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.
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!
Four students from Cedar Springs Elementary have had artwork chosen to be on display in the Missouri state capitol for Youth Art Month during the month of March through April 10, 2025, when there will be a ceremony celebrating fine arts and all of the students whose work was chosen for display.
Students include:
Ember Smith with Waterlilies and Bridge (1st Grade)
Sophie Conway with Perspective Color Wheel (5th Grade)
Lucy Rowden with Dragon Eye (4th Grade)
Kelsey Belcher with Patterned Turtle (3rd Grade)
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.
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!
Due to inclement weather, the Northwest R-I School District will have an AMI Day on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Students with devices should charge their Chromebooks today, and 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. Activities and events will be communicated through school Facebook pages.. 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 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!
Getting into the holiday spirit this morning with the help of our amazing PTO! Have a great winter break and we'll see you January 6th.
VMS Drama III students came to CSE today to perform Rumpelstiltskin Private Eye. They did a fantastic job and everyone truly enjoyed the performance!! Thank you so much!!
"Calling all boys soccer players grades 4-8. The Northwest Soccer Program is hosting their annual Winter Soccer Academy starting January 15th at Woodridge Middle School. The camp will run for 8 weeks on Wednesday nights. Spots are limited so please sign up early. You can follow the link for registration information: https://www.northwestlionssoccer.com/camps
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.
Let the countdown to winter break begin! Tomorrow is the start of 12 Days of Holiday Spirit! Show your holiday spirit by wearing red and white on Thursday for candy cane day. Friday is holiday hoodie day.
Donate to the Santa’s Little Snackerz Food Drive and help ensure Northwest students have enough to eat over the winter break! Santa's Little Snackerz Food Drive takes place Dec. 2-13, 2024. Students can leave their donations at the Cashier Desk at participating Northwest schools, or at the front office at the Early Childhood Center.
Our favorite day of the year! Thank you to our wonderful Food Service Staff, Ms. Julie, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Kay and Ms. Christy for preparing and serving a wonderful Thanksgiving feast!
Water has overtaken many of the roads in the Northwest School District today. Currently, the Big River is set to crest at 28’ at 6:00 p.m. tonight. We would not have time for the water to recede and for us to have adequate time to check roads before morning buses. Therefore, we are going to have another (Alternative Method of Instruction) AMI day Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
