
Late Start Wednesdays are back!
Every Wednesday beginning tomorrow, Aug. 21, elementary schools will start at 9:35 a.m. and go to 3:33 p.m. For more information, please see the 2024-25
Official School Calendar on our website at www.northwestschools.net

Welcome back, Lions! We hope you're having an incredible First Day of School!


The first day of school is coming up this Monday, so get ready by downloading the new Northwest School District app today!
Calendars, lunch menus, news, announcements...it's everything Northwest in your pocket.


Join the Northwest Team!
We have open positions available for substitute teachers, Lion Care (Before and After School Childcare), food service professionals, custodians, and paraprofessionals!
Visit us at https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/human-resources to apply online!


We're starting the morning at Woodridge Middle School, where we are welcoming our new teachers to Lion Nation!





Lion Nation, make sure to download our app for Apple and Android mobile devices! News, events, notifications, and more! It's everything Northwest in your pocket! Available on the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store today!


The Jefferson County Health Department mobile van will be at House Springs Elementary, 4380 Gravois Rd. in House Springs, on July 31 and August 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
They will be offering school-required vaccines and $25 physicals (cannot bill to insurance).
Call 636-233-3491 to make an appointment. A parent or guardian must be present. If the physical is for athletics, the MSHAA form must be completed as much as possible ahead of time.


The Northwest School District is proud to announce that Murphy Elementary special education teacher Staci Venatta has been named one of the St. Louis Regional 2024 Teacher of the Year Honorees. Read more at https://www.northwestschools.net


Have a safe and happy Independence Day, Northwest Lion Nation!


A huge shout-out to the High Ridge Firefighters for an amazing day yesterday at Murphy Elementary School! Our students had a blast meeting our community heroes, exploring the firetruck, and cooling down with the fire hose on a hot, summer day!










Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers and father figures of Northwest Lion Nation!


Second grade students at Murphy Elementary are learning about volcanoes and the layers of the earth today in Summer Journey.









Eye Thrive will be on-site at the listed locations beginning at 9 a.m.* to provide free eye exams and glasses for children ages 4-18 on the dates below.
Most glasses are made and delivered on-site. A parental consent form must be completed prior to receiving services (Visit https://www.northwestschools.net/Page/5601 for the application form). Services include a comprehensive eye exam and, if needed, prescription glasses. Capacity on-board is limited; only patients are allowed on the vehicle.
June 21: Jefferson County Library Northwest Branch
June 25 + 26: St. Louis Public Library - Julia Davis Library
July 1: St. Louis Public Library - Central Library
July 3: St. Louis Public Library - Walnut Park Library
July 8: University City Public Library (8:30 AM)
July 15 + 17: St. Louis County Library Lewis & Clark Branch
July 16: St. Louis Public Library - Machacek Library
July 18: St. Louis Public Library - Carondelet Library
July 24 + 25: St. Louis County Library Florissant Valley Branch
August 7: Jefferson County Library Windsor Branch
August 8: Peace Pantry (8 AM)
August 9: Hoyleton Youth & Family Services
All services are provided free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
*unless otherwise noted
