Hello NEHS Families,

We’re heading into a short week as we continue settling into the new year. Please note that Monday is a school holiday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and classes will resume Tuesday.

Even with the shortened schedule, there’s still plenty happening on campus with basketball and wrestling and our winter choir concert. Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support!!

Go North! 💥

DISTRICT CALENDAR

NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS

Semester 2 Starts 2/3/26

Families, we mistakenly stated that Semester 1 ends on 1/16 - that was incorrect. Semester 1 will end on January 31, and we will begin a new semester on February 3, 2026. Please find here the schedule of FINALS that teachers have published. Students will be taking finals over the next two weeks.

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.

Amnesty International's Cafe Yumm Fundraiser 1/23

Save the date -- Friday, January 23rd, from 4-7pm-- Café Yumm! is donating 20% of orders to North Eugene High School Amnesty International Club! Take a night off from cooking and join us in eating for a great cause. Café Yumm! accepts Dine-In, Takeout & Drive thru orders made in store/by phone mentioning North Eugene High School Amnesty International Club, no flyer needed. 

Highlander Graduation GuideWe’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! 🥁❤️🖤

Masha Telesheva to Perform at NEHS!

We are thrilled to spotlight North Eugene High School student Masha Telesheva, who recently performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert platform — an incredible achievement!

Masha will be performing live on campus alongside her father, Sergei, for a special concert at NEHS. We invite families, students, and community members to join us in celebrating her talent and hard work.

🎶 Watch her Tiny Desk performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e37RYeAHdI

School choice season for the 2026–27 school year is here.

January is school choice season in 4J. Each 4J school holds information sessions both in person and virtually so families can tour the building, learn about what’s offered, and ask questions. Visiting, either in-person or online, before making a school choice request is recommended, but not required.

Can’t make an information session? No worries. The school record their virtual presentations for viewing at your convenience. If you have questions after watching the recording, please contact the school directly.

If you have questions about an upcoming information session or require interpretation services, please check our website here

Winter Formal has been Rescheduled for 2/14

🎭✨ MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE BALL ✨🎭
Get ready for a night of color, music, and celebration at North Eugene High School!
Hosted by BSU & ASB, this dance is OPEN TO ALL NEHS STUDENTS 
everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs. 💜💛💚


📅 Saturday, February 14
⏰ 8:00–10:30 PM
🎟 $7 with ASB sticker | $10 without
Masks are optional, but the vibes are mandatory ✨
(If you wear one, just be ready to remove it for entry or when asked.)

Dress up, show out, dance hard, and celebrate community with us.
This night is for ALL of North 🐺🎶
#NEHS #MardiGrasMasquerade #AllAreWelcome #HighlanderPride #NEHSEvents #MasqueradeBall

Navigation Center Concerns

Thank you to everyone who has shared concerns about activity at the Navigation Center near our school. We hear you, and we understand that safety and neighborhood conditions matter deeply to our community — especially when the site is right down the street from campus.

Because the transportation center and surrounding grounds are off-campus property, North Eugene High School does not have authority to directly manage what happens there. That means we are not able to enforce rules, monitor the site, or remove individuals from that space.

We are in regular communication with the City of Eugene and continue to share family and staff concerns with city partners. The City has also provided ways for community members to report issues directly when they observe them — and this is the best way to ensure proper follow-up by the appropriate public safety or services teams.

If you observe illegal activity (drug use, criminal behavior, or safety concerns) in the transportation center area, please use the City’s reporting tool here:
 https://www.eugene-or.gov/1213/Report

If you observe illegal camping, maintenance issues, or encampments that should be addressed by city crews, please report them here:
 https://www.eugene-or.gov/1776/Maintenance-Service-Request

Reporting these concerns to the City helps ensure they are logged and routed to the correct responders. We will keep advocating alongside you for safe, welcoming spaces around our school and continue our partnership with city leaders.

Thank you for your care and continued support of our community.

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
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 - 

LTD Student Art Contest
LTD invites students in grades 6-12 to showcase their creativity and submit a piece of original artwork to LTD’s Student Art Contest. From after-school activities to internships to big dreams down the road, use this year’s theme “Where LTD Can Take You” as inspiration.

Checklist for Entries

• Original with no AI-generated elements
• 2-D media (paint, markers, crayons, colored pencils, AI-free digital art are okay, but 3-D sculptures, renderings, or models are not accepted)
• Created by one student in grades 6-12 (no group entries are allowed)
• The only piece submitted by the student (multiple entries will result in disqualification)
• Related to the theme “Where LTD Can Take You” and includes LTD in some way (for example: uses the LTD logo, bus, bus stop, or station, or it includes the word “LTD” or “Lane Transit District”)
• 11” high by 17” wide (horizontal orientation)
• Not black and white (multiple colors are encouraged)
• Submitted on heavy paper, such as poster, tag, or illustration board
• Securely attached to a completed entry form available in your school office or downloaded below (we want to make sure we know who created it!)
• Turned into the office or delivered in person to LTD by Friday, February 27, 2026

                                           Student Art Contest Entry Form                           

Where to Submit Your Artwork

You have two options to submit your artwork by the February 27, 2026 deadline:

1. Take your completed entry form and fully-dry artwork to your school’s office and tell them you are submitting an entry to the LTD Youth Art Contest.
2. Deliver your completed entry form and fully-dry artwork to LTD between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the following address: 3500 E. 17th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403

Emailed and online submissions will not be accepted. Artwork will remain the property of LTD after the contest’s conclusion. No artwork will be returned to the artist, parent, teacher, or school.

Winner Notification & Celebration

The Student Art Contest is broken into two divisions: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Each division will award a first, second, and third place winner.
LTD will notify the teacher and/or parent/guardian and the school of the winners no later than Friday, April 10, 2026.
First place winners will receive a $150 gift card, second place will receive a $100 gift card, and third place will receive a $50 gift card. First, second, and third place winners will also have their artwork featured on the outside of an LTD bus. Honorable mentions may have their artwork displayed on the inside of the bus, on LTD.org, and at select LTD locations.

Other Details

All artwork becomes the property of LTD and may be used for advertising, sales or promotional purposes with appropriate credit to the artist. By entering the contest, a student consents to have their first name, grade, and photograph appear as one of the winners.
Artwork will remain the property of LTD after the contest’s conclusion. No artwork will be returned to the artist, parent, teacher, or school.
Questions? Contact Marketing@LTD.org or call 541-682-3207

Our Men’s Basketball Educators Appreciation Day is officially less than 1 month away!

Here are the details for our remaining basketball Educator days:
Men’s Basketball
·         Saturday, February 14th vs Penn State – 12:00 PM Tipoff

o   Starting at $10.57 per seat

Women’s Basketball
·         Saturday, January 24th vs Penn State –  2:00 PM Tipoff
·         Saturday, March 1st vs Washington –  11:00 AM Tipoff

o   Both games starting at $4.96 per seat

All faculty, staff, students, and families can purchase discounted tickets through the exclusive link below —
https://www.gofevo.com/group/BasketballEDUDay2025