Communications Department News & Information

Información en español District residents are invited to apply Apply online Eugene School District 4J is inviting applications for its volunteer budget committee. There are three openings on the committee. Residents interested in serving on the committee should apply by Wednesday, October 13, at 5 p.m. About the committee The budget committee has 14 members: the seven school board members and ...

Información en español Growing language immersion program moves to new location at Kennedy Middle School Eugene School District 4J’s Chinese Immersion Elementary School has begun the 2021–22 school year in its new location in the Kennedy Middle School building. Over the summer, an underused portion of the middle school was retrofitted for younger students to house the ...

Información en español Recorded information session answers parent questions on return to school buildings and COVID prevention measures Parent Information Session Video With the new school year underway, Eugene School District 4J held a parent information webinar on Monday, Sept. 20, to keep families up to date about the return to in-person learning. During the half-hour session, Interim Superintendent ...

Información en español Wildfire smoke is back in the Eugene area, prompting changes to recess, PE and athletics Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in the Eugene area. Eugene School District 4J takes our students’ health and safety very seriously. The district closely monitors conditions to guide decisions around outdoor student activities, including recess and sports. Staff regularly ...

Información en español Welcome back to school, 4J families! Video: 4J First Day 2021 4J students are back to school! More than 16,000 students have walked in through our school doors or signed into online classrooms this fall, bringing a great burst of energy and smiles to our schools and community. We hope you’ll take a moment to enjoy ...

Información en español Health and safety measures reduce risk of spreading COVID-19 • Parent information webinar on Sept. 20 will cover frequently asked questions about return to school buildings  Eugene School District 4J is committed to the health and safety of our students and staff. As the school year gets underway, the district is holding a parent ...

Información en español Safety reminders as students return to school buildings Eugene School District 4J is welcoming students back to school this fall, after more than a year of distance learning and hybrid learning with fewer students on-site. Most of the district’s 16,000 students are heading back to school in person, getting to school by bus, car, bike, ...

Información en español All 4J students can eat for free at school in 2021–22 • Weekly meal boxes available for youth not receiving meals at school Families returning to school on-site for the 2021–22 school year have one less thing to worry about: There’s no need to pack a lunch or pay for students’ cafeteria accounts. School ...

Información en español Students return to school buildings this week • Brief video shares health and safety measures students should expect Video in English After more than a year of distance and hybrid learning, 4J students are returning to classrooms full-time this week. We want everyone to be safe, healthy and comfortable at school. School will look a little ...

Información en español Welcome back! Brief video shares some steps to get ready for school now and every day Video in English Welcome back, families! We are excited to have students return to school in-person this fall. This 3-minute video goes over some important steps to get ready to come back to school, and then get ready to attend ...

Información en español Video overview: Preventive protocols to protect students and staff against spreading COVID-19 in schools and to families Video in English Eugene School District 4J is deeply committed to the health and safety of all our students and staff. The district has established health and safety protocols, in alignment with state and federal laws and guidelines, ...

Información en español September 1, 2021 School Board Work Session and Regular Meeting On Wednesday, Sept. 1, the school board held a work session and regular meeting. Community members attended the meeting in person, and the session also was open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280 AM. Work ...

Información en español Students must wear face masks to get on bus or come to school  Eugene School District 4J is excited to welcome students back to school in-person full-time. To protect the health and safety of students and staff, and as required by state and federal regulations, everyone must wear face coverings properly at all times while ...

Información en español Check for wellness each day before coming to school Eugene School District 4J is excited to welcome students back to school buildings full-time this fall. To help everyone at school stay healthy, students and staff need to be healthy when they come to school. If your student is feeling unwell, or if they or anyone ...

Información en español Back-to-school staff welcome video Superintendent Cydney Vandercar welcomed staff back to school this week. Joining her were employee group representatives Sabrina Gordon, EEA president; Sheila Waggoner, OSEA Chapter 1 president; Peter Tromba, MAPS president, and 4J Board Chair Judy Newman. We’re building great things—and you’re all part of the construction crew! Together, we’ll have a ...