Harrisburg School District is excited to introduce to you our new elementary school principal Darlene Geddes! Darlene comes to Harrisburg with over 20 years of K-12 education leadership and instructional experience, with 4 years as an administrator at the elementary level. She is passionate about helping students to be successful not only in their educational... READ MORE >
Harrisburg Elementary School has successfully completed 11.5 weeks of in-person learning for grades k-3. The staff and students continue to follow all of the safety guidelines with protocols in place. All of their hard work has paid off so far as we are happy to report that at this time we have had no staff members or students with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis... READ MORE >
The HHS Key Club will be hosting a drive dedicated to nonprofit charity organizations such as ‘Bags of Love’ & ‘Eugene Mission’ and to families in the Harrisburg community. Our goal is to help aid them in preparation of this upcoming winter season and give them one less worry during the holidays! Please see the attached links for more information... READ MORE >
Governor Brown's recent news conference concerning the two week freeze. The statewide 2-week freeze is in effect Wednesday, November 18th to Wednesday, December 2ndK-12 schools are not directly impacted by the 2-week freezeK-12 schools continue under the current metrics and protocolsHarrisburg School District will continue operating as we have since the beginning... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon, As I am reading the different thoughts and ideas people have generated on our latest Thought Exchange and I wanted to remind everyone that first and foremost we want our students back for in person learning as we realize that this is best for the majority of students and families. However, with that being said it is important to realize that in... READ MORE >
Please see the below link for the Tri-County Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donations may be dropped off at the Harrisburg Elementary and Middle schools. https://5il.co/mxtw READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, On Friday, October 30, 2020 Governor Brown and Oregon Department of Education Director, Colt Gill held a news conference. They presented changes creating a better pathway for our students to return to in-person learning. Currently, we have in-person learning under the exception guidance for grades k-3. Under the new guidance, we... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, This message is to share the disappointing news that we will not be able to return to in-person learning on the timeline we had planned. We have been preparing for the safe re-opening of all students grades 4-12. We know that in-person learning is ideal, but we do not meet the metrics required to return on November 2, 2020. The... READ MORE >
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KINDERGARTEN My First Ticonderoga Pencils- 2 per student Glue sticks- 6 per student Erasers- 1 per student Crayons - 24 pack, Crayola; no off-brands, please; 1 per student Markers- 3 or 4 packages per classroom Watercolor paint set- 1 per student (Val & Kim) Colored Pencil set (12 colors, Crayola)- 1 per student Dry erase markers (office... READ MORE >
August 19, 2020 District update Dear Students, Staff, Parents, and Guardians, As I stated in yesterday’s post, state and county COVID-19 data must be in compliance with the metrics for a minimum of three weeks in every category. The guidance we received from Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority entitled Ready Schools, Safe... READ MORE >
August 18, 2020 Dear students, staff, parents and guardians, This morning Oregon Health Authorities released state and Linn County COVID-19 data. On both a state and county level, all Linn County schools did not meet the requirements for in-person learning for all grades. A chart showing the information located on OHA website is linked here.... READ MORE >
https://5il.co/jqgnPlease see the attached letter for information regarding important school information for your K-4 students. READ MORE >
Reopening Update August 14, 2020 Blueprints updated with current limited instruction information posted. All links should work now as we had some technical issues. I want to thank our staff as they are working extremely hard to prepare for our 2020-21 school year reopening. As you have heard by now, we will have students in grades k-3 on campus... READ MORE >
Education update July 30, 2020 I hope that all of you are enjoying the summer sunshine the past few weeks. Many of you are asking or wondering what is happening with our schools this fall. On Wednesday, July 22, Governor Brown gave an update on reopening schools. She told us that more changes might be coming for school districts, especially those... READ MORE >
Caring During Challenging Times Our vision statement states, “Together We Empower Students to Succeed”. This includes all students as we demonstrate care and respect to the students and their families by building bridges. One of our key components in the district is building relationships between students and staff and families and staff. People will not... READ MORE >
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Please see the attached fliers for 2020 Kindergarten Round-up Drive Throughhttps://5il.co/guxw READ MORE >
https://5il.co/gtw0See the attached flyer for the Spanish Celebration READ MORE >
June 8th from 9am-1:30pmSee your teachers!Turn in your packets and devices. READ MORE >
Hey Eagles! Play "Quaranbingo" with us this week! It's simple... simply take pictures of you and your family doing these fun things and then click on the link to make your own copy of the template and add your pictures in! Send all of your finished Quaranbingo templates to kalyssa.carroll@harrisburg.k12.or.us! READ MORE >
Harrisburg Families and Community- On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 the state gave their May forecast and it was not as bad as projected. In summary here are a few key points. The State School Fund, (SSF) we are looking at about 4% or a $308 million reduction. Lottery proceeds are projected to come in at 20% less than expected adding a $120 million to the SSF... READ MORE >
The high school gym floor is finished and looks amazing! READ MORE >
The high school gym floor is finished and looks amazing! READ MORE >
Harrisburg School District School Lunch Drop Off Route *IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A PHONE CALL FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ABOUT MEAL DROP OFF AND DID NOT FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM, PLEASE CONTACT THE DISTRICT OFFICE AT 541-995-6626 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING A MEAL ON A BUS ROUTE* 9:25 Erica Pl & Erica Wy 9:30 Arrow Leaf Av & Arrow Leaf Pl 9:35 745 N. 9th... READ MORE >
Teacher & Staff appreciation week! Thank you for all you do. READ MORE >
Thank you to all of our Harrisburg families who generously donated so much food for food boxes. You are all amazing and so appreciated! READ MORE >
Registration is now online at https://harrisburg.registar.lb... or call 541-995-6544 Don't forget the Harrisburg School District has a new app for your phone. This is the quickest and easiest way to get up-to-date information. Look for Harrisburg School District 7J in your app store. Para registrar a su hijo(a), visite el siguiente enlace.... READ MORE >
To: Community and Family Members Re: Distance Learning for All During Extended School Closure Our hallways, music rooms, sports fields and classrooms have all gone quiet during this unexpected state-wide school closure. We miss your children and adjusting to this “new normal” is difficult when we are hardwired to seek connection and community. We hope you... READ MORE >
Dear Harrisburg District Families/Students/Community Members With the health and safety of our students, staff, and communities as her primary focus, today Governor Brown and the Oregon Department of Education announced that our schools will be closed for the rest of the school year. We know this announcement is likely to be a great disappointment for... READ MORE >
GBC is following the Governor’s executive order by providing one designated employee who frequently visits the job sites making sure subcontractors are following the social distancing guidelines. With all of our campuses closed, some of the work scheduled for this summer has begun this week. The construction of the elementary school vestibule and main office... READ MORE >
April 2, 2020 - Communication to staff and parents, On Tuesday, March 31st ODE changed course requiring school districts to begin distance learning for all students on Monday, April 13, 2020. Distance learning does not mean online learning alone. While Distance Learning may include online options for some students, it does not require technology or the... READ MORE >
Students demonstrate their knowledge of landforms through a hands-on science project. READ MORE >
Please welcome to the Harrisburg School District our new elementary principal Darlene Geddes. She is very excited to join the Eagle family. She will replace our interim principal Brenda Yahraes who the district hired for the 2019-20 school year. The district hopes to have a wonderful transition between the two principals. READ MORE >
Second grade students worked together to investigate math problems and break the code to unlock the Pirate treasure. READ MORE >