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Información en español School bond measure is approved  Nov. 6, 2018 — Voters in Eugene School District 4J have resoundingly passed Measure 20-297, the school bond measure to fund improvements at every 4J school and for every 4J student. Bond funds will be used to repair schools, improve security, update technology and learning materials, support career technical education, address ...

Información en español What do you want to know about the school bond measure? Frequently asked questions Proposed bond improvements Bond community conversation  Do you have questions about the school bond measure on the November 6 ballot? Community members are invited to discuss the measure with Superintendent Gustavo Balderas and other 4J staff at a pair of community meetings on Oct. ...

2017–18 annual reports are available online  Each year, the Oregon Department of Education issues reports for every public school and district in Oregon. The 2017–18 reports are now available online. ODE this year redesigned the school report cards, aiming to share information that is meaningful and accessible to parents, families and the broader school community. The new ...

Bond measure would fund improvements for every 4J school if approved Nov. 6 Measure 20–297, the school bond measure on the November 6 ballot, would fund improvements at every 4J school and for every student if it is approved by voters. Every school would receive safety and security improvements, new curriculum materials and technology upgrades for a ...

School and district staff: Protect yourself against the flu! Flu shot clinics for staff on October 11 & 16 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 ...

Churchill High School teacher is Oregon Teacher of the Year One of Eugene School District 4J’s outstanding educators has won the highest teaching recognition in the state: Keri Pilgrim Ricker, health sciences teacher at Churchill High School, is the 2019 Oregon Teacher of the Year. Governor Kate Brown and Oregon Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Colt Gill ...

Bond measure would fund improvements for every 4J school if approved by voters Measure 20–297, the school bond measure on the November 6 ballot, would repair schools, improve security, update technology and learning materials, support career education, address overcrowding and replace three aging school buildings. Bond Information Sheet (English / Español) If the bond measure passes, it would: Fund ...

4-year contract agreement provides fair salary increases for all classified employees  Eugene School District 4J has agreed on a four-year contract with our classified employees’ union that includes fair salary and insurance increases for every employee. The Oregon School Employees Association represents 4J’s classified staff members, such as educational assistants, custodians, bus drivers, and food service workers. Important ...

School safety concerns? Students and others can now report through SafeOregon system  A safe learning environment is a critical part of helping each child achieve academic success. To help students feel safe and be safe, Eugene School District 4J is offering the SafeOregon tip line as another way students and families can report school or student ...

Get ready for back-to-school with new school schedules, bus routes, supply lists, and more  The start of school is just around the corner—we can hardly wait! • Tues., Sept. 4: Grade 9: High school orientation & transition day • Wed., Sept. 5: Grades K–6 and 9–12: First day of classes • Thu., Sept. 6: Grades 7–8: First day of ...

Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in the Eugene area. We take our students’ health and safety very seriously, and closely monitor conditions to guide decisions 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 quality to determine outdoor activity ...

Bond funds would improve safety, career education, technology, curriculum, overcrowding, and replace 3 aging schools, if approved by voters The Eugene School Board has unanimously approved referring a $319.3 million bond measure to voters on the November 2018 election ballot. If approved by voters in November, the bond measure would provide improvements for all district schools. Bond ...

Buses have new stops and times this fall Does your student ride the bus to school? Please check your bus route for any changes before school begins. School bus routes, stops and schedules are adjusted every year. This fall, many bus routes will change as school schedules are aligned to provide enough and equal learning time for ...

Need to contact your school? Now is the time! School offices reopen or resume regular hours this week. High Schools: Wednesday, August 15—Regular hours resume Middle Schools: Wednesday, August 15—Offices open with regular hours Elementary Schools: August 16 and 17—Open with limited hours (contact your school for open hours) Monday, August 20—Open regular hours Tuesday, August 21—Closed for staff training Wednesday, August 22 and ...

$2.16 million over 5 years to support successful academic after-school program 4J’s successful BEST After-School Program will continue in 2018–19 and beyond, thanks to a substantial multiyear grant. BEST provides academic support and enrichment activities for students at several schools with a high level of student need. The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) federal grant, awarded ...