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North Eugene High School

Family Newsletter 10/12

Posted Date: 10/12/25 (4:30 PM)

🍂 Hello Highlander Families!

The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and we’re officially settling into the rhythm of fall here at North Eugene! After an incredible Homecoming week full of spirit, community, and Highlander pride, we’re looking ahead to cozy autumn days, new opportunities to connect, and a busy season of student performances and events.

Mark your calendars — our Unified Soccer Jamboree is Wednesday and the North Eugene Dance Team will host their Annual Holiday Fundraiser Showcase this Saturday, a favorite tradition that brings our community together to celebrate talent, teamwork, and the start of the holiday season.

Stay tuned for more fall highlights, upcoming concerts, and ways to support our students as they shine on and off the field.
🍁 Go North!

DISTRICT CALENDAR

NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS

The Unified Jamboree is October 15

The Unified Jamboree is a celebration of inclusion, teamwork, and community. It will bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities from 5 schools (North, Churchill, Willamette, Sheldon, and Sutherlin) to compete side by side in a fun, positive, and supportive environment. This year’s event will feature three soccer fields, eight teams, five participating schools, and 9 soccer games, all coming together to showcase the power of Unified Sports.

The Jamboree isn’t just about soccer—it’s about connection. Students, staff, and families from across the district will gather to cheer, play, volunteer, and celebrate what makes our Unified community so special. The evening will also include a bake sale fundraiser, a team dinner, and opportunities for everyone to get involved.

Whether you’re volunteering, cheering from the sidelines, or just stopping by to see what Unified Sports is all about, we’d love to have you join us for this incredible event!

Thank you for supporting the Unified at North Eugene and beyond — we can’t wait to see you at the Jamboree!

Warmly,
Max Irving

Unified Sports Coordinator
North Eugene High School


NEDT Fundraiser Showcase - October 18

It's almost here! The annual NE Showcase dance performance event brings some of the greatest dance groups in the Eugene area together under one roof! There will be games, prizes, raffles, a silent auction, and more! $10 at the door.  All proceeds go to support NEHS student dancers.

North Eugene Family Connections Survey
👋 Welcome Highlander Families!

We are excited to be exploring a new family connection and learning event at North Eugene. The idea is to bring families together to share resources, hear from speakers, and build stronger connections with our school and community.
Your input will help us decide what kinds of topics, speakers, and activities to include — and even what to call the event!
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. 💡

Scan the QR code to take our survey!

IB Exam Registration is Underway!
Attention parents/guardians of 11th and 12th graders: IB exam registration is beginning for the 2025-26 school year. If your student is currently enrolled in an IB course, they should have received information about registering for IB exams this year. Students can earn between 4-12 college credits per course if they achieve a passing score on their internal and external IB exams! Exam registration costs $109 each, but families who qualify for financial aid from the state may be able to waive the testing fee entirely (please see the list on the registration form for all programs that qualify for this). Registration forms are due with payment by November 7, 2025. Ask your student for the blue registration form they should have received in their IB classes this past week, or see below for a PDF of the form. Any questions, please reach out to Kendall Lawless at lawless_k@4j.lane.edu.

Find the registration forms attached to the bottom of this newsletter.

Jostens Picture Ordering Details
Jostens does not provide paper proofs. Please go online to Jostens to search for our school and the event code: #FE150525


FOCUS Homework Club Begins in October


Attention parents! Is your student struggling to complete assignments at home? Would you like more support for your student academically? If you answered yes to either of these questions, consider recommending your student for the FOCUS homework club. 

¡Atención padres! ¿Su estudiante tiene dificultades para completar las tareas en casa? ¿Le gustaría más apoyo para su estudiante académicamente? Si respondió afirmativamente a cualquiera de estas preguntas, considere recomendar a su estudiante para el club de tareas FOCUS.

About FOCUS homework club:

The goal of FOCUS homework club is to support students after school by providing tutoring, positive encouragement, and a designated space to complete assignments in a supervised setting. FOCUS homework is supervised by a licensed teacher, an educational assistant, and peer tutors. 

 El objetivo del club de tareas FOCUS es apoyar a los estudiantes después de la escuela brindándoles tutoría, estímulo positivo y un espacio designado para completar las tareas en un entorno supervisado. La tarea de FOCUS es supervisada por un maestro licenciado, un asistente educativo y tutores. 


Ninth grade students are invited to attend FOCUS to complete missing assignments or improve their grades. FOCUS homework club meets Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:45-4:45 pm after school in room 201 (Highlander Academic Center). 

Los estudiantes del grado nueve están invitados a asistir a FOCUS para completar las tareas pendientes o mejorar sus calificaciones. El club de tareas FOCUS se reúne los lunes, martes y jueves de 3:45 a 4:45 pm después de la escuela en el salón 201 (Highlander Academic Center). 

For more information or if you would like to recommend your student for FOCUS, please contact Ms. Kristina Trujillo via email at trujillo_k@4j.lane.edu

Para obtener más información o si desea recomendar a su estudiante para FOCUS, comuníquese con la Sra. Kristina Trujillo por correo electrónico a trujillo_k@4j.lane.edu


Wind Ensemble & Varsity Choir Performance

Thank you so much for considering how you can help our students participate in the Wind Ensemble and Varsity Choir Performance Trip this coming spring!

Fall Family Night! Come hear the choirs SING! October 29

#fall #choir #concert #northeugene #northeugenehighschool


NORTH REGION COMMUNITY NEWS
HOOTS Youth Action Council
We are excited to share that HOOTS is expanding its Youth Action Council this fall! HOOTS’ Youth Action Council (YAC) will consist of 10-15 students from the schools that HOOTS serves in the greater Lane County area. Those students will gather to build community, gain professional skills, and contribute their voices to the design and implementation of HOOTS services. 
Combatting adultism is a central HOOTS value and the YAC is one step in the right direction to make sure that youth are meaningfully empowered to give input and impact the services that are geared toward them. This also means that our youth will be properly compensated for the value of their work – all participants will receive $50 per meeting or event they attend and receive a free dinner at each. 

Our Ask: We’re asking our community and school partners to nominate any high school aged youth that they’d think would be a good fit for the first iteration of our YAC. We’re hoping to gather a group that is diverse in skills, interests, and experiences, but overall, they should have a strong interest in youth mental health. 
To nominate someone, you can visit the link here and fill out the form. You can also view the attached form for more information about the YAC and if you’d like to send it to a student, you can. Students can also nominate themselves. 
All nominations need to be submitted by October 30th You can view our recruitment timeline on the attached flyer. 
Thank you, 
Penny and the HOOTS Team 


Lane Youth Transportation Advisory Council

LYTAC is recruiting new members ages 13-19 years old in Lane County. LYTAC provides youth with opportunities to engage with local transportation issues, projects, and policy. Members commit up to 7 hours per month and receive a $100 stipend. Interested parties may apply here, or by scanning the QR code. More information can be found at - www.eugenespringfieldsrts.org/lytac1

Neurodiversity Family Support Night at ECCO High School on October 16th 6:00-8:00.

We are excited for our next Neurodiversity Family Support Night at ECCO High School on October 16th 6:00-8:00. 

Em Bramen, director of the Arc Oregon, will be coming down from Portland to talk about guardianship.

Many parents start to panic when their child with disabilities approaches adulthood because they're concerned that they won't have a say in their child's services or healthcare once their child turns 18. Em will clear up questions on this topic, and she'll also share viable alternatives to guardianship that support greater independence without compromising care.  

September's presentation on IEPs was not only full of information, but it was also a great night of connection! We hope to see you all again this month! Please spread the word!  

Best, 
Alexis
Passionate parent advocate (I'm borrowing Dani's tag line because it's true for me too!) 


Developmental disabilities consulting and training
Co-regulation coaching
Disability rights advocacy
541-520-6241
Open Studio Art Therapy Group
New! Open Studio Art Therapy Group - Thursday's After School 3:30 - 5pm in Room 162. A Safe, relaxing, supportive place to work with art materials and get to know other people. **Supplies Provided**

Free Internet for Students K-12 - for those who qualify

FREE INTERNET FOR STUDENTS K – 12
 
T-Mobile is offering free internet to families who qualify.
 
Get 200GB at no cost and an optional data pass for $10—all current and newly qualifying customers included. It takes 5 minutes to apply and you’ll have it for 5 years.
 
Plus, there are no annual fees or re-certifications. Check eligibility or see the list of qualifying programs below.
 
Qualification examples: recipients of SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid). 
 
Please take a look at https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million and share this information with your families.