Highlander Family Newsletter
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Hello Highlander Families,
We made it! The final week of school for our 9th–11th grade students is here 🎉
As we wrap up the 2025–2026 school year, we encourage students to finish strong, check in with their teachers, turn in any outstanding work, and make the most of these last few days with friends and classmates.
Please pay close attention to this week's schedule:
📅 Thursday is a C-Day
📅 Friday is a Half-Day C-Day
Be sure to review the calendar and bell schedules below for details.
Thank you for sharing your students with us this year. We are proud of all they have accomplished and wish everyone a safe, restful, and well-deserved summer break. 💛
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We made it, Highlanders! The final two days of school are almost here:
📅 Thursday, June 11
🔴 C Day Schedule (All 8 Classes)
📅 Friday, June 12
🔴 Half-Day C Day Schedule
⏰ School dismisses at 12:30 PM
These last two days are a chance to wrap up the year strong, connect with friends and teachers, clean out lockers, and celebrate everything you've accomplished this year. check the bell schedules on our website. nehs.4j.lane.edu/bellschedule.
❤️ Finish strong.
📚 Turn in any remaining work.
🎒 Take home what you need.
☀️ Get ready for summer.
Have a great last week, Highlanders—we're proud of you!
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Attention Students, If you are currently credit-deficient, please check in with your counselor this week to discuss potential summer school options and determine your eligibility.
Summer School Registration Timeline:
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May 4 – May 25: Current 12th-grade students
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May 25 – June 3: Current 11th-grade students
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June 3 – June 29: All credit-deficient students
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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.
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As we wrap up another incredible school year, thank you for helping make 2025-26 such a special one.
Graduation was a beautiful celebration, and we're grateful the weather gave us just enough sunshine to honor the Class of 2026! We wish all of our students and families a safe, restful summer.
Please note that North Eugene High School will be closed this summer except for students enrolled in Summer School or Summer Bridge. Summer office hours are Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m. The building is closed on Fridays.
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Hello Junior Families,
It’s almost time for the Class of 2026 to pass the torch to the Class of 2027 Senior Night Committee! 🎓❤️💛
One of the first fundraising opportunities for next year’s senior all-night grad party is coming up June 27–28 at the Savannah Bananas event at the University of Oregon, and we are looking for volunteers ages 14+ to help work concessions.
This is a great way to jump in early, meet other junior families, and help start building support for next year’s seniors. Volunteers with food handler cards and/or OLCC permits are especially helpful, but all support is appreciated!
Sign up here:
Questions? Contact junior parent volunteer Sarah Baer at sbaer4423@gmail.com or connect through the parent Facebook group.
Thank you for helping keep this NEHS tradition going strong for our students!
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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.
Program Options
This summer, students may choose between two program formats:
Residential Program
- July 12–17
- Open to rising juniors and seniors
- Students arrive Sunday afternoon and are picked up Friday by 4:30 p.m.
- Students live and eat on campus, staying in UO residence halls
- Evening activities may include music and dance, community‑building events, campus exploration, and career networking with local professionals
Day Program
- July 20–24
- Open to rising freshmen through rising seniors
- Runs Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Lunch and snacks provided daily
In both programs, students will explore a variety of academic subjects through fun, social, and engaging activities led by distinguished UO faculty.
How to Apply
More information can be found here:
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Summer of Riding
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.
Why Get a Pass?
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Endless Summer Fun: Easily get to pools, parks, museums, libraries and friends.
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Cost Savings: No need to pay for gas or parking.
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Independence: A Reliable way for students to get to summer jobs or activities.
Let LTD Do the Driving this Summer
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.
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Parents, LTD is offering the Dollar Days of Summer, which is a reduction in bus fare for the months of July and August. This is the perfect time for families to take a ride together on the bus. Plan an adventure on any of our 28 bus routes, or practice your student’s route to school, together. With the free Student Transit Pass from the school’s main office, your student rides free all summer long, and for two months the whole family can travel together for just dollars a day.
Dollar Days of Summer - July 1st – August 31st
Adult- $1.00 - Single Ride $2.00 - Full Day Pass $28.50 - 31 Day Pass $77.00 - 92 Day Pass
The discount is valid only on purchases made during the promotional period (July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026) but passes purchased during this time may be used after August 31. For more information go to: https://www.ltd.org
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How will our community get from point A to point B in 20 years? Lane Transit District (LTD) is forming a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Connect 2045, a long-range plan for public transportation. This plan will outline a vision for a more sustainable and easy-to-use transit system in Lane County—and the steps to make it happen.
We’re looking for community groups and individuals (including students 16 and up - like you!) to help guide the process. Members will attend four 2-hour meetings between this Summer and Fall of 2027, sharing feedback and reviewing materials.
The application takes about 5 minutes. Selected members will receive a stipend and free bus passes.
Your voice can help shape the future of transit in our community. Please apply by May 31. Questions? Email Connect2045@ltd.org.
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Kickoff for our Oregon Ducks Football Educators Appreciation Day game against Portland State on Friday, September 18 has been set for 7:30 PM at Autzen Stadium!
As a reminder, discounted tickets for educators, staff, faculty, families, and supporters are available through the link below:
Please note that our early bird discount pricing will be ending next week. Tickets will remain discounted after that deadline, but prices will increase slightly, so I encourage anyone interested to secure their seats soon.
We appreciate everything you do for students and our communities, and we look forward to celebrating with you at Autzen Stadium this fall!
Go Ducks!
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It will have our friends from Grand Ronde (Deitrich Peters) doing Native culture like storytelling, flute playing, drumming and showing some of his beadwork. The history village includes a replica cedar plankhouse and he is also planning to bring a tipi. There will be many booths and reenactors, fun activities, live music, pet-a-goat and more!
Bring clean returnable bottles and cans to donate to CASA of Lane County. (They will be running the washboard laundry station!)
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while having fun and growing their independence—whether that’s walking, biking, rolling, or riding the bus. Here are a few tips for getting around this summer and beyond.
What to Ride? E-bikes and e-scooters can be lots of fun and help students get around independently, but not all are legal for everyone or legal everywhere. Click here for quick tips.
- Age limits vary by device, but none are legal for youth under 14. See the City website for specifics and note that new laws go into effect in January.
- E-moto vs. e-bike: If it goes over 20 mph without pedaling, it’s an e-moto and is only allowed on private property. E-motos are not legal to ride on paths, streets or sidewalks. Some may look like e-bikes, so be sure you know what your student is riding.
- Helmets are required for riders under 16, no matter what they’re riding.
Don’t forget—walking, biking, and riding non-electric devices are another option for fun and mobility that are great for your health and good for the planet, too.
As for riding safely, no matter the ride, speed matters. Higher speeds means a higher risk of serious injury in a crash. Know how fast your student’s device can go and make sure they have the skills they need to avoid hurting themselves or others. Encourage them to travel at safe speeds and stay predictable and aware.
Looking for a fun and affordable way to get around? Ride the bus! It’s easy for families to explore the community together with free student passes and Lane Transit District’s Dollar Days of Summer. During July and August, adult fares are just $1.00/ride or $2.00/day pass. With a free Student Transit Pass available at your school’s main office, students can ride free all summer long.
We encourage all families to stay active, be safe, and have fun exploring this summer—we’ll see you in the fall!
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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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