At the June 26, 2025 Northwest R-I Board of Education meeting, Woodridge Middle School principal Dr. Liz Green recognized behavior interventionist Sarah Bouchard for her positive impact and success in working with WMS students.
Northwest High School art students completed their lesson about abstract expressionist artist Jackson Pollock by creating their own abstract expressionist painting. Students used paint brushes, cups, bowls, and paint bottles to drip, splash, and pour paint onto their paper.
Maple Grove Elementary students had a fantastic time at their bubble party this morning! Laughter, music, and lots (and lots) of bubbles made for an unforgettable day. Nothing but smiles all around!
Cool treats for a hot day! Our High Ridge Elementary Summer Journey students beat the heat with ice cream and popsicles today!
Brennan Woods Elementary welcomed Kassie Knight from the Missouri Botanical Gardens today. Miss Kassie spoke to the school about recycling and sustainability, playing games with the students to demonstrate what is recyclable and what is not.
Summer School students at Cedar Springs Elementary had a fun time this afternoon as they took part in Safety Land, a giant board game which teaches kids about safety ranging from microwaves and barking dogs to household chemicals, bicycle helmets, and using crosswalks.
Safety Land will continue through the week at CSE, with each class getting to play and learn. Safety Land is a part of the Safety Street program, sponsored and presented by St. Louis Children's Hospital.
We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist for Maple Grove Elementary School, located in Dittmer, MO.
First-Year SLP Base Salary: $54,656, and we offer up to 10 years on the salary scale for experienced SLPs.
Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher and the appropriate certification from the State of Missouri.
Apply online at https://www.northwestschools.net/jobs
Benefits include:
Employer-paid health insurance
Late-Start Wednesdays to support teacher professional development
No-cost Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Numerous mentoring and professional development opportunities available for all teachers and staff.
A great life-work balance
Parents as Teachers is now enrolling for 2025-26 School Year. This is a FREE program for families with children from birth to kindergarten. The program includes home visits, developmental screenings, and family events.
For more information and to enroll online, visit https://www.northwestschools.net/o/ecc/page/parents-as-teachers. You can also call 636-671-3382 or email program coordinator Sarah Sherman at ssherman@northwestschools.net.
Murphy Elementary 4th graders explored their creativity with a 3D art project using mixed media, including chalk and crayons. We love seeing their artistic talents shine!
The Eye Thrive Vision Van will be at the High Ridge branch of the Jefferson County Library on Aug. 6, 2025 for first-come-first-served free eye exams and glasses (if necessary) for school aged children.
Appointments will be accepted beginning at 9 a.m., and registration closes at 11 a.m. All services provided at no cost. The services include a comprehensive eye exam and prescription glasses if needed. Most glasses are made and dispensed onsite. Only patients are allowed on the van.
For more information and additional dates at additional locations, please visit https://eyethrive.org/mvc/
We dropped by Northwest High School this morning, where our summer school art students were hard at work on a variety of creative projects, including learning about typography to handmade journals.
Summer School has started!
We stopped by High Ridge Elementary this morning to welcome students kicking off a month of learning, and fun. Let’s make it a great summer!
Today, let's take a moment to remember and honor our heroes.
We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist for Maple Grove Elementary School, located in Dittmer, MO.
First-Year SLP Base Salary: $54,656, and we offer up to 10 years on the salary scale for experienced SLPs.
Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher and the appropriate certification from the State of Missouri.
Apply online at https://www.northwestschools.net/jobs
Benefits include:
Employer-paid health insurance
Late-Start Wednesdays to support teacher professional development
No-cost Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Numerous mentoring and professional development opportunities available for all teachers and staff.
A great life-work balance
The Northwest High School Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be live streamed on The Family Arena YouTube page on May 21, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Watch the ceremony live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcAr-XkbXaM
Today is Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day! We are grateful for the work our SLPs do for our students to improve their speech, language, and overall communication skills. Your work is vital, and it is appreciated. Thank you for all you do!
Northwest employees are proud to continue their philanthropic endeavor, “The Northwest Way.” Employees have the opportunity to participate by donating a payroll deduction at an amount they select. This month’s recipient of The Northwest Way donation is Backstoppers.
Northwest is in search of a teacher for our high school PRIDE Academy, located at our newly renovated Cedar Hill Intermediate campus in Cedar Hill, MO. The right candidate will be willing to work with high school students. They should have an open mind, caring heart, and flexible attitude.
Apply online at https://northwestschools.net/jobs
Benefits include:
First-Year Teacher Base Salary: $43,500
Experienced Teachers: We honor up to 10 years of experience on the salary scale
Employer-paid health insurance
Late-Start Wednesdays to support teacher professional development
No-cost Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Numerous mentoring and professional development opportunities available for all teachers and staff.
A great life-work balance
Congratulations to Tim Robley, custodian at High Ridge Elementary and this week's nominee as our #SupportStaffSuperstar! HRE principal Heidi Mackey said "Tim has a big heart for HRE. We are grateful for him!" Congratulations, Mr. Tim, and thank you for all you do at High Ridge Elementary!
We had a wonderful time at High Ridge Elementary this morning for Northwest Senior Breakfast. Members of the Class of 2025 that attended HRE come back right before graduation to visit with their elementary teachers, explore the school, and have a good breakfast. The Senior Breakfast is a long-standing tradition and is held annually at each elementary school.
