Communications Department News & Information

High school invites community input on longstanding team name Online survey Jan. 12–31: English  |  Spanish Community forum Wed. Jan. 31, 7–8:30 p.m.  South Eugene High School’s athletic team name, The Axemen, is under consideration and the school is seeking input from students, parents, alumni and other community members. To provide convenient ways to share input, the school ...

District leader invites community for coffee and conversation Coffee With the Superintendent Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Cal Young Middle School library, 2555 Gilham Rd. (invite your friends!) Drop-in on Wednesday evening for a cup of coffee and casual conversation with 4J Superintendent Gustavo Balderas! This informal gathering is an opportunity for parents, students, staff and other community members to talk with ...

Let’s talk about your student’s transition to middle and high school! Parents of students receiving Comprehensive Learning Center (CLC) special education services, mark your calendars! You’re invited to come talk with 4J special education administrators and teachers about your child’s upcoming transition to the next steps in their education. On Thursday, January 18, 4J’s Student Services Department ...

Eugene School District 4J provides safe, healthy school facilities where students learn, grow and play. The district has developed a plan in accordance with Oregon law to maintain safe and healthy school facilities for all students. This plan covers all school buildings and addresses areas including radon, lead in drinking water, lead paint, and integrated pest management. All ...

Come see what our schools offer! Learn More  |  Apply Online Jan. 1–31   In Eugene School District 4J, every school offers an excellent education for our students. Students may enroll in their neighborhood school at any time, or request enrollment in a different 4J school, provided there is a place available. Out-of-district residents also are welcome to apply ...

Come discuss our roadmap for the future—the 4J Vision 20/20 strategic plan Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to meet with 4J Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas on Monday, Jan. 8, at 6 p.m., to learn about the 4J Vision 20/20 strategic plan, ask questions and provide feedback. Please join us and invite your friends! At this ...

Superintendent Balderas speaks on students’ behavioral needs Read the superintendent’s article in the Register-Guard  “For these are all our children. We will all profit by, or pay for, whatever they become.” –James Baldwin  The Eugene Register-Guard recently published several articles detailing concerns about an upsurge of behavioral issues at an elementary school in Eugene. This has brought attention ...

Earlier deadline: Visit schools and apply Jan. 1–31  Learn More  |  Español The school choice period for the 2018–19 school year is coming soon: January 2018. In Eugene School District 4J, every 4J school offers students excellent educational opportunities. Students may enroll in their neighborhood school at any time, or request to enroll in a different 4J school if ...

4J partners with Sprint to provide smartphones and internet access to support student achievement This is the digital age—and some of our students are facing a digital divide. Eugene School District 4J is partnering with Sprint to help bridge this divide. As the use of technology has become more integrated into classrooms, the need for students to ...

Drop in for coffee and conversation! Coffee With the Superintendent Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:30–8:30 a.m. Countryside Pizza & Grill, 645 River Road, Eugene (invite your friends!) Let’s chat! You’re invited to drop in for a cup of coffee, fresh biscuits and conversation with Eugene School District 4J Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas. The treats are on us! This is an informal ...

Agreement includes common calendar, student learning time, teacher salary increases  Eugene School District 4J has agreed on a 3-year contract with our teachers’ union. The agreement maintains a full school year, moves toward a consistent school schedule with more learning time for many students, increases elementary preparation time, supports special education, and provides salary increases each ...

Come learn about the 4J Vision 20/20 strategic plan–our roadmap for the future! Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to meet with 4J Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas and learn about the 4J Vision 20/20 strategic plan on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. Eugene School District 4J is looking to the future with the 4J ...

3-year contract agreement must be ratified by association members and approved by school board  The Eugene Education Association and Eugene School District 4J bargaining teams have reached a tentative agreement on the final issues under negotiation for a new 3-year contract. Important provisions include: • Continuing competitive compensation with fair salary increases for every teacher every year: 2.1% ...

Share your views, shape your schools Help define future of North Eugene region  You are invited to help shape the future of 4J schools in the North Eugene area. Students, families, staff and neighbors are encouraged to take part in the district’s North Region Visioning Process at a community engagement event in November or December. Attendees will participate in energizing design activities ...

New language learning materials are coming soon! 4J has kicked off the process to adopt new world language curriculum materials using bond funds approved by voters in 2013. The last districtwide world language curriculum adoption was 15 years ago. Some materials still in use today rely on outdated technology and no longer align with state standards. The ...