Communications Department News & Information

Educator recognition program sponsored by local business community Nearly 50 4J teachers, administrators, classified staff and volunteers were honored at the 2014 ACE (A Champion in Education) Awards on April 29. Sponsored by the local business community, the ACE Awards recognize exemplary work by educators in the Eugene 4J, Bethel and Springfield school districts. Four outstanding educators were named as ...

Restoring school days, ending teacher layoffs and reducing class size remain top priorities 4J Superintendent Dr. Sheldon Berman has released his preliminary budget, setting in motion the budget process for the 2014–15 school year. With the release, Dr. Berman and the 4J school board reconfirmed their commitment to restore lost school days, end teacher layoffs and avoid ...

June 17 will be the last school day of the 2013–14 year in Eugene School District 4J. It will be an early release day for students. The final day had been tentative because any additional “snow days” (days when all schools are closed due to hazardous weather) were expected to be made up at the end ...

4 will be appointed to open positions Learn more & apply online  The 4J school board is seeking people interested in serving on the district’s Equity Committee. The committee has four openings for three-year terms expiring in June 2017. Applications are due Thursday, May 15. The Equity Committee is appointed by the board to provide guidance, support, information ...

First bond-funded computers delivered to every school Our students are getting their hands on some new technology, thanks to voters’ approval of the school bond measure last May. This spring every 4J school is receiving a new mobile computer lab holding 36 MacBook Airs. The mobile labs are called “COWs,” which stands for Computers On Wheels. The technology refresh ...

LEGAL NOTICE:  School District No. 4J, Lane County, Oregon Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Lane County School District 4J (Eugene Public Schools), Lane County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, will be held at the Education Center Auditorium ...

Public invited to learn more at meeting on April 8 The vision for a new Howard Elementary School is coming into focus! The future building and landscape are taking shape based on input from staff, students and community members. Parents, neighbors, and other community members are invited to a public meeting about the design and site plan for the new Howard Elementary ...

Dozens of 4J staff and volunteers nominated More than 40 terrific 4J employees and volunteers have been nominated for recognition in the 9th annual ACE (A Champion in Education) Awards. ACE Award “Champions” will be selected from Eugene, Bethel and Springfield schools in each of the four categories: Licensed, Classified, Administrators and Volunteers. Each champion’s school will receive a ...

Community invited to provide input on school design  Four of 4J’s oldest schools will be replaced or renovated in the next few years, thanks to voters’ approval of the school bond measure in May 2013. Design has started on three of the new schools. Please join us at an upcoming public meeting about the design of each school. • Get a look at design progress ...

The Eugene School District and the Eugene Family YMCA are moving forward to consider if the Roosevelt Middle School site could also be the Y’s future home. Superintendent Shelley Berman is recommending that the Eugene School Board initiate a public process to consider whether to sell, lease or trade a portion of the Roosevelt Middle School ...

Transfer applications from out-of-district residents due April 1 Eugene School District 4J welcomes students who wish to transfer from other districts. The application period for out-of-district transfers for the 2014–15 school year is March 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Get to know us!  Every 4J school offers an excellent education for our students. We invite you ...

Board chooses City’s proposal for stadium property  The Eugene School Board has voted to move forward with the City of Eugene’s proposal to purchase the Civic Stadium properties for $4.5 million. On February 19, 2014, the board directed staff to negotiate a purchase agreement with the City including some conditions: A firm commitment to proceed with the purchase within nine months from ...

Final school visit week Feb. 24–28 4J residents apply until Feb. 28  •  Non-residents apply Mar. 1–Apr.1 Apply Online  |  Learn More  |  Spanish It’s school choice time for the 2014–15 school year! Families are invited to explore their school choice options, including their neighborhood school. School Choice Information Meeting Information presentation about the school choice process • Thursday, Feb. 20 7 p.m. 4J ...

Photo tour shows design teams’ school visits Take the Virtual Tour First, see what’s possible. That’s the thinking that led the design committees for 4J’s new elementary schools to take a road trip to Portland this fall. A group of River Road/El Camino del Río and Howard Elementary School teachers, principals, district administrators, and architects toured three Portland-area ...

Nominate a teacher, administrator, staff member or volunteer by March 9 Do you know a champion in education? You can nominate 4J teachers, administrators, classified employees and volunteers for the 2014 ACE (A Champion in Education) Awards now through Sunday, March 9. Nominations must be submitted online at www.theaceawards.org. ACE Awards champions will be announced at an awards ceremony ...