Communications Department News & Information

4J is welcoming new kindergarteners for fall 2019 Kindergarten orientation events are Feb. 18–March 7: Let’s get to know each other! If your child will turn 5 on or before September 1, please come to your school’s kindergarten orientation event (see schedule below). You’ll get to explore your school, meet staff, pre-enroll for fall 2019, and your child will receive ...

Sign up for text alerts No news = No change  Get Text Alerts  |  Learn More  |  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 or bus routes. These ...

Autobuses escolares en rutas de nieve Eugene School District schools are open on their regular schedules, but morning school buses will use snow routes today (Tue., Feb. 5). Please travel with caution, and please be patient with buses that are also traveling cautiously and may run behind schedule. Los buses en la mañana están activados para las rutas de nieve ...

Learn about the transition to next school year Parents and guardians of students receiving special education services are invited to a bimonthly series of events to learn more about 4J services, share your thoughts, and meet, network and collaborate with other families, 4J staff and community members. This event will focus on preparing for your student’s ...

Pre-apply or drop in to interview  Special education teachers and specialists—we want YOU to join Team Eugene! Eugene School District 4J will hold a special day for special educators on Saturday, Feb. 2, conducting interviews in the following areas: • Special Education Teachers • School Psychologists & Interns • Speech Pathologists • Behavior Specialists Special Educator Interview Day Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, 9 a.m.–Noon 4J ...

Thursday is last day for 4J residents to enter lottery Learn More  |  Apply Online by Jan. 31   In Eugene School District 4J, families may choose their school, provided space is available. Students may enroll in their neighborhood school or request a different school. Lotteries determine the order in which requests are accepted. Options include language immersion programs in Spanish, ...

Información en español Bond funds providing cameras to enhance school security School safety is a top priority for Eugene School District 4J and for our community. Recent 4J school bond measures overwhelmingly approved by voters have included funding for school safety and security among many other important capital improvements. A key school security enhancement is video cameras—now being ...

Eugene 5th grader is Oregon’s 2019 Kid Governor  Erikka Baldwin, a fifth-grade student at McCornack Elementary School, was inaugurated as Oregon’s 2019 Kid Governor at the state capitol on January 8. Congratulations, Erikka! Erikka ran on a platform of finding forever homes for stray dogs and cats. Her classmates and teacher Karen Olsen helped her develop her winning ...

Información en español District gathers input on user experience of schools constructed since 2000  Building User Experience Survey (English / Español)   Voters in Eugene School District 4J resoundingly approved a bond measure in November 2018 to fund improvements at every 4J school and for every 4J student.  Bond funds will be used to repair schools, improve security, update technology and ...

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 ...

Committee examines and approves annual district budget plan The school board has appointed two 4J residents, Jennifer Winters Francois and Elizabeth Price, to serve on the district’s budget committee. Ms. Price will be a new member of the budget committee. Ms. Winters was first appointed to the committee in 2012 and has been renewed to serve a third ...

Visit schools and apply Jan. 1–31  Learn More  |  Español The school choice season for the 2019–20 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. ...

Parents invited to series of events starting Dec. 12  Parents and guardians of students receiving special education services are invited to a new bimonthly series of events to learn more about 4J services, share your thoughts, and meet, network and collaborate with other families, 4J staff and community members. Special Education Parent Symposium  Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6–7 p.m. 4J Education ...

The district will begin testing for radon in all schools starting Nov. 26 To continue providing safe, healthy school facilities where students learn, grow and play, the district will begin testing for radon in schools on November 26, 2018. A new state law requires that all districts in Oregon test school buildings for radon before January ...

District residents are invited to apply 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, 2021. Residents interested in serving on the committee should apply by Monday, Nov. 26, at 5 p.m. Requirements Applicants must be registered voters and must live within the boundaries of Eugene School ...