Dear Churchill Parents and Families,
I am writing to you today with a heavy heart as our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the parents, families, and community members affected by the tragic events in Bend. Incidents like these affect us all deeply, and they serve as a solemn reminder of how precious our school community is.
At our school, the safety and well-being of your children is our highest priority. We take safety extremely seriously, which is why we implemented locked perimeter doors throughout our building this year. This physical measure ensures that our learning environment remains secure, but school safety is ultimately a shared responsibility that involves all of us.
In light of recent events, we ask for your partnership in the following ways:
- Engage Your Children in Open Conversations: Events like this can bring up a complex mix of emotions for students, ranging from worry and anxiety to sadness or confusion. We encourage you to take time this week to check in with your children, listen to their feelings, and offer reassurance.
- Remind Students Not to Prop Open Doors: Please emphasize to your student that exterior doors must never be propped open for any reason, no matter how brief or convenient it may seem.
- Remind Students Not to Open Doors for Others: Students should not open exterior doors to let anyone inside—whether it is a classmate, a parent, or a visitor. All visitors and students entering after the school day starts must enter directly through the front office or be greeted and admitted by a staff member at a monitored entrance.
Thank you for your ongoing support and for having these important conversations at home. By working together, we can maintain a warm, welcoming, and secure environment for all of our students and staff.
Sincerely,
Kevin Rodemack, Principal |
📅 Monday, October 19 | 🟥 B DAY
📅 Tuesday, October 20 | 🟦🧭 Advisory A Day 🥫 CHS Food Pantry, 3:45 PM – 4:45 pm
📅 Wednesday, October 21 | 🟥 B DAY 🎓 Reed College Visit, 10:45 – 11:15 am 🎓 Willamette University Visit, 11:20 – 11:50 am
📅 Thursday, October 22 | 📸 SCHOOL PICTURE MAKEUP DAY | 🟦 A Day
📅 Friday, October 23 | 📝 TESTING DAY | 1/2 Day Breakfast and lunch served Classes and Testing, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Buses run at 3:30 pm |
Spirit Week themes coming soon.
🗓️ Monday, 10/26 | 🟥 B DAY 🤝 Booster Club Interest Meeting, 6:00 pm
🗓️ Tuesday, 10/27 | 🟦🧭 ADVISORY A DAY 🥫 CHS Food Pantry, 3:45 PM – 4:45 pm
🗓️ Wednesday, 10/28 | 🩸❤️ NHS Blood Drive | 🟥 B DAY
🗓️ Thursday, 10/29 🟦 A DAY
🗓️ Friday, 10/30 | 🎃 Fall Festival 🍂 | 🟦 A DAY 🎓 Linfield University Visit, 12:55 am – 1:25 pm |
We are thrilled to share that 4J Adapted PE Specialist Michelle Dunn has been named the 2026 Oregon SHAPE Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year! Ms. Dunn has been instrumental in growing Churchill’s Unified Sports program and championing inclusive physical education across our district. She will also be recognized for this achievement at the November 4 school board meeting.
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School Picture Retake and Makeup Day for Churchill High School is on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for any student who missed the first picture day, does not have a current-year photo, or is unhappy with their original picture.
Pre-order your photo packages online at mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTBCR8FH. |
This coming Friday, October 23rd is a Half Day C-Day Schedule at CHS. Most students will be going to all 8 of their classes that day (see schedule below). However we will have some students taking the SAT and PSAT. Testing will be located in B1, B4, B17 and the Auditorium. All of Ms. Pilgrim’s classes will report to the Library that day. Other affected classes in that area will report to your teacher’s main classroom (Mr. Mudd, Mr. Patton, etc). The B-Hall will be closed to all not testing. As a result students will need to navigate around through the D-Hall to get to classes in the C-Hall. Breakfast will be offered as usual, there will be no morning snack and then grab and go lunches will be provided in the afternoon. Good luck to those testing and thank you to everyone else for your cooperation.
Half Day C Day Bell Schedule: Period 1: 8:30 AM – 8:54 AM Period 2: 8:59 AM – 9:23 AM Period 3: 9:28 AM – 9:52 AM Period 4: 9:57 AM – 10:21 AM Period 5: 10:39 AM – 11:03 AM Period 6: 11:08 AM – 11:32 AM Period 7: 11:37 AM – 12:01 PM Period 8: 12:06 PM – 12:30 PM
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Girls basketball fall practices are underway now through November 16 on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Sundays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM! These open sessions are a great opportunity for any interested student to try basketball before the official winter season tryouts on November 16–18.
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Are you interested in joining a group that explores supporting youth in the foster and adoption community? Maybe you are involved in the foster care system, or you were adopted? We are welcoming students to join us at the twice-monthly FASU meetings on Mondays at lunch in F39. The next meeting is Monday, October 19th. Contact Shelby Clancy ( clancy_s@4j.lane.edu) or Judy Kerner ( kerner@4j.lane.edu) for more information. |
Parents, caregivers, alumni, and community members are invited to help gauge interest and recruit volunteers for a new Friends of Churchill Booster Club! Join us on Monday, October 26, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the CHS Library to share your ideas for supporting athletics, clubs, and student activities. |
If your student will be missing three or more days of school, please complete and submit a Pre-Arranged Absence Form in advance.
The form must be signed by a parent or guardian and then submitted to the principal for approval. Once the principal has signed the form, the student will need to take it to their teachers to obtain the required signatures. Please allow two school days for the approval and signature process.
You or your student can obtain the form in one of two ways: Pick up a paper copy from our front office. Access the fillable form on the Churchill High School website by following these steps: - Click on Students & Parents at the top of the homepage.
- Select Forms.
- Navigate to the Pre-Arranged Absence Form.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please don't hesitate to call the Attendance Office at 541-790-5103.
Thank you for helping us ensure that planned absences are communicated and approved in a timely manner! |
Lock in the lowest price of the year by purchasing your 2027 Yearbook for $65 in the front office or online before December. Seniors and senior families—don't miss out on a favorite Churchill tradition! Submit your baby photos and special family dedications before the start of winter break to feature your graduate in this year's book.
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Eugene School District 4J is committed to open communication and keeping families informed. If you are not receiving emails and text messages from the district or your student’s school, please update your contact information with your student’s school.
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Our Community News section contains information about community-sponsored events, activities, resources, and opportunities that may benefit our students and families. We do not share promotional information for for-profit organizations. Liability is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization. |
Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. in the John E. Jaqua Center, Harrington Auditorium (Room 101) FREE and open to the public John Strong, UO-SOJC Class of 2007 John Strong is FOX Sports’ lead soccer play-by-play announcer and the voice of many of the biggest soccer properties in the world, including the FIFA World Cup, U.S. Men’s National team, and Major League Soccer. He joined the Fox Soccer Channel in 2012 after serving as the voice of the Portland Timbers on radio and TV and the lead play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports. An SOJC journalism alum, Strong was active at UO’s campus radio station KWVA, where he called UO women’s soccer, softball, and lacrosse. Joey McMurry, UO-SOJC Class of 2014 Joey “Mac” McMurry is the director of broadcasting and executive producer of the Oregon Sports Network where he oversees all operations of OSN and is the voice of Oregon men’s basketball and Duck baseball. He also hosts the football pregame show while producing and engineering in the booth, co-hosts the Football Coaches Show, hosts the athletic department’s daily talk show, Duck Insider, and creates other content for various platforms. Also an assistant teaching professor in the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, McMurry supervises the broadcast and digital track in the journalism major, teaches broadcast classes and oversees the student television practicum, Duck TV.
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Join us for a spine-tingling Halloween celebration in the heart of Downtown Eugene, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Families with young children can enjoy safe, fun trick-or-treating with local businesses and friendly characters. Thrill-seekers looking for something scarier may dare to explore the Monstrous Map of the Macabre for an assortment of chilling haunts, each with a scare rating this year. Roam the streets to find live performers, view creative window displays, and uncover special codes to earn free raffle tickets. With restaurants, food trucks, street vendors, and eerie entertainment, it's an experience you won’t want to miss! Come dressed in your most creepily creative costume and engage with frightful family fun and harrowing, hair-raising haunts.
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Join the Springfield History Museum and The Block Party for a night of free Halloween fun on Saturday, October 24, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in downtown Springfield! Enjoy a haunted museum, carnival games, live music, a costume catwalk, and the main event—a high-stakes Pumpkin Derby featuring age-group races and prizes up to $100.
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High school students in grades 9–12 are invited to explore marine science careers at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport on Thursday, October 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students will take part in hands-on activities and field sampling, tour research labs, and meet scientists to learn about their work. Students should bring a sack lunch, rain gear, and boots or shoes that can get dirty. Registration is required and costs $30 per participant. Parents are welcome to register their child individually.
Please note that this is a non-school-sponsored event, so families must provide transportation and notify the attendance office to excuse their student's absence.
Scholarship Application: Parents of individual students should inquire separately.
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The Churchill Health Center, sponsored by PeaceHealth, is open.
Services include: - School/Sports/Camp Physicals
- Immunizations
- Sick visits
- Reproductive health care
- Mental health assessments and visits
- Follow-up for other health care needs
- Referrals for specialty care
- Lab testing
Call 541-790-5227 to schedule.
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- *Updated September 2026* Community Resource Guide: A comprehensive guide to Lane County providers and systems, curated by Relief Nursery. Includes specific Spanish-language sections for ESL and Immigration services.
- Food Finder (PDF): A quick-access guide to local food resources and programs.
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Register for ParentSquare: ParentSquare allows you to receive important information and alerts from your student's classroom and school. Registering allows you to set your notification preferences, among many benefits. Remember to register using the email address you provided your school. Register for ParentSquare |
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