Northwest ISD's newsletter for families and the community
March 9, 2022
Spring break begins March 14
All Northwest ISD students and staff will have spring break from Monday, March 14, to Friday, March 18, while students will also have an additional day off.

Monday, March 21, will serve as a professional development day, meaning staff will return on this day while students will not. As a reminder, because of recent calendar changes, the Friday before spring break, March 11, is now a full day of school and not a half-day. Additionally, Tuesday, March 22, is now a regular school day instead of a professional development day, meaning students will attend classes on this day.

To view the full 2021-2022 district calendar, visit www.nisdtx.org/calendar.
Nine DI teams advance to state
Congratulations to all the Destination Imagination teams that competed in the Greater Fort Worth Regional Tournament! Thirty-three NISD teams medaled and nine will move on to the Lone Star Finals Tournament. Destination Imagination is a problem-solving competition that kids of all ages can compete in against their age-group peers.
Nine students to represent NISD at state virtual arts competition
Nine Northwest ISD students have advanced to the State Visual Art Scholastic Event competition in San Antonio, after receiving “superior” rating awards at both regional and area competitions.

VASE is the only art event of its kind for academically eligible high school students. Advancement to State VASE is the highest level of achievement in visual art in Texas. 
Student-run library receives free books
There are more books to read in the James M. Steele Early College High School student-run library, all thanks to the Northwest ISD Education Foundation.

Watch how Steele students Isabella Dillen, Rachel Hopper and Jordan Smithee were each able to select 50 books from the NEF Library to take back to their campus to share.
Student-run library receives free books
Dr. Warren recently sat down with students from the Creative Media Production Academy at Northwest High School for the most recent installment of the Superintendent Report. Among the topics Dr. Warren answered, based on questions from Northwest High School students, were Northwest High School's expansion, its possible move to 6A after the expansion, whether off-campus lunch would be considered and graduation-related inquiries.
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CMP students receive national award
Thirteen CMP Academy students attended the Student Television Network National Convention in Long Beach, California, competing in multiple categories and attending workshops held by film and broadcast professionals. 

Northwest High School seniors Kayli Scott, Macy Cuthbertson, Laynie Moore and Madison Mollenhour placed among the top five programs in the country in the convention's Vertical Storytelling contest.
Wilson Orchestra to host anniversary concert
Wilson Middle School’s orchestra program will commemorate their 10th anniversary by inviting alumni back to campus to perform in a celebratory concert. 

Current orchestra students and other alumni members will perform several musical numbers, including a special piece composed by former Wilson orchestra member Lawrence Allen­.
Register for NISD Drill Team tryouts
Do you have student interested in becoming a Byron Nelson Dazzler, a Northwest Sidekick or an Eaton Sapphire?

Drill teams from Northwest ISD's three comprehensive high schools have opened registration for their upcoming tryout dates.

Mandatory tryout meetings and upcoming clinic dates have also been set.
Food Service wants to hear from you
The Northwest ISD Food Services Department is committed to the health and well-being of students by offering nutritious meals. 

To better serve students, Aramark is conducting an online survey through March 18 for students and parents to give their input on NISD food services.
How do I submit an absence for my student?
Northwest ISD's updated campus websites provide an easy and efficient way to report student absences. Each website has a Report an Absence button — located on the right-hand navigation bar — which provides families and caregivers with detailed reporting directions and attendance clerk information.

If you have an absence to report, please visit the district website, search for your student's school under the Our Schools tab and navigate to the Report an Absence button.
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.