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Eugene School District 4J

Equity. Excellence. Innovation.

NEW! Chávez Renaming Home

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WELCOME

Eugene School District 4J is beginning an important community process to choose a new name for César Chávez Elementary School. We want this process to reflect the voices, experiences, hopes, and values of the people who know and care about this school. Our goal is to find a name that students, families, staff, and the community can carry forward with pride and a strong sense of belonging.

There will be many opportunities to participate along the way. We invite current and former families, students, staff, alumni, neighbors, Tribal partners, community organizations, and members of the broader community to share ideas and perspectives. At the heart of this process are our current Chávez students, families, and staff. Their voices will be especially important as we move toward a final preference because they are the community that will carry the school’s new name into the future.

 

Desired Outcome

A name the Chávez school community can embrace — one that reflects student belonging, cultural identity, community history and values, and meets the requirements of Board Policy FF.

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Key Dates

 
 
Oct 5, 2026
Community name nominations open
 
Oct 23, 2026
Community name nominations close
 
Nov 9, 2026
Finalists published and community review opens
 
Nov 23, 2026
Final Chávez community preference process opens
 
Dec 16, 2026
Board First Read
 
Jan 20, 2027
Public testimony & Board consideration
 
Feb 3, 2027
Final Board approval

Last updated: Oct. 5, 2026