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Board adopted new science curriculum to roll out this year Starting this fall, students in Eugene School District 4J high schools will benefit from a new, districtwide high school science curriculum. Before the adoption of the new curriculum, high schools across the district were relying on a variety of decades-old textbooks and materials to teach science. The ...

District has expanded full scheduling to high school sophomores  To help students get off to a strong start in high school, Eugene School District 4J has targeted funding in recent years to provide full class schedules for all 9th graders. Now 4J 10th graders will have full schedules as well. The district has added high school teacher staffing for ...

Summer construction projects are happening across the district, taking advantage of empty schools and good weather School’s out for summer, and construction crews are busy across the district while students are out of school. This summer we’re completing the construction of two new schools and making repairs and improvements to existing buildings. By the end of this ...

The start of the school year is coming soon! For school registration and other needs, elementary and middle school offices will be open to help you in mid-August. Central district offices and high schools are open now. Elementary Schools Closed for the summer. Open with limited hours on August 16 and 17. Regular hours resume August 22. Middle Schools Closed for the ...

New: Free breakfast at every 4J elementary school! We know how important a nutritious breakfast is to help students get the most out of school. Studies consistently show that children who eat a healthy meal before school have longer attention spans and perform better academically. Eugene School District 4J is excited to offer free breakfast to all ...

Several schools welcome new leadership in 2017–18 Eugene School District 4J has announced the selection of administrators to lead several schools and programs in the coming school year. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS—Jim Moore, Edgewood principal • Scott Marsh, Edison principal • Lavinia Page, assistant administrator at Holt, Corridor and Yujin Gakuen MIDDLE SCHOOLS—Larry Williams, Arts & Technology Academy principal • Morgan Christensen, Kennedy principal • Peter Barsotti, Madison ...

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 student’s school below for ...

Summer learning, free meals Summer is here, and with it some no-cost opportunities for students to learn and stay nourished. Free Meals: Kids are invited to eat breakfast and lunch for free this summer. NO forms to fill out. FREE for anyone 18 and under. The free summer food program is available in several 4J schools, starting June ...

Old materials find new uses: Aim is to reduce waste Thanks to the community’s support of the 2013 bond measure, two more new school buildings are nearly complete. Sustainability is a goal right from the start. Not only will the new schools be more energy-efficient and sustainable—designed to the equivalent of LEED Silver standards—sustainability also is taken ...

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

Investments to strengthen the foundation of education Budget provides full school year, holds the line on class sizes, restores student supports, plans for targeted investments if funding improves The Eugene School Board has adopted a school district budget for 2017–18. The budget is aligned with the district’s 4J Vision 20/20 strategic plan to strengthen the foundation of educational services for students and provide ...

Students deserve equal and adequate class time Kids need to be in school, engaged in high-quality teaching and learning, as much as possible. In Eugene School District 4J, we’ve made strong strides toward achieving that goal by returning to a full school year with no furlough days. Other critical changes are still needed. 4J schools have ...

Share your views, shape your schools Help define future of North Eugene area Survey: http://bit.ly/4JNorthRegionSurvey Eugene School District 4J is working to support and strengthen schools across the district, starting in the North Eugene region, and we want to hear from you. Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to share your needs, concerns, and desires for North Region ...

Superintendent noted for educational leadership, student-centric focus and systemic approach The Eugene School Board has completed its annual performance evaluation of the superintendent, Dr. Gustavo Balderas. The board commended Dr. Balderas’s leadership during his second year as superintendent of Eugene School District 4J. The superintendent’s annual evaluation focused on five areas: student achievement, staff capacity building, stewardship ...

They’ve learned. They’ve grown. And now they’ll walk, to the applause of their parents, peers, families and friends. Eugene School District 4J’s class of 2017 is graduating this June. Congratulations to all of our graduates. Your success is inspiring those who come after you. 2017 Graduation Ceremonies Eugene International High School: Thursday, June 8, 7 p.m., Hult Center Sheldon High School: Friday, June ...