Communications Department News & Information

Información en español November 4, 2020 School Board Regular Meeting On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the school board held a regular meeting. The meeting was held virtually in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, audio stream at www.4j.lane.edu/stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM. Public ...

Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar   Getting students safely back to school in-person is a high priority for Oregon and for Eugene School District 4J. Governor Kate Brown has released updated health metrics and guidance, developed in conjunction with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Education (ODE), that must be met for ...

Información en español Live webinars: Learn about navigating Canvas and Seesaw student learning platforms • First session is for elementary parents on Nov. 5 Parents, do you need tech help? Join 4J educators for a live webinar to get a better understanding of the technology your student is using for distance learning, learn how you can support ...

Información en español Policy change seeks to aid students in avoiding conflicts between religious observances and important school events Eugene School District 4J has broadened its policy accommodating students’ religious observances, to assist students in our religiously diverse community in avoiding conflicts between important academic and school-related events and major holy days. The school board unanimously approved the ...

Información en español October 21, 2020 School Board Work Session and Regular Meeting On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the school board held a work session and regular meeting. The meeting was held virtually in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, audio stream at www.4j.lane.edu/stream, ...

Información en español District set to receive $4.3 million during 2020–21 school year to bolster academic achievement • Funding is one-third of originally projected amount Eugene School District 4J is close to securing millions of dollars in anticipated revenue to support student achievement, particularly among groups of 4J students that have been historically underserved. The school board has ...

Información en español Alicia Hays named 2020 Oregon School Board Member of the Year Eugene School District 4J board member Alicia Hays has been named the 2020 Oregon School Board Member of the Year by the Oregon School Boards Association. Ms. Hays has provided steadfast leadership on the Eugene School Board since 2007. She is the district’s longest-serving ...

Annual state school reports now available online Profiles of Eugene School District 4J schools and all other Oregon public schools are now available for review. Each year, the Oregon Department of Education issues profile reports for every public school and district in Oregon. The state school report cards aim to share information that is meaningful and accessible ...

Información en español More than three-quarters of a million free meals served since schools closed • Bus drivers now providing home delivery to families in need 4J families have a new way to get healthy and balanced school meals: Home delivery. Eugene School District 4J’s new meal delivery service has hit the road, increasing access to nutritious food ...

Información en español October 14, 2020 School Board Work Session On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the school board held a work session. The meeting was held virtually in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, audio stream at www.4j.lane.edu/stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM. Work ...

Información en español District is soliciting architect proposals to design new elementary school Before new schools can be built, they must be designed. The district this fall will select an architect and then a construction manager/general contractor to design and construct the third new school building funded by the 2018 school bond measure, Camas Ridge Elementary School. Statements ...

Información en español October 7, 2020 School Board Regular Meeting On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the school board held a regular meeting. The meeting was held virtually in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, audio stream at www.4j.lane.edu/stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM. Public comment ...

Información en español Applications from district residents are due Wednesday Apply online Eugene School District 4J is inviting applications for its volunteer budget committee. There are three openings for three-year terms that run through June 30, 2023. Residents interested in serving on the committee should apply by Wednesday, October 14, at 5 p.m. About the committee The budget committee has 14 ...

Información en español Final design will honor the old school building’s history Design details have been completed and construction will begin soon on the new building for Edison Elementary School. The Edison Elementary School design team of Mahlum Architects and Robertson Sherwood Architects have completed the design of the new school, meeting district standards, reflecting community input, and ...

Información en español District completes packed schedule of spring and summer school improvements While school buildings were closed, facility improvement projects continued this spring and summer, many of them thanks to voter-approved bond funds. From security additions to athletic facility improvements to much-needed facility repairs, Eugene School District 4J continues to complete priority projects promised with the passage ...