In the Spring of every year, the Northwest School District recognizes outstanding employees and community members for their dedication to our students, staff, and community. Our three different employee awards are the Apple Award, Golden Bell Award, and Teacher of the Year. Our community recognition award is the PRIDE Award.
To nominate someone, please visit https://www.northwestschools.net/page/human-resources and click the Employee Recognition Awards section. The nomination form deadline has been extended, and will close on January 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
Congratulations to Early Childhood Center diagnostician Amy Crawford, the first #TeacherProudTuesday honoree of 2025! ECC director Susan Wingenbach said of Ms. Crawford, "She is a tireless advocate for children and families of children with special needs, often going above and beyond to make sure they are heard." Thank you Ms. Crawford, for your tireless work advocating for our students!
After a three week break, we stopped by to see our friends at Murphy Elementary today! Reading, learning to count coins and money, math, and computer class were some of the lessons we observed today.
We're out and about today, welcoming our students back from the extended winter break. This morning, we stopped in to visit our friends at High Ridge Elementary. Reading, indoor recess, and art were among the topics we saw today.
We know today is an AMI Day, but we’ll be back in person on Monday, January 13!
Please note: The cafeteria menus planned for this week (January 6, 2025) will now be served next week (January 13, 2025).
We can't wait to see everyone back on Monday!
Here we "snow" again!
Due to forecasted wintery precipitation, the Northwest R-I School District will have an AMI Day on Friday, January 10, 2025.
PreK-2 students will be contacted by their teachers through SeeSaw.
Secondary students should check their email and Google Classroom for assignments.
Due to continued unsafe road conditions in subdivisions across the district, the Northwest R-I School District will have an AMI day on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Students with devices should charge their Chromebooks today, and K-2 students will be contacted by their teachers through SeeSaw.
Secondary students should check email and Google Classroom for assignments.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and flexibility.
The Northwest R-I School District will have a traditional Snow Day on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Middle School activities and practices will be cancelled and high school activities will be communicated by our activities director later this evening. The last day of school is now tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
We encourage you to monitor district communication channels for any further updates.
Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy your snow day!
The Northwest R-I School District will have a traditional Snow Day on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
All buildings will be closed. This day will be made up at the end of the school year.
We encourage you to monitor district communication channels for any further updates.
Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy your snow day!
The Northwest R-I School District will have a traditional Snow Day on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
All buildings will be closed. This day will be made up at the end of the school year.
We encourage you to monitor district communication channels for any further updates.
Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy your snow day!
In the Spring of every year, the Northwest School District recognizes outstanding employees and community members for their dedication to our students, staff, and community.
Our three different employee awards are the Apple Award, Golden Bell Award, and Teacher of the Year.
Our community recognition award is the PRIDE Award.
To nominate someone, please complete the form below for each nominee:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe83RKOBR0qzIEkPTyhfM1gYBU9huKQPxwg03IBYJzdfWwqpw/viewform
The nomination form will close on January 13, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Barnhart at 636-677-3473 x 21112 or by email at lbarnhart@northwestschools.net.
Happy New Year, Northwest Lion Nation!
We wish you all a happy and healthy 2025!
Join our team!
The Northwest R-I School District is now hiring for the 2025-26 school year! We are looking for elementary teachers, elementary art teacher, kindergarten teacher, special education, math interventionist, and a critical need paraprofessional (autism).
Visit https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/human-resources and click Apply Online to apply for these and other positions in our district.
Join our team!
The Northwest R-I School District is now hiring for the 2025-26 school year! We are looking for elementary teachers, elementary art teacher, kindergarten teacher, special education, math interventionist, and a critical need paraprofessional (autism).
Visit https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/human-resources and click Apply Online to apply for these and other positions in our district.
Northwest Lion Nation, we wish you all a happy and joyous holiday season!
Northwest employees have continued 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 Sunny Hill.
Pictured is Maple Grove Elementary principal Aubrey Bauer, Sunny Hill representative Terri Green, and Northwest superintendent Dr. Jennifer Hecktor. #NWcommUNITY
We are thrilled to share that House Springs Elementary art teacher Michelle Howard will receive the National Elementary Art Educator award from the National Art Education Association!
Howard will be honored at the 2025 National Convention this March in Louisville, KY. This award highlights her outstanding dedication to fostering creativity and artistic growth in our students.
Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!
Congratulations go out to Loressa Krolak, lead custodian at Valley Middle School. She is this week's #SupportStaffSuperstar! VMS principal Dr. Spencer Storey said, "VMS would be lost without having Loressa in our building guarding the night shift!" Thank you, Ms. Krolak, for all you do for our students, staff, and making VMS look its best!
Congratulations to Northwest High School social studies teacher Keiler Swartz, this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree! "He shares his love of history with students through stories, hands-on artifacts, and new resources he is constantly seeking. His classes are engaging and well-thought out," said NHS principal Dr. Stella Viehland. Thank you, Mr. Swartz, for all you do for our students!
If you feel that your child demonstrates gifted characteristics and would benefit from being referred for further testing, please visit the district website for more information about the C.A.T.S program and testing.
Click on Menu then Academic Services and then choose Gifted Education. The Parent Referral Form is at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Sult ksult@northwestschools.net.
