Communications Department News & Information

Nov. 9, 2016 — A message from the superintendents of Eugene School District 4J, Bethel School District and Springfield Public Schools: In the Eugene 4J, Bethel and Springfield school districts, we work to ensure that our schools are safe and respectful places for our students—ALL students. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment and keeping ...

Evaluation team may recommend maintaining current schedule or changing to different common schedule   The high school schedule evaluation committee is continuing its work to develop a schedule recommendation. The committee’s final recommendation may be to continue with the 3×5 trimester schedule currently in place, to make adjustments to the current schedule or its implementation, or to implement ...

Celebration and open house Tuesday, Nov. 15 After months of construction, Gilham Elementary School’s building in the Sheldon neighborhood has been significantly improved thanks to voters’ approval of the 2013 Eugene School District 4J bond measure. The improvements at Gilham include enhanced safety features, renovated classrooms and office, added restrooms and other new spaces. The building is ...

Get update on draft strategic plan  Eugene School District 4J is engaged in 4J Vision 20/20, a strategic planning process to develop a roadmap for the next few years. Community members are invited to hear and give feedback on an overview of the draft plan that has been developed with community input. Community meetings will be held on Thursday, Nov. ...

WHAT: Workshop about social media and internet safety WHEN: Wednesday, October 26, 6:30–8:00 p.m. WHERE: Holt Elementary School, 770 Calvin St., Eugene FOR: All intere­sted parents and community members Parents, educators, community members and media are invited to an information night about social media, the internet, and youth safety. Come for the inside scoop on how to protect your child, tween, ...

Two returning members selected from several applicants The school board has reappointed two district residents, Evangelina Sundgrenz and Dan Williams, to a second three-year term on the budget committee. Both committee members were first appointed to the committee in 2013 and applied this fall for appointment to a second term. The budget committee openings had brought in applications ...

2015–16 reports now available online  Each year, the Oregon Department of Education issues a report card for every public school and district in Oregon. The 2015–16 reports are now available online. The state school report cards provide information on student demographics, performance on state tests, student outcomes, educational programs, and how schools compare to others around the ...

Curriculum Open House—Nov. 1 & 3  Learn about curriculum adoption process, give feedback on open source options to update elementary math materials  2 + 2 = 4. That will never change. What has changed over time is how students learn math and what they’re expected to know and be able to do at each grade level. The district will soon ...

2 years of enrollment gains after many declining years  4J schools are attracting more families to enroll, from both inside and outside of the district, and every one is welcome. Student enrollment in Eugene School District 4J increased again this fall, reversing many years of declining enrollment. Stronger enrollment in high-quality full-day kindergarten programs and transfer students from other districts ...

Apply for open seats by September 28 Apply Online:  Budget Committee Equity Committee  Eugene School District 4J is seeking community members interested in serving on the district’s volunteer budget committee and equity committee. There are multiple openings on both committees. Applications are due Wednesday, September 28. The budget committee examines the district’s budget and approves a budget to recommend to the school board for adoption. There ...

No charge for meals at five 4J schools this year No such thing as a free lunch? Not true for students at five 4J schools this year. Students need a healthy breakfast and lunch to be ready to learn. Thanks to a federal program and district support, that’s now available free to all students every day this year at five 4J ...

Celebrations at Howard Sept. 20 & 21, Roosevelt Sept. 27 & 29 Please join us — it’s time to celebrate! Three years ago our community voted to support education. Voters approved the 2013 Eugene School District 4J bond measure to replace aging and inefficient school buildings and update materials for teaching and learning. After more than a year of ...

Get the school calendar, school supply lists, bus routes and more  The first day of school is just around the corner—we can hardly wait! Are you ready for your student’s first day? School Calendar: The first day of school for most students is Wednesday, September 7, just after Labor Day. School offices are open on weekdays now. Teachers ...

New life is coming to the Fox Hollow campus. After spending a year dark and vacant, the former elementary school building is getting the final touches before opening its doors with new occupants. Beginning in fall 2016, the Fox Hollow campus will be the site of three programs: Comprehensive Services Program (CPS), a special education program serving students ...

Proactive testing of water quality is underway districtwide Eugene School District 4J is taking voluntary, proactive steps to ensure safe water supplies. The health and safety of students is a top priority. In response to concerns raised around the U.S. and in Oregon, this spring the district contracted with an independent professional environmental service to test water for lead across the district. All ...