Join us for a special session called "Get Ready for Kindergarten" on Thursday, May 1 from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Northwest Early Childhood Center (6180 Hwy. MM, House Springs).
Presented by Parents as Teachers, this event will cover: Making Learning Fun, Hands-On Activity Demos, How to Help Your Child Prepare for School, A Day in the Life of a Kindergarten Teacher, and more!
PLEASE NOTE: This event is for parents/guardians only. To register or learn more, email ssherman@northwestschools.net.
ECC night at the High Ridge Dairy Queen!
PAT is hosting a "Get Ready for Kindergarten" event!
Now is the time to enroll your child in Summer Journey summer school! Simply use the parent portal used for online registration on the Northwest website. Summer Journey begins June 2 and goes through June 30. Deadline to enroll is May 2.
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This week's #SupportStaffSuperstar is Northwest Early Childhood Center paraprofessional Ashley Goldbaugh. ECC director Susan Wingenbach said of Ms. Ashley, "She takes the time to build relationships with each child and supports them outside of the school setting." Congratulations, and thank you for all you do for our youngest Lions, Ms. Ashley!
There is a tornado warning in our area. Children will not be released until the warning is over. We are taking shelter in schools. Buses are heading back to elementary schools and ECC campus if they have already left.
We are one month away from the deadline to register for Summer School and the 2025-26 school year! Summer School is tentatively scheduled for June 2-30, 2025.
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/OLR to register.
Tomorrow's Leadership Luau spirit theme is....
Thank you to the Jefferson County Library-Northwest Branch for hosting ECC and our families last night! Our families enjoyed all of the activities including story time and meeting Pete The Cat! 📚
This week, Ms. Kristen’s class had a Farm to Table day! Students made their own butter with heavy cream, a jar, and a marble—then enjoyed it on fresh bread. They also chopped and mixed a delicious fruit salad and created a vibrant fruit stand display.
Let's Go Cardinals! ❤️⚾️🤍
In unit 9 we have been learning about food from farms and factories. This week Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Hayley’s class synergized to plan and make a fruit salad! They also discussed how fruit is sent to factories to make different things like juice for our smoothies!
Our Student Lighthouse Team met today to prepare for next month’s Leadership Luau! They explored the 8th Habit: Find Your Voice by sharing their unique talents and strengths. These little leaders also kicked off a special display where all of ECC can showcase what they do best. We can’t wait to see our students’ voices shine!
Cardinals Spirit Day on Thursday, March 27th!
Congratulations to Northwest Early Childhood Center teacher Kristen Price, the 2025 Northwest R-I District Teacher of the Year!
It's Spring Break, and there is no better time for you to complete the Annual Online Registration Update for the 2025-2026 school year and for 2025 K-12 Summer School.
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.
Reminder: Spring Break begins tomorrow, March 14th!
Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, March 12th!
Today is the first day of Board of Education Appreciation Week! We’re celebrating the incredible individuals who serve on our Board of Education and volunteer their time, energy, and passion to our students, staff, and community. Their leadership helps shape the future of our schools, ensuring a high-quality education for every student.
Join us in saying THANK YOU for their commitment and dedication to excellence and for making a difference each day!
The Lion Time Leadership Group at Woodridge Middle School held a book drive for our ECC students for Read Across America Week. They collected over 500 books! Today they delivered the books to our Student Lighthouse Team! Every ECC student received a book to take home and keep! Thank you so much WMS! 📚
