This is a Spirit of Northwest Marching Band appreciation post. #GoBand!

How's everyone today? We're here still thinking about Homecoming.

We're all ready for the Northwest Job Fair this morning at the Northwest Administrative Center, 4290 Gravois in House Springs, beginning at 9am and going until noon! We're hiring for several classified positions including custodians, Lion Care, substitute teachers, and paraprofessionals. We hope to see you today!

Join Our Team! Looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference? Come to the Northwest School District Job Fair and explore opportunities to join our amazing staff! 📅 Date: Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 🕒 Time: 9 a.m. - Noon 📍 Location: Northwest Administration Center, 4290 Gravois Rd. in House Springs, MO. We're hiring for a variety of non-teaching positions, including: Paraprofessionals Custodial Staff Before and After School Care Substitute Teachers We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to the Northwest R-I School District #SupportStaffSuperstar of the week, Maple Grove Elementary administrative assistant Sandy Ruzicka! MGE principal Aubrey Bauer said "She strives to instill a love of leadership and growth in all of our students." Thank you for all you do for all of the students, staff, and community of Maple Grove Elementary!

Starting Monday, Oct. 14, each Monday and Friday breakfast at elementary schools will be Lucky Tray Day! A student with a lucky tray, signified by a sticker on the tray, will win a prize. Each elementary school will have two winners per day!

We had a fantastic time at the Valley Middle School Pep Rally this morning! Lots of games, lots of fun and lots of spirit! A big thanks to the VMS StuCrew for organizing and hosting the event!

Join Our Team! Looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference? Come to the Northwest School District Job Fair and explore opportunities to join our amazing staff! 📅 Date: Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 🕒 Time: 9 a.m. - Noon 📍 Location: Northwest Administration Center, 4290 Gravois Rd. in House Springs, MO. We're hiring for a variety of non-teaching positions, including: Paraprofessionals Custodial Staff Before and After School Care Substitute Teachers We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to Clare Klinkhardt, an early childhood special education teacher from the Early Childhood Center, for being this week's #TeacherProudTuesday recipient! Susan Wingenbach, director of the ECC, said "She has the biggest heart and gives everything she has to her students." Thank you for everything you do for our little Lions, Ms. Clare!

The Homecoming Parade yesterday was amazing!

More Homecoming Parade photos!

Even MORE Homecoming photos!

Thanks to everyone who came to the Homecoming Parade today! A big thanks goes out to the NHS Student Council for organizing this event, the clubs and groups that participated, and our great community for showing their Lion Pride! We will post more photos tomorrow!

Join Our Team! Looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference? Come to the Northwest School District Job Fair and explore opportunities to join our amazing staff! 📅 Date: Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 🕒 Time: 9 a.m. - Noon 📍 Location: Northwest Administration Center, 4290 Gravois Rd. in House Springs, MO. We're hiring for a variety of non-teaching positions, including: Paraprofessionals Custodial Staff Before and After School Care Substitute Teachers We look forward to seeing you there!

We visited a few classrooms at Cedar Springs Elementary this morning to see what our students were up to. From kindergarten students practicing their upper and lower case letters and alphabetizing to students working on their reading, writing, and math, our students are ready and eager to learn.

Starting this week, we are honoring our #SupportStaffSuperstars at Northwest. The first honoree is Valley Middle School paraprofessional Stephanie Kidwell! Dr. Spencer Storey, principal at VMS, said "Stephanie has a knack for listening to, understanding, and finding solutions for students and teachers." Congratulations, Ms. Kidwell, and thank you for all you do for our students at Valley Middle School!

Today is Custodial Staff Appreciation Day! We want to thank every single one of our Custodial Staff across the district for everything they do. From waxing floors to setting up tables and chairs for events, and so much more, our Custodial Staff is the absolute best. Across our district, we all want to say "Thank you!" for all you do for us in Northwest Lion Nation!

Congratulations to Maple Grove Elementary kindergarten teacher Paula Kennedy, this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree! MGE principal Aubrey Bauer said of Mrs. Kennedy, "She knows her students well and is constantly pushing them to be the best versions of themselves." Thank you for everything you do , Mrs. Kennedy!

SAVE THE DATE: The Kati Fisher Northwest Powder Puff Football game is Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at Northwest High School! Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Admission is $5, and all proceeds go toward scholarships for Northwest seniors!

Today, the fourth grade classrooms of Maple Grove Elementary teachers Mrs. Canepa, Mrs. Clark, and Mrs. Smith transformed into "Starbooks Cafe." Students took part in book tastings, menu math, and even had iced "coffee" treats and snacks for the morning. The students loved getting to try out different books in genres they may not normally read, and of course, they loved the snacks and drinks.