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Tomorrow is an early-release day, winter break begins after
Tomorrow, Dec. 20, serves as an early-release day at all Northwest ISD campuses, with winter break beginning immediately after.
Winter break lasts through Monday, Jan. 7, for students, and they return the following day on their regular schedules. To see early-release times by campus level,
click here; to view Northwest ISD's 2018-19 calendar,
click here.
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| Our newsletters will have a new look next semester |
Smartphones and tablets now make up the majority of devices that read our newsletters, and as such, we're changing their design to make them easier to read on these devices.
We will begin transitioning Northwest ISD newsletters to a mobile-friendly design when we return from winter break. So if you see a new layout, it's still us - we're just updating our look a little bit! |
| Voting for 2019-20 calendar options coming in early January |
Be on the lookout for an email in early January regarding our 2019-20 calendar. As part of our annual calendar creation process, we will solicit feedback from community members about options. The vote will include at least two options with a start date prior to the TEA's mandated first day of school (the fourth Monday in August), as district trustees will soon vote whether to approve District of Innovation status that could exempt Northwest ISD from that requirement.
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District partnering with agencies to improve road safety at U.S. 287
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Construction has started along U.S. Route 287 in Fort Worth, a project that will extend the southbound service road and relocate the southbound ramp at Blue Mound Road. The construction will make for a safer exit out of the Eaton High School, Adams Middle School and Schluter Elementary School area. For more information about the project, click here.
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| Priority enrollment request for CTE academies and pathways open until Jan. 15 |
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The enrollment request for Northwest ISD's career academies and CTE pathways in 2019-20 is ongoing at
www.nisdtx.org/cte, with priority enrollment requests due by Jan. 15. On this day, CTE staff will begin reviewing applications, with placement letters for priority academy applicants scheduled for mailing on Feb. 8. For more information,
click here.
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Teachers earn more than $84,000 in grants from NEF
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Congratulations to the recipients of the Northwest ISD Education Foundation's 2018-19 innovative teaching grants! This year, NEF awarded 27 grants totaling more than $84,000 across 19 campuses. Grants provided resources to support programs in literacy, STEM, special education, fine arts, college and career readiness, and more. Thanks to the grant reading committee, volunteers and donors who made this year's grant brigade such a success!
To see a complete list of the 2018-19 awarded grants, click here. To see photos from the brigade on the district's Flickr account, click here.
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Reminder of inclement weather policy
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With colder weather now here, please remember that Northwest ISD will always alert you of any potential inclement weather closings. Weather closings will be posted on the district's website and social media accounts as well as direct communication (phone and/or email). News stations usually alert watchers to school closings as well.
For more information about the district's inclement weather communication procedures, click here. Remember: Unless the district announces otherwise, schools operate on their planned schedules. |
Sign up for information about middle school dance team tryouts
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Do you have a daughter who will be in middle school next year and likes to dance? Consider tryouts for the 2019-20 middle school dance team! Auditions will take place in March, and families can now register to receive information about the tryout process. Learn more at this link. |
| Northwest ISD schools earn EPA Energy Star certifications for conservation |
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Nearly all of Northwest ISD's schools have earned the EPA's Energy Star certification for energy conservation, saving taxpayer dollars. Just two schools didn't receive the honor, and that's because they're still in the application process. Read more about the distinction
at this link.
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Learn about school finance
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Did you know that taxpayer funding sent to school districts and recaptured by the state doesn't have to go to other school districts? Taxpayer funds intended for education instead can and are used by the Legislature to fund other areas of the state's budget, too.
To learn more about how public education funding works in Texas, watch a video by clicking the image above or
clicking here.
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For additional information about upcoming events,
view the "upcoming events" and "latest news" sections of www.nisdtx.org.
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- Dec. 20: Early-Release Day
(all district schools)
- Dec. 21 to Jan. 7: Student Holiday
(all district schools)
- Jan. 7: Professional Development Day for Staff
(all district schools)
- Jan. 8: Begin Fourth Six-Week Grading Period
(all district schools)
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- Jan 14: 6:30 p.m. School Board Meeting
(district administration building)
- Jan. 15: CTE Academy and Pathway Priority Enrollment Request Deadline
(online form at this link)
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Northwest ISD
P.O. Box 77070 Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone 817-215-0000 Fax 817-215-0170
An equal opportunity district
NISD is not responsible for content on external websites.
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