Communications Department News & Information

Oregon Legislature’s “grand bargain” will help schools next year   Good news from Salem: The Oregon Legislature has hammered out a deal that includes more funding for public schools next year. This year’s school funding is not affected. The legislation will add $100 million for Oregon schools next year, 2014–15. PERS changes that also were approved will ...

District issues request for proposals The 4J school board is seeking proposals to purchase, lease, or trade for the Civic Stadium properties. The primary goal is to maximize revenue to the district, but the board also will consider secondary goals such as other benefits to the district, benefits to the community, and neighborhood compatibility of the proposed ...

Kids say the greatest things. This fun video shares some 4J students’ and parents’ thoughts on the first days of school. In just 3 minutes, it will brighten your spirits and warm your heart!

Two openings for new volunteer members Apply online Eugene School District 4J is inviting applications for its volunteer budget committee. There are two openings for three-year terms that run through June 30, 2016. Residents interested in serving on the committee should apply by Oct. 10 at 5 p.m., and attend the school board meeting on Oct. 16 to speak to the board. The ...

Plan being developed; public invited to provide input A master plan is being developed to guide future improvements of the Edison Elementary School building in the South University neighborhood. A public meeting will be held on September 17 for Edison families, neighbors and any other interested community members. Robertson Sherwood Architects will share information about goals, process and timing; what has been done so far; and some initial ideas about improvements; then invite ...

Three architect teams have been selected to design 4J’s new school buildings. The architectural partnership firms’ proposals were ranked highest among the 19 proposals received. Four of the district’s oldest schools will be rebuilt in the next few years, thanks to voters’ approval in May of the school improvement bond measure. The first step is to select ...

$2 million over 5 years to expand, enrich after-school program for disadvantaged youth 4J’s successful BEST After-School Program will continue and expand in 2013–14, thanks to a substantial multiyear grant. BEST (Boosting and Enriching Students Today) provides academic support and enrichment activities for struggling students at high-poverty schools. The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grant will ...

The 2013–14 work year calendars for all 4J employee groups are available online. Teachers & Licensed Specialists Classified Staff Administrators, Professionals & Supervisors Other 2013–14 calendars: Student calendars & other calendar formats

Welcome to the Eugene School District’s redesigned website. Its features include: • Cleaner, more streamlined modern design • Better search and navigation • More multimedia and interactivity options • Easier and more affordable to maintain We encourage you to explore the new website and let us know what you think. The best websites continue to evolve over time. We value input from staff, parents and ...

Eight architectural firms have submitted a total of 19 proposals to design 4J’s new school buildings. Four of the district’s oldest schools will be rebuilt in the next few years, thanks to voters’ approval last month of the school improvement bond measure. In a first step, the district is seeking architects to provide architectural, engineering and other ...

Elementary School 2013-2014 Middle School 2013-2014 High School 2013-2014 Key Dates: First day of school for most students: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Winter break: Dec. 23, 2013–Jan. 3, 2014 Spring break: March 24–28, 2014

2012–13 End-of-Year Message to Staff  2011–13 District Accomplishments    June 10, 2013 Dear colleagues, A demanding but productive school year is drawing to a close. Before we breathe a huge sigh of relief and launch into summer break, it is fitting to take a moment or two to reflect on how far we have come and where we are headed. First, ...

New principals selected to replace outgoing administrators The Eugene School District is pleased to announce principal and assistant principal appointments at several schools for 2013–14. Elementary Schools: PRINCIPALS: Camas Ridge: Tom Maloney Charlemagne: Morley Hegstrom Corridor & Yujin Gakuen : Tom Piowaty Gilham: Gina Wilde Holt: Joyce Smith-Johnson McCornack: Londa Rochholz Spring Creek: Susan Penrod Twin Oaks: Kathy Owen Camas Ridge: Tom Maloney has been named principal at Camas Ridge ...

4J offers the following summer school programs by invitation only: Title I Elementary Summer School Middle School Summer Academy High School Summer Online Academy Special Education Extended School Year The district also is partnering with a local business that will offer a fee-based academic summer camp for students entering grades 6–9: Summer Springboard

4J sponsors math-focused summer camp by local business Fee-based camp for students entering grades 6–9 will be held July 8–August 1 Students in Eugene School District 4J get an excellent education while school is in session. But how can they keep their learning progressing over the summer? 4J this year is sponsoring a summer program to help stop students’ ...