The Jacobs Junior High School Campus, Then and Now

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Published: Friday, February 1, 2019

For the past thirty years, Eureka City Schools has been a changing school district. Here on the North Coast, the timber industry has had a large impact on our economy, both positive and negative. While there have been several other large industries critical to our economy, timber is arguably what put the greater Eureka area on the map and drove our building and population.

The peak of the timber industry in Humboldt County was in the early 1950’s. While it was in a slow decline up until the environmental movement escalated the decline in the 1970’s and 1980’s, it remained a cornerstone of our economy and a major reason for living in Humboldt County.

Enrollment in Eureka City Schools is dependent upon the population living within the boundaries of our school district. With the decline of the primary industry also came a decline in enrollment, from a peak of more than 8,000 students to the current enrollment of just under 4,000 students. This sharp decline in students necessitates facility adjustments, including the closure of many schools, one of which will be the focus of this writing, Jacobs Junior High School.

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Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten Registration and Open Enrollment for all Eureka City Schools

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Published: Tuesday, January 22, 2019

January 7, 2019 – January 25, 2019

Eureka City Schools is Now Accepting Applications for Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration. During this Open Enrollment period applications for Intradistrict Requests for the 2019 – 2020 school year are also available!

Kindergarten Registration – If your child will turn five years of age on or before September 1, 2019, visit a Eureka City Schools elementary school or the district office to pick-up your registration packet.

Transitional Kindergarten Registration – In addition, if your child will turn five years of age on or between September 2, and December 2, 2019, visit a Eureka City Schools elementary school or the district office to pick-up your registration packet.

Middle School Registration for Students New to Eureka City Schools – If your child will enter 6th, 7th, or 8th grade from a district other than Eureka City Schools, visit a Eureka City Schools middle school or the district office to pick-up your registration packet.

Open Enrollment - All students currently enrolled in Eureka City Schools are eligible to apply for transfers to other schools in Eureka City Schools during the open enrollment period. This is the opportunity to request that your child attend a school other than the one he is currently attending. During this open enrollment period all applications for transfer will be considered equally. Open Enrollment forms are available at all school sites as well as the District Office located at 2100 J Street and online here.

High School Enrollment - If your student is entering grade 9, 10,11, or 12 this year, visit Eureka High School to pick-up and/or submit the registration packet for your student.

You may also download a registration packet by clicking here.

For more information about the opportunities available for students call the Student Services Office at 441-3383.

2018 Annual Update to the Community

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Published: Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Eureka City Schools has now published its Annual Update to the Community. This free publication is available at many businesses within Eureka including all school sites, District Office, Realtor's Association, HealthSPORT, North Coast Co-op, Eureka Natural Foods, Chalet (5th Street), Babe's Pizza & Pasta, Murphy's Market, Eureka City Hall, Old Town Coffee & Chocolates (Old Town), Lost Coast Brewery, Ramones (both Eureka locations), Coast Central Credit Union (F Street and Harrison Ave. locations), Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, Redwood Capital Bank, Ming Tree Realty, Mikki Moves Realty, and Los Bagels. There are also several sites pending, including Changing Tides and St. Joseph Hospital.

To view the Annual Update online, please click here.