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Family Newsletter 11/24 - NO SCHOOL WEEK
🍂 Thanksgiving Week 🍁
Next week there is NO SCHOOL, but we are offering optional Academic Conferences for families who would like to connect with teachers before the break.Conference Schedule:
• Monday, Nov. 24 — 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Tuesday, Nov. 25 — 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
You can sign up through each teacher’s ParentSquare post or email teachers directly to set up a time that works for you.
We hope you enjoy a restful, grateful Thanksgiving week with your loved ones. 🧡
We’ll see everyone back at school on Monday, December 1!
Go North! 💥
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NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS
Academic Conferences - 11/24 & 11/25Academic Conference sign-ups are now open for November 24 & 25!
These conferences are a great chance to connect with teachers, check-in on progress, and make a plan for a strong finish to the semester.
Monday, November 24, 8a- 8pm Tuesday, November 25, 8a-12pm
(teachers' prep & break times have been factored in)
To sign up, please go to ParentSquare and check the “Classroom” feed for each of your student’s teachers.
Each teacher has posted their own individual conference sign-up in their class feed. Simply open the post and choose a time that works for you.
If you have multiple teachers to meet with, you’ll need to open each teacher’s post separately to reserve a spot.
If you need help finding the posts or navigating ParentSquare, feel free to contact us — we’re happy to walk you through it!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Go North! ❤️🤍💛
Winter Sports Kick Off !
We’re wrapping up an incredible fall season at North, and we were excited to welcome our winter athletes last Monday! We love seeing students get involved—teams, clubs, and activities help them build connections, confidence, and a true sense of belonging. If your student has been thinking about trying something new, winter is a great time to jump in. Many of our teams accept new athletes throughout the first week.
Winter sports include:
Swimming, Dance, Cheer, Boys & Girls Basketball, and Boys & Girls Wrestling.
Celebrating Girls Soccer: State Runner-Up! ⚽❤️🖤
We are so proud of our Girls Soccer team for an incredible season! They finished 2nd in the state and were also recognized as the #3 All-Academic Team in Oregon—a beautiful balance of heart, hard work, and excellence on and off the field.The championship game was tough and tightly contested, ending 0–1 against a very strong Bend team. Our girls played with grit, pride, and true Highlander spirit.
What made this run even more special was the community around them:
- Alumni players came back to cheer them on
- Family members traveled from as far as Arizona
- Former Athletic Director Corey Nicholsen showed strong support
- Our student rooter bus brought the energy loud and proud (thank you Rick and Abril!)
- ADs from across the state sent messages celebrating the team’s run
A huge shout-out to Coach Brandy for her leadership and the incredible work she does for our athletes and our North community.
Go Highlanders! ❤️🖤
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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
Thanksgiving Break College & Scholarship Checklist 
Hello Seniors,
As you head into Thanksgiving break, I encourage you to set aside some time before the holiday week is over to work on your college financial aid and scholarship applications. A little bit of work now can save you a lot of stress later and lead to significant money for college!
Here is your checklist of high-priority items to work on this break:
1. Financial Aid: FAFSA & Oregon Promise
Completing the FAFSA and applying for the Oregon Promise grant are the two most essential steps for determining how much state and federal aid you will receive.
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Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): This is the mandatory first step for all federal and most state financial aid (including Oregon Promise).
Link to Apply: FAFSA Website
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Apply for Oregon Promise: This state grant covers tuition at any Oregon community college.
Link to Apply: Oregon Promise Application Portal
2. Start Your Scholarship Applications!
The scholarships below are major opportunities for Oregon students. The deadline for OSAC is coming up in March, and starting now is the best way to secure a strong application.
A. OSAC Scholarship Application
The Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) offers a single application for over 600 scholarship programs. You complete one application and are matched with every scholarship you qualify for.
Link to Application: OSAC Scholarship Application
Key Tip: The OSAC application includes an essay section. Use your break time to draft and refine your personal essay—this is the most time-consuming and important part of the application!
B. The Ford Family Scholars Program
This highly generous scholarship is open to high school seniors in Oregon who demonstrate financial need.
Link to Apply: Ford Family Scholars Program
C. The Stacey Axling Scholarship
The $1,000 Stacey Axling Scholarship is awarded to one North senior. It is open to all seniors enrolling in a trade school, two-year college, or four-year university.
This is a fun and relatively quick application that we encourage everyone to submit!
Application Requirement: The main component is a one-page essay on your favorite quote, phrase, saying, or philosophy and what it means to you.
Application Document: Stacey Axling Scholarship Application Details
Deadline: Due Thursday, December 18th.
I hope you have a relaxing break and a wonderful Thanksgiving! Please remember that I am here to help you when we return.
Time to Order your Cap & GownSenior Students/Families,
Graduation Orders were due in late October but the deadline has been extended. Below are the instructions and information for placing your graduation order by the new deadline of Thursday, December 18th:
Orders can be placed online at https://minersgrad.com.
Order online by Thursday, December 18th to avoid any late fees and/or production restrictions and receive your Class of 2026 Gear (sweatshirts, bling tassels etc.) at school in January.
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If you have any order questions, please contact Miners Graduate Services at the contact information below.
Senior Grad Party - Class of 2026
Hello fellow senior families! The all-night party for NEHS Grad Night is planned, fundraised for, and hosted by us Senior families, & we need everyone's help to make it a success. Our goal is to make this event affordable, fun, safe, & sober for every NEHS graduate. If you can help in any way to volunteer (i.e. sign up for UO Concessions below!), help collect donations, reach out to businesses for sponsorship, &/or help plan the night itself, please email me, Dana McNurlin (aka Reed's mom) : dana.mcnurlin@gmail.com
https://volunteersignup.org/AFLWL
Family Check-Up Service
The flier included here invites parents and caregivers to join a casual, drop-in Zoom space to talk about coping with stress related to the current political climate for immigrant families. It also offers support for families who may be navigating conversations with youth about immigration. Participation is voluntary and can be completely anonymous—no identifying information is collected.
This project is funded through Jessica’s work with Lane County, and she also briefly shares information about a free parenting support program called the Family Check-Up Service for anyone who may be interested.We believe this could be a meaningful support for families in our community and are sharing it alongside our district’s immigration-related support resources.
If you have any questions or need additional support, please feel free to reach out. We’re here to help.
Mark your calendar: Dec 8th, NEHS Boosters Papa's Pizza Event
North families are invited to join the NEHS Booster Club at Papa's Pizza on Monday, Dec 8th for a pizza fundraiser. The Booster Club is holding a Member Mingle between 6-8 pm and will have dessert for you along with a raffle for NEHS swag. Come show your support for all the athletics and clubs at North!
Download and print the flyer for Pizza, NEHS Boosters will get 50% of the value of your purchase.
