Eugene School District 4J

👏💛 2026 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES: Join us in congratulating Lily Coker, Jill Lancaster, Rebecca Medley and Emily Swenson for their excellence in education award nomination.

These passionate and dedicated educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to our students and school community. Take a few moments to show your appreciation for these nominees by liking this post or leaving a comment below.

✨More to come! In the days leading up to next week's public announcements of the winners, we’ll be spotlighting all 254 incredible Golden Apple Award nominees for 2026 so check back daily. See the full list: 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

👏💛 2026 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES: Join us in congratulating the Edison Life Skills team — Marlie Annat, Chris Bickford, Randy Diemar, Leah Helfrich, Drew Hughes, Nate Lien, Olivia McDonald, Cody Santero and Kenzie Scout — for their excellence in education award nomination.

These passionate and dedicated educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to our students and school community. Take a few moments to show your appreciation for these nominees by liking this post or leaving a comment below.

✨More to come! In the days leading up to next week's public announcements of the winners, we’ll be spotlighting all 254 incredible Golden Apple Award nominees for 2026 so check back daily. See the full list: 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

👏💛 2026 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES: Join us in congratulating Kim Konevich, Robyn Louden, Gerry Morgan and Lisa Reynolds for their excellence in education award nomination.

These passionate and dedicated educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to our students and school community. Take a few moments to show your appreciation for these nominees by liking this post or leaving a comment below.

✨More to come! In the days leading up to next week's public announcements of the winners, we’ll be spotlighting all 254 incredible Golden Apple Award nominees for 2026 so check back daily. See the full list: 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

👏💛 2026 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES: Join us in congratulating Curtis Bineham, Gayle Davies, Katie Eisenband, Laura Griffin, Justine Lee, Tyler Martell, Eri Moreno and Melanie Williams for their excellence in education award nomination.

These passionate and dedicated educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to our students and school community. Take a few moments to show your appreciation for these nominees by liking this post or leaving a comment below.

✨More to come! In the days leading up to next week's public announcements of the winners, we’ll be spotlighting all 254 incredible Golden Apple Award nominees for 2026 so check back daily. See the full list: 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

👏💛 2026 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES: Join us in congratulating Evan Andreason Bauer, Jennifer Gonzales, Andrea McDonald and Shyla Perkins for their excellence in education award nomination.

These passionate and dedicated educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to our students and school community. Take a few moments to show your appreciation for these nominees by liking this post or leaving a comment below.

✨More to come! In the days leading up to next week's public announcements of the winners, we’ll be spotlighting all 254 incredible Golden Apple Award nominees for 2026 so check back daily. See the full list: 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

🩹 📚❤️ Did you know healthy students learn better? School nurses do so much more than apply ice packs—they are trusted leaders who make 4J students their first priority, providing care, coordinating services, identifying needs and removing barriers so they can stay healthy, in class and ready to learn.

Join us in celebrating the 18 registered nurses and 13 licensed practical nurses at 4J during today’s National School Nurse Day and thanking these incredible professionals for all they do every day!

👏💛 2026 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES: Join us in congratulating Stephanie Baxter, Angie Bradford, Angie Gee, Jaylee Jordan, Ed Mendelssohn, Jason Moch, Aaron Moxon and Brian Naghski for their excellence in education award nomination.

These passionate and dedicated educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to our students and school community. Take a few moments to show your appreciation for these nominees by liking this post or leaving a comment below.

✨More to come! In the days leading up to the announcements next week of the winners, we’ll be spotlighting all 254 incredible Golden Apple Award nominees for 2026 so check back daily. See the full list: 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

👏💛 2026 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES: Join us in congratulating Kate Doyle, Sara Jenson, Heather Stein and Kumiko Vanderbush for their excellence in education award nomination.

These passionate and dedicated educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to our students and school community. Take a few moments to show your appreciation for these nominees by liking this post or leaving a comment below.

✨More to come! In the days leading up to the announcements next week of the winners, we’ll be spotlighting all 254 incredible Golden Apple Award nominees for 2026 so check back daily. See the full list: 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, support, and empower students every single day. 🍎
May 4–8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and May 5 is National Teacher Day—a special time to recognize the dedication, passion, and impact of teachers across our schools. From sparking curiosity to building confidence, teachers help shape the future in countless ways.
Join us in thanking a teacher who has made a difference in your life or your child’s life. 💛

Join us for the 4th Annual Kindergarten Welcome Event! 🎉
Friday, May 8 | ⏰ 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
📍 River Road/El Camino del Río Elementary School, 120 W. Hilliard Ln., Eugene, OR
Incoming kindergarten students and their families are invited to a fun, hands-on evening filled with crafts, bilingual story time, art activities, playground fun, community partners, and food trucks!
This district-wide event is all about helping families feel connected, confident, and excited for the transition to kindergarten.
All activities are inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar—making it a magical and memorable experience for our future students. 🐛🍎
We can’t wait to welcome you!

👏💛 2026 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES: Join us in congratulating Jodi Black, Jenny Downes, Hilary Linsey and Marisa Silver for their excellence in education award nomination.

These passionate and dedicated educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to our students and school community. Take a few moments to show your appreciation for these nominees by liking this post or leaving a comment below.

✨More to come! In the weeks leading up to the announcements later this month of the winners, we’ll be spotlighting all 254 incredible Golden Apple Award nominees for 2026 so check back daily. See the full list: 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple