Online kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Please see the following requirements for registration.
Child must turn 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2025
Documents needed 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. 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 have any questions, please contact the school in which your child will attend.
Brennan Woods Elementary: 636-677-3400
Cedar Springs Elementary: 636-671-3330
High Ridge Elementary: 636-677-3996
House Springs Elementary: 636-671-3360
Maple Grove Elementary: 636-274-5327
Murphy Elementary: 636-343-5466
If you do not know what school your child will attend, please call Durham School Services at 636-552-9235.
Register online at https://northwestmo.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLogin/northwest?configGroupID=12
The House Springs Elementary School Art Leaders group participated in an activity called "Portraits for Paws," where the students drew and painted portraits of dogs awaiting their forever home at the Jefferson County Animal Resource Center in House Springs.
The Art Leaders also got to spend some time with a few of the puppies, all of which are available for adoption.
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.
Congratulations to Carrie Stinson, this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree! Mrs. Stinson is a kindergarten teacher at House Springs Elementary. She has been teaching in the Northwest district since 2000! HSE principal Angie Ritzel said "She creates a classroom that is focused on maximizing instruction and creating a magical environment for her kindergarten students.." Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Stinson!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
We are hiring a part-time food service staff member at House Springs Elementary, substitute teachers, Lion Care before/after school child care staff, custodians, and paraprofessionals to join the Northwest Team!
Visit http://www.northwestschools.net and click the Career Opportunities button to see openings and apply online!
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.
Dear Northwest Families,
We have been monitoring the flooding and watching the forecast of the Big River. Several roads in the district are impassable and the Big River will crest during school hours tomorrow. Out of an abundance of caution, we will have an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) day November 6, 2024.
Congratulations to this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree, House Springs Elementary reading teacher Mary Wigge! HSE principal Angie Ritzel said "Mrs. Wigge's knowledge and love for reading is evident in her approach to teaching and her passion for advocating for always doing what is best for students." Thanks, Mrs. Wigge, for all you do for HSE students!
Starting Monday, Oct. 14, each Monday and Friday breakfast at elementary schools will be Lucky Tray Day! A student with a lucky tray, signified by a sticker on the tray, will win a prize.
Each elementary school will have two winners per day!
