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Información en español Free meal boxes available for pickup Wednesdays at Cal Young, Kennedy, Madison, Monroe, Roosevelt, Spencer Butte middle schools Eugene School District 4J is offering free grab-and-go meal boxes for 4J students and other youth every Wednesday. No application or pre-registration is required. Meal boxes can be picked up between 12:45–2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays at six ...

Información en español COVID-19 vaccine authorized for youth ages 12–15 • 4J holds clinics for students on May 17 and 24 4J students age 12 and up will soon be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has authorized use of the Pfizer vaccine for young people 12–15 years old. It is expected to be made ...

Información en español COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be authorized for youth age 12–15 soon • First 4J student vaccine clinic for ages 12+ on May 17 UPDATE: All of the May 17 vaccine appointments have been filled. Do not contact the district or healthcare provider about vaccine appointment availability. Additional vaccine clinics will be scheduled. Eugene ...

Información en español You’re invited: See initial school design and share feedback in virtual open house May 26 Planning for the new Camas Ridge Elementary School is underway, thanks to voters’ approval of the 2018 school bond measure which is funding three new school buildings to replace aging facilities and other capital improvements. The new school will ...

Información en español Ballots due by May 18 at 8 p.m. Eugene School District 4J voters will decide this May who will fill three of the seven positions on the Eugene School Board. Ballots have been mailed to voters for the May 18 election, which includes three positions on the Eugene School District 4J board of directors. The Eugene ...

Información en español Students age 16+ can get COVID-19 vaccine free at 4J clinic • Shuttle buses will be provided from other high schools Eugene School District 4J will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 4J students on Wednesday, May 12. Vaccines are currently available for youth age 16 and up. Vaccination is a voluntary and important opportunity ...

Información en español Weekly meal box pickup begins May 5 at seven sites Starting next month, Eugene School District 4J will offer free grab-and-go meal boxes for 4J students and other youth every Wednesday. No application or pre-registration is required. Home delivery will no longer be provided. Weekly pickup of youth meal boxes will begin on Wednesday, May ...

Información en español April 21, 2021 School Board Regular Meeting On Wednesday, April 21, the school board held a regular meeting. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM. Regular Meeting Introductory Comments Interim Superintendent Cydney Vandercar said all grade levels have returned to school buildings, and it’s ...

Información en español 180 staff nominated for educator excellence awards Eugene School District 4J staff make a difference in the lives of students every day. In a show of immense appreciation, a record 180 outstanding employees have been nominated by parents, students and colleagues for the 2021 ACE (A Champion in Education) Awards. ACE Award “Champions” will be ...

Información en español Scaled-back state tests scheduled outside of live instruction • Parents choose, participate or opt out  Respond: Participate or Opt Out U.S. public schools conduct state testing each spring for students in grades 3–8 and 11. State tests measure students’ proficiency in state and district standards, and test results provide important information for students, parents, teachers, ...

Información en español 4J is planning for students to return to on-site school five days a week • Details depend on state restrictions and public health conditions With students back in school in a hybrid learning model this spring, Eugene School District 4J is looking ahead to the fall. The district is planning for a return to ...

Información en español School days for next year are approved Elementary School Calendar  Middle & High School Calendar Key dates for next school year are set: The school board has approved the academic calendars for the 2021–22 school year. The first day of school will be on a different day than usual this fall. Traditionally 4J begins school on the ...

Información en español April 16, 2021 School Board Retreat On Friday, April 16, the school board held its spring retreat during an in-person session. The meeting was open to the public via live audio stream at www.4j.lane.edu/stream and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM. Board Retreat Assisted by a facilitator, board members discussed its role and responsibilities as a policy-setting body, including ...

Información en español 4J working with healthcare partners to provide COVID vaccines for students • Appointments available May 4 Eugene School District 4J is partnering with community providers to make COVID-19 vaccines available at no cost for 4J students. At this time COVID vaccines are available for all Oregonians age 16 and older. Vaccination is voluntary and an ...

Información en español Wash hands often and well, making sure to scrub for 20 seconds including the front, back and between your fingers Germs are everywhere! They can get onto your hands and into your body when you touch your eyes, nose or mouth. Washing hands throughout the day with soap and water is one of the ...