Northwestern Local Schools

On Friday, May 10th, Northwestern Junior High held their annual end-of-year awards ceremony to recognize those students for honor roll and individual accolades. We are celebrating and sharing their accomplishments on a successful school year! Keep up the good work!! 7th Grade A Honor Roll: Adilee Balzer, Halle Barnhart, Lucas Gualtieri, Brianna May, Andrew Prince, Aubree Risner 7th Grade A/B Honor Roll: Carson Adams, Caleb Addis, Christian Backus, Sophia Baker, Quintin Billingsley, Annabella Boylan, Julianna Caivano, Makenzie Catron, Riley Chiles, Archibald Cornell, Daniel Cummins, Ian DeLaet, Kathryn Dinh, Scarlet Flora, Reagan Foght, Caden Freeze, Hayden Hillard, Colhton Hughes, Isaac Jordan, Makayla Kibbe, Mason Kluczynski, Kynsleigh Ledford, Alexandria Lippencott, Carly McCarty, Hunter McGowan, Emily Miller, Landen Morgan, Connor Napier, Saylor Nicodemus, Ava Pence, Kayla Price, Tanner Price, Oliver Roach, Beau Ryder, Carmen Shaw, Grace Sneary, Austin Sutherly, Lilliana Wagner, Abigail Webb 8th Grade A Honor Roll: Sophia Blankley, Isis Brookins, Cooper Bushey, Lillian Bushey, Rylie Bussert, Delaney Conkel, Ian Conkel, Olivia Cotter, Dylan Cuy Castellanos, Olivia Driscoll, Logan Errett, Alaina Griffith, Emma Hackathorn, Shelby Hartsell, Carson Kluczynski, Kenzie McCarty, Bryce McLeod, Shane McLeod, Katelyn Parke, Bryleigh Perdue, Evan Pollock, Rhiannon Reitmeyer, Journey Thomas, Dayna Vocke, Blake Wieneke 8th Grade A/B Honor Roll: Kendle Ackley, Keagan Billingsley, Mildred Blankenship, Jate Bowman, Ava Boyle, Addison Brewer, Audrey Carnes, Morgan Cates, Kennedy Chiappetta, Kailee Cox, Aidan Daniels, Julane Daniels, Brennan Domanek, Landon Dubie, Corbin Elliott, Abigail Emory, Isabelle Evans, Carson Foreman, Colton Foulke, Lorelei Geron-Jones, Adrianna Griffin, Jaylynn Hacker, Kolton Harris, Elena Jordan, Keegan Lins, Jacqueline Lower, SheaLeigh Lynch, Lauren Macy, James McWilliams, Adalyn Napper, Reid Olinger, Sadie Pilson, Khloe Rawson, Peyton Roseberry, Collin Schaefer, Emma Schissler, Anna Schultz, Julia Shaw, Jackson Smith, Miranda Stitzel, Rylee Tescher, Coltyn Timmons, Palin Weinkauf-Arnold, Luke Wieneke, Rylee Wilcox, Christopher Williford, Emma Willis, Alexander Woolf Junior High Student Council: Kaylee Addis, Halle Barnhart, Julianna Caivano, Olivia Driscoll, Scarlet Flora, Brynnleigh Humble, Brianna May, Kenzie McCarty, Brea Moore, Paige Moore, Connor Napier, Breanna Parks, Hayven Roberts, Carmen Shaw, Maelyn Sims, Journey Thomas 7th Grade Award of Excellence: Andrew Prince, Lucas Gualtieri, Halle Barnhart, Adilee Balzer, Brianna May 8th Grade Award of Excellence: Ian Conkel, Carson Kluczynski, Katelyn Parke 7th Grade Warrior Award: Kaleb Bailey and Ava Erne 8th Grade Warrior Award: Ella Kegley and Alexander Woolf Sarah Kibler Award: Mason Kluczynski and Lauren Macy Sportsmanship Award: Khloe Rawson, Isis Brookins, Juliane Daniels, Caden Freeze, Emily Miller Outstanding Artists: Audrey Carnes and Bryleigh Perdue Power of the Pen Honors: Audrey Carnes and Bryleigh Perdue Technology Award: Quintin Billingsley Sons of the American Revolution George Rogers Clark Chapter Citizenship Award: Shane McLeod Citizenship Award: Shane McLeod and Tim Bode-President of SAR Barrett Fitzsimmons Friendship Award: Logan Errett OHSAA Award of Excellence: Reid Olinger and Lillian Bushey OHSAA Archie Griffin: Kolton Harris and Emma Hackathorn Judith Huffman Award: Beau Ryder

A collaborative team of teachers and administrators recently attended a groundbreaking professional learning opportunity centered around artificial intelligence and its use in the educational sector. The Summit included breakout sessions focused on a variety of topics, excellent keynote speakers, and an amazing student panel that discussed insightful ways they are already using AI. Held regionally to support innovative, high tech learning opportunities for Ohio students, the team attended a variety of sessions to gain knowledge and understanding about Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sessions included practical, legal, and ethical use of Generative AI in the educational setting. FutureReadyWarriors! #aiEDU #InnovateOhio #OhioAISummit2024

Good afternoon, Warrior Families! Our 5th and 6th-grade Choirs will perform in the cafeteria this Friday, May 10, 2024, at 2:15 p.m., and our 5th and 6th-grade bands will perform in the gymnasium next Friday, May 17, 2024, at 2:15 p.m. We look forward to seeing everyone this Friday and next Friday! GO WARRIORS!

The Athletic Boosters along with OHIO VALLEY will be hosting PHYSICALS for ALL GRADES THIS SATURDAY May 11 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Athletic Complex. Cost is $25.00 using cash or check to the Northwestern Athletic Boosters. We will have physical forms available the day of, or you can use the link below. Physical Link: https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/Sports-Medicine/2024-25PPE%28English%29.pdf

SENIORS! It's not too late to share your next 'E'ra after graduation! Make sure to check your email and complete the Google form!

Congratulations to our 2024 Prom King and Queen, Antonio Fletcher and Olivia Aills, and Prince and Princess, Eli Keplinger and Taylor Scot!

STEM Summer Camp opportunities with Air Force Research Laboratory - AFRL. Applications accepted through June 1!

Congratulations to our 2024 Prom Court! Top Row Left to Right: Seniors- Antonio Fletcher, Nathan Hackett, Matthew Smith, Jaden Robinette, Jacob Shaffer Juniors- Andrew Taylor, Aiden Yeager, Carter Baugh, Eli Keplinger, Brock Bishop Bottom Row Left to Right: Seniors-Chloe Riley, Madison DeRamus, Bri Wildman, Maycie Estep, Olivia Aills Juniors- Taylor Scott, Kaitlyn O'Callaghan, Azzy Hammer, Mailee Cornette, Alaina Freeze

The junior high dance is Friday, May 3rd from 6-8 pm. Purchase your tickets online! https://www.northwestern.k12.oh.us/page/event-box-office-tickets

Would you like to spotlight your senior to celebrate their next 'E'ra?! Please complete the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGH_NtOXaxUf2nF3BNAiqH9CNjU6mYkRH2CmkdyFfEkrGgpw/viewform

Donate blood May 2nd!

Dear Northwestern community, On behalf of the Elementary’s Social Committee, we are planning the retirement party for Pam Myers, Shari Powell, Sonya Taylor, and In Memoriam Diana Buffenbarger. The committee is asking our community to submit cards or letters from those impacted by these special individuals, whether as a parent or as a former student. We would love to collect cards/letters for their retirement basket by Friday, May 10, 2024. If interested, please address the cards/letters to: Northwestern Elementary School Attn: Vickey Spencer 5610 Troy Rd. Springfield, OH 45502 Sincerely, Elementary Social Committee

The agenda for April's Board Meeting has been posted online. The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 18th at 6:30 pm in the Athletic Complex. https://www.northwestern.k12.oh.us/page/the-board-of-education

Would you like to spotlight your senior to celebrate their next 'E'ra?! Please complete the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGH_NtOXaxUf2nF3BNAiqH9CNjU6mYkRH2CmkdyFfEkrGgpw/viewform

Support the Track and Field fundraiser on Tuesday (4/16) night by dining at Chipotle from 4-8pm! https://www.northwestern.k12.oh.us/article/1550110

Good afternoon! Please follow the link to see a letter from our Food Service Department. Thank you! https://www.northwestern.k12.oh.us/article/1549988

Tomorrow, we will begin sharing our Senior Spotlights- WHAT'S YOUR NEXT 'E'RA?! Enrolled, enlisted or employed- we want to share our excitement for the Class of 2024! Each day, a handful of seniors will be shared on our Facebook page. Can you spot your senior?!

Congratulations to our New Carlisle Rotary Students of the Month for April- Samantha Foster, Citizen of the Month and Allison Warren, Student of the Month!

Use the following link to sign up for the golf scramble on May 4th: https://manager.gallusgolf.com/Register/53510/northwestern-soccer Take advantage of the Early Bird pricing at $55 per person if you register by 4/10. Any registrations after 4/10 will be $75 per person. Price includes golf, dinner, and many door prizes!

Reminder: Open Enrollment forms are due for the 2024-2025 school year ASAP. Please submit those forms to the Board of Education Office. Thank you!