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Board Holds Virtual Community Forum on Corridor Elementary

By Kerry Delf | Published: May 26, 2020

Facing significant school funding shortfalls and decreased student enrollment at Corridor, 4J Superintendent Gustavo Balderas has recommended that the district consider closing Corridor Elementary School at the end of this school year. Corridor is a small alternative program in the … Continue reading →

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Eugene Online Academy Expands to All Grades

By Christian Hill | Published: May 26, 2020

4J’s online learning program now enrolling K–12 students for 2020–21 school year Is online learning the right fit for your student? The Eugene Online Academy is now enrolling students in all grades for the 2020–21 school year. Eugene Online Academy … Continue reading →

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Virtual ACE Awards Ceremony to Honor 4J Staff, Volunteers

By Hillary Johnson | Published: May 23, 2020

Award nominees will be honored and champions named in live online celebration on June 2 The show must go on! Each year parents, students and colleagues nominate outstanding 4J employees and volunteers for recognition in the annual ACE Awards (A … Continue reading →

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Bond-Funded Athletic Improvements Race Forward This Summer

By Nick Noyes | Published: May 22, 2020

Promised bond work continues while school facilities are closed Spring sports may be canceled but planned bond work marches on. Thanks to the 4J community’s support of the 2018 school bond measure, needed upgrades are being completed across the district … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Class of 2020 Online: Virtual Graduate Signs

By Christian Hill | Published: May 21, 2020

Family and friends can celebrate graduates with these digital images We’re so proud of our Class of 2020 graduates! Digital images are now available for family and friends to show their pride and celebrate 4J’s graduating high school seniors on … Continue reading →

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North Eugene High School Design Comes Into Focus

By Nick Noyes | Published: May 20, 2020
North Eugene design development: Rendering of front entry to school, from Silver Ave.

Architects present design of new high school building—the area’s first in more than 50 years  The new North Eugene High School is one step closer to reality, thanks to voters’ approval of the 2018 school bond measure and design work … Continue reading →

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Budget Update: Challenging Times to Come

By Kerry Delf | Published: May 12, 2020

Message from the superintendent: Oregon school districts anticipate significant funding shortfalls This has been an exceptionally challenging time for our families, our schools, and our community. We have lost the normalcy of our daily school routines. Our community has lost … Continue reading →

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Graduation Plans: Celebrating the Class of 2020

By Christian Hill | Published: May 11, 2020
Photo from Churchill High School graduation ceremony

4J high schools will produce virtual ceremonies now, hold traditional commencements later, after event restrictions are lifted  Eugene School District 4J’s graduation plans for the Class of 2020 will celebrate the accomplishments of high school seniors twice: first with virtual … Continue reading →

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2020 ACE Awards Nominees

By Christian Hill | Published: May 8, 2020

165 staff and volunteers nominated for educator excellence awards Eugene School District 4J staff and volunteers make a difference in the lives of students every day. In a show of immense appreciation, a record 165 outstanding employees and volunteers have … Continue reading →

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Board Meeting Summary: May 6, 2020

By Christian Hill | Published: May 7, 2020

May 6, 2020 School Board Regular Meeting On Wednesday, May 6, the school board held a regularly scheduled meeting. In an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 and in compliance with Governor Kate Brown’s Stay Home, Save Lives … Continue reading →

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