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Mertz Middle School

Fostering a love of learning

About Our Department

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1. School Tours & Choice Process

Attend a school tour in January and learn about our school choice process taking place January 15 – February 15th, with virtual informational sessions Jan. 6, 8 and an in-person, Spanish language session Jan. 15.

2. Enroll Now!

We encourage all families to begin by enrolling with your neighborhood school. Paper packets available as soon as February 1st.

Evening drop-in enrollment support available at the District Office. Click here for drop-in dates.

3. Orientation

Visit your school, meet teachers, and connect with other kinder families on April 28th or 30th. Details for your school’s event coming soon!

4. Kindergarten Welcome Event

Kick off kindergarten with a fun family welcome! Join us for activities, crafts, story time, playground fun, and food trucks.

Friday, May 8th, 5–7 PM
River Road Elementary
120 W Hiliard Ln., Eugene, OR

5. KITS Program

The Kids in Transition to School (KITS) program is a FREE summer program for incoming kinders and their adults.

Details for summer 2026 coming in March!

6. First Day of Kindergarten!

Welcome to 4J!

September 8th is the first day for all kinders.

Smart start schedule coming soon.

 

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1. School Tours & Choice Process

Attend a school tour in January and learn about our school choice process taking place January 15 – February 15th, with virtual informational sessions Jan. 6, 8 and an in-person, Spanish language session Jan. 15.

2. Enroll Now!

We encourage all families to begin by enrolling with your neighborhood school. Paper packets available as soon as February 1st.

Evening drop-in enrollment support available at the District Office. Click here for drop-in dates.

3. Orientation

Visit your school, meet teachers, and connect with other kinder families on April 28th or 30th. Details for your school’s event coming soon!

4. Kindergarten Welcome Event

Kick off kindergarten with a fun family welcome! Join us for activities, crafts, story time, playground fun, and food trucks.

Friday, May 8th, 5–7 PM
River Road Elementary
120 W Hiliard Ln., Eugene, OR

5. KITS Program

The Kids in Transition to School (KITS) program is a FREE summer program for incoming kinders and their adults.

Details for summer 2026 coming in March!

6. First Day of Kindergarten!

Welcome to 4J!

September 8th is the first day for all kinders.

Smart start schedule coming soon.

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