for students every day. Nominating a valued educator or volunteer for the ACE Awards is a wonderful way to honor the incredible talent and dedication of our amazing ...

Información en español Have you heard of coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses such as the common cold. COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that had not been seen in humans before recently. Eugene School District 4J is closely monitoring the coronavirus situation and is in frequent contact with public health authorities. At ...

Información en español Feb. 19, 2020 School Board Work Sessions and Regular Meeting On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, the school board held a work session followed by a regular board meeting. A second work session was held after the regular meeting. Work Session: Student Success Act — Student Investment Account Plan District staff presented the initial spending proposal for about ...

Información en español Plan to invest new school funding • Community forums March 5 and 12 Eugene School District 4J has unveiled its draft proposal to invest new state revenue starting in the 2020–21 school year to bolster the success of all students in and out of the classroom. The district has spent several months analyzing student data, ...