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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Back-to-School Checklist

Here's some things families should know to help get their students off on the right foot when classes resume.
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$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
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Welcome New Principals & Administrators

Meet the new leaders selected to oversee schools and district operations during the 2026–27 school year