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4J to Chart Course to Improve Grad Rates

District's on-time graduation rate slipped for a second consecutive year, to 78.2 percent for the Class of 2025.

Final Phase of Budget Reductions Announced

Superintendent recommends reducing up to 110 school-based positions, relocating a school and returning middle schools to a six-period day.

Classified Union, 4J Finalize New Contract

School board and OSEA Chapter 1 separately approved three-year labor pact that includes annual COLAs, other benefits for district's classified workers.

Federal Government Abandons Funding Threat

The jettisoned effort by the U.S. Department of Education to dismantle DEI programs had put $18 million in federal funding 4J receives each year at risk.

Help Keep Our Students Healthy

Flu season is upon us, so please follow this guidance when determining if your child is too sick for school.

School Choice Season Opens Jan. 15

Families can request a transfer to another 4J schools from their neighborhood school through Feb. 15.

More Budget Cuts Announced for Coming School Year

Superintendent details second phase of reductions for 2026-27 that end, suspend or curtail numerous pandemic-era programs and initiatives.

District Begins Detailing 2026-27 Budget Cuts

Superintendent outlines first $2.3 million in budget reductions and receives school board approval to eliminate up to 32 positions held by career professionals and mid-level administrators.

Student Cell Phone Ban Begins Jan. 1

School board adopts revised policy that requires students in all grades to keep their personal electric devices "off and away" for entirety of school day.

Update on OSEA-4J Contract Negotiations

Negotiators for district, union representing 4J's classified employees continue to make steady progress toward new labor agreement.