Due to snow covered roads and continued snow, the Northwest R-I School District will be closed for a traditional snow day on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Our last day of school is now scheduled to be Friday, May 30, 2025.
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy your snow day.
Good morning, Lion Nation. The snow band arrived early this morning and looks to keep going through the morning commute. Though this band is light, it will accumulate, and we are expecting heavy snow around dismissal.
Out of an abundance of precaution, the Northwest R-I School District will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Be safe, stay warm, and enjoy your snow day.
The Northwest R-I School District is proud to be this year and next year's host for the Jefferson County State of the County Breakfast. Jefferson County Missouri Executive Dennis Gannon, Jefferson County Growth Association President Dan Govero, and Northwest superintendent Dr. Jennifer Hecktor spoke about the roles of their respective offices and positions within the community, including future plans for the County. Student leaders from our schools, cheerleaders, and musicians provided entertainment. Thank you to all who participated in and planned this event.
Today is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We want to thank Deputy Dennis and Deputy Belcher from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for being two of the best around!
These two gentlemen go above and beyond to keep our schools safe, build positive relationships with students, and serve as mentors and role models for our students. Thank you for being such a huge part of Lion Nation and our community!
There's a lot happening at Brennan Woods Elementary today! From reviewing a research paper and taking reading assessments to working with equivalent fractions and working on IReady, our students are engaged and ready to learn!
Congratulations to Emma Boeger, Early Childhood Center paraprofessional at High Ridge Elementary School. She is this week's #SupportStaffSuperstar! HRE principal Heidi Mackey said, "Emma works hard to ensure that our preschoolers develop a love for learning and enjoy their time at school. We are thrilled to have her at HRE!" Thank you for all you do for our youngest Lions, Ms. Emma!
This week, our featured job for #WorkWithUsWednesday is Speech Language Pathologist.
We have three openings across the Northwest R-I School District. The starting salary is $52,771 - $62,459, depending on experience. We offer district-paid health insurance for the employee, and a host of other benefits.
For more information about this position, as well as other openings in our district, please visit http://www.northwestschools.net and click Career Opportunities, or visit our online application page to apply now at https://northwestr1.schoolspring.com/.
#k12jobs #nowhiring #slpjobs #careeropportunities #k12jobsnearstlouis
Due to forecasted wintry precipitation, the Northwest R-I School District will have an AMI DAY on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
PreK-5 students should check for teacher communications for AMI lessons.
Secondary students should check their email and Google Classroom for assignments.
This week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree is Woodridge Middle School math teacher Kierstin Bueter! WMS principal Dr. Liz Green said of Mrs. Bueter, "She encourages students to be their authentic selves and always has an ear to listen." Congratulations on being this week's honoree, Mrs. Bueter, and thank you for all you do to teach the students of Woodridge Middle School!
Online kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Please see the following requirements for registration.
Child must turn 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2025
Documents needed include vaccination records, birth certificate, and two items from the list below.
Online registration cannot be completed without these documents.
Provide TWO proofs of residency from the list below. The documentation must include the parent/guardian's name, address and date. You may only submit ONE utility bill.
Mortgage Statement for the residence dated within 30 days of submission.
Rental/Lease Agreement signed by the landlord and tenant, dated and unexpired.
Deed of Residence.
Closing Statement for Residence dated within 30 days of submission.
ONE Utility Bill - gas, electric, water, sewer, cable or internet dated within 30 days of submission. Final or disconnect notices will not be accepted.
Real Estate Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of submission. (personal property tax statements are not accepted)
Federal Court or State Court Documents dated within 30 days of submission.
Proof of Homeowners Insurance or Renters Insurance dated within 1 year of submission and has not expired.
If you have any questions, please contact the school in which your child will attend.
Brennan Woods Elementary: 636-677-3400
Cedar Springs Elementary: 636-671-3330
High Ridge Elementary: 636-677-3996
House Springs Elementary: 636-671-3360
Maple Grove Elementary: 636-274-5327
Murphy Elementary: 636-343-5466
If you do not know what school your child will attend, please call Durham School Services at 636-552-9235.
Register online at https://northwestmo.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLogin/northwest?configGroupID=12
Today is Counselor Appreciation Day at Northwest! We want to thank our incredible school counselors for their dedication, compassion, and support of our students. We appreciate you and all that you do!
Drop a line below to thank these incredible people!
Congratulations to Jamie Sanders, one of the incredible paraprofessionals at Brennan Woods Elementary School. She is this week's #SupportStaffSuperstar! BWE principal Annie Hammond said "Her flexibility, patience, and unwavering support for both students and staff make a world of difference at BWE." Thank you for all you do in support of our students and staff at Brennan Woods, Mrs. Sanders!
The House Springs Elementary School Art Leaders group participated in an activity called "Portraits for Paws," where the students drew and painted portraits of dogs awaiting their forever home at the Jefferson County Animal Resource Center in House Springs.
The Art Leaders also got to spend some time with a few of the puppies, all of which are available for adoption.
Bring Out the Lion in YOU!
It's #WorkWithUsWednesday, and we're spotlighting some immediate job openings, plus some openings for the 2025-26 school year! Apply online at our career opportunity website, https://northwestr1.schoolspring.com/ and join Northwest Lion Nation!
Our immediate openings include custodians, substitute custodians, food service staff, substitute food service staff, lunchroom/playground aides, an instructional technology specialist, and substitute teachers.
For the 2025-26 school year, we are searching for special education teachers at all levels, elementary teachers, an elementary art teacher, speech and language therapist, and elementary school counselor.
Is your child starting kindergarten this year? Here is a list of what you will need in order to register. Online registration begins Friday, February 7, 2025!
The child must turn 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2025.
The documents needed will include vaccination records, birth certificate, and
two items from the list below. Online registration cannot be completed without these documents.
Provide TWO proofs of residency from the list below. The documentation must include the parent/guardian's name, address and date. Please note: you may only submit ONE utility bill.
Mortgage Statement for the residence dated within 30 days of submission.
Rental/Lease Agreement signed by the landlord and tenant, dated and unexpired.
Deed of Residence.
Closing Statement for Residence dated within 30 days of submission.
ONE Utility Bill - gas, electric, water, sewer, cable or internet dated within 30 days of submission. Final or disconnect notices will not be accepted.
Real Estate Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of submission. (personal property tax statements are not accepted)
Federal Court or State Court documents dated within 30 days of submission.
Proof of Homeowners Insurance or Renters Insurance dated within 1 year of submission and has not expired.
If you need assistance uploading or completing the online application, please contact the elementary school your child will attend. Call Durham Transportation at 636-552-9235 if you do not know your child’s attending school.
Congratulations to Carrie Stinson, this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree! Mrs. Stinson is a kindergarten teacher at House Springs Elementary. She has been teaching in the Northwest district since 2000! HSE principal Angie Ritzel said "She creates a classroom that is focused on maximizing instruction and creating a magical environment for her kindergarten students.." Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Stinson!
The Northwest R-I School District will be the host for this year's Jefferson County Growth Association "State of the County" breakfast at the Northwest High School gymnasium at 7 a.m. on February 17, 2025.
Guest speakers are Northwest Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Hecktor, JCGA President Dan Govero, and Jefferson County Missouri Executive Dennis Gannon.
If you would like to attend or become a sponsor, visit https://jeffersoncountygrowthassociation.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/WqFyNqwFaCJCE to register by February 7, 2025.
Cedar Springs 5th graders were able to create artworks for the 8th Cape Lookout National Seashore art exhibit from May 1 - November 1, 2025. Each student created an individual piece of artwork with the theme of environment on the coast and in the oceans.
Students then collaborated to use parts of EVERY students individual artwork to create a single cohesive piece to paint and then detail with markers. Every student had opportunities to paint and to draw on the final piece.
This experience was through the International Fibers Consortium. A total of 30 canvases will be displayed in this show.
SAVE THE DATE!
Online Kindergarten Registration will begin on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
Please watch for further announcements and information regarding documents required in order to register.
This morning, we visited Cedar Springs Elementary and spent time in the classrooms of Ms. Oglesby, Ms. Brown, Ms. Evans, and Ms. Bieker. From math reviews to reading and writing, students were engaged, learning, and having fun!
