Communications Department News & Information

Información en español Every elementary classroom is receiving a library of diverse, high-quality books to help build students’ reading skills  4J elementary school classrooms started 2022 with a bonanza of new books—tens of thousands of tomes in all. Right before winter break, the district began outfitting every elementary school classroom—285 in total—with classroom libraries of nearly 100 new ...

Información en español January 26, 2022 School Board Work Session & Mini Board Retreat On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the school board held a virtual work session and mini board retreat. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM and 98.7-FM. Work Session & Mini Retreat The board ...

Información en español  |  Learn more & apply by Jan. 31 Monday is last day for 4J residents to enter school choice lottery for 2022–23 In Eugene School District 4J, families may choose their school, provided space is available. Students may enroll in their neighborhood school or request a different school. Lotteries determine the order in which ...

Información en español Brief video overview of program to respond to safety threats at school Eugene School District 4J’s behavioral safety assessment team is taking a proactive approach to respond to safety threats at school. Sheri Hoyland and her team work to keep kids safe, with a systematic approach to support student safety and well-being. All students, parents, and the ...

Información en español January 19, 2022 School Board Work Session On Wednesday, Jan. 19, the school board held a virtual work session. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM and 98.7-FM. Work Session The board participated in anti-bias training organized by Alma Advisory Group, the ...

Información en español  |  Online survey Update: Online survey extended through Wed., January 26 • Special sessions offered for students The Eugene School Board has begun the process to select the permanent superintendent for the district starting in July 2022. Parents, staff, students and other interested community members are invited to provide input on strengths, qualities and priorities ...

Información en español 4J schools maintain a high standard of health protocols to protect our students, staff and families. This has been successful in minimizing the number of close contacts in previous cases and preventing any significant transmission of COVID-19 in the school environment. To date, prior to the omicron variant surge in our community, we ...

Información en español NEW: Free COVID-19 test kits available to families by mail • Sign up 4J students for free optional weekly testing through their school COVID-19 testing is an important tool to help reduce the spread of the virus. Public health officials recommend testing for people who have symptoms, 5 days after being in close contact ...

Información en español | Solicitud para cambio | Request form Online or on-site? Request changes for elementary students through Wednesday Families of 4J elementary school students have two additional days to request a change between online and in-person learning for the second semester. The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, January 12. There are three learning pathways available ...

Información en español  |  Online survey Community forums scheduled January 13–25, online survey open through January 25 The Eugene School Board has begun the process to select the district’s permanent superintendent. Parents, staff, students and other interested community members are invited to provide input on strengths, qualities and priorities for the district’s leader. Public input will be collected ...

Información en español Request now to enroll in schools for 2022–23 school year • See what our schools offer!  January is school choice season in 4J. All 4J schools are offering info sessions or virtual visits this month. Check out your neighborhood school and more! The school choice request system is open now through January 31 for district ...

Información en español Boosters are now needed to stay up to date on vaccination • Shots are widely available at no cost More 4J students are eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots now that the CDC has expanded eligibility to youth ages 12 and older—and getting the booster may help keep them learning in school. On Wednesday, January ...

Información en español Temporary changes aim to let extracurricular activities continue while working to maintain in-person learning and limit the spread of COVID-19  As COVID-19 begins to circulate throughout our community at increased rates, Eugene School District 4J is working with our partners at the Springfield and Bethel school districts to plan to mitigate impacts of the ...

Información en español | Solicitud para cambio Deadline January 10: Families of elementary school students may request change for second semester Request Form Families of 4J elementary school students have until Monday, January 10, to request a change between in-person and online school programs for the second semester. There are three learning pathways available to 4J elementary school students ...

Información en español January 4, 2022 School Board Special Meeting On Tuesday, Jan. 4, the school board held a special meeting. The session was held virtually and was open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM and 98.7-FM. Special Meeting Board members discussed how to proceed with the upcoming community ...