Family Newsletter 9/7
Hi Highlander families! 💚
Thank you for a smooth first week back—your patience, smiles, and early-morning drop-offs made all the difference. We’re excited to keep the momentum going into our first full week of school next week (Sept 8–12). Mark your calendars for our Hello Assembly on Thursday, September 11, during Advisory—it’s a fun, welcoming kickoff to the year where we celebrate being together, set expectations, and cheer on our students. Thanks for partnering with us—we’re thrilled to learn, grow, and thrive with you this year. Go Highlanders! 🥁🎒
Go NORTH!
DISTRICT CALENDAR
NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS
Celebrating Our IB Success 🎉
We are proud to share that North Eugene students outperformed the international average in 5 of our 9 IB subject areas last spring! Congratulations to our students and staff for their hard work and dedication.
- Spanish – NEHS: 5.24 | International: 4.89
- History – NEHS: 4.83 | International: 4.26
- Math – NEHS: 4.40 | International: 3.88
- Film – NEHS: 4.40 | International: 4.17
- Visual Art – NEHS: 4.00 | International: 3.99
CLUBS, GRUBS & GAME TIME SET FOR 9/26!
RETAKE DAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR SOMETIME IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. STAY TUNED.
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Class of 2026 - Senior Grad Party
What: NEHS 2026 Grad NightWhere: TBD (venues are being reviewed now)
When: Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 10pm to 2AM
Who: All 2026 NEHS Senior graduates
Our event will be a fun, safe, and sober all-night event for the entire graduating class of 2026. The party will include food & beverages, games, music, entertainment, and prizes for all attending seniors.
We have an ~$11K fundraising goal for the event itself, plus all 265 seniors will leave this memorable event with at least one gift in their hands through donations collected from our Lane County community. This might seem like a lot, but is easily achieved with more helping hands! Please click here to share your level of interest in volunteering for this event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScO18ahCMKAYpyruKcenYgE7b7Drmmj47Yi9ZrWsE_dQDpSjg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115817391218540803768
You can also join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/759154419874307/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
North Eugene High School Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honoring the Class of 2026
The North Eugene High School Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes eight distinguished individuals and two legendary teams:
Individual Inductees:
- Bob Newland Jr. – Former NFL wide receiver and standout athlete at NEHS and the University of Oregon
- Mel Krause – Former NEHS coach and contributor to Oregon baseball
- Bob Anderson – Accomplished educator, coach, and mentor
- Kailee Wong – Former NFL linebacker and Stanford University football standout
- Sue Martineu – High school cross country / track state champion, and standout runner at Oregon State University
- Kristin (Arbogast) Chadwick – Multi-sport athlete and University of Utah softball player
- Kim (Trebon) Prezekota – Former trial lawyer and current circuit judge
- Javier Hernandez – Award winning journalist and NY Times Bureau Chief in Japan.
- 1963 Men’s State Championship Basketball Team – The first mens’ basketball state champions in school history
- 1966 Women’s State Championship Gymnastics Team – First women's state championship team in school history
A formal induction ceremony will follow on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Valley River Inn in Eugene, Oregon. This special evening will feature presentations, recognition of inductees, and the unveiling of the Hall of Fame’s mission to preserve and celebrate North Eugene’s storied past.
Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities:
For more information about the event, ticket purchases, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the North Eugene Boosters website at https://www.nehsbooster.com/hall-of-fame
For media inquiries or additional questions, please contact Corey Nicholsen at coreynicholsen68@gmail.com
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