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Family Newsletter - Spring Break Edition 🌷

Posted Date: 03/22/26 (04:30 PM)
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Hello Highlander Families,

Spring Break has arrived! 🌷 After a full and busy stretch of learning, activities, and events, this is a well-earned time for our students and staff to pause, reset, and recharge.

We hope this week brings a balance of rest, fun, and connection — whether that means traveling, spending time with family, or simply enjoying a slower pace at home. However you choose to spend it, we hope it leaves you feeling refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the school year.

When we return, we’ll be heading into an exciting season filled with spring sports, performances, testing, and end-of-year celebrations — all leading up to graduation and summer. There is NO School Monday March 30 - And Advisory is on March 31 along with Spring Pictures with Portraitmasters (our new picture vendor!)

Enjoy your break, Highlanders — you’ve earned it. 💛

Go North! 💥

DISTRICT CALENDAR

NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS

OBOB Going to State!

We hosted our regional OBOB event last weekend, and for the fourth year in a row, North came in second to Siuslaw in a very exciting final battle. Everyone had a great time!

Our team represented North so well. They collaborated, celebrated each other, worked through one or two small mishaps with grace, and made us proud. And then… surprise news today! We learned that our score in the final battle was high enough to earn the much-coveted wildcard bid to the State Tournament in Salem on April 11. Congrats North Eugene

Oregon State Testing is Happening in Classrooms!

Oregon State Testing (OSAS) for 11th Grade Students
North Eugene 11th grade students will be participating in the Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) over the next several weeks. These statewide tests help teachers and schools understand how students are doing academically and where we can continue to grow and improve.

There are also benefits for students. Strong scores on these assessments can sometimes allow students to skip college placement tests and even some entry-level college classes—no matter when they begin college, even if they take a gap year.

The results also help North Eugene teachers better understand our students’ strengths and areas for growth, and provide a broader snapshot of student learning for our community.

Testing Schedule

📚 ELA (English Language Arts)
April 13–16

Families who would like to learn more about the assessments or access opt-out forms can visit the district website or check the family newsletter for additional information.

Thank you for helping ensure students arrive rested and ready to do their best during testing.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING A FULLY CHARGED LAPTOP FOR TESTING DAY
Find more info (including Opt-out forms) here at the district website

Attention incoming North Eugene 9th Grade Families!

On Tuesday April 7th we are inviting all incoming families to our 8th Grade Preview Night at North Eugene High School!  
When: Tuesday April 7th 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Tours from 5pm)
Where: North Eugene High School Gymnasium
Who: Any family with an incoming 9th grader
Why: To learn more about our academic programs, learn more about clubs, sports, and affinity groups, and to meet our administrators, teachers, and the 9th grade team!  

You will also hear our band and meet our cheer squad!  Short tours will be given between 5 and 6pm, and snacks will be offered.  

April 9 is Testing Day   
Testing Day is Thursday, April 9. This is a required attendance day for all students. Special lessons and activities are planned for all grade levels, and the day will follow an early release schedule.

Please see the specific instructions for your grade level below:

🎓 11th Grade: SAT Registration

The SAT is an optional college entrance exam offered for free during the school day. Students must "opt-in" to participate.

📖 10th Grade: PreACT

All 10th graders are automatically registered for the PreACT to help prepare for college and career pathways.This day is an early release day.
This test is provided, for free, by the Oregon Department of Education. It is an opportunity for all 10th graders in Oregon to take a college entrance practice test, helping us see that your child is on track for college and career readiness.
 
With the PreACT, you and your child can get useful information to help guide them to choose the right high school courses, think about ways to work on areas for improvement, and continue discussions about their college and career interests.  
To learn more about the test, see the infographic, 6 Ways PreACT Helps You, or call your school office.

Counselor Contact Information

If you have questions about testing day, please contact your counselor:
Miguel Garcia, 

9th-10th grades, 

last name Lo-Z

(541) 790-4539

garcia_m@4j.lane.edu		 Joy DeMoss, 

11th-12th grades,

last names A-La

(541) 790-4535

demoss_j@4j.lane.edu 
Aura Solomon, 

11th-12th grades,

last names Le-Z

(516) 441-4533

solomon_a@4j.lane.edu		 Joni Sherman, 

9th - 10th grades

(541) 790-4534

sherman_jo@4j.lane.edu

IB Exam Calendar - May
Families and students have been asking about the IB Exam schedule for this May, especially since we have over 140 North juniors and seniors testing this year. We’re sharing the calendar here so everyone can review the dates and plan ahead.

Please take a moment to look over the schedule to note your exam days and times.

👉 View the IB Exam Calendar here: IB Exam Calendar
If you have any questions about specific exams or scheduling, please reach out and we’ll be happy to help.

🥞 Seniors — Don’t Miss Senior Breakfast!
One of the best traditions of senior year is coming up! Senior Breakfast is a chance to celebrate together, share some laughs, and kick off the final stretch of the year with your classmates.

Make sure to sign up using the Google Form so we know you’re coming and can plan accordingly.

👉 Be sure to also check the Highlander Grad Guide for the latest updates, deadlines, and everything you need to know as graduation gets closer. The Grad Guide is a living document, so check back often for new information.

Let’s finish the year strong, Class of 2026! 🎓

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

Dear Seniors and Families,

It is officially "Scholarship Season." This is the most critical time of year for seniors to secure funding for their future education. To help you navigate the many opportunities available, we have broken down the most important ones below. Note that state-level deadlines are approaching quickly! (Files attached below)


1. SELCO Community Credit Union Scholarship

SELCO is awarding twenty $3,500 scholarships to local students who are community-minded and motivated to take the next step.



NORTH REGION COMMUNITY NEWS

Design Arts Apprenticeship
The Design Arts Apprenticeship pairs Lane County middle and high school students with a professional designer for 25 after-school hours over a 10 week period for a FREE, direct, hands-on learning experience. In small groups, students will work alongside their mentor to understand the profession, explore specific ways to approach design, and begin creating their own project, resulting in an end of term showcase where all students will have the chance to present their work to the public.

There are programs in Comics and Manga, Digital Illustration, Printmaking, 3D Printing, Costume Design, Multimedia Design, Biomimicry, Product Design, Architecture, and Zine Making.

NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY.

If you or your students are interested in applying for the Spring 2026 term of the Design Arts Apprenticeship, applications are now open until April 6th with a virtual kick-off April 13th.

Kodomo no Hi festival

Yujin Gakuen is hosting our annual Kodomo no Hi festival on Friday, April 10th, from 5:00-7:00 pm! This event is open to the public, and we are looking for volunteers to make the event a success. Volunteer shifts will be available in 30-minute increments from 3:00-8:00pm (this is a no school day so early arrival is also ok!).  Community service hours can be earned so feel free to sign up for multiple shifts if you can!

When: Friday, April 10, 2026 
Where: Yujin Gakuen Immersion School, 2855 Lincoln Street, Eugene, OR
Sign-Up: https://volunteersignup.org/MARYY

Prior to the event, an email with day of specifics will be sent out to volunteers. We are working on having snacks available to all our volunteers as a thank you for working the event.  

If you want to help with any volunteer spots, but cannot commit to the full time slot, please sign up anyway and let us know your availability at volunteercoordinator@yujingakuenpto.com

If you cannot volunteer, we would still love to see you at this wonderful community event celebrating Children's Day!

Thank you for your support!
YG PTO

Junior Families—we need you!
Junior guardians help chaperone the current class' Grad Night to earn a $1,000 jump‑start for the Class of 2027 celebration! It’s a fun way to get involved, meet other families, and see what Grad Night is all about.

When: Sat, June 6, 9:30PM–2AM (volunteers arrive between 7 & 8PM; late shift ends ~3AM)
Where: MacArthur Court, UO
Let us know what hours you can volunteer here: https://forms.gle/Ug6PDfQcbjpDEM1w5