September 28, 2023

NISD Band Showcase set for Monday night

Northwest ISD bands will host a special performance at the Northwest ISD Stadium on Monday, October 2, with proceeds benefiting band programs.

The fourth annual Northwest ISD Band Showcase, sponsored by Bell’s Music Shop, will begin at 7 p.m. at Northwest ISD Stadium. Marching bands from all three comprehensive high schools – Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest – will perform, and all seven Northwest ISD middle school bands will also perform. The event will culminate with a combined performance from all district band programs.

More information, including a link to purchase tickets, can be found here.

NISD Athletics announces Hall of Honor inaugural class

The Northwest ISD Athletic Department has announced the inaugural class for its new Hall of Honor, celebrating student-athletes, coaches and athletic supporters who have made exceptional contributions to school programs. 

Since the district’s inception nearly 75 years ago, many high-achieving student-athletes and teams have represented Northwest ISD with distinction. The new Hall of Honor was created to recognize these individuals and teams as well as the support systems behind them.

NISD to dedicate five campuses this fall

With the start of the 2023-2024 school year, Northwest ISD has opened five new campuses, including two replacement elementary schools, two new elementary schools and one new middle school. Throughout the fall semester, each of these new campuses will hold a dedication ceremony.

The first of the dedication ceremonies was held last week when Seven Hills Elementary opened its doors to families and community members. You can view photos from the full ceremony.

Dedication events are open to the community and include guided tours of the building following a short ceremony. For a schedule of upcoming dedication ceremonies, as well as more information from already held events, please read more here.

NISD students earn top academic honors

Just days after announcing five National Merit Semifinalists, Northwest ISD is proud to announce that 21 students from across the district have been named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. 

Selection is based on the students' scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

All of these students are part of an elite group representing fewer than one percent of U.S. high school seniors who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

Additionally, NISD is proud to announce that 130 students have been honored by the College Board National Recognition Programs.

The College Board National Recognition Programs award academic honors to underrepresented students. The four national recognition programs include the National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program

Fine arts groups earn national awards

Northwest ISD is proud to announce that multiple fine arts groups have earned awards as part of The Foundation for Music Education’s Mark of Excellence contests. 

The following NISD fine arts groups were honored:

• Byron Nelson High School Symphony Orchestra (National Winner)
• Leo Adams Middle School Wind Ensemble (National Winner)
• Tidwell Middle School Cantare Varsity Treble Choir (National Winner)
• Tidwell Middle School Fortissimo Varsity Tenor Bass Choir (National Winner)
• Tidwell Middle School Band (Commended Winner)
• Northwest High School Symphonic Band (Citation of Excellence, Commended Winner)

According to The Foundation for Music Education, the Mark of Excellence program seeks to recognize and award outstanding achievement in performance by high school and middle school bands, choirs and orchestras. The project gathers entries from throughout the United States and provides valuable feedback for all entrants. 

A unique competitive environment is created which allows ensembles to compare their performance quality to other outstanding groups from across the country. The top 25 percent of entrants are recognized as National Winners, with the second 25 percent named as Commended Winners. 

NISD hosts College and Career Fair

Get a head start planning for your child's future by visiting Northwest ISD's College and Career Fair!

Students of all ages and their families are invited to learn about college from university and district staff. This year's event has more than 100 organizations participating, which will provide a great opportunity for students and families to visit in person with college, career and military recruiters from across the United States.

The fair is Thursday, October 19, at Eaton High School from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Visit the College and Career Fair webpage for more information.

Register for NISD's annual Reindeer Romp

Dust off your running shoes! Registration for Northwest ISD's 16th annual Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is now open!

Races will take place on Saturday, December 9, at the Alliance Airport. The one-mile fun run will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the 5K run starting at 9 a.m.

Teacher certification event for community members set for October 18

Members of the Northwest ISD community who are interested in learning about earning their teaching certification are invited to take part in an informational event on Wednesday, October 18. RSVP is required.

The event, part of Northwest ISD’s Grow Our Home program to train those interested in becoming teachers, will last from 5 to 7 p.m. During that time, attendees will hear from district principals, receive resume help and learn tips/tricks to land a job teaching. The event is open to both those who already have a degree and are looking to add a teaching certification, as well as those who want to earn both a degree and teaching certification.

Register to vote by October 10

Have you moved or changed your name? There are several local elections and 14 constitutional amendments coming up on the November 7 ballot. The deadline to register to vote is October 10. Check your voter registration status, update your information and access a voter registration card at www.votetexas.gov. Early Voting will be October 23 through November 3, and Election Day is November 7. Your vote counts!

Buy a ticket for the NEF UTV Raffle

The Northwest ISD Education Foundation UTV Raffle is your chance to win a 2023 CFMoto UForce 600! The vehicle features include 580cc engine, new easy to read LCD display interface, eco and sport ride modes, and more. Funds raised benefit Northwest ISD students and teachers. Tickets are $100 and only 200 tickets are being sold! Learn more and purchase your tickets today.

Help restock immediate needs in the NEF Resource Store and Library

The Northwest ISD Education Foundation’s resource store and library provides support to NISD teachers and students through free resources and educational materials. NISD teachers can “shop” for school and classroom supplies, snack packs, books and more. All items are free to district educators! Since August 9, NEF has welcomed more than 500 in-person shoppers from across the district, and because of overwhelming needs, we are asking for your help!

You can help by donating from the store’s online wishlist. Immediate needs include snacks, elementary books, primary composition notebooks and treasure kit/prize items. You can also help by making a tax-deductible donation or volunteering in the store! Volunteers help sticker and prep inventory, and restock shelves.