Dear Churchill Families,
It has been an amazing start to the school year here at Churchill! Things have run smoothly, and our students have been doing a fantastic job adjusting to their routines.
Next week is Homecoming, and we are encouraging all of our students to buy into the school spirit and participate in our dress-up days! Over the last decade, school spirit seems to have faded nationwide compared to when many of us were in high school, but high school truly is what you make it. Being involved is the best way to create a positive experience.
I strongly encourage all of our students, especially our freshmen, to get involved in a club, sport, or activity. Churchill offers a wide variety of athletics, arts programs, and clubs. When students plug into these groups, they feel a stronger sense of belonging, which makes their high school years far more rewarding.
I want to commend our students for doing a fantastic job adhering to our cell phone policy and adapting to our locked perimeter doors. These measures make our school significantly safer, and I deeply appreciate our students' cooperation and understanding.
Throughout the year, I will be reminding families about the vital role attendance plays in academic success. Our theme this year is "Show Up to Succeed," and the data speaks for itself:
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95%+ Attendance: 99% of students are on track to graduate.
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80%–94% Attendance: Over 90% of students are on track to graduate.
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Below 80% Attendance: Only 52% of students are on track to graduate.
Showing up regularly makes a massive difference in your student's future. Thank you for partnering with us and emphasizing the importance of attendance at home.
Thank you for your continued support, and let's have a great Homecoming week!
Go Lancers!
Kevin Rodemack, Principal
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🗓️ Monday, 9/14 | 🟥 B DAY
HOCO: Polka Dot / Pattern Day 🔴👚
🗓️ Tuesday, 9/15 | 📸 SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS (1 of 2) | 🟦🧭 ADVISORY A DAY
HOCO: Crazy Hair / Wig Day 🤪💇♀️
Fall Play Auditions in the Auditorium: 4:00 pm
🗓️ Wednesday, 9/16 | 📸 SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS (2 of 2) | 🟥 B DAY
HOCO: Anything But a Backpack Day 🧺🎒
🗓️ Thursday, 9/17 | HOMECOMING ASSEMBLY | 🟦 A DAY
HOCO: HOCO Theme 🧥 / Lancer Spirit Day💙🤍❤️
Homecoming Game: 7:00 pm
🗓️ Friday, 9/18 | 🟥 B DAY
HOCO: Duck Day 🦆🟢💛
🗓️ Saturday, 9/19
Homecoming Dance: 7:30 pm
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🗓️ Monday, 9/21 | 🟦 A DAY
🗓️ Tuesday, 9/22 | 🟥 B DAY
🗓️ Wednesday, 9/23 | 🟦 A DAY
🗓️ Thursday, 9/24 | 🟥🧭 ADVISORY B DAY
🗓️ Friday, 9/25 | 🟦 A DAY
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Get ready for an exciting Homecoming Spirit Week from September 14–18, packed with daily dress-up themes and ending with our "Hometown Harvest" Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 19, from 7:30–10:00 p.m. ($10 in advance, $15 at the door).
Monday: Polka Dot / Pattern Day 🔴👚
Tuesday: Crazy Hair / Wig Day 🤪💇♀️(wigs must be removed for school pictures)
Wednesday: Anything But a Backpack Day 🧺🎒
Thursday: HOCO Theme / Lancer Spirit Day 🧥🦺
Friday: Duck Day 🦆🟢💛
***PARENTS TAKE NOTE: Tuesday and Wednesday are also School Picture Days! School photos are ID photos. Hats, wigs, and other headgear or face paint that obscures the student's face or identity will not be permitted in the photo.***
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CHS Thespians are excited to announce auditions for our fall play, She Kills Monsters! Auditions will take place on Tuesday, September 15th at 4 pm in the CHS Auditorium.
Please prepare a memorized 60-second monologue that can be either dramatic or comedic. We are looking for you to show us your physicality!
Any and all CHS students, from card-carrying Thespians to freshmen just starting life at Churchill, are welcome and encouraged to audition!
Reach out to Mr. Patton in room H8.
Break a leg!
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School picture days are scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16.
***PARENTS TAKE NOTE: These are also Homecoming Spirit Days! Your child may want to participate in Crazy Hair/Wig Day on Tuesday. School photos are ID photos. Hats, wigs, and other headgear or face paint that obscures the student's face or identity will not be permitted in the photo.***
Students will take their pictures during their Language Arts class. On their designated picture day, students should first report to their Language Arts classroom for attendance. Their teacher will then escort them to the photo station.
Tuesday, September 15 is an A Day. If your student's Language Arts class is scheduled on an A Day (periods 1-4), they will have their photo taken on this day.
Wednesday, September 16 is a B Day. If your student's Language Arts class is scheduled on a B Day (periods 5-8), they will have their photo taken on this day.
We can't wait to see those smiling faces!
Families can order photo packages online today by visiting mylifetouch.com and entering your Picture Day ID: EVTQ4XZXG. Or, pick up a paper order form in the school office. Don't forget to place your order early to capture this year's memories!
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Students: Continue to check your schedule regularly in StudentVue (or ParentVue for guardians).
Counselors are working hard on your schedule correction requests. Schedules may continue to change through the end of this week.
If your schedule needs to be corrected, please check that your request falls under one of the following reasons:
- You don't have the classes you need to graduate.
- You have an open period and need a full schedule.
- You have a duplicate or a missing class.
If your request meets these criteria, you can submit a request using the form below. Students must be logged into their 4J Google account to access the form.
Please submit the form only once. Counselors will do their best to make the appropriate changes, but all corrections are limited by the master schedule. We will respond to your requests via your 4J school email.
While your request is being processed, please continue to attend the classes you currently have in your schedule. It is your responsibility to check StudentVUE and your 4J email for updates. This form will close on Friday, September 18, at 4:00 p.m.
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The Graduation Party is community-sponsored. Liability is the responsibility of the organizers.
Calling all Class of 2027 parents and guardians! While graduation may feel far away, planning is already underway to give our seniors a fun, memorable, and safe celebration on graduation night, expected for June 8, 2027.
The Senior Grad Party is a cherished tradition, but it is not a school-sponsored event—it relies entirely on the energy, fundraising, and creativity of senior parents to make it happen. We currently have enthusiastic volunteers ready to help, but we are looking for a Party Chair (or Co-Chairs) to take the lead and steer the planning committee.
Stepping up to lead ensures our graduates get the send-off they deserve! If you are interested in heading up the committee or learning more about what the role entails, please contact Jodie Hoberg at jnhoberg@gmail.com. Let’s work together to make the Class of 2027's celebration unforgettable!
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Did you know you can support Churchill High School every time you shop at Fred Meyer—at zero extra cost to you?
Through Fred Meyer Community Rewards, Fred Meyer donates thousands of dollars every year to local schools and non-profits. All you have to do is link your Shopper’s Card to our school!
How to Link Your Card in 3 Easy Steps:
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Log in to your Fred Meyer account at fredmeyer.com or open the Fred Meyer app.
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Navigate to Community Rewards (under My Account).
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Search for Churchill High School or enter our organization code: ER217, then click Save.
That’s it! You’ll still earn all your usual Fuel Points, digital coupons, and Rewards—plus, our school gets a donation every time you scan your card or app.
If you’ve linked your card in the past, thank you! Feel free to double-check that Churchill High School is still selected for this school year.
Thank you for supporting our students and staff!h.
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Sign up for alerts when our Churchill High School students need a helping hand with essential items that aren't provided by the school, like clothing, shoes, school supplies, and food.
We Are Always Gratefully Accepting Donations!
Here’s how you can contribute and spread some kindness:
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Shop from the Churchill High School Amazon Wish List to find items that our students need.
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Donate to Mike's Closet or the Churchill Food Pantry. We’re currently seeking food items such as Mac and Cheese Cups, Fruit Cups, and Granola Bars, as well as toiletries like feminine hygiene products, deodorant, and body wash. Clothing donations like new socks, underwear, and sweatshirts are also greatly appreciated.
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Small gift cards allow us to fill in gaps and ensure we have what we need to support our students!
Feel free to drop off any donations at Churchill’s Front Office, Attention: Mike's Closet.
Thank you for being a part of our community and for supporting our students!
Trista Neuman
15th Night Coordinator
neuman_t@4j.lane.edu
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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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Did you know students who bring lunch from home can round out their meal at school for free? Just select at least three items from the offering bar or hot line—including at least one fruit or vegetable—to build a balanced lunch.
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With school approaching, it's a perfect time for parents to have a plan for student nutrition for the year. 4J Nutrition Services is ready to help, from sharing menus and supporting special dietary needs, to providing the pathway to setting up meal accounts.
This year will see some changes to school meals in 4J, which are similar to how all the neighboring school districts operate: each student will continue to receive one breakfast and one lunch each school day at no cost. Additional items, such as seconds, extra milks, or single milks for home lunch will be charged to the student's meal account. Families will have multiple resources available to help them understand the process, set up accounts, and manage payments with confidence. Budget constraints leave the district unable to continue a practice of allowing unlimited free additional meals. Student health and well-being is important for their success in school, and district staff will work with families to make sure every option and resource is explored for all health, nutrition and overall well-being concerns. Visit the Nutrition Services web page for more information and help.
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As a new school year begins, consider talking with your teen about different ways to get to school. Walking, biking, scooting, skating, busing and carpooling can all be great options - and giving teens opportunities to travel independently helps them build confidence and important life skills.
If your teen is trying a new way to get to school, help them test the route ahead of time. Pro tip: the best walking or biking route isn’t always the same route you’d drive!
Resources for families:
Here’s to a great school year and helping teens build the skills to get where they’re going!
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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. |
Dear Students and Families,
Community Defensive Driving Institute (CDDI) has expanded its driver education offerings to Springfield. We are excited to host a course this fall, October 10–December 19, at the Springfield Public Library. We invite you to sign up for the course! If you've previously had a student enrolled in the program, we'd also greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word to other families who may be interested. A few of our partner schools will be sharing the information in an upcoming newsletter but, we wanted to reach out to you all first.
Our organization is dedicated to providing Oregon teens and adults with the knowledge and skills needed to become safe, confident drivers. As an ODOT-approved driving school, students ages 15–17 who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take their final drive test directly with the instructor and owner, Juan G. Cordova, as part of the program.
Because this is a state-approved course and each lesson builds on the previous one, students are expected to attend all scheduled classes to successfully complete the program.
Enrollment for the fall course is limited to 25 students, and classes tend to fill quickly. We encourage interested students to register by September 18th. A payment plan option is available upon request. See application for details.
For additional information and to register, please visit:
We hope you'll join us this fall or send this information to a family. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington
Office Manager
Community Defensive Driving Institute
Juan Cordova
Instructor and Owner
Community Defensive Driving Institute
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Fall sports are starting! If your student needs a sports physical, the Churchill Health Center sponsored by PeaceHealth is open. Feel free to call and schedule. See the attached flyer for information
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T-Mobile is offering free internet to families who qualify.
Get 200GB at no cost and an optional data pass for $10—all current and newly qualifying customers included. It takes 5 minutes to apply, and you’ll have it for 5 years.
Plus, there are no annual fees or re-certifications. Check eligibility or see the list of qualifying programs below.
Qualification examples: recipients of SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid.
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Registration is now open for Fall 3v3 Basketball, offering weekly skill development and dynamic games for 3rd through 8th grade boys and girls from September 23rd to October 28th. It is a fantastic, low-pressure environment for players of all skill levels to gain extra touches and build basketball IQ before the winter season.
Fall FitKids registration is officially open, offering fun, dynamic movement classes and sports programs for children ages 18 months through 8th grade. Options include Friday motor-skill classes, Saturday intro programs for soccer and football, and an inclusive "Soccer For All" program designed for kids of all abilities.
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*Updated April 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.
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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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