Communications Department News & Information

Información en español January 15, 2020 School Board Work Session and Regular Meeting On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, the school board held a work session followed by a regular board meeting. Work Session: Assessment The board’s goals for 2019–20 were developed in the fall retreat on Aug. 14 and approved unanimously on Sept. 18, 2019. At the work session on ...

Dispensers installed middle and high school bathrooms Eugene School District 4J is providing convenient access to free menstrual products. The district has installed menstrual product dispensers in all middle and high school women and all-gender bathrooms. Additionally, products are available in all elementary school offices upon request. The district had made menstrual products available for free to students ...

How to know if schools are closed or delayed No news = No change  Learn More  | Get Text Alerts  |  Staff Info  |  Español   When winter weather makes conditions hazardous, schools may be closed or delayed or buses may use snow routes. School districts decide early in the morning whether there is a need to change the school schedule ...

Special education visioning and investments Parents and guardians of students receiving special education services are invited a symposium to learn more about 4J services, share your thoughts, and meet, network and collaborate with other families, 4J staff and community members. The symposium on Monday, January 13, 6–7 p.m., will explore the district’s special education visioning process and ...

Información en español Board moves to an earlier start time for meetings in January and February The Eugene School Board is changing the time of its regular board meetings on a trial basis. The start time for meetings in January and February is 6 p.m. Previously, regular board meetings started at 7 p.m. The board is experimenting with ...

School choice info fair on Jan. 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Families considering their elementary school options are invited to attend a one-stop information fair on Saturday, January 11. Elementary School Showcase Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, 10 a.m.–12 noon 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St., Eugene One-stop school choice information fair Talk with representatives from every 4J elementary school Find out about ...

Online survey open through Jan. 12 • Community input will help inform $12 million plan Share Your Voice: Investments for Student Success (español) Online survey extended to Sunday, Jan. 12 (invite friends) Eugene School District 4J wants to hear your thoughts about how to best support student success with the new funding coming to Oregon schools. Oregon’s Student Success ...

Come see what our schools offer! Learn More  |  Apply Online Jan. 1–31   In Eugene School District 4J, every school offers an excellent education for our students. Students may enroll in their neighborhood school at any time, or request enrollment in a different 4J school, provided there is a place available. Out-of-district residents also are welcome to apply ...

Información en español Jan. 21: Come see how schematic design of the new high school is shaping up The new North Eugene High School building will be under construction soon, thanks to voters’ approval of the 2018 school bond measure. The new school building will open in 2023. The new high school will be a high-quality building designed ...

Warm up in January with hot coffee and conversation with Dr. Gustavo Balderas and school board members Coffee With the Superintendent Monday, Jan. 6, 11:00 a.m. (NEW date) Papa’s Pizza, 1577 Coburg Rd. RSVP or invite your friends You’re invited: Drop in for coffee and informal conversation with 4J Superintendent Gustavo Balderas and members of the Eugene School Board. A series ...

December 18, 2019 School Board Work Session and Regular Meeting On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, the school board held a work session followed by a regular board meeting. Work Session: Yujin Gakuen Elementary School Move to Kelly Middle School District staff provided an in-depth presentation regarding the coming move this summer. The presentation included the communications plan, which includes ...

Información en español Fresh, local food is a top priority for new in-house student meal program Last spring, the school board voted not to renew a contract with a food services management company and instead return to self-management. One of the primary goals of this shift to an in-house student meal program is to prepare, serve and ...

Dr. Gustavo Balderas is 1 of 4 finalists for National Superintendent of the Year  Dr. Gustavo Balderas, superintendent of Eugene School District 4J since 2015, is one of four finalists in the U.S. to be named National Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Balderas was named the 2020 Oregon Superintendent of the Year by the Oregon Association of ...

District developing plan for $12 million in funding • Online survey open through winter break Share Your Voice: Investments for Student Success Online survey open until January 7 New funding is coming to Oregon schools, and Eugene School District 4J wants to hear from you about how to best support student success. Oregon’s recently enacted Student Success Act is ...

Visit schools and apply in January   Learn More  |  Español The school choice season for the 2020–21 school year is coming in January. In Eugene School District 4J, every 4J 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 available. ...