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Family Newsletter - Winter Break Edition ⛄
Dear North Eugene Families,
As we head into winter break, we want to wish you and your family a restful, joyful holiday season. There will be no school from December 22 through January 5, and we look forward to welcoming students back on TUESDAY, January 6.
This break is a chance to slow down, reconnect, and take care of yourselves. Whether your plans include travel, traditions at home, or simply some extra rest, we hope this time brings comfort and ease.
Please note that the school building will be closed during winter break, and as a result, the food pantry will also be closed during this time. Below you’ll find community resources available while school is out.
Thank you for being such an important part of our North Eugene community. Enjoy the holidays, stay safe, and we’ll see you in the new year 💛
Go North! 💥
DISTRICT CALENDAR
NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS
Winter break is here ❄️💛
The Winter Resource Guide (attached below) has information about food access and holiday support available while school is closed. This link can also be very helpful. https://www.earlychildhoodlane.org/lane-county-resources
🙏🏽 Please take a look and share with anyone who may find it helpful.
Friendly Reminder: Cell Phones in the New Year
Dear Families and Students,
We are writing to share advanced information about updated districtwide expectations for student use of personal electronic devices (PEDs), including cell phones, smartwatches, and personal earbuds.
Beginning January 1, 2026, Eugene School District 4J will implement Board Policy JFCEB and Administrative Regulation JFCEB-AR, aligned with statewide guidance issued through a Governor’s Executive Order and Oregon law.
Implementation Timeline
January 6th-9th, 2026: A learning and calibration phase focused on clarity, practice, and shared expectations.
January 12, 2026: Full implementation, with consistent application aligned with the Administrative Regulation.
For additional details, including answers to common questions, please review the Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) Family FAQ, available here: FAQ LINK HERE
What This Means at Our High School
During instructional day, personal electronic devices are expected to be off and away—powered off and not visible or accessible unless explicitly authorized within an official cell phone accommodation.
Students will be required to pack or park devices:
Pack: Devices are stored in backpacks or lockers and remain there for the instructional day.
Park: When directed by staff, devices may be placed in a designated classroom or school storage area for a set period of time.
At the high school level, storage expectations are set schoolwide by administration and do not rely on individual classroom systems.
Device use for health needs, or documented accommodations will continue to be supported. Students may communicate with families through school systems when needed.
Our school’s specific storage procedures: North Eugene is going to PARK Personal Electronic Devices in cell phone hotels. In between classes, during passing periods, and within non-instructional time, students are expected to PACK their devices in their backpacks. Devices must remain powered off and stowed away during the instructional day.
This update reflects a districtwide and statewide effort to create consistent, supportive learning environments.
For more information, please visit our district website. This page will be under construction in January and will be updated as additional guidance and resources become available.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact: Ricci Huling, Principal, 541-790-4500
You may also email the district at PED@4j.lane.edu.
Warmly,
Ricci Huling,
Principal
Highlander Graduation Guide
We’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! 🥁❤️🖤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!NORTH REGION COMMUNITY NEWS
Wordcrafters Writing Contests
Wordcrafters is a local creative writing nonprofit with a mission to empower writers of all ages to tell their stories.
We’ve got two youth writing opportunities that we need your help telling students about.
Fiction Fantastic
Our annual youth short story contest, Fiction Fantastic, is open for entries from all Lane County students in grades K-12. It’s FREE for students to enter their original short stories between 300 and 3,000 words. (The contest closes January 10, 2026).
Fiction Fantastic facts
Contest accepts submissions from Oct 1, 2025, to Jan 10, 2026
Open to all Lane County students in grades K-12
Blind-judged by story-loving volunteers
4 grade-level categories: K-2 (not judged), 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
No cost to enter
Prizes and professional anthology publication for winners (plus chocolate!)
Here’s a link to a PDF of the contest flyer.
You can learn all about Fiction Fantastic, read past years’ winning stories, and get the submission guidelines at fictionfantastic.org.
Write Club
Write Club is a monthly creative writing workshop for young writers.
Write Club gives youth the opportunity to find their writing community, while having time set aside for their creative writing endeavors. It’s a place they feel comfortable exploring writing and sharing with others.
We’ve offer Write Club at two times:
Teens (age 13+) meet on the 1st Saturday of every month (starting in January) from 11 am to 1 pm at the Wordcrafters studio (at 436 Charnelton St., Eugene).
Youth (age 9+) meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month (from September to June), from 11 am to 1 pm at the Wordcrafters studio. Teens are welcome to attend the youth workshop.
We offer pay-from-your-heart pricing for Write Club to meet varying financial needs, and have some scholarships available, as well. You can learn more at wordcrafters.org/write-club.
Here’s a link to the PDF flyer for Write Club.
Finally, if you’d like to get monthly updates about Wordcrafters' creative writing classes, workshops, and camps for young writers that you can share with your school community, click here.
So many links to click on!
Thanks for helping spread the word about Fiction Fantastic and Write Club. It means so much to the students who participate.
Yours in story,
Jeaux Bartlett
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