Murphy Elementary 4th graders explored their creativity with a 3D art project using mixed media, including chalk and crayons. We love seeing their artistic talents shine!
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/
At Murphy Elementary, Mrs. King's class is utilizing technology to become better readers. They are listening to the book on their Chromebooks while reading along in a physical copy of the book. By doing this, it aids in increasing their reading fluency.
Congratulations to Murphy Elementary School second grade teacher Sydney Casey, this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree! MES principal Gretchen Gorgal said "When you walk into her classroom, you see students actively engaged as Mrs. Casey is facilitating their learning with passion and enthusiasm." Thank you for everything you do for our students, Mrs. Casey!
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.
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!
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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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.
Congratulations to Donya McAteer, Early Childhood Center teacher at Murphy Elementary. She is this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree! MES principal Gretchen Gorgal said "Her dedication to fostering a positive, fun, and enriching learning environment for our young children is truly inspiring." Thank you for all you do for our youngest Lions, Ms. Donya!
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.
At the March 2025 Board of Education meeting, Murphy Elementary School principal Gretchen Gorgal recognized the Student News Team at Murphy for their excellent work of sharing the great things at MES with their fellow students.
Congratulations to all of these incredible student leaders!
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 Annual Online Registration Update for the 2025-2026 school year and for 2025 K-12 Summer School is now open. 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.
Congratulations to this week's #SupportStaffSuperstar, Lisa Clark from Murphy Elementary School! MES principal Gretchen Gorgal said "Thank you Ms. Clark for providing our students with learning experiences that not only contribute to their academic success now, but opportunities that will enhance their learning and growing in their future." We could not have said it better. Thank you for all you do, Ms. Clark!
Looking for a career that makes a difference? Our school district is now hiring passionate educators and staff members who want to inspire the next generation!
Be part of a supportive community where you can grow and thrive! Apply online today at https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/human-resources and bring out the Lion in you!
Looking for a career that makes a difference? Our school district is now hiring passionate educators and staff members who want to inspire the next generation!
Be part of a supportive community where you can grow and thrive! Apply online today at https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/human-resources and bring out the Lion in you!
Amanda Tindall’s kindergarten class at Murphy Elementary recently brought their imaginations to life! Her students drew unique monsters and created background stories for them. Tindall then teamed up with Woodridge Middle School FACS teacher Jessica Miers, whose students were learning to sew.
Miers’ students took the kindergarteners’ drawings and transformed them into real plush creations! Yesterday, Tindall’s class received their handmade monsters, while Miers’ students got to see their reactions live via Google Meet.
A wonderful example of creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning across grade levels!
Due to snow covered roads and continued snow, the Northwest R-I School District will be closed for a traditional snow day on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Our last day of school is now scheduled to be Friday, May 30, 2025.
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy your snow day.
Good morning, Lion Nation. The snow band arrived early this morning and looks to keep going through the morning commute. Though this band is light, it will accumulate, and we are expecting heavy snow around dismissal.
Out of an abundance of precaution, the Northwest R-I School District will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Be safe, stay warm, and enjoy your snow day.
