Important Information About the Renaming of Chávez Elementary School

Renaming Cesar Chávez Elementary

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.