📚Students in grades 7 and 8 are using Accelerated Reader which motivates students to read more through engaging quizzes, goal setting, and personalized recommendations. As students increase their reading volume, they develop greater reading stamina, word recognition, and language comprehension skills.
🗺️- Guides students with personalized learning goals and feedback
👍🏼- Encourages and engages students to read books of interest
⏲️- Practices reading comprehension and language skills
🌱- Grows Readers!
Teachers have competitions planned and end of quarter rewards to further encourage students to practice reading more!
Senior portraits are due Feb. 1st!
Community Letter on Safety:
Dear Northwestern Community,
At Northwestern Local Schools, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is always our top priority. In light of recent tragedies in schools across the country and with an increase in threats at nearby schools, we want to take this opportunity to remind you about our commitment to school safety and the measures we have in place.
While we have not experienced any direct threats locally, please be assured that any threat, no matter how credible it may seem, is treated with the utmost seriousness. We work closely with local law enforcement to investigate and respond to any concerns involving the safety of our students and staff.
It is important for all students to understand that making threats against schools is a serious matter. Students who make such threats, whether in person or online, face significant consequences. This includes disciplinary actions according to our school’s Code of Conduct, as well as potential legal, financial, and criminal repercussions.
We encourage you to talk to your children about the seriousness of these situations. Please emphasize that even threats made as a joke can have severe consequences. Additionally, remind them of the importance of reporting any suspicious or threatening behavior to a trusted adult right away.
The Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC), in partnership with the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association and the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, has produced a public service announcement titled Joining Together for School Safety. We encourage you to watch this short video with your child to raise awareness about the importance of school safety.
Finally, we want to remind you about the Safer Ohio School Tip Line (844-723-3764). This anonymous reporting system is available 24/7 to help students, families, and community members report any concerns about safety. You can report concerns by phone, text, the Safer Ohio smartphone app, or via their online form. Crisis response professionals will work to ensure that the appropriate authorities are notified and able to take action.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping Northwestern Local Schools safe. Together, we can ensure a safe environment where students can thrive.
Yours in education,
Jeff Patrick
The agenda for September's Board Meeting has been posted online. The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Athletic Complex. https://www.northwestern.k12.oh.us/page/the-board-of-education
Our FFA's Livestock class held a breed show and had special guest judges!
Attention, NW community! The Homecoming parade is getting a fresh start! Mark your calendars for Friday, October 11th, and join us at our new location on NW campus! More details will be coming soon. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!
Hello Northwestern families,
We are aware of the bomb threats occurring across Springfield today. We are working alongside local law enforcement to closely monitor any situations. If anything occurs, we will alert you immediately. Thank you!
Congratulations to our New Carlisle Rotary Students of the Month- Emily Newland, Citizen of the Month, and Kyle Macy, Student of the Month!
Need a 2024 yearbook?!
Clark County College Night is on Wednesday, September 25th from 6:30 - 8:00 located at The Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference center at 275 South Limestone Street. Admissions representatives and Military recruiters will be in attendance to talk with your students. We are looking forward to seeing you at College Night!
Don't forget, TONIGHT is THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS at Home at 7:00pm! GO WARRIORS🏈❤️🏈💙
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on Monday, Sept. 2nd to observe Labor Day
SAVE LIVES, BE A HERO!
Use the following link to sign up for an appointment to donate blood on Sept 6th at the Junior/Senior High School: https://www.donortime.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/75825
*Donors must be 16 years old and must bring their drivers license! If you are a community member you must check in at the front office prior to coming to the athletic hallway.
We are hiring a PM Latchkey Aide!
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for our tech minded students who love to game! Esports Ohio Competitive Gaming team!🧑💻🖱️⌨️💾🖲️🏆🧑💻🖱️⌨️💾🖲️🏆
Esports, electronic sports, is the newest and trendiest sport out there. Esports competitions can be played individually or as a team. The variety of gameplay and game genre make esports a versatile and popular competition worldwide. Esports has a singular mission: empower students by providing schools with the knowledge, direction, support and resources to compete in electronic sports.
Student info:
Start date first week of September, every Tuesday and Thursday after school.
Link for more information: https://www.esportsohio.org/home
For more information, please reach out to Mr. Cooke!
Calling all female students in grades 9th-12th looking for a STEM event!
Girls in STEM
Sponsored by Central Ohio Women in Defense
📅 **Date:** September 14th
📍 **Location:** Macair Aviation Greene County
🔑 ** Fee:** $50
Open to High School Girls!
Is your middle schooler looking for a STEM event?!
Middle School Fly Day
📅 **Date:** September 14th
📍 **Location:** Macair Aviation Greene County
✈️** Grades** 7th, 8th, 9th**
Registration end Saturday, August 30th.
Important Notification to those parents who drop off their student(s) to catch the Shuttle Bus to Springfield in the mornings:
Shuttle buses will now be parked at the rear of the Elementary Building instead of the rear of the High School Building beginning Tuesday, 08/20/24. Please be certain to drop off your student(s) between 6:50 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., as the shuttle buses will depart promptly at 7:05 a.m.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Transportation Department at (937) 964-1672 or schoolbus@nwlschools.org with any questions or further clarification.
Thank you!
The agenda for July's Board Meeting has been posted online. The meeting will take place on Thursday, August 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the Athletic Complex. https://www.northwestern.k12.oh.us/page/the-board-of-education
Today, the district held New Hire Orientation. We would like to introduce our newest staff members to the community. We hope everyone has a great school year and welcome to Northwestern!
