The Annual Online Registration Update for the 2025-2026 school year and for 2025 K-12 Summer School is now open. All families must complete the online registration by May 2, 2025, to ensure transportation for both 2025 Summer School and the 2025-2026 school year. Summer School is tentatively scheduled for June 2 - June 30, 2025.
If registration is not complete by the deadline, your student will not receive transportation for the first full week of summer school or for the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
Please visit the Northwest R-I School website at https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/online-enrollment-and-registration.
Looking for a career that makes a difference? Our school district is now hiring passionate educators and staff members who want to inspire the next generation!
Be part of a supportive community where you can grow and thrive! Apply online today at https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/human-resources and bring out the Lion in you!
Positions include:
Special Education Teachers
Elementary Teachers
Social Studies Teacher
Industrial Arts Teacher
Elementary Art Teacher
Alternative Teachers
Supplemental English Language Arts
Library Media Specialist
Principal
Assistant Principal
Administrative Assistants
Today is Social Worker Appreciation Day! These incredible people provide support, guidance, and encouragement to our students and families each and every day. We want to thank them today, and every day, for everything that they do.
Reading, writing, and arithmetic were in full swing today at Cedar Springs Elementary! Students practiced phonics, met with reading groups, researched animals for a paper, and tackled fractions through word problems—all with engaged minds and enthusiasm.
Congratulations to Cedar Springs Elementary third grade teacher Jillian Esker, this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree! CSE principal Cynthia Spurgeon said "She teaches with a sense of urgency with little to no down time. The combination of these things ensures that student growth is maximized and students are excited about learning." Thank you for all you do for our students at CSE, Ms. Esker!
We had a great morning with Ms. Speh’s third-grade class! Students practiced their writing through Partner Conferencing, giving peer feedback to improve their work. They also sharpened their clock and time skills by solving word problems using a number line and clock to determine elapsed time. The classroom was filled with engagement, smiles, and lots of learning!
Today is Diagnostician Appreciation Day at Northwest! Through their expertise, dedication, and compassion, they assess and identify students' needs, helping to create personalized learning plans that gives every student a chance to thrive. Their impact is immeasurable, and we thank you for all that you do for our students.
The Woodridge Middle School Industrial Arts classes, taught by Ryan Mueller, wrapped up their unit on injectable plastics with a field trip to Buckert Mold and Machine Company in Fenton, MO. today. Students got a firsthand look at the manufacturing process—from raw materials to molding, manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and shipping.
A big thank you to Buckert Mold and Machine Company for hosting and giving our students an inside look at the industry!
Congratulations to this week's #SupportStaffSuperstar, Lisa Clark from Murphy Elementary School! MES principal Gretchen Gorgal said "Thank you Ms. Clark for providing our students with learning experiences that not only contribute to their academic success now, but opportunities that will enhance their learning and growing in their future." We could not have said it better. Thank you for all you do, Ms. Clark!
Congratulations to our Boys Basketball seniors on their Senior Night! They faced a tough St. Clair team and made us proud. #SeniorNight #NWLionNation
Northwest R-I School District is seeking certified Special Education teachers to join our team for the 2025-26 school year!
New for 2025-26: A $3,500 stipend for qualified Special Education teachers
Competitive Salary: $43,500 starting base pay
Experience Matters: We honor up to 10 years on the salary scale
Supportive Environment: Professional development, mentorship, and strong district support
Take the next step in your teaching career and make a difference in students’ lives! Apply online today at https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/human-resources and bring out the Lion in you!
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Congratulations go out to this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree, Northwest High School math teacher Samantha Mayer-Hernandez! Dr. Stella Viehland, principal at NHS, said "She is a natural at teaching and has a knack for breaking down concepts into small pieces for students to master." Thank you for all that you do for our students, Ms. Mayer-Hernandez!
We’re thrilled to share that Northwest held a groundbreaking ceremony today, marking the start of construction on the final project from the 2023 Proposition S: Safety and Security for Our Schools bond issue.
The Bus Barn lot will receive a new, reinforced asphalt lot for buses and around the office and garage area. Construction is set to begin soon, with completion expected this summer.
Looking for a career that makes a difference? Our school district is now hiring passionate educators and staff members who want to inspire the next generation!
Be part of a supportive community where you can grow and thrive! Apply online today at https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/human-resources and bring out the Lion in you!
Amanda Tindall’s kindergarten class at Murphy Elementary recently brought their imaginations to life! Her students drew unique monsters and created background stories for them. Tindall then teamed up with Woodridge Middle School FACS teacher Jessica Miers, whose students were learning to sew.
Miers’ students took the kindergarteners’ drawings and transformed them into real plush creations! Yesterday, Tindall’s class received their handmade monsters, while Miers’ students got to see their reactions live via Google Meet.
A wonderful example of creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning across grade levels!
At the Northwest R-I Board of Education meeting last night, Cedar Springs Elementary School principal Cynthia Spurgeon recognized the CSE Food Service staff for their excellent, caring work in serving nutritious meals to our staff and students every single day.
We thank them for all they 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 Special Olympics.
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.
