COVID-19 News

Información en español More than a million free meals for children served since schools closed • Meal program expanding and offering winter break meals Eugene School District 4J has served its millionth free youth meal since school buildings closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. 4J’s hard-working nutrition staff team hit the latest milestone, serving the ...

Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar  4J families, happy Thanksgiving. This year is different and difficult because of the coronavirus pandemic. Thanksgiving this year will be quieter and gatherings will be smaller, to keep from spreading the virus. But there is still much to be thankful for. Click here for a brief video message from ...

Información en español Residents can offer testimony to the school board via Zoom starting in December 4J residents are invited to provide live public comment to the school board via Zoom beginning next month. The Eugene School Board has held its meetings online since March in adherence to coronavirus restrictions for public health. It began video live-streaming its ...

Información en español How is distance learning going? Families invited to share their experience with school services this fall 4J Distance Learning Feedback  (open through Nov. 22) Comparte sus experiencias con el enseñanza a distancia  (hasta el 22 de nov.) 4J families, how is distance learning going for your student? Now that schools and families have some experience ...

Información en español Same School Hybrid • Same School Online • Eugene Online Academy: To change to a different pathway next term, submit request now Learning Pathway Change Request Form  (deadline Nov. 22) Solicitud de cambiar medio educativo  (hasta el 22 de nov.) This summer all 4J families chose a return-to-learning pathway for their students: Same School Hybrid, Same ...

Información en español 2020 enrollment of 15,839 students is 474 fewer than last year • Kindergarteners account for biggest decline Student enrollment in Eugene School District 4J has fallen this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The district’s official annual enrollment count on October 1 was 15,839 students, a 474-student decrease from last year and 679 fewer ...

Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar   Getting students safely back to school in-person is a high priority for Oregon and for Eugene School District 4J. Governor Kate Brown has released updated health metrics and guidance, developed in conjunction with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Education (ODE), that must be met for ...

Información en español Live webinars: Learn about navigating Canvas and Seesaw student learning platforms • First session is for elementary parents on Nov. 5 Parents, do you need tech help? Join 4J educators for a live webinar to get a better understanding of the technology your student is using for distance learning, learn how you can support ...

Información en español More than three-quarters of a million free meals served since schools closed • Bus drivers now providing home delivery to families in need 4J families have a new way to get healthy and balanced school meals: Home delivery. Eugene School District 4J’s new meal delivery service has hit the road, increasing access to nutritious food ...

Información en español Childcare for 4J elementary students is available at three school sites Eugene School District 4J is providing space and partnering with local childcare providers to offer families childcare options for their elementary school students. Childcare programs for students in grades K–5 will be hosted at three school sites across the district, in addition to other ...