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Información en español  |  Online survey Online survey, public forums in January  The Eugene School Board has begun the process to select the district’s permanent superintendent. The school board selected Cydney Vandercar to serve as interim superintendent in spring 2020, when former superintendent Gustavo Balderas accepted the superintendency of a larger school district near Seattle; the board later ...

Información en español December 15, 2021 School Board Work Session and Regular Meeting On Wednesday, Dec. 15, the school board held a work session and regular meeting. The sessions were open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM and 98.7-FM. Work Session Board members discussed the process and timeline for ...

Información en español Community members chose from four different exterior options for the new school’s design The new Camas Ridge Community Elementary School building is coming soon, now with a warmer look to fit the neighborhood. Community feedback on the near-final design of the building requested adjustments to provide a warmer and welcoming appearance, with elements such as ...

Información en español Schools across the nation, including in Oregon and the Eugene–Springfield area, have experienced an increase in school threats, rumors of threats, and the spread of false information which has contributed to disruptions to the learning environments and created fear in our community. Most lately, a TikTok trend or “challenge” is circulating nationwide, spreading rumors ...

Información en español Starting in January face masks will be optional outdoors • “Test-to-stay” protocol being implemented • Quarantine times reduced Eugene School District 4J’s COVID-19 protocols are evolving in response to new state and local public health guidelines aimed at keeping students in school while maintaining the health and safety of our community. Masks optional outdoors after ...

Información en español Visit schools virtually • Apply online in January  The school choice season for the 2022–23 school year is coming in January. In Eugene School District 4J, every 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 space is ...

Información en español The weekly pantry provides free food to 4J families in need every Wednesday through February Eugene School District 4J is partnering with FOOD For Lane County to provide 4J families in need with weekly access to the local food bank’s mobile pantry. The pantry will be set up every Wednesday from 2:30–4:30 p.m. (ends at ...

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 — Eugene School District 4J schools will be open on a 2-hour delay due to icy road conditions. Buses will run on snow routes, both when taking students to school and bringing them home after school today. Martes, 14 de diciembre, 2021  — Las escuelas empiezan dos horas más tarde. Los autobuses ...

Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar  Dear 4J families, recently we have seen multiple incidents of concerning posts on social media. Some of these have targeted groups within our school community, used racist and hateful language, and caused concerns for safety. Many students’ sense of safety and wellbeing has been harmed by the hateful, menacing ...

Información en español District’s campus monitors help keep students and schools safe Eugene School District 4J’s campus safety and security program is changing and expanding to meet the needs of our school community. The program is now providing more services at more schools to more students, families and staff. As of this fall, the district employs eight full-time ...

Información en español Sign up by Dec. 15 for a youth food box with seven days of meals Winter break is coming, and so are winter break meal boxes. 4J students and other youth 18 years old and younger can request a free meal box to have nutritious food to eat during the school break. Meal boxes ...

Información en español December 8, 2021 School Board Work Session On Wednesday, Dec. 8, the school board held a work session. The session was held virtually and was open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280 AM and 98.7 FM. Work Session Board members discussed the search process for a ...

Información en español First new high school building in over 50 years is on schedule for 2023 opening Construction is underway on Silver Lane off River Road, as the new North Eugene High School inches closer to reality. The new high school building is starting to take shape inside and out. Easily seen from the road, the structural ...

Información en español How to know if schools are closed or delayed • No news = No change  Learn More | Text Messages | Staff Info When winter weather makes conditions hazardous, schools may be closed or delayed or buses may use snow routes. The school district decides early in the morning whether there is a need to change the ...

Información en español Students in 4J’s new Future Build CTE program learn high-demand trade skills constructing houses for low-income families 4J students are learning skills and doing good, getting hands-on learning and giving a hand up. Eugene School District 4J is launching a new career technical education (CTE) construction program this winter, called “Future Build.” The new ...