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4J Forecasts Cloudy Finances, More Layoffs for 2027-28
The district is projecting a deficit of at least $30 million for the coming school year due to continued declining enrollment, loss of one-time federal funds.
October 22, 2026

A Teacher's Voyage Connects Science, Students and Family
Churchill educator Stacey Morris spent 16 days at sea this summer aboard a federal research vessel to survey fish populations along the Pacific Coast.
October 21, 2026

Chávez School Renaming Process Opens
Nominations are being accepted until Oct. 23 as 4J seeks to change the name of the school located across from Westmoreland Park.
October 5, 2026

4J Boosts Participation, Sees Mixed Results in State Tests
More students took the statewide assessments last spring and, with two exceptions, bested Oregon's 2025-26 proficiency rates for all subjects and grades.
September 24, 2026

Math Teacher's Cycling Sum(mer): 1,657 Miles in 7+ Days
Kelly's Tanner Faris set out to surpass the fastest known time cycling from Canada to Mexico along the Pacific Coast. Then, a month before set out, he learned he'd have to do it 3 days faster.
September 10, 2026

4J Staff Gather for Back-to-School Event 2026
Hundreds of educators flock to South Eugene High School on Sept. 2 to reconnect and hear from district leaders
September 10, 2026

Apply to Serve on Budget Committee
The application period opens Friday, Sept. 4, to fill four seats on the committee that reviews and forwards for approval each year's budget proposal.
September 3, 2026

Back-to-School Checklist
Here's some things families should know to help get their students off on the right foot when classes resume.
August 20, 2026

$30 Million in Summer Projects Improve 4J Schools
The district is installing air conditioning at almost all school buildings without it and finishing upgrading playgrounds at all elementary schools
August 25, 2026

Welcome New Principals & Administrators
Meet the new leaders selected to oversee schools and district operations during the 2026–27 school year
August 21, 2026
