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Highlander Grad Guide Vol. 1

Posted Date: 12/11/25 (03:12 PM)


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HIGHLANDER GRAD GUIDE - VOL. 1                                                                                  December 11, 2025

North Eugene High School Class of 2026 and Families,

Welcome to the Highlander Grad Guide, your official e-newsletter for the North Eugene High School Class of 2026 graduation! This edition focuses on immediate action items, especially ordering your gear and hitting the upcoming yearbook deadlines. Time is flying, so let's make sure we stay on track!

In this issue...

  • Order your Class of 2026 gear now and pick it up from the front office. 

    (Caps and gowns, and announcements will arrive in Spring)

  • Reminder: Yearbook deadlines and price increase in January.

  • 4J Honors Diploma requirements and deadline reminder.

  • College and Career events

  • Financial assistance for senior activities

  • 2026 Grad Night Party!

This year will fly by, so make sure to savor every moment!

With PRIDE,

North Eugene High School Graduation Committee

IMPORTANT REMINDERS
 


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📆Subscribe to Our Graduation Calendar!

To help you stay on top of every Class of 2026 deadline and celebration, we’ve created a Graduation Google Calendar with all important dates already added.


Click the link to subscribe and add it directly to your phone or device - events will update automatically throughout the year so you never miss a thing.


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💰 Financial Assistance for Seniors

Senior year can be expensive: caps and gowns, graduation announcements, Prom, the grad party, and so much more. Don't let finances keep you from participating in all of your senior year activities. Financial assistance is available. FILL OUT THIS FORM. Ask at the front office, your counselor, or any teacher or staff member. We can help.

IMPORTANT DATES


📅 NEHS Important Dates — Class of 2026

December 15, 2025

  • Senior Portraits Due

January 5, 2026

  • Yearbook prices increase to $75 

  • Yearbook dedications & baby photos due

January 7, 2026

  • Cap & gown prices increase — last day to order with the bulk discount

 January 16, 2026

  • End of Semester 1 - Grade Reports Due

January 17, 2026

  • Winter Formal

January 27, 2026

  • Senior Projects Presentations

March 2026

  • Seniors Select Walking Partners

April 2026

  • Announcements Delivered to NEHS

May 9, 2026

  • Prom

June 6, 2026 @ 11:00 AM

  • Class of 2026 Graduation


GRADUATION INFORMATION
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Graduation Orders: Act Now to Pick Up Your Gear Next Month!

Senior Students/Families,

Graduation Orders were due in late October but the deadline has been extended. Below are the instructions and information for placing your graduation order by the new deadline of Thursday, December 18th:

 Orders can be placed online at https://minersgrad.com.

  • 🔔Order online by Thursday, December 18th to avoid any late fees and/or production restrictions and receive your Class of 2026 Gear (sweatshirts, bling tassels etc.) at school in January.

  • If you have any order questions, please contact Miners Graduate Services at Miners Graduate Services
    (541) 689-4588
    www.minersgrad.com

Class of 2026 Graduation Tickets — What to Expect

The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will take place at Swede Johnson Stadium at 11:00 AM this year. This earlier time allows us to factor in the heat index and gives families more space to enjoy the day with their graduate.
To keep graduation smooth and equitable for all students, we have a simple ticket distribution process:


🎓 Graduation Readiness Checklist (Students Must Complete):

Before receiving graduation tickets, seniors must complete the following:
  • Finish all required credits
  • Return library books, textbooks, and any classroom materials
  • Clear all fines/fees with the Finance Office
  • Return all district technology during the final weeks of school
Tickets cannot be released until all items are completed. Thank you for helping us ensure every senior finishes the year strong.

🎟 Ticket Distribution Plan

  • Each graduate automatically receives 4 tickets.
    • These tickets are valid for any location, whether the ceremony is outdoors or must move indoors due to weather.
  • If the ceremony remains outside, families may request up to 6 additional tickets.
    • These extra tickets will be red and are only valid for the outdoor ceremony.
    • If the ceremony moves inside due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, red tickets cannot be used.
  • Ticket Distribution Timeline:
    • Ticket distribution may begin as early as mid-May.
    • Most tickets will be distributed during the final week of school, once all senior requirements are completed.
    • Extra ticket requests will be reviewed during the last week of May.
We appreciate your patience as we work to make graduation fair, joyful, and memorable for every Highlander family.
YEARBOOK DEADLINES

It's that time of year! To ensure your preferred portrait is featured in the yearbook and you get the best price, here are the critical deadlines you need to know for purchasing yearbooks and submitting photos, quotes, and dedications.

☃️ December Deadlines

Senior Portraits Due December 15!!!

Yearbook Price Increase: Don't wait! Yearbook prices will increase beginning in January.

  • Buy today for $70 at Jostens.com

❄️ January Deadlines & Proofs

Senior Quotes Due:

  • Due by the end of January.

Dedications & Baby Photos Proofs:

  • Expect to receive a proof for your submitted dedications and baby photos.

  • We will try to make links to the proofs available. If you don't see a link, please reach out and ask!

💘 February Deadline

Dedications & Baby Photos Due:

  • Due by the February 6, 2026.

  • Send your photos to skoubo_j@4j.lane.edu
    Questions? If you have any questions about deadlines, submissions, or proofs, please email skoubo_j@4j.lane.edu

4J HONORS DIPLOMA - ESSENTIAL STEPS FOR SENIOR RECOGNITION

Seniors – it’s time to start thinking about Honors Diploma Recognition. To receive recognition, students must complete all three of the following:

 

  1. Earn an unweighted cumulative final GPA of 3.5 or better.

  2. Earn a minimum of 25 credit hours.

  3. Perform at least 120 hours of volunteer service during grades 9-12. 

 

This year, seniors need to submit their hour logs to Aura Solomon, School Counselor, by January 30, 2026. See your counselor for any questions.
SENIOR COLLEGE APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Financial Aid 

  • File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): The FAFSA typically opens on October 1st. File it as soon as possible, as some aid is first-come, first-served.

  • File the ORSAA (Oregon Student Aid Application): If you are an Oregon resident who is an undocumented, DACA, or TPS student, complete the ORSAA instead of the FAFSA.

  • Apply for Oregon Promise: If you have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, apply for the Oregon Promise Grant for community college tuition. 

In May: Final College Commitments

  • National College Decision Day (May 1st): This is the most common deadline to accept an offer of admission and submit your enrollment deposit. Notify your counselor of your decision.

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Ordering Transcripts via Xello (in your Advisory Canvas Course)

  1. In your Xello account, Go to "Plans" and then "College Planning."

  2. Under College Applications, click View My Applications.

  3. Click on the college name to open the application checklist.

  4. Find Transcript and click Request.

  5. Select the Transcript Type (Initial, Mid-Year, or Final) and set a Due Date (remember, set it early!).

  6. Click Send Request. The request is instantly sent to your counselor/transcript office.

GRAD PARTY 2026

Hello fellow senior families! The all-night party for NEHS Grad Night is planned, fundraised for, and hosted by us Senior families, & we need everyone's help to make it a success. Our goal is to make this event affordable, fun, safe, & sober for every NEHS graduate. If you can help in any way to volunteer (i.e. sign up for UO Concessions below!), help collect donations, reach out to businesses for sponsorship, &/or help plan the night itself, please email me, Dana McNurlin (aka Reed's mom) : dana.mcnurlin@gmail.com

https://volunteersignup.org/AFLWL

The Graduation Party is community-sponsored. Liability is the responsibility of the organizers.
 




North Eugene High School Graduation Information

 NEHS Graduation Page

(541) 790-4505
northeugene@4j.lane.edu
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