Eugene, OR, October 11, 2026 — Eugene School District 4J has initiated a process to gather public input for renaming César E. Chávez Elementary School. The district is actively soliciting new name suggestions from the community as part of this effort.

The announcement marks the beginning of a formal review and selection process for the school’s new identity. Further details regarding the timeline for submitting suggestions, the criteria for new names, and the ultimate decision-making process were not immediately available.

César E. Chávez Elementary School, located within the Eugene School District 4J, currently bears the name of the prominent labor leader and civil rights activist. The district’s decision to solicit new names indicates a potential shift in the school’s designation.

Information on how community members can participate in submitting name suggestions is expected to be released by the district soon. It is typical for school districts undertaking such naming processes to establish a committee or board to review submissions and make recommendations.

Details concerning the specific reasons for the name solicitation and the procedural steps involved in selecting a new name have not yet been publicly disclosed by the district.


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