Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th is our LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! It will NOT be a late start but will be an early release at 12:56 p.m. School hours tomorrow: 8:35 a.m. - 12:56 p.m. Private transportation will start loading at 12:45 p.m.
Thank you for such an amazing year!! Summer school will be at Cedar Springs Elementary!
8 days ago, Angie Ritzel
Chromebook and Charger Return Information for Grades 3-5
Dear Families,
As we begin preparing for the end of the school year, all students in grades 3-5 will need to return their district-issued Chromebook and charger to school.
Beginning Friday, May 15, teachers will start collecting Chromebooks and chargers. We ask that all devices and chargers be returned to school this Friday to allow time for inventory, assessment, and any needed repairs.
Starting next school year, students in grades 3-5 will continue to have daily 1:1 Chromebook access during the school day, (just like K-2); however, Chromebooks will remain at school instead of traveling back and forth from home. Each classroom will be equipped with a Chromebook cart for student use throughout the school day. We will follow the same procedures as K-2 and send home Chromebooks and chargers in preparation for AMI days.
This transition will help:
Reduce damage and lost devices
Ensure Chromebooks are fully charged and ready for learning
Allow technology support to more efficiently maintain devices
Increase instructional readiness for students each day
Please help your child locate and return:
Students should return both items directly to their classroom teacher.
Thank you for your support and partnership as we make this transition for next school year. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ritzel, HSE Principal
16 days ago, Angie Ritzel
Explore STL Summer Reading Program
We are excited to invite you to be a part of our Explore STL Reading Program. This program will outline opportunities for you and your family to engage in themed books which are aligned to local activities around the St. Louis area. and an opportunity to explore the local library.
During your summer reading and adventures, we will ask you to complete a Reading Passport (Directions will be provided) and return it completed in the fall for an opportunity to celebrate with a Passport Party.
To get you and your student started, we are providing the first book. We have a limited number of starter books so it will be first come first served but ALL are welcome to participate in the passport activities. We will encourage you to visit the library to check out the rest of the books.
If you are interested in participating in the Summer Reading Program, please complete this form by MAY 13, 2026. The first book, or a passport paper, will be sent home with your child.
https://forms.gle/u1nx6VHiF7rT3epr822 days ago, Angie Ritzel
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3 months ago, Angie Ritzel
As we venture back to school tomorrow, January 6th, please take time to review our HSE January Newsletter with the most up-to-date information.
We cannot wait to see everyone tomorrow!
https://app.smore.com/n/1a457
5 months ago, Angie Ritzel
House Springs Elementary invited guest speakers into their building today to present to Student Leader Groups. From Art Leaders to the Green Gardners, students were attentive and respectful as they learned things related to their groups, from drawing cartoons to seeds and flowers!
Thank you to all of our guest speakers and presenters today!
6 months ago, Northwest R-I School District
It’s a beautiful day for learning!
Ms. Krampf’s first grade class spent part of the afternoon exploring new math concepts. We love seeing our young Lions so excited to learn!
8 months ago, Northwest R-I School District
8 months ago, Angie Ritzel
We took a quick walkthrough of the new House Springs Elementary gym this afternoon. The floor is freshly striped and the center court logo still curing. New bathrooms and sinks are tiled and installed. The natural lighting of the windows helps to brighten the space, while acoustic panels help control the echo normally found in gymnasiums. The section connecting the school to the gym is finished with stairs and a chair lift, ensuring all students have access to the facilities. We can't wait until our students get to use the new facility! This was made possible thanks to the support of our community with the passage of Proposition S in April 2023. Thank you!
8 months ago, Northwest R-I School District
Join us for the Open House of Northwest High School’s brand-new multipurpose addition!
Stop by anytime between 8:30 a.m. and noon on Saturday, August 16, 2025, to explore the new space and take a guided tour. We can’t wait to show you what’s new at NHS
10 months ago, Northwest R-I School District
The 2025-26 Free and Reduced Price Meal Application is now available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you completed an application before July 1, 2025, you must complete another one to be valid for the 2025-26 school year. Should you need a paper copy, you can get it from the Free and Reduced Application page of the district website under "How to Apply". Please complete the application as soon as possible to avoid a gap in benefit coverage/to begin benefits before the first day of school if you qualify.
Completing the Free and Reduced Lunch Application not only allows for free and discounted meals, but it
Allows the district to receive additional funding for student support and services
Allows us to keep class sizes smaller and provide more staffing for programs
May provide discounted college application fees. local scholarships, and tuition assistance for dual credit and AP classes
May provide students with free or reduced costs for ACT, AP and/or SAT tests
Allows the district to receive discounts for educational field trips
For questions regarding the application process or Food Service in general, visit
https://www.northwestschools.net/page/free-and-reduced-application. You can also call Food Service Administrative Assistant Christina Carden at 636-677-3473 x 21126 or email
ccarden@northwestschools.net.
11 months ago, Northwest R-I School District
The Eye Thrive Vision Van will be at the High Ridge branch of the Jefferson County Library on Aug. 6, 2025 for first-come-first-served free eye exams and glasses (if necessary) for school aged children.
Appointments will be accepted beginning at 9 a.m., and registration closes at 11 a.m. All services provided at no cost. The services include a comprehensive eye exam and prescription glasses if needed. Most glasses are made and dispensed onsite. Only patients are allowed on the van.
For more information and additional dates at additional locations, please visit
https://eyethrive.org/mvc/12 months ago, Northwest R-I School District
I shared our newsletter via SeeSaw, but some have asked for it in email as well. If you are a parent/guardian and wish to receive SeeSaw notifications, please reach out to your child's teacher for a code. The link below is our final HSE Newsletter for the 24-25 school year. We love sharing your children with you.
https://secure.smore.com/n/sym92
about 1 year ago, Angie Ritzel
We are ONE WEEK away from the deadline to register for Summer School and the 2025-26 school year! Summer School is 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. 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.
about 1 year ago, Northwest R-I School District
Join us this Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northwest Early Childhood Center (6180 Highway MM in House Springs) for the annual District Art Show.
The District Art Show features a variety of artwork from talented Northwest students of all grade levels. Admission is free, and all are welcome. We hope to see you there!
about 1 year ago, Northwest R-I School District
Five House Springs Elementary Art students placed in the statewide Missouri Art Education Association Student Show. HSE students swept the 1st-3rd grade Digital Art/Photography Division awards.
Grayson G. received Honorable Mention, Jace W. placed 3rd , Vinny B. with 2nd Place, and Mason A. in 1st place. Lyla M. took 2nd place in the 4th-6th grade Digital Art/Photography Division. Their art teacher is Michelle Howard.
about 1 year ago, Northwest R-I School District
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.
https://vimeo.com/1073566773about 1 year ago, Northwest R-I School District
Congratulations to our #SupportStaffSuperstar of the Week, House Springs Elementary paraprofessional Malinda Spurgeon. HSE principal Angie Ritzel said "She is an exceptional educator and always challenges her students to meet their highest potential." Thank you for everything you do for our students, Ms. Spurgeon!
about 1 year ago, Northwest R-I School District
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.
about 1 year ago, Northwest R-I School District
