Feb. 20, 2020
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Help name our next school
A map of the approximate location of ES 20
Help us name the next Northwest ISD elementary school! Our district is now accepting name submissions for our 20th elementary school, which will be located in the Berkshire master-planned community near U.S. Highway 287. Names must meet the district's policy, which means the school cannot be named after a living person.
2020 Northwest ISD Bond website now up
2020 Bond Logo
The website for the proposed 2020 Northwest ISD bond package and its election is now up at www.nisdtxbond.org. Visit the website for a breakdown of everything included, why there are different propositions, how to register to vote and much more.
Spring issue of Northwest Navigator magazine now available
A photo of three Byron Nelson cheerleaders with the text Northwest Navigator
The spring issue of our district magazine, Northwest Navigator, is now available! Read about Byron Nelson and Eaton high schools' cheerleading squads placing at state, a Steele Accelerated High School program helping young adult students prepare for the workforce, the formation of the district Middle School Dance Team and more.
Watch a recording of last week's Facebook Live video chat
A screen capture of the February Facebook Live with Tim McClure and Ryder Warren and Angela Scott
Did you miss last week's Facebook Live? A recording can be watched at any time on our Facebook page. The video chat primarily covered the upcoming bond election, along with updates of other general news within the district. If you missed the live event and still want to ask a question, please send it directly to the district's Facebook profile.
Byron Nelson’s Brianne Groth named National Volleyball Coach of the Year
Brianne Groth coaches in the Byron Nelson volleyball state semifinal in November
Congratulations to Byron Nelson's Brianne Groth, the National Volleyball Coach of the Year! Coach Groth joins her mother, Jan Barker, as the first mother-daughter duo to win the National High School Coaches Association's top award in their sport.
Watch recording of Campaign 4 Kindness Community Assembly
Students pose with the speaker at Medlin's Campaign 4 Kindness event
If you weren’t able to attend the community assembly on Monday, Feb. 17, a recording can be watched on the Northwest ISD Education Foundation Facebook page at any time. Zachary Freedom from Think Kindness, a nonprofit organization focused on inspiring kindness across the globe, shared a message on the importance of kindness and community. Watch his presentation to learn how you can spread kindness and positively impact the community!
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District hosting Teacher Career Fair next month
Schluter Elementary School Principal Kasey Rogers talks to a prospective teacher at the 2019 career fair.
As a growing district, we're always looking for more teachers! Our HR team is now accepting registrants for our third annual Teacher Career Fair, so if you want to join a growing district in 14 unique communities, sign up to meet our campus administrators and have face-to-face interviews!
Congratulations to elementary Writers of the Month for January
Congratulations to our elementary students named Writers of the Month! Three students were chosen for January: Hollis Conner from Cox Elementary School, Kynleigh Kaparoff from Granger Elementary School and Estelle Ndjibu from Hughes Elementary School.
2020 U.S. census coming April 1
The logo of the United States Census 2020
Once every decade, the United States government conducts a census to create an accurate count of people living in the United States. This count is vital in determining how federal resources are allocated to areas across the country, from representation in Congress to how much federal funding is directed to communities. This year's census will take place April 1, and it is the first time it will be available online or phone responses as well as the existing paper option.
Education foundation scholarship application closes March 4
Eaton High School graduate Caitlyn Scott accepts a $2,000 scholarship from the Northwest ISD Education Foundation’s NCP Community Scholar Fund
High school seniors who graduate this school year can now complete Northwest ISD Education Foundation's online scholarship application, which will allow them to compete for several scholarship opportunities. The application is open through Wednesday, March 4, for students who have attended a Northwest ISD high school since at least the first day of the 2019-20 school year. This year, NEF will award more than $50,000 in scholarships! Additionally, graduating seniors should also check out PTA-sponsored scholarships.
Upcoming events
  • Feb. 24: School Board Meeting (administration building)
  • Feb. 25: Parenting Workshop (Chisholm Trail Middle School; English details, Spanish details)
  • March 6: End of Third Nine-Week Grading Period (districtwide)
  • March 9-13: Spring Break (districtwide)
  • March 16: Student Holiday; Staff Development Day (districtwide)
  • March 28: CPR, AED Training for Parents (Special Programs Center; details)
  • March 28: North Tarrant Disability Resource Fair (administration building; details)
  • April 3: Immunization Clinic (Northwest High School; details)
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