October 12, 2023

Reminder: Early release on Friday, no school on Monday

All Northwest ISD schools will be closed Monday, October 16, following the early-release day on Friday, October 13. Enjoy the three-day weekend, and we look forward to the return of students on Tuesday!

For Friday's early release day, elementary schools will dismiss at 11:40 a.m., middle schools will dismiss at 12:55 p.m. and high schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. (Steele ECHS at 12:20 p.m.).

Visit the following links for the complete 2023-2024 calendar and school hours.

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.

NISD College and Career Fair set for October 19

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.

Middle school students and families invited to Academy Nights

In-person Academy Nights will be held across the district during the month of October, and all Northwest ISD middle school students and their families are invited to attend. This is the perfect opportunity for current eighth-grade students to see if an academy is the right choice for them! 

The Career and Technical Education department will host tours through the district's four high school academy facilities, providing an opportunity for interested students to visit with academy teachers and learn more about available programs. Each Academy Night begins at 6 p.m., with Steele hosting its event on October 17, followed by Northwest on October 23, Eaton on October 24 and Byron Nelson on October 30.

Learn more at www.nisdtx.org/academies.

NHS student awarded $200,000 Navy ROTC Scholarship

Maddock Ramirez, a Northwest High School senior, is the nation’s newest recipient of a Navy ROTC scholarship worth up to $200,000. With family, classmates, teachers and friends all gathered around, Maddock was surprised during his first-period class last Friday with a special presentation.

The scholarship will cover the cost of a degree in any field, plus a monthly allowance, and Maddock will be a commissioned Naval Officer upon graduation from Texas A&M. 

Gold Card program gives senior citizens many benefits

Did you know that anyone who is 65 or older and is either a Northwest ISD resident or is a relative of a current district student is eligible for a Gold Card? A Gold Card grants free admission to home athletic events and fine arts performances, including football games and theatre performances.

Northwest ISD appreciates the support of our Gold Card members and senior citizens throughout the years. Please complete the membership application to join the program. For more information, please call the communications department at 817-215-0171.

NISD Band Showcase a huge success

Ten bands performed, and thousands of fans in attendance were delighted, as the annual Northwest ISD Band Showcase took place last week! Check out the video and photos from a spectacular night at NISD Stadium!

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.

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.