Hello North families!

Next week includes a special Advisory on Thursday - this is a dedicated time for students to check in, catch up, and connect with their teachers. Please make sure students show up and take advantage of this time!

Also happening on campus: Boys and Girls Basketball games at NEHS 🏀 and FOCUS Homework Club after school for students who want extra support finishing strong. Lots of great opportunities to get connected - come through, Highlanders! ❤️💛

Go North! 💥

DISTRICT CALENDAR

NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS

Focus Homework Club

Finish Strong with FOCUS Homework Club 💪📚
As we head into the next few weeks of the term, FOCUS Homework Club is a great after-school option for 9th grade students who need time and support to catch up on missing work, complete assignments, and finish strong. Students receive tutoring, encouragement, and a quiet, supervised space to work.
FOCUS meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:45–4:45 pm in Room 201 (Highlander Academic Center).
Families interested in recommending their student can reach out to Ms. Kristina Trujillo for more information.

Highlander Graduation Guide

We’ve put the finishing touches on this year’s Highlander Graduation Guide, your go-to hub for all things Class of 2026: dates, deadlines, gear, ceremonies, and everything in between. https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/67384410
The full guide was sent out on Friday, and we want to link it again here, so you can plan ahead with confidence. We can’t wait to celebrate this class and support you through every step of the journey.Go North! 🥁❤️🖤

Student Health Survey for Juniors

Dear Parent/Guardian: Our school is participating in the Student Health Survey (SHS), a survey sponsored by the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division and the Oregon Department of Education. The survey asks about health risk behaviors of students in grades 6, 8 and 11. The survey will be conducted online in the classroom and includes questions about student health and safety, mental and behavioral health, school climate and culture, and risk and protective factors. Taking the Student Health Survey poses minimal risk to your child, who may feel embarrassed or uncomfortable answering some of the questions. Survey procedures have been designed to protect your child's privacy and allow for anonymous participation. If your child is not comfortable answering a question, he or she can leave it blank. While we encourage all students to participate, the decision to participate is voluntary. You may opt to send a refusal for your child’s participation. Your child will have the chance to refuse at the time of the survey. There will be no action against you or your child if your child does not participate. 

Please find the form attached to this newsletter for your use.

NEHS Choir Handel's Fundraiser on January 12

 

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

The OSAC Scholarship is now open! 

Seniors should be working on the application now! Due March 2nd. Details here!

The Lane Foundation Scholarship for all Lane-attending students opens early January! Due March 3rd. Details here!

4J Honors Application Coming at the end of January

Each year, Eugene School District 4J recognizes seniors who demonstrate academic excellence and community service. Students who qualify as Eugene Honor Graduates receive an honors seal on their diploma and an honors designation on their transcript.

To qualify, seniors must:
• Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Earn at least 25 credits on their final transcript
• Complete 120 verified community service hours during grades 9–12
– At least 60 hours must be outside of school
– Hours must be logged and verified

Applications open at the end of January and are due just before Spring Break.

Now is the time for seniors to double-check hours and be ready to apply.

Important community service guidelines:
• Hours must be unpaid and completed outside of class time
• Parents, friends, or relatives may not verify hours
• School activities, TA hours, and club meetings do not count
• Babysitting (unpaid) and family business work do not count
• Only service hours (not travel, meals, or recreation) count for overnight experiences
• Unverified hours will not be accepted

Finish strong and be ready - this is the top honor for a graduates of North Eugene High School! (in lieu of Valedictorian etc)

NORTH REGION COMMUNITY NEWS
Class of 2026 Senior Grad Party
The North Parent Meeting is January 12
THE NORTH PARENT will have a MEET UP at Abby's Pizza on Jan. 12th @ 6 pm. Principal Ricci will be there to talk about forecasting and the budget. Bring your questions, and we look forward to connecting with you. 
🚲 FREE BIKES 4 KIDZ | BICYCLE DONATION DRIVE 🚲
Have a bike your kiddo has outgrown? This is a great chance to pass it along and make a big impact in our community.
Free Bikes 4 Kidz, in partnership with Shift Community Cycles, is hosting a bicycle donation drive on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
You can donate a gently used bicycle at any Market of Choice location in Eugene. All donated bikes will be refurbished and gifted to a local community member in need—helping kids gain independence, confidence, and joy through riding.
✨ Clean out the garage.✨ Support local families.
✨ Put more bikes on the road.
Questions? Email ari@shiftcc.org
Thank you for helping keep our community rolling 💛

North Eugene High School Hall of Fame 1st Annual Induction Ceremony, Dinner, & Auction

Please Join Us!

North Eugene High School Hall of Fame  1st Annual Induction Ceremony, Dinner, & Auction
 Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM
 Location: Valley River Inn1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401

Honoring the Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Join us as we celebrate eight distinguished individuals and two legendary teams whose achievements have left a lasting legacy at North Eugene High School.

Individual Inductees - nehsbooster.com/inductees

• Bob Newland Jr. – Former NFL wide receiver; NEHS & University of Oregon standout
• Mel Krause – Former NEHS coach; contributor to Oregon baseball
• Bob Anderson – Accomplished educator, coach, and mentor
• Kailee Wong – Former NFL linebacker; Stanford University football standout
• Sue Martineu – Cross country/track state champion; Oregon State University runner
• Kristin (Arbogast) Chadwick – Multi-sport athlete; University of Utah softball player
• Kim (Trebon) Przekota – Former trial lawyer & current circuit judge; HS & D1 College water polo player
• Javier Hernandez – Award-winning journalist; NY Times Bureau Chief in Japan

Team Inductees

• 1963 Boys’ State Championship Basketball Team – First boys’ basketball state champions in school history
• 1966 Girls’ State Championship Gymnastics Team – First girls’ state championship team in school history

 Tickets, Tables, & Sponsorship

Celebrate this historic evening with us!For more information on purchasing tickets, reserving tables, or becoming a sponsor
: Visit nehsbooster.com/hall-of-fame 
Questions:  Call Corey Nicholsen at 541-285-6115
Help us honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future of North Eugene High School athletics and community.

The Year of the Horse is upon us and Yujin Gakuen is hosting our annual Oshogatsu Festival to celebrate!

The 2026 Oshogatsu Festival will be held on Friday, January 23rd from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and we would love to have interested students join us as volunteers to make it a success! Below you will find a sign-up with various shifts and activities available to volunteer for and the YG PTO board can sign off on any community service hours met for students.

volunteersignup.org/RXLXB

Thank you for your consideration and support!

- Yujin Gakuen PTO Board -