Northwest News: Read about the great things students are doing

Oct. 12, 2017

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Academy students running audio and video operations at district stadium

During home football games at Northwest ISD Stadium, it's easy to see the effort put in by the players and fine arts participants. What isn't as easy to see is the effort put in by the students running major parts of the event itself, though their work is evident.

Students from Northwest ISD's Creative Media Production Academy, housed at Northwest High School, operate the videoboard and all related aspects of home games at Northwest ISD Stadium, including the cameras, sound equipment, game-day production and much, much more. Such operation requires specialized skills, which they develop in their broadcast classes.

Read about how these students manage game-day audio and video operations at Northwest ISD Stadium by clicking here.

Read about the great things students are doing in our new magazine

Enjoy reading stories about students leading unique academic projects throughout the district, such as the story spotlighted at the top of this newsletter? Then read the inaugural issue of Northwest Navigator, the district's new magazine.

Northwest Navigator will see three additional releases during the 2017-18 school year, and each issue will serve as a showcase for our students' talents and accolades. The magazine will be digitally sent to all district families, and a limited number of printed copies will be available (and placed in schools and provided to local businesses).

Future issues will incorporate student stories and photos when possible. If your child was featured in the magazine, please email Anthony Tosie, communications specialist and magazine editor, at [email protected]. Physical copies arrive roughly two weeks after digital copies are emailed. If you'd like to advertise in the magazine, please contact EFPages, magazine partner, at [email protected].

National Merit distinction earned by 26 district students

For their top scores on the PSAT, 26 Northwest ISD students have earned distinction in the National Merit Scholar program, representing each of the district's three comprehensive high schools.

To earn National Merit distinction, students must score among the top in the state or nation on the PSAT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test during their junior year of high school. The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes students who are among the roughly 16,000 top scorers as Semifinalists, while students among the roughly 34,000 top scorers earn Commended status. More than 1.5 million high school students take one of the qualifying tests during their junior year.

Additionally, the College Board partners with the NMSP to honor roughly 5,000 students through the National Hispanic Recognition Program. These students are among the top Hispanic or Latino test-takers in the nation. Students can be recognized through this program as well as the National Merit program, as two Northwest ISD students were this year.

See all of Northwest ISD's 2017 National Merit honorees by clicking here.

Byron Nelson's 2017 National Merit Honorees

Eaton's 2017 National Merit Honorees

Northwest's 2017 National Merit Honorees

Eaton hosting final forthcoming this Friday, Byron Nelson and Northwest crown kings and queens

Eaton hosts its last forthcoming ever this Friday! The game will kick off at 7 p.m., with the homecoming court festivities beginning before the game at 6:30 p.m.

This will be Eaton's first time to crown a king and queen, as it's the school's first senior class. Eaton will begin homecoming next year, as its first graduating class is this year's seniors.

Byron Nelson and Northwest recently held their homecoming games. Byron Nelson crowned Logan Cornejo and Maxine Nguyen as its king and queen, respectively, while Prince Mavula and Elizabethe Jaramillo were crowned Northwest's king and queen, respectively. See photos from Byron Nelson's homecoming game here, and see photos from Northwest's homecoming game here.

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District hosting annual College and Career Fair at Eaton on Oct. 23

Northwest ISD will host its annual College and Career Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, where families can learn about future opportunities.

The event will take place at Eaton High School, located at 1350 Eagle Blvd. in Haslet, and feature several breakout sessions with vital information and training on a variety of college- and career-focused topics. Students of all ages and their parents or guardians are invited to attend.

Breakout sessions include: NCAA eligibility (6:15 p.m.), CTE practicums (6:15 p.m.), financial aid 101 (6:15 and 7:15 p.m.), Naviance and family connections college and career search (6:15 and 7:15 p.m.), college admissions (6:15 and 7:15 p.m.), career and technical pathways (6:15 and 7:15 p.m.), and college 101 en espanol (7:15 p.m.).

Medical City Alliance Gold Card Luncheon celebrates district supporters

2017 Medical City Alliance Gold Card Luncheon attendees

Northwest ISD enjoys the support of a great community, and one group that helps support students whenever it can is our Gold Card community.

Gold Card members are retirement-aged local residents who attend student athletic and fine arts events. Any resident who is 65 or older can receive a Gold Card at no cost to obtain free admission to district events and performances.

The district thanked these education supporters at the Medical City Alliance Gold Card Luncheon on Tuesday. If you are 65 or older and would like to become a Gold Card member yourself, visit www.nisdtx.org/goldcard.

Find district photos on Flickr

Has your child been featured in a district photograph, such as on the district's website or social media? Check out Northwest ISD's Flickr profile to see if it's available for download! The majority of photos used on the district website, social media and other materials are uploaded to its Flickr account.

Click the "Albums" link on the top navigation bar of the district's Flickr profile to see recent events. To download a photo, click on it, then click the downward arrow icon that will appear in the lower right corner of the gray box surrounding the photo.

Community folder provides news and updates about third-party events

Northwest ISD's community folder, located at www.nisdtx.org/communityfolder, provides district families with information about events and services in the area that are hosted by third parties (and not Northwest ISD). To view approved flyers of community events and services, click here.

These events include camps, sporting offerings, local business services and more. Simply click the "Approved Flyers" link (click the "+" icon on smartphones and mobile devices) to view all the current or upcoming events and services. Local organizations and businesses can also provide information on this website to offer their flyers for distribution in the community folder.