Family Newsletter 9/29
Welcome to (almost) October, Highlander families! 🍂
The new month is here, and with it comes cooler mornings, changing leaves, and plenty to look forward to at North. October is packed with events and activities that bring our community together—from fall sports and performances to classroom projects and club/affinity group meetings.
Picture retake day is MONDAY, if you missed a chance to get your picture taken and your student ID, make sure you are here Monday morning. And, of course… Homecoming is just around the corner on Saturday, 10/11! 🎉 Spirit Week themes, game details, and dance info will be shared soon, so keep an eye on ParentSquare and our website for updates. Let’s make this month one to remember—GO NORTH! ❤️🤍
DISTRICT CALENDAR
IMPORTANT DATES | ||
Monday, September 29 | Picture Retake Day - 8:30a-11am (during class) | |
Thursday, October 2 |
Miners Grad onsite for In-School Ordering | |
NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS
Jostens Picture Ordering DetailsPICTURE RETAKE DAY HAS BEEN SET FOR Monday, 9/29 - if you have not taken a school picture, this will be the day to do it. We will call students out of class by their last name throughout the morning.
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NEDT Fundraiser Showcase
It's almost here! The annual NE Showcase dance performance event brings some of the greatest dance groups in the Eugene area together under one roof! There will be games, prizes, raffles, a silent auction, and more! $10 at the door. All proceeds go to support NEHS student dancers.

COLLEGE & CAREER NEWS
Hello NEHS 11th & 12th graders,- Do you want a part-time job working for Eugene 4J School District?
- Are you 16 years old or older?
- Do you have 2 hours per day available, Monday - Friday, anytime before 4pm?
- GPA requirement: 2.5 or higher
The 4j schools below are currently looking to hire a NEHS junior or senior as Work Study students for their "Front Office Aide" positions:
- River Road El Camino Elementary
- Howard Elementary
- Awbrey Park Elementary
- Kelly Middle School
- Madison Middle School
- Monroe Middle School
This position is 2 hours per day in the front office helping file paperwork, answering the phone, running notes to classes, and fulfilling other general office duties. Students must be available to work for the entire school year. Pay is minimum wage.
If you are interested in working at any of these schools, please email your resume to Catherine Moran in the College Career Center at moran_c@4j.lane.edu. Please include your available hours, gpa, and indicate which school(s) you are willing to work at.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, October 1st. APPLY NOW!
CLASS OF 2026 UPDATES
Senior Students/Families,It is now time to begin the ordering process for the Class of 2026 Graduation. Orders need to be placed through Miners Graduate Services. Below are the instructions and information for placing your graduation order:
- Orders can be placed online at https://minersgrad.com.
- Order Packets were given out at Registration in August. The in-school order date has now changed to THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2nd. Order packets are still available for pick up in the NEHS Main Office.
- Order online and pick up your Class of 2026 Gear (sweatshirts, bling tassels) on Thursday, October 2nd.
- If you miss ordering online, students can turn in the paper order form to the Miners Representative at school during Lunch on October 2nd.

1885 River Road • Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 689-4588 • info@minersgrad.com
https://minersgrad.com