Communications Department News & Information

Información en español Teacher union and school board have approved new contract effective through June 2024  Eugene School District 4J and the Eugene Education Association, the union representing teachers and licensed specialists, have agreed on a 3-year contract that provides substantial compensation increases, preserves instruction time with students, and increases and protects teacher preparation time. The agreement was ...

Información en español District is partnering with Care Solace to provide free care coordination for mental health care for 4J students, staff and families Eugene School District 4J is committed to the wellbeing of our students, staff and families. To help provide an additional layer of care and address the growing need for mental health care and ...

Información en español 4J’s newest elementary school building is on schedule to open its doors this fall The new Edison Elementary School building remains on schedule to open this fall as crews continue to make steady progress toward its completion. The design and construction continue on as planned and shown in previous updates, with almost all of the ...

Información en español 4J and Eugene Public Library are partnering to offer free library cards to all students in 4J schools Line up your student’s spring break reading, enrichment and entertainment with their own library card! All students enrolled in Eugene School District 4J schools can get a Eugene Public Library card for free, whether or not ...

Información en español Welcoming new kindergarteners for fall 2022 • Virtual orientation events after spring break Let’s get to know each other! If your child will turn 5 on or before September 1, it’s time to register to start kindergarten in the fall.  Mark your calendar and join us for your school’s virtual kindergarten orientation event after spring ...

Información en español March 9, 2022 School Board Work Session & Special Meeting On Wednesday, March 9, the school board held a work session and special 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 Earlier in the month, Alma Advisory Group, the ...

Información en español Community input helped shape the qualities and qualifications to seek in 4J’s permanent superintendent The Eugene School Board is working toward selecting the next permanent superintendent for Eugene School District 4J. Now, they’ve identified the qualities they’re looking for. Community members’ input has been summarized and used to help develop the candidate profile for the ...

Información en español School board unanimously approves policy addressing racial harassment in more detail  Eugene School District 4J has taken an important step in our ongoing work to support students, staff and positive school climates, with the adoption of a new policy on racial harassment. District policy has long barred discrimination, bullying and harassment on the basis of ...

Información en español School support staff honored in annual appreciation week March 7–11 is Classified Employees Appreciation Week. Each year at this time, Eugene School District 4J joins school districts across Oregon in honoring our classified staff who work to make our schools great places to teach and learn. These hardworking, impactful employees perform critical work every day ...

Información en español Consultant presents input received from community Nearly 4,000 community members shared their thoughts on the selection of a permanent superintendent for Eugene School District 4J. Now, an overview of the input they provided has been shared with the school board and the community. The Eugene School Board is engaged in a process to select the ...

Información en español Extra chance for families to change learning location • Submit requests by Monday, March 14 Face masks will become optional in Eugene School District 4J starting Monday, March 14. (Learn more) In light of the decision to shift to optional masking, the district is providing families one final opportunity to change between learning on-site at ...

Información en español Other school COVID prevention protocols remain in place Face masks will become optional in Eugene School District 4J starting Monday, March 14. Oregon school districts may decide locally on whether and when to require mask use in schools and on school buses after the statewide indoor mask mandate ends March 11. The Oregon Department of ...

Información en español Sign up by March 14 for a free youth food box with seven days of meals Spring break is coming, and so are spring 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 ...

Información en español Live outside of 4J? Apply March 1–31 for district transfer lottery Apply online March 1–31 In Eugene School District 4J, we have a long history of school choice. We welcome all students and families to attend our schools. Students who live anywhere in the district may request to attend a school other than their neighborhood ...

Información en español Nominations for school district employees and volunteers accepted through March 31 Who is your champion in education? Eugene School District 4J has exceptional people who make a difference for students every day. Nominating a valued educator or volunteer for the ACE Awards is a wonderful way to honor the incredible talent and dedication of ...