Eugene School District 4J

Summer is coming, and with it some no-cost opportunities for students.

Summer School

Summer programs for academic learning and enrichment help students boost their well-being, expand their learning and remain engaged with peers. 4J is providing several summer learning programs for selected students.

High school & transition programs:

• Summer Bridge high school transition (all incoming ninth graders; enrollment limited—contact your high school) | August 4-8
• Summer Intensive Courses for students entering grades 9–12 (registration open)
• Summer High School Credit Recovery (by invitation only) | July 7-August 8
• Extended School Year for selected students receiving special education (by invitation only) | July 8-31

Middle school programs:

• Summer Bridge middle school transition (enrollment limited—by invitation only) | August 4-7
• Extended School Year for selected students receiving special education (by invitation only) | July 8-31

Elementary school programs:

• Kids in Transition to School (KITS) for incoming kindergartners (must be enrolled in a 4J school) | June 30-August 7
• Summer Enrichment & Academic Learning (SEAL) Program (by invitation only) | July 9-August 7
• Extended School Year for selected students receiving special education (by invitation only) | July 8-31

Free Summer Meals for Kids

Free breakfast and lunch are available to all youth ages 18 and under, Monday–Friday, June 30 through August 8 (closed July 4), at the following locations:

• Howard Elementary School – 700 Howard Ave.
• Chávez Elementary School – 1510 W. 14th Ave.

Meal times:

• Breakfast: 9:00–9:30 a.m.
• Lunch: 12:30–1:00 p.m.

Meals must be eaten on-site. Grab-and-go options are not available.

FOOD for Lane County also will provide free summer meals at numerous parks community sites from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. from Monday, June 23, through Friday, August 22. A full list of meals sites can be found on the FOOD for Lane County website

Summer EBT

4J families with eligible school-aged children can receive a total of $120 per child to buy groceries during the summer when school is out.

Families receiving certain federal benefits, such as SNAP, TANF or OHP (Medicaid), will automatically receive Summer EBT benefits, as will those enrolled in migrant programs, who are experiencing homelessness or who are attending Head Start. Families not receiving federal benefits can apply for Summer EBT benefits, although they must meet the income guidelines to receive them. The simple application will be available starting this summer.

Visit the Summer EBT website to apply by September 3, 2025. When applying, you will be asked to provide your child’s name, school, date of birth and address. You will also be asked to report your household income.

School Office/Health Center Summer Schedules

Most district offices are open year-round. High school offices remain open through the summer but operate on reduced hours. Elementary school offices, middle school offices, and school-based health centers are closed for most of the summer and reopen in August. 4J’s website has information about enrolling your student during the summer.

2025-26 Academic Calendar

Summer Office Hours

District Office:
Open regular hours
Closed: June 19 & July 4

Elementary & Middle Schools:
Open: June 16–20 & June 23, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m.
Closed: June 24–August 14
Reopen: August 15, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m.

High Schools:
Open throughout the summer
Hours: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m.
Closed: June 19 & July 4

Health Center Summer Schedules
4J has two school-based health centers that serve all elementary, middle and high school students. These clinics, located at Churchill and North Eugene high schools, offer care for most health needs—like illness, injuries, chronic conditions, physicals (including those needed for sports), reproductive health, and immunizations. Call to schedule an appointment. Same-day appointments for physicals and illness care as usually available.

• Churchill Health Center (541-790-5227): Closed starting June 17, reopens August 12
• North Eugene Health Center (541-790-4445): Closed starting June 18, reopens August 11

Visit 4J Health Center webpage for more information.