Communications Department News & Information

Información en español Get a sneak peek at initial design concepts for new high school  Design work is underway for the new North Eugene High School. Local voters approved a bond measure in November 2018 to construct new buildings for North Eugene High School and two aging elementary schools, and fund other capital improvements at every 4J ...

December 4, 2019 School Board Work Session and Regular Meeting  On Wednesday, December 4, 2019, the school board held a work session followed by a regular board meeting. Work Session: Bond Update: Program Moves Yujin Gakuen Elementary School to Kelly Middle School District leaders gave a broad overview of the history of the 2018 voter-approved construction bond measure and the ...

Parent education nights on preventing sexting, cyberbullying, child exploitation  Eugene School District 4J is teaming up with the Eugene Police Department and Bethel School District to offer free online safety training for parents, conducted by a nationally recognized child crimes specialist. Parents and guardians are invited to choose one of three nights to come learn about preventing ...

Información en español Dec. 16: Community invited to see how design of the new Edison Elementary School is shaping up A new Edison Elementary School building is coming soon, thanks to voters’ approval of the 2018 school bond measure.  Families, neighbors and other community members are invited to a community open house on Monday, December 16 to learn about ...

How to know if schools are closed or delayed No news = No change  Learn More  | Get Text Alerts  |  Staff Info  |  Español   When winter weather makes conditions hazardous, schools may be closed or delayed or buses may use snow routes. School districts decide early in the morning whether there is a need to change the school schedule ...

November 20, 2019 School Board Work Session and Regular Meeting On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, the school board held a work session followed by a regular board meeting. Work Session: Latinx Parent Group & Student Voice Latinx parents were invited to speak to the board to discuss their students’ needs, including additional support services. A group of high school ...

Información en español Schematic design of new Edison Elementary School is underway A new Edison Elementary School building will be under construction soon, thanks to voters’ approval of the Eugene School District 4J bond measure in 2018. Site work and construction will begin in summer 2020 and the new school will open in fall 2022.  The Edison Elementary ...

Join Dr. Gustavo Balderas and school board members for coffee and conversation on Dec. 2 Coffee With the Superintendent Monday, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St. RSVP or invite your friends You’re invited: Drop in for coffee and informal conversation with 4J Superintendent Gustavo Balderas and members of the Eugene School Board. A series of drop-in ...

$370,000 grant will support emergency planning, safety assessments, visitor access management Eugene School District 4J has been awarded a significant federal grant to support school safety. The grant will provide $370,289 over two years to improve safety and emergency preparedness throughout the district. The grant will primarily fund three districtwide safety initiatives: Comprehensive school vulnerability assessments at every ...

Five more schools are providing free meals this year No such thing as a free lunch? There is for students at some 4J schools. Students need a healthy breakfast and lunch to be ready to learn. Eugene School District 4J has introduced changes to the student meal program this year, and many students are giving it a ...

November 6, 2019 School Board Work Session and Regular Meeting On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, the school board held a work session followed by a regular board meeting. Work Session: Superintendent Goals The board held a work session to review and discuss the draft superintendent goals for 2019–20. Draft Superintendent Goals Superintendent Evaluation Process Board Meeting The school board’s regular business meeting followed ...

Juan Carlos Valle and Maya Rabasa selected for budget panel The school board has appointed two 4J residents, Juan Carlos Valle and Maya Rabasa, to serve on the district’s budget committee. Both will serve three-year terms expiring in 2022. The budget committee consists of seven appointed community volunteers and the seven elected school board members. The community ...

District developing plan for $12 million in funding • Community forums November 13–25 New funding is coming to 4J schools. Oregon’s Student Success Act is expected to provide Eugene School District 4J about $12–13 million per year starting with the 2020–21 school year—about a 5% increase in the district’s general fund budget. The district is engaging staff, families ...

Dr. Gustavo Balderas invites community for coffee and conversation Coffee With the Superintendent Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7:00 a.m. Arts & Technology Academy, 1650 W. 22nd Ave. RSVP or invite your friends You’re invited: Drop in for coffee and informal conversation with 4J Superintendent Gustavo Balderas and members of the Eugene School Board. A series of drop-in coffee chats are being held ...

Lane County has a confirmed case and local exposures to measles    Eugene School District 4J is sharing information to ensure all of our families and staff are informed about measles, also known as rubeola. Measles has returned to Oregon, and Lane County currently has one confirmed case of the disease. This is part of a statewide ...