Senior Projects for Semester 2 will take place on Tuesday, May 26.

This is an important graduation requirement and an opportunity for seniors to showcase their learning, growth, interests, and future goals with staff and community members.

Good luck, Class of 2026 — we can’t wait to see all of your hard work! 💚

Join us for a special evening celebrating our graduating band seniors and the incredible talent of our NEHS music program 💛

📅 May 28

📍 North Eugene High School

⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM

Come support our student musicians and help us celebrate the Class of 2026 🎓🎺🥁

Did you know North Eugene High School has a preschool program on campus? 🌈🧸

The NEHS Preschool provides a warm, engaging environment for young learners while also supporting hands-on learning opportunities for our high school students.

Families interested in learning more about the program, enrollment opportunities, or availability are encouraged to reach out for additional information. Contact preschool director, Kelly Hindrichs at hindrichs_k@4j.lane.edu or call the preschool at (541) 790-4564.

We’re proud to have this special community at North 💛

Our next Site Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 10. Site Council is an opportunity for families, staff, students, and community members to come together to discuss school goals, planning, and important updates at North Eugene High School.

We appreciate everyone who takes the time to participate and support our school community 💛

More details and meeting information will be shared soon.

The Class of 2026 panoramic senior photo is now available to order!

Orders may be placed through Friday, May 22 for our school’s group order. Photos are $20 each.

🛒 Order here: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Panoramic-Photo/ScKchTA

Once the group order is placed, photos will be printed and distributed at school when they arrive.

Please note:

• Orders placed After May 22, students/families will need to order independently through the SchoolPay link.

Questions? Please contact the front office.

Congrats again to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 on:

📅 Wednesday, May 27 @ 6:30 pm

📍 North Eugene High School

Students and families who will be receiving an award will be contacted directly with additional information.

We’re excited to recognize the hard work, leadership, service, and achievements of our seniors 💛🎓

Our AVID Senior Graduation celebration will take place on:

📅 May 29

⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

📍 North Eugene High School

We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the hard work, perseverance, leadership, and accomplishments of our AVID seniors as they prepare for graduation and their next chapter ✨

⚠️ CORRECTION — Senior Breakfast is NOT before graduation on Saturday!

🎓 Senior Breakfast will take place on:

📅 Friday, June 5

We’re excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 together before graduation weekend begins 💛

Thank you for your flexibility and sorry for the confusion!

This FREE, week‑long pre‑college program, held on the University of Oregon campus, gives students the opportunity to experience college life while engaging in hands‑on, interactive learning with UO’s outstanding faculty. SAIL is open to Oregon high school students from low‑income backgrounds, and our goal is to inspire students to pursue, enroll in, and succeed in higher education.

This summer, students may choose between two program formats:

In both programs, students will explore a variety of academic subjects through fun, social, and engaging activities led by distinguished UO faculty.

Step 1: Review Eligibility 

Step 2: Review Program Options 

Step 3: Register now

Join the North Eugene High School Booster Club for the Spring Membership meeting:

During this meeting, we will provide updates on ways to get involved and our accomplishments for the 2025-2026 school year.

We will also be holding Executive Board Officer Elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer

Please note that you must be a current member of the Booster Club to run for an officer position. If you are interested in learning more about Officer Duties & Responsibilities, please email nehsbooster@gmail.com. 

If you haven’t joined yet or need to renew for the year, you can easily do so online at www.nehsbooster.com/membership.

We appreciate your time and support of the performing arts, club activities, and athletics programs at North Eugene High School. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Go Highlanders!

🌈 PRIDE FEST 2026 🌈

Join us after school on Friday, May 29 for an afternoon of celebration, community, music, activities, and pride at North Eugene High School! 🩷✨

📅 Friday, May 29

⏰ 3:30 PM

📍 North Eugene High School

All students are welcome — come celebrate connection, identity, inclusion, and community with us! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Gain valuable work experience helping in our day camps for ages 6 -11 on topics such as history and nature. Fun and educational!

Forest Path Nature Camp: June 29 – July 3, FULL – wait list only

Earth Ways Indigenous Camp: July 6 – 10, only 8 spots left

Earth Ways Indigenous Camp: July 13 – 17, only 3 spots left

Pioneer Homesteading Camp: July 20 – 24, only 8 spots left

Opal Whiteley Nature Fairies Camp: Aug 3 – 7, only 5 spots left

Lewis & Clark Explorers Camp: Aug 10 – 14, FULL- wait list only

 

Learn about teen helper opportunities at our camps here.

We have been doing children’s history-based summer camps since 2008!

Each camp will feature crafts, games, stories, outside exploration, cooking, music and more. Enjoy visits from special guests who will teach us, trade with us, or share stories. Read about the values children learn in our summer camps.

Times are Monday- Friday 9am to 3pm (except where noted.) Children aged 6-10 are welcome (Ages 7 – 11 for Earth Ways).

Eleven year olds may also register if they are really into the theme and motivated- they may be asked to help out a bit with the younger ones. Children bring their own lunches and water bottle each day.

Cost: $250 per week

Siblings in the same camp: $220 each per week.

Native American tribal members: Earth Ways camp is only $40 for tribal members.

Camps are limited to 10 children. 

Location

Dorris Ranch Living History Village

205 Dorris Street, Springfield, OR

The park is open dawn to dusk. Pull into the main driveway then turn left and go up the hill to the parking lot by the bathrooms. Follow the bike path a few steps and you will see the sign for the village.

Time: 9am to 3pm each day

(After-care may be available for your child if you need it; contact us for info)

We wanted to share two community resources with our Highlander families:

🚓 The Eugene Police Department’s MyPDConnect system allows community members to report certain non-emergency concerns online, including theft, vandalism, fraud/scams, illegal camping concerns, and more. The system is mobile-friendly, available in multiple languages, and allows users to upload photos/videos and track reports.

🏡 The River Ave Navigation Center is also looking to connect with neighbors by gathering feedback, sharing updates and outcomes, and creating opportunities for community engagement. Families can scan the QR code on the flyer to submit anonymous feedback or learn more through their website and newsletter.

Please see the flyers below for additional details and contact information.

Reminder: Free Books Available on May 30

Thousands of free books will be available for 4J families, students and educators on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at North Eugene High School, 250 Silver Lane.

Families can choose up to 10 free books per student, with a 30-book maximum per family, during the Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair. Educators may choose up to 50 free books for their classrooms. Arrive early as books are available on a first come, first served basis. Hundreds of free Lego brick boxes will be available while supplies last.

School staff are encouraged to register online before the event to receive free books. Registration at the event is also available. Organizers still need volunteers to sort books and assist with other tasks. Come join in the joy of books, kids and camaraderie. Sign up here.

The event is sponsored by the Oregon School Employees Association, 4J, North Eugene High School, First Book and Reading Opens the World, an initiative of the American Federation of Teachers. Questions? Email lisaj@osea.org or amanda@osea.org.

Ophelia’s Place, a local nonprofit serving girl-identified youth ages 10–18, is offering a variety of summer day camps this year on an affordable sliding scale.

Families interested in learning more can review the attached summer camp calendar for program offerings and details.

Thank you to our community partners at Ophelia’s Place for sharing these opportunities with our students and families 💛

The Eugene Family YMCA, in partnership with Math is Magic, is offering a FREE summer math camp for students who love math and are excited to challenge themselves beyond their current grade level.

This camp is designed for students who:

➕ Enjoy math and problem-solving

➕ Want to explore advanced concepts

➕ Work well with others

➕ Are excited to grow their mathematical thinking

Teachers may recommend students who would be a great fit for this inspiring summer opportunity!

Interested families can contact the Eugene Family YMCA directly for more information and enrollment details.

📍 Eugene Family YMCA

📞 541-686-9622 ext. 1303

🌐 eugeneymca.org

Summer break is almost here! To help families save on transportation costs and offer youth a safe, reliable way to explore, LTD passes are good through the summer. Youth K-12 can ride all LTD buses free through October 15, 2026, with the student transit pass.

Students can pick up their free pass from the school’s main office before the last day of school. Don’t wait! Get your pass now and enjoy a summer of freedom and fun. Travel with LTD’s Free Student Transit Pass and always have a ride. Learn more at LTD.org/Student-Pass.