School days for next year are approved
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Key dates for next school year are set: The school board has approved the academic calendars for the 2021–22 school year.
The first day of school will be on a different day than usual this fall. Traditionally 4J begins school on the Wednesday after Labor Day. In 2021, this falls during Rosh Hashanah. While the district does not close schools during the year for major religious holidays, by policy and practice the district seeks to avoid scheduling important unique events for students on such days.
Students in selected grades will start the school year with a transition day on Thursday, Sept. 9, to support their transition to the new year and in-person school after more than a year of distance learning and hybrid on-site learning. The first day of classes for all grades will be on Friday, Sept. 10.
In another difference from previous school years’ calendars, the second Friday in October, the annual statewide in-service day, will be a regular school day.
Key dates for 2021–22 include:
- Transition Day for Select Grades (K, 6 and 9): Thursday, Sept. 9
- First Day for All Students: Friday, Sept. 10
- Winter Break: Dec. 20–31 + Jan. 3 (potential makeup day)
- Spring Break: March 21–25
- Last Day of School: Friday, June 17 (unless school closure makeup days are needed)
Possible makeup days: Please be aware that the calendar and the last day of school may change. When schools are closed for reasons such as hazardous weather (“snow days”), makeup days may be scheduled during the school year, such as on a professional development/planning day or Presidents Day, or added to the end of the school year.
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Calendario escolar del 2021–22
Los días escolares para el año escolar 2021-22 han sido aprobados
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Las fechas clave para el siguiente año escolar han sido fijadas. La junta escolar ha aprobado los calendarios académicos para el año escolar 2021-22.
El primer día de clases será un día diferente al usual este otoño. Tradicionalmente el 4J empieza las clases el miércoles después del Día del Trabajador. En el 2021, este día cae el mismo día que Rosh Hashanah. Aunque el distrito no cierra las escuelas durante el año por feriados religiosos importantes, la norma y la práctica del distrito es evitar programar eventos escolares de importancia en tales días para los estudiantes.
Los estudiantes en grados selectos empezarán su nuevo año escolar con el día de transición el jueves 9 de septiembre, para apoyar la transición de vuelta a clases en persona después de un año de aprendizaje a distancia y aprendizaje híbrido. El primer día de clases para todos los grados es el viernes 10 de septiembre.
Otra diferencia, de calendarios escolares anteriores, es que el segundo viernes de octubre que era el día anual de servicio a nivel estatal, será un día escolar regular.
Fechas clave para 2021–22 incluyen:
- Día de transición para grados seleccionados (K, 6 y 9): jueves 9 de septiembre
- Primer día para todos los estudiantes: viernes 10 de septiembre
- Descanso de invierno: del 20 al 31 de diciembre + 3 de enero (día potencial de repuesto por día escolar perdido)
- Vacaciones de primavera: del 21 al 25 de marzo
- Último día de clases: viernes 17 de junio (a no ser que se necesiten días de repuesto)
Días posibles de repuesto: Por favor esté alerta a posibles cambios en el calendario como el último día de clases. Cuando las escuelas tienen que cerrar por motivos climáticos de tiempo inclemente (“días nevados”), se programan días para reponer los días perdidos durante el resto del año en algún feriado, como el Día de los Presidentes, o al final del año escolar.
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Natalie Oliver is the new principal at Adams Elementary School, as Teresa Martindale is moving up the road to serve as Family School principal and support other district programs. Ms. Oliver is an experienced administrator, coming to 4J from Springfield High School where she currently serves as assistant principal. Previously she was a middle school principal and teacher in the Bethel School District. Ms. Oliver understands the deep need to instill a love of learning, strong content knowledge, and self-efficacy in our youngest students. She is ready to tackle the instructional, community and emotional needs that have grown from the pandemic with a student-first equity focus.
Mark Watson will be the interim principal at Awbrey Park Elementary School for the 2021–22 school year, replacing Mike Riplinger who will serve at Camas Ridge. Mr. Watson is a veteran school administrator with 31 years of experience as an educator in Oregon public schools. He has served as an assistant principal in Eugene and Springfield for the past 20 years, including 15 years as an assistant principal at Sheldon High School and a stint as interim principal, before stepping in where he was needed to serve as Cal Young’s assistant principal this past school year. He was planning to retire but has agreed to bring his skills and extensive experience to Awbrey Park, where he will be a stable support this year as staff and students return to school on-site full-time.
Mike Riplinger will be the interim principal at Camas Ridge Elementary School for the 2021–22 school year, replacing Kevin Gordon who has departed for a principal position in Junction City. Mr. Riplinger is a veteran school administrator. He has been principal of Awbrey Park Elementary School since 2014; before coming to 4J, he served as a principal and assistant principal at a number of elementary, middle and high schools in Springfield over a span of 20 years. He started his career as a special education teacher. Mr. Riplinger extensive administrative experience, leadership skills, and dedication to doing what’s best for students will serve Camas Ridge well next year.
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Teresa Martindale will be the principal at Family School and also will support other district programs. She replaces Jennifer Hebard who is moving to Kennedy Middle School. Ms. Martindale has been principal of Adams Elementary School since 2019. She previously served as assistant principal of Madison Middle School for 5 years, and as a K–8 principal and middle and high school assistant principal in Cottage Grove. As the first in a large family to attend college (her mother, born on a reservation, dropped out in eighth grade, and her father joined the military out of high school), Ms. Martindale has a unique lens on the power of education, and on the value of holding high expectations and providing the supports necessary for all students to succeed.
Gilham Elementary School’s new assistant principal is Megan Russell, replacing Stephanie Randall who has been named principal at Buena Vista Elementary School. Ms. Russell is an experienced educator and has taught a variety of ages at all levels over the past decade. She comes to us from the Salem-Keizer School District, where she has taught middle school language arts, math and AVID electives for the past six years, served on the school leadership and behavioral support teams, and was the OBOB coordinator. Her positive attitude, desire to help all students succeed, and creative problem-solving skills will serve the Gilham community well.
AJ Hruby will be the principal at Arts & Technology Academy, replacing Larry Williams who is moving to a district role supporting educational equity and inclusion. Ms. Hruby, a skilled and compassionate school leader and educator, has served as ATA’s assistant principal for the past five years and as an educator in 4J for 22 years. Before becoming a school administrator, she was an experienced classroom teacher, teacher leader, essential skills coordinator and Title I coordinator. She looks forward to continuing her work and engagement with ATA staff, families and community while supporting the school’s integration of STEM project-based learning throughout the curriculum in a student-centered positive learning environment.
Kyle Kordon will be the new assistant principal at Arts & Technology Academy. Mr. Kordon succeeds Garrett Bridgens, the previously announced new assistant principal who is returning to the South Lane School District to serve as high school athletic director in Cottage Grove, where he and his family live. Mr. Kordon has taught at Kelly Middle School for the past eight years, primarily teaching science, but also math, AVID, architecture and student leadership classes. In addition to his teaching duties, he has served as Kelly’s student advisory program coordinator, provided support to Kelly’s administrative team, and is currently serving as the school’s summer program administrator. He was 4J’s 
Matt Meyers will be the new assistant principal at Cal Young Middle School, replacing Mark Watson who is retiring. Mr. Myers is returning back to 4J after heading south to serve as assistant principal and athletic director at Cottage Grove High School for the past two years. Previously, he taught math in 4J middle and high schools for 14 years and served as a ninth-grade advisor, staff development specialist and essential skills/testing coordinator. He is motivated to remove barriers for all students, especially our most vulnerable students. Mr. Meyers is focused on caring leadership, collaborative problem solving and building capacity.
John Wayland will continue as principal at Kelly Middle School. Mr. Wayland, who was named Kelly’s interim principal for the 2020–21 school year and will continue in the permanent role, is a seasoned school administrator with close ties to Kelly and the North Eugene community. Mr. Wayland taught language arts and social studies at Kelly for nearly a decade before becoming a school administrator, including serving as assistant principal at South Eugene High School for seven years. Mr. Wayland will continue leading the school with his veteran experience and established relationships with the Kelly community.
Sarah Prater will continue as assistant principal at Kelly Middle School after being named interim assistant principal for the 2020–21 school year. Ms. Prater has worked in education since 2003 and with 4J since 2007. She taught language arts at South Eugene High School for ten years, served as the district’s K–12 Literacy, Talented and Gifted (TAG) and English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), and coached other districts through multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) implementation. Her commitment to equity and building layers of culturally responsive practice into schoolwide systems will continue to benefit the Kelly community.
Jennifer Hebard will be the assistant principal at Kennedy Middle School, replacing Chris Benz, who is moving to Adams Elementary School. Ms. Hebard will move to the Kennedy site along with the Chinese Immersion School in 2021–22, and will oversee the language immersion program as it relocates and grows to a K–8 program at the Kennedy site. Ms. Hebard has been principal of Family School at the Crest Drive site since 2016 and the co-located Chinese Immersion Elementary School since it opened the following year. She is a collaborative leader who values the importance of building relationships with students, families and staff, as well as supporting the academic success of students with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of academic and social needs.
Sarah Campbell is the new assistant principal at Spencer Butte Middle School, replacing Tracy Ross who has accepted a principal position in Oakridge. Ms. Campbell comes to 4J from the Bethel School District, where she has taught sixth grade for the past decade. Previously, she taught elementary students in Bethel, and going further back, her very first teaching job was at Howard Elementary School in 2007. She has a background in talented and gifted education and has worked to increase the participation of underrepresented and historically marginalized groups of students in TAG programs. Ms. Campbell is excited about connecting with and supporting students, families and staff to successfully participate in an academically challenging, equitable and diverse learning community at Spencer Butte.
Missy Cole will be Churchill High School’s newest assistant principal, replacing Casandra Kamens who will be serving as the district’s extended learning administrator. Ms. Cole comes to 4J from Springfield Public Schools, where she has been assistant principal at Thurston High School since 2013. She began her educational career
Trinity Welch-Radabaugh will continue as principal at North Eugene High School in the permanent role after being appointed as interim principal for the 2020–21 school year. Previously, Ms. Welch-Radabaugh had been an assistant principal at North Eugene for three years and served as an assistant principal in Corvallis. Before becoming an administrator, she taught high school advanced mathematics. As principal, Ms. Welch-Radabaugh will continue to carry forward the outstanding work being accomplished at North Eugene.
J. Jesús Sandoval will be assistant principal at North Eugene High School, replacing Scott Mayers who is moving to Eugene Online Academy. Mr. Sandoval comes to 4J from Willamette Education Service District, where he has served for the past seven years as an education specialist, concentrating on student graduation, college and career readiness, and reducing the equity gaps that exist in education, with a focus on those affecting the migrant community. Previously, he taught in English and Spanish in the migrant education program in the Woodburn School District. Mr. Sandoval, who has extensive experience working with traditionally underserved populations, is committed to developing and growing equitable access to education and culturally competent practices that reflect a deep understanding of historically marginalized students and their families.
Travis Sheaffer will continue as assistant principal at North Eugene High School in a permanent role. Mr. Sheaffer was named North Eugene’s interim assistant principal for the 2020–21 school year after directing both the North Eugene and Kelly Middle School band programs for four years. He previously served as a department chair and administrative intern. Mr. Sheaffer’s strong communication skills and passion for instructional improvement will continue to benefit the North Eugene community.
Rhiannon Boettcher will be the new assistant principal at South Eugene High School, replacing Joel Lavin who is now a student services administrator for the district. Ms. Boettcher will come to Eugene this fall from the Portland metro area, where she has been a teacher and leader since 2008, most recently in the North Clackamas School District. She has served as a science teacher, leadership teacher, activities director, instructional coach, and summer program administrator. Ms. Boettcher believes in and cares about the power of student voice, restorative justice, and building a relational and student-centered school community.
Scott Mayers will be the new assistant principal at Eugene Online Academy. Mr. Mayers has been assistant principal at North Eugene High School since 2014, and served as the interim assistant principal for the ECCO alternative high school program during a portion of the 2015–16 school year. Before coming to 4J, Mr. Mayers was Springfield Public Schools’ dean of students for nine years. He has an instructional background in multiple subject areas and experience working with students who have typically struggled in school.
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Larry Williams, currently principal of Arts & Technology Academy, is moving to a district role as a director of equity, inclusion and instruction, working alongside Misael Flores. Mr. Williams has served as principal of Arts & Technology Academy since 2017, following 10 years as principal of Edgewood Elementary School. He previously served as assistant principal of a K–8 school in Bethel and as a counselor at Churchill High School. Mr. Williams is a veteran instructional leader dedicated to promoting equitable access to education and positive student outcomes in traditionally underserved communities.
Melissa Ibarra is moving to the Ed Center to be a director of elementary education and oversee language immersion and early childhood education programs. Ms. Ibarra has been with 4J for five years, as the principal of Buena Vista Spanish Immersion Elementary School. Previously she served as the dual language coordinator for Springfield Public Schools, where she led the development of the district’s first dual language immersion program and then served as the dual immersion lead teacher. Her bilingual background and cultural competency will be an asset in her new role. Ms. Ibarra is committed to collaboration, community involvement, promoting success for all students and preparing them for college readiness and success in a global society.
Jeff Johnson will serve as a director of elementary education and oversee federal programs including Title I. Mr. Johnson has been a director of pre-K–8 education for the past two years. He has been an educator in 4J for more than 20 years, including serving as principal of Coburg Elementary School and then launching Arts & Technology Academy as a K–8 school and serving as its principal for 10 years. In recent years he also worked with many schools as the district’s federal programs administrator. In all of these roles, Mr. Johnson has been committed to changing beliefs about students in historically underserved groups, increasing expectations about what students can achieve, developing systems with a focus on rigorous instruction, and increasing the instructional and leadership capacity of staff.
Andy Dey will serve as director of secondary education, the 4J administrator directly overseeing the middle and high school levels. Dr. Dey initially served in that role starting in the 2018–19 school year, before being named director of high schools during the past year. He will again oversee both levels following a reorganization of the instruction department.
Arthur Hart is 4J’s new transportation director. Mr. Hart has worked as the district’s classified benefits coordinator for the past two years, but his history and heart are in student transportation. He has 14 years of experience in the student transportation field, starting as a bus driver for a Washington school district in 2004. He moved to Eugene in 2012, joining 4J as a bus driver, but was soon promoted to driver specialist and then route planning coordinator for several years, before taking on the role supporting classified employees across the district. Mr. Hart’s deep experience in student transportation, strong communication skills, and caring approach will serve him well as he leads the district’s transportation services.
Angela Crum is 4J’s newest student services administrator. Ms. Crum comes to 4J from the Brookings-Harbor School District on the southern Oregon coast, where she has been the director of special programs for the past four years. She has experience working as a school administrator and as a special education teacher supervisor and resource specialist. She started her education career in New Mexico in 2002 as a special ed teacher. Ms. Crum is dedicated to addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion with a focus on building communities of belonging. She believes that all students can be successful and is passionate and committed to ensuring that all students, families and staff have experiences that give them a sense of meaning, belonging and hope.
Joel Lavin is 4J’s newest student services administrator. Mr. Lavin is an experienced administrator, currently serving as assistant principal at South Eugene High School and previously as principal of River Road/El Camino del Río and Awbrey Park elementary schools, and assistant principal of Roosevelt Middle School. Mr. Lavin, who is fluent in Spanish, brings a strong equity lens and a passion to ensure all students, families and staff are supported for success. He will be a key addition to the student services team.
Joy Maxwell is 4J’s new student health services supervisor, overseeing the school nurse team. Ms. Maxwell is a registered nurse and an experienced healthcare provider, with 28 years of nursing experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient care settings. She joined 4J’s health services staff six years ago and has served students at all levels: elementary, middle and high. She enjoys learning what school nursing can offer, including opportunities to help students and families and to problem-solve when solutions are not always obvious. Ms. Maxwell has been instrumental in the district’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and she will continue to be key in her new role as the district return to school buildings full-time this year.
Brynn Richardson is 4J’s newest school nutrition manager, along with Carolyn Sufit. Ms. Richardson
Carolyn Sufit is 4J’s newest school nutrition manager, along with Brynn Richardson. Ms. Sufit 
