Communications Department News & Information

2014–15 reports now available online  Each year, the Oregon Department of Education issues a report card for every public school and district in Oregon. The 2014–15 reports are now available online. The state school report cards provide information on student demographics, performance on state tests, student outcomes, educational programs, and how schools compare to others around the ...

Eugene School District 4J superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas is inviting parents and the public to stop in to get to know him and to share their thoughts and questions about Eugene and its schools. “Meet the Superintendent” drop-in conversations have been scheduled around the district in October, November and December. One session on November 12 will ...

School and district staff: Protect yourself against the flu! Flu shot clinics for staff on October 15 & 20 Consent Form | Vaccine Information | Información Sobre Vacunas Getting a flu shot is the best protection we have from the flu and its complications, although it cannot prevent all cases of the flu. A flu vaccine also helps prevent spreading ...

Community members are invited to apply for open seats Apply Online:  Budget Committee Equity Committee  The Eugene School Board is seeking community members interested in serving on the district’s volunteer budget committee and equity committee. There are two openings for multi-year terms on each committee. Applications are due Thursday, Oct. 15. The budget committee provides budget advice and direction, examines the district’s entire budget, and ...

See new schools taking shape—from the air Howard Elementary School  Roosevelt Middle School  Students and teachers from Howard Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School have been getting an up-close look at the construction sites of the new school building where they will be teaching and learning next year. Now the public can get a closer glimpse of the ...

International Baccalaureate Career-Related Program at North Eugene High School is a leap forward in Oregon career and technical education  4J high school students will soon have another option to choose from when it comes to high-quality preparation for college and career readiness. North Eugene High School is expanding its International Baccalaureate program. North Eugene High School is ...

4J outperforms expectations and state average, but has much room to grow   Learn More: Slideshow   State tests have become more rigorous, and students and teachers in Oregon and Eugene School District 4J are rising to the challenge. Statewide assessment results for the 2014–15 school year show that students across Oregon performed better than expected on the new language arts and ...

Parents, public invited to drop-in discussions with new superintendent Wednesday, Sept. 16 (new date), 5:00–6:30 p.m. (invite friends or RSVP) Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7:00–8:30 a.m. (invite friends or RSVP) 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St., Eugene Eugene School District 4J has a new leader, and he wants to meet you. Dr. Gustavo Balderas is inviting parents and the ...

Información en español Master plan developed to guide improvements at Gilham  The Eugene School District 4J bond measure resoundingly approved by voters in May 2013 included funds to improve and expand Gilham Elementary School, a neighborhood school in the Sheldon region in northeast Eugene. To map the route forward, the district hired GMA Architects to provide a master plan for Gilham ...

Get the school calendar, school supply lists, bus routes and more  The first day of school is just around the corner—we can hardly wait! Are you ready for your student’s first day? School Calendar: The first day of school for most students is Wednesday, September 9, just after Labor Day. School offices are open on weekdays now. ...

Principals, assistant principals, directors selected to replace outgoing administrators Several 4J schools and departments have new leadership in 2015–16. Spring Creek Elementary School, Principal: Raquel Gwynn has been selected to be principal at Spring Creek Elementary School. Ms. Gwynn has strong instructional leadership skills and a depth of district knowledge, having coordinated 4J’s after-school program and served as ...

Back-to-school sales will begin soon, long before classes do. Check your school’s supply list online before you start your back-to-school shopping. Some schools provide a list of required supplies for each grade, while other schools or individual teachers buy the needed materials in bulk and ask families to pay a supplies fee. Find your school’s name below for ...

In progress: New schools and improvements from east to west and floors to roofs  Summer work is heating up at schools across the Eugene School District, thanks in large part to voters who resoundingly passed school bond measures in 2011 and 2013. Two aging elementary schools and two middle schools will be replaced with new buildings in the next two ...

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 but reopen well before the start of school. High ...

Eugene School District 4J has a new superintendent. Dr. Gustavo Balderas began his new role as 4J superintendent on July 1, 2015, succeeding Dr. Sheldon Berman, who departed on June 30, 2015. Dr. Balderas has been an educator for 25 years, mostly in Oregon. Before becoming superintendent of Eugene School District 4J, he served as superintendent in two ...