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.
The first #SupportStaffSuperstar of 2025 is Maple Grove Elementary paraprofessional Candice Mikes! MGE principal Aubrey Bauer said of Candice, "She has really jumped right in and tackled anything that has been thrown at her." Congratulations and thank you, Ms. Candice, for all you do for our students and staff!
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!
Northwest employees have continued their philanthropic endeavor, “The Northwest Way.” Employees have the opportunity to participate by donating a payroll deduction at an amount they select. This month’s recipient of The Northwest Way donation is Sunny Hill.
Pictured is Maple Grove Elementary principal Aubrey Bauer, Sunny Hill representative Terri Green, and Northwest superintendent Dr. Jennifer Hecktor. #NWcommUNITY
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.
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 the Northwest R-I School District #SupportStaffSuperstar of the week, Maple Grove Elementary administrative assistant Sandy Ruzicka! MGE principal Aubrey Bauer said "She strives to instill a love of leadership and growth in all of our students."
Thank you for all you do for all of the students, staff, and community of Maple Grove Elementary!
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!
Congratulations to the Northwest R-I School District #SupportStaffSuperstar of the week, Maple Grove Elementary administrative assistant Sandy Ruzicka!
MGE principal Aubrey Bauer said "She strives to instill a love of leadership and growth in all of our students."
Thank you for all that you do for the students, staff, and Maple Grove Elementary community!
Congratulations to Maple Grove Elementary kindergarten teacher Paula Kennedy, this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree! MGE principal Aubrey Bauer said of Mrs. Kennedy, "She knows her students well and is constantly pushing them to be the best versions of themselves." Thank you for everything you do , Mrs. Kennedy!
Today, the fourth grade classrooms of Maple Grove Elementary teachers Mrs. Canepa, Mrs. Clark, and Mrs. Smith transformed into "Starbooks Cafe." Students took part in book tastings, menu math, and even had iced "coffee" treats and snacks for the morning. The students loved getting to try out different books in genres they may not normally read, and of course, they loved the snacks and drinks.
Join the Northwest Team! We have open positions available for Lion Care (Before and After School Childcare), food service professionals, custodians, paraprofessionals, and substitute teachers. Substitute teacher pay is $120.00 per day! Visit us at https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/human-resources to apply online!
