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Proposed Bond Measure: Every Student, Every School

By Hillary Johnson | Published: October 10, 2018

Bond measure would fund improvements for every 4J school if approved Nov. 6 Measure 20–297, the school bond measure on the November 6 ballot, would fund improvements at every 4J school and for every student if it is approved by … Continue reading →

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4J Educator Named Oregon’s Top Teacher

By Hillary Johnson | Published: September 18, 2018

Churchill High School teacher is Oregon Teacher of the Year One of Eugene School District 4J’s outstanding educators has won the highest teaching recognition in the state: Keri Pilgrim Ricker, health sciences teacher at Churchill High School, is the 2019 … Continue reading →

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School Bond Measure on November 6 Ballot

By Kerry Delf | Published: September 17, 2018

Bond measure would fund improvements for every 4J school if approved by voters Measure 20–297, the school bond measure on the November 6 ballot, would repair schools, improve security, update technology and learning materials, support career education, address overcrowding and … Continue reading →

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District, Classified Employee Union Settle Contract

By Kerry Delf | Published: September 5, 2018

4-year contract agreement provides fair salary increases for all classified employees  Eugene School District 4J has agreed on a four-year contract with our classified employees’ union that includes fair salary and insurance increases for every employee. The Oregon School Employees … Continue reading →

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4J Launches SafeOregon Tip Line

By Kerry Delf | Published: August 30, 2018

School safety concerns? Students and others can now report through SafeOregon system  A safe learning environment is a critical part of helping each child achieve academic success. To help students feel safe and be safe, Eugene School District 4J is … Continue reading →

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Parent Checklist: 12 Things to Do Before September 5

By Kerry Delf | Published: August 25, 2018

Get ready for back-to-school with new school schedules, bus routes, supply lists, and more  The start of school is just around the corner—we can hardly wait! • Tues., Sept. 4: Grade 9: High school orientation & transition day • Wed., … Continue reading →

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School Board Approves Referring Bond Measure to Voters in November

By Kerry Delf | Published: August 16, 2018

Bond funds would improve safety, career education, technology, curriculum, overcrowding, and replace 3 aging schools, if approved by voters The Eugene School Board has unanimously approved referring a $319.3 million bond measure to voters on the November 2018 election ballot. … Continue reading →

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School Bus Route Changes

By Kerry Delf | Published: August 14, 2018
Students arriving at Bertha Holt Elementary in Eugene School District 4J in 2018. (Photo by Chris Pietsch)

Buses have new stops and times this fall Does your student ride the bus to school? Please check your bus route for any changes before school begins. School bus routes, stops and schedules are adjusted every year. This fall, many … Continue reading →

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School Offices Open This Week

By Kerry Delf | Published: August 13, 2018

Need to contact your school? Now is the time! School offices reopen or resume regular hours this week. High Schools: Wednesday, August 15—Regular hours resume Middle Schools: Wednesday, August 15—Offices open with regular hours Elementary Schools: August 16 and 17—Open … Continue reading →

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Board Close to Decisions on School Bond Measure

By Kerry Delf | Published: August 8, 2018
Image of two girls reading together in Eugene School District 4J elementary school in 2018. (Photo by Chris Pietsch)

After 18-month community-engaged process, board will make decisions this month on bond measure for November ballot   Eugene School District 4J’s school board is considering referring a bond measure to voters on the November 2018 ballot to replace and improve aging … Continue reading →

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