Highlander Family Newsletter
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Hello, Highlander Families! ❤️💛🎃
It's the last week of October, and we're wrapping up the month with a little Halloween fun at North! Students and staff are invited to show their spooky spirit on Friday, October 30, for our Halloween Dress-Up Day!
We love seeing everyone's creativity, but please remember that school is still in session, and all costumes must be school-appropriate. Here are a few guidelines to keep the day fun and safe for everyone:
🎃 Costumes must follow the school dress code.
👻 No costume masks that cover the face. We need to be able to identify students throughout the school day.
🧙 No weapons or realistic-looking prop weapons, including toy guns, knives, swords, or other dangerous-looking accessories.
🩸 No excessive gore, graphic violence, or frightening imagery.
🍬 No costumes that are discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate for school.
📚 Costumes should not interfere with learning, movement, or participation in class.
We can't wait to see our Highlanders get creative and have some fun! As always, thank you for helping us keep North a welcoming, safe, and spirited place to learn.
Have a wonderful week, Highlanders! GO NORTH! ❤️💛
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Boo Bash: Thursday, October 29th, 5:00-6:00pm, NEHS Commons
Put on your Halloween best and join us for the Boo Bash! Our affinity groups and clubs are hosting spooky-but-fun activities and sweet treats for the whole community. The Women in STEM club is running the event, including a cake walk.
Admission is free for students. We’re asking families to bring canned or non-perishable goods to donate.
This event is open to NEHS students and their families.
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Puffs is a magical comedy that takes place at a certain school for wizards in England. Throughout the show, we follow The Puffs, a group of cozy, loyal, and kind students trying to make The Puffs better than ever. The story centers around Wayne Hopkins, Megan Jones, and Oliver Rivers, three students who are considered outcasts by the rest of the school, and their journey through their seven years at school. Puffs is funny, cozy, and will be a lot of fun to watch!
Running November 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, and 14th.
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Our NEHS Fabric Arts students are putting their sewing skills to work creating handmade baby bibs for Bags of Love, a local nonprofit providing comfort and essential items to children experiencing crisis.
We need your help! ❤️ We're collecting donations of new or unused fleece fabric to help our students bring this thoughtful project to life.
✂️ Have some extra fleece tucked away in your craft supplies? We'd love to put it to good use!
📍 Drop off donations at the NEHS Front Office.
Thank you, Highlander community, for helping our students turn creativity into kindness! ❤️💛
#HighlanderPride #BagsOfLove #CommunityGiving #FabricArts #NorthEugeneHighSchool
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Our Latine Student Union (LSU) invites the North Eugene community to participate in a special Día de los Muertos ofrenda in the Commons from October 27–November 2.
An ofrenda is a traditional altar created to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.
Students and staff are invited to contribute a photo, a written memory, or a small offering in remembrance of someone special.
🌼 Stop by the Commons during school hours to visit the ofrenda, reflect, and help us celebrate the lives and memories of those we love.
All are welcome to participate! 🧡
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Our North Eugene Robotics Division (NERD), FTC Team 9044, is seeking community donations and business sponsors to help power another exciting season of robotics!
As part of the FIRST Tech Challenge, our students in grades 8–12 develop valuable skills in engineering, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and time management while designing, building, and competing with their robots.
Your donations help support:
🔧 Robot parts, tools, and equipment
🏆 Competitions, invitationals, and state events
🏫 Community outreach and school events
🚌 Transportation and team expenses
🤝 Hosting robotics events for the Three Sisters League
With an annual budget of approximately $8,000, every contribution makes a difference!
Businesses and individuals who sponsor the team can receive recognition through team sponsorship opportunities and future website features.
📧 Interested in donating or becoming a sponsor?
Thank you for investing in our students and helping inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers!
❤️💛 Go Highlanders! Go NERD!
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Miners Graduate Services will be at North Eugene High School on Wednesday, October 28!
❤️ Order online now at www.minersgrad.com and have your senior gear delivered to school on October 28! 💛 Prefer to order in person? Bring your completed paper order form to school on October 28 to turn it in to Miners.
From caps and gowns to Class of 2027 keepsakes, Miners has everything you need to celebrate your senior year!
Class of 2027, let's get graduation ready! 🎓
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We're looking for volunteers to help with upcoming Senior Grad Night fundraisers, and we'd love your support!
At North Eugene, it's a wonderful tradition for junior families to step up and support the graduating senior class. Next year, other families will have the opportunity to do the same for them!
📅 Upcoming Volunteer Dates:
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November 6 – 5:00 PM
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November 19 – 5:00 PM
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December 6 – 1:00 PM
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December 16 – 1:00 PM
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January 17 – 12:00 PM
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January 24 – 5:00 PM
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February 10 – 5:00 PM
Volunteers are needed for OLCC and food handler positions for U of O Women's Basketball games. Available roles and openings vary by date.
Whether you're a junior or senior family, every helping hand makes a difference!
Thank you for helping make Grad Night a memorable celebration for our Highlanders! ❤️🤍
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College & Career Center News
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Whether you're planning for college, exploring career options, looking into scholarships, or just figuring out what's next after high school, the NEHS College & Career Center is here to help!
Have questions or need some one-on-one guidance? Reach out to Ms. Moran at moran_c@4j.lane.edu. It's never too early to start exploring your future! ❤️💛
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If you plan to attend college next year and want to be considered for financial aid, now is the time to complete your FAFSA or ORSAA!
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FAFSA: For students who are eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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ORSAA: For Oregon students who are undocumented or otherwise ineligible to complete the FAFSA.
Don't wait to get started! If you need help completing your application, stop by the College & Career Center. I'm happy to help you figure out your next steps.
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Planning to attend an Oregon community college after graduation? The Oregon Promise Grant may help cover some of your community college tuition.
- Visit Oregon Student Aid for information and application details.
- Pro-Tip: for the GPA Verification, choose the option to have your high school upload your transcript. We will complete this for you after Semester 1 final grades are posted.
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Save $25 on your application fee! The College & Career Center has a fee waiver code for your LCC application.
Important: The fee waiver code must be provided to you in person. (Please note: standard policy requires that we distribute these codes in person, so we unfortunately cannot send the code via email.)*
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The OSU Application Workshop is this Monday, Oct. 26, 11am-1pm
If you are thinking about applying to OSU or have started the application but need assistance completing, come to the OSU Application Workshop next Monday, October 26th, in the College Career Center. Drop-in anytime between 11am and 1pm. OSU Admissions will be here to help you submit your application. Applying by the Early Action deadline of November 1st is strongly recommended - you'll receive an admissions decision sooner!
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Attention parents of juniors and seniors!
Your student should have received an IB registration form (green handout) in their IB Language and Literature class last week.
Any student who wants to register for exams for this year needs to fill out a registration form before October 30. Please click here for a copy of the form if you need it.
Each exam costs $114.50, but families who qualify for SNAP benefits or other federal income assistance programs can test for free.
Please reach out to Kendall Larsen at larsen_k@4j.lane.edu if you have questions about registration and/or payment - we want all students to be able to take IB exams and don't want money to be a barrier, so let us know if financial assistance is needed!
Students who take IB exams and receive a passing score of 4 (on a scale of 1 to 7) can earn 12 college credits for all HL subjects and 4 college credits for all SL subjects. This is an awesome opportunity for students to earn college credit while in high school - don't miss out!
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Men’s Basketball Educator Appreciation Days
- December 20th vs. Portland State
- February 7th vs. Washington
- Tickets start at just $17 per seat!
Women’s Basketball Educator Appreciation Days
- January 17th vs. Maryland
- February 28th vs. USC
- Tickets start at just $5 per seat!
To access these discounted tickets for our Educator Appreciation Days and more information, just click on this link:
This link can also be shared with faculty, staff, students, and their families, giving your entire school community an affordable opportunity to experience Oregon Basketball together.
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What It Is
Host Homes are members of our community who open their home to a youth experiencing homelessness for a short-term stay.
How It Works
A Family for Every Child provides resources, referrals, case management, peer support, and additional services to ensure both hosts and youth receive dedicated support.
Why It Matters
Access to stable housing allows youth to meet basic needs, attend school, and pursue pathways to living-wage careers.
Interested? Let’s talk! Megan Anderson (she/her)
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OPEN YOUR HOME. OPEN THEIR FUTURE.
You Can Help End Youth Homelessness: Become a Host Home!
Host Homes are members of our community who open their home to a youth experiencing homelessness for a short-term stay. A Family for Every Child provides resources, referrals, case management, peer support, and additional services to ensure both hosts and youth receive dedicated support. Host Homes matter because access to stable housing allows youth to meet basic needs, attend school, and pursue pathways to living-wage careers.
Open your home. Open their future.
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Ritsumeikan Primary School in Kyoto, Japan, will host their 5th annual online cultural exchange event for students studying Japanese outside Japan.
The program features a variety of presentations created by Ritsumeikan's fifth-grade students, including traditional Japanese dance, koto (Japanese zither) performances, and introductions to Kyoto’s traditional industries.
Participating students will simply observe the presentation, or have the opportunity to share their thoughts and impressions, exchange ideas, and ask questions in small-group discussions via Zoom. This will allow them to communicate in both English and Japanese, learn from one another and deepen their understanding of each other’s cultures in a casual setting. This is a fun opportunity for students from 4th grade to 12th grade studying Japanese.
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You’re invited!
Come enjoy a FREE fun-filled day of carnival-themed activities, community connection, and celebration as we mark the grand opening of our newest outpatient mental health program. Kairos provides accessible mental health care – including therapy, skills coaching, and peer support – for youth, young adults, and families.
When: Saturday, October 24th from 11am-3pm
Where: Kairos Lane Services, 1748 W 18th, Eugene, OR 97402
Parking: Albertsons on W 18th parking lot
Enjoy games, prizes, activities, treats, and opportunities to connect with others while learning more about the services and support available through Kairos Lane Services. Bring the whole family and come celebrate this exciting new chapter with us!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
- (541) 790-4500
- northeugene@4j.lane.edu
- nehs.4j.lane.edu
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