NISD Community News

August 22, 2019

Northwest ISD Back-to-School Fair helps nearly 800 students in need

The seventh annual Northwest ISD Back-to-School Fair, held in partnership with United Way of Denton County, provided school supplies and services to nearly 800 students in need, continuing the district's tradition of ensuring all students are ready for school. Services provided included vision screenings, haircuts, sports physicals, immunizations and dental screenings. Steele Accelerated High School's Shears of Steele salon provided 70 haircuts, a record, throughout the event where the students and recent alumni gave the service.

Save the Date: Support NEF on North Texas Giving Day!

Save the date for the 11th annual North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, September 19, 2019! Join us for an 18-hour giving extravaganza where you can come together with other members of the Northwest ISD community and make a difference here at home.

Click here to RSVP to the NEF Facebook event page for Giving Day updates & reminders!

New Partner In Education

Newk's Eatery Fort Worth --represented by Franchisee Cyrus Park. He has two locations, Presidio Town Crossing and Champions Center, with plans to open more locations in the coming years. To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, Newk's donated complimentary meal cards to give each teacher across the district, an in-kind donation valued at nearly $30,000. PIE is pleased to welcome Newk's Eatery Fort Worth as a proud Northwest ISD Partner In Education.

NEF Legends Golf Tournament

Join us Friday, October 4 for the NEF Legends Golf Tournament at DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle. This annual tournament raises funds for students and teachers in Northwest ISD and sponsorships are available! For more information, go to http://bit.ly/NEFGolfTournament.

Donor Spotlight

We want to thank Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Sampson, LLP for their continued support of NEF! Linebarger will return as Presenting Sponsor at this year's annual golf tournament, following their support of the foundation's scholarship program. Their commitment and dedication to the Northwest ISD Education Foundation helps to support students and educators across the district through scholarships and teaching grants.