Communications Department News & Information

District leader invites you to drop in for a chat Coffee With the Superintendent Thursday, Oct. 19, 3–4 p.m. 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St. (invite your friends!) Hey, Eugene: You’re invited to drop in for a cup of coffee and a conversation with Eugene School District 4J’s superintendent, Dr. Gustavo Balderas. The coffee’s on us! This is an informal ...

2016–17 reports now available online  Each year, the Oregon Department of Education issues a report card for every public school and district in Oregon. The 2016–17 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 ...

North Eugene High School and Arts & Technology Academy see strong growth; districtwide enrollment rises for third year in a row Welcome to all 4J students! Schools in Eugene School District 4J are attracting more families to enroll: Student enrollment increased again this fall to 16,355, continuing a recent trend reversing several years of declining enrollment. Every ...

Free workshop on social media, youth safety WHEN: Tuesday, October 10, 6:00–7:45 p.m. WHERE: Willamette High School, 1801 Echo Hollow Rd. FOR: All intere­sted parents and community members Parents and community members are invited to an information night about social media, the internet and youth safety. Come for the inside scoop on how to protect your child, tween or teen. Learn about ...

Please join us: Thursday, Oct. 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m. We can’t thank you enough, but we can thank you again! Please join us to celebrate the grand opening of the new River Road/El Camino del Río Elementary School building on Thursday, Oct. 5.  This fall students launched into the new school year in their modern, light-filled and colorful new ...

School and district staff: Protect yourself against the flu! Flu shot clinics for staff on October 12 & 17 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 flu ...

Come celebrate: Thursday, Sept. 28, 5:30–7:30 p.m. You’re invited! Arts & Technology Academy students have started the school year in their newly built light-filled, energy-efficient, state-of-the-art learning center. Now it’s time to showcase the new building and say thank you to the voters, families, community members and neighbors who made all this possible. Please join us and come see ...

Student health clinics will continue with PeaceHealth professionals’ medical care Eugene School District 4J and PeaceHealth Medical Group (PHMG) are partnering to sponsor two existing school-based health centers at Churchill and North Eugene High School. The new partnership allows the district to continue providing easily accessible and much needed primary care and medical services to its students. ...

A message from the superintendent and school board Información en español / Information in Spanish The federal administration has announced that it is taking steps to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. DACA has provided temporary protection from deportation and permission to work, study and drive in the U.S. to undocumented youth who came to ...

Read the Superintendent’s Parent Letter Welcome to the 2017–18 school year! We have a busy and exciting year ahead. Our schools are ready and our staff are excited to start the year with your students. Some key things we want you to know as we start the school year: • 4J stands against hate and supports positive school climates • 4J wants ...

Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in the Eugene area. We take our students’ health and safety very seriously. We are closely monitoring air quality conditions to guide our decision making around school-sponsored outdoor student activities. Eugene School District 4J staff regularly monitor the Heat Index and Air Quality Index and do regular visual inspections of outside air ...

Applications open through September 22 Apply Online:  Budget Committee  •  Equity Committee  Are you looking for a way to get involved in our local public schools at the district level, without a weekly time commitment? Do you have interest and expertise to bring to a districtwide committee? Eugene School District 4J is seeking community members interested in serving on the district’s volunteer ...

Join us for grand opening celebrations: Sept. 28 at Arts & Technology Academy Oct. 5 at River Road/El Camino del Río Elementary School You’re invited! Please join us to help celebrate the opening of two new school buildings: Arts & Technology Academy and River Road/El Camino del Río Elementary School. We couldn’t have done it without you! Four years ago, our ...

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 is Wednesday, September 6, just after Labor Day. School offices are open on weekdays now. Teachers start their year ...

Monday, August 28, 2017 — All outdoor activities in 4J have been canceled or moved inside today for students’ health. Wildfire smoke has led to unhealthy air quality, and high temperatures with a heat index in the danger zone are forecasted for this afternoon. The district is monitoring air quality and weather conditions and will make decisions ...