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Bond Update: What’s Next for New Schools

By Kerry Delf | Published: February 11, 2019

District holds school rebuild info sessions   Three of 4J’s aging school buildings will be replaced in the next few years, thanks to voters’ approval of the school bond measure in November 2018. Design work for the new schools will begin soon. … Continue reading →

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Measles Information for Families

By Kerry Delf | Published: February 8, 2019

Serious disease outbreak in Portland area, no local cases yet  A significant outbreak of measles is occurring in the Portland area. There are more than 50 confirmed cases of measles across the river from Portland, in southwestern Washington, and 4 … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Ready! Kindergarten Orientation Feb. 18–March 7

By Hillary Johnson | Published: February 6, 2019

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 … Continue reading →

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Wondering About Weather?

By Hillary Johnson | Published: February 6, 2019

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 … Continue reading →

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Weather: Morning School Buses on Snow Routes (Tuesday, Feb. 5)

By Kerry Delf | Published: February 5, 2019

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 … Continue reading →

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Special Education Parent Symposium Wednesday, Feb. 5

By Hillary Johnson | Published: February 3, 2019

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 … Continue reading →

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Join Team Eugene: Special Educator Interview Day Feb. 2

By Hillary Johnson | Published: January 30, 2019

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 … Continue reading →

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School Choice Deadline Is Coming Up

By Hillary Johnson | Published: January 30, 2019

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 … Continue reading →

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4J Student Elected to Statewide Office

By Hillary Johnson | Published: January 16, 2019

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 … Continue reading →

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Survey: Before Designing New Schools, District Seeks Feedback on Previous Buildings

By Kerry Delf | Published: January 7, 2019

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 … Continue reading →

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