Northwest ISD's newsletter for families and the community
February 9, 2022
Calendar survey closes today at 4 p.m.
Northwest ISD requests families and staff provide input on an upcoming change to the 2021-2022 calendar because of the recent winter storm. The two-day winter storm closure combined with the two-day shutdown caused by a staffing shortage from COVID means the district will have to make up instructional time.

Please submit your feedback using this online surveyBecause of the timeline of the options listed above, including the change in one of the options beginning next week, this poll will close today at 4 p.m.
It's National School Counseling Week!
Northwest ISD counselors are exceptional mentors, providing continuous support, care and curriculum advice for our students and families at each of the district's 31 campuses.

Throughout National School Counseling Week, be sure to thank a counselor for their hard work and dedication to helping students succeed.
16 Steele students earn associate degrees before graduation
Forming the largest class of post-secondary degreed students from James M. Steele Early College High School, 16 students will accept their associate degrees two weeks prior to receiving their official high school diplomas.

“Earning your associate degree in high school is a great accomplishment and we are so proud of our Steele students,” said Todd Rogers, principal of Steele Early College High School. “Their leadership, dedication and being a positive role model will leave a legacy at Steele for others to follow.”
NISD celebrates the 100th Day of School
Our NISD students didn't let last week's inclement weather stop them from celebrating the 100th Day of School!

Rescheduled events are taking place throughout the week across the district, including dress-up day parades to small classroom parties.
32 NISD student-athletes participate in National Signing Day
Thirty-two student-athletes from each of Northwest ISD’s three comprehensive high schools – Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest – signed letters of intent, signifying their decisions to continue their academic and athletic careers in college.

Included among the signees was Hannah Vos — a Byron Nelson High School senior — who will usher in Texas Women’s University’s (TWU) inaugural wrestling year. TWU recently announced the addition of wrestling to its list of accredited athletic programs for the 2022-2023 academic year. 
New UIL districts set for 2022-23, 2023-24
The University Interscholastic League announced the tentative 2022-23 and 2023-24 football, basketball, and volleyball district assignments, dividing schools based on their total school enrollment.

Byron Nelson High School and V.R. Eaton High School are set to play in the same 6A athletic district for the next two years, while Northwest High School will continue to play in 5A, with the addition of a separate basketball district
Volunteer at the Mobile Food Pantry
Northwest ISD is partnering with Tarrant Area Food Bank and the Northwest ISD Education Foundation to offer a monthly mobile market.

Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 19

Location: NISD Administration Building
2001 Texan Drive in Justin

Food distribution will be in the parking lot next to NISD Stadium until 11 a.m. or food runs out. COVID vaccinations will also be available on-site during the mobile food market.

The monthly markets run efficiently thanks to many willing volunteers. The market requires 100 volunteers to run various areas of the market. Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age. If you would like to volunteer at an upcoming mobile market, please sign up.
NEF opens scholarship application link
Attention Class of 2022!

The Northwest ISD Education Foundation is proud to award scholarships annually to help NISD students continue their path to success. Thanks to the foundation’s Board of Directors and community sponsors, NEF will award $117,000 to graduating seniors across the district! 

The Northwest ISD Education Foundation scholarship applications are now open, providing seniors with the opportunity to apply for dozens of scholarships.

Please review the Scholarship Information Guide and start your online application today! The deadline to submit an application is Monday, February 28.
Apply for upcoming Teacher Career Fair
Northwest ISD will host the third annual Teacher Career Fair on Thursday, March 10, where quality teacher applicants can attend an event to meet district administrators and participate in interviews. To be considered for the event, you must complete an Employment Application and apply to the Teacher Career Fair.

NISD looks forward to meeting new teachers interested in a career at Northwest ISD!  
COVID heath and safety update
Please remember to keep your child home if he or she is exhibiting symptoms of COVID. Additionally, students must follow a 10-day quarantine from the onset of symptoms before returning to schools. While the staff quarantine timeline has changed, depending on symptom recovery, the Texas Education Agency and Texas Department of State Health Services have not changed their guidance for student quarantine. For more information, please view our Health & Safety Protocols.
Are you receiving NISD text messages?
With feedback from Northwest ISD's latest parent survey, the district plans to utilize text messaging as an efficient and preferred way to communicate with families and staff about important dates and events.

To opt in and receive messages, text Y to 67587.
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