Our Mission: The Mission of the Northwest School District is to ensure all graduates and students are respectful, responsible, and resilient life-long learners ready for success in a complex and ever-changing world.

Our Motto: LOVE • LEARN • LEAD Love what you do. Learn every day. Lead the way.

Our Beliefs: We believe that...

• Everyone can learn and grow.

• Challenges and failures are learning opportunities.

• Learning is a dynamic process.

• A positive attitude and growth mindset foster life-long learning.

• Positive relationships are the foundation for learning.

• Every person is unique and brings value to the school and community.

• Character development and academic achievement are equally important.

• There are multiple indicators of student success.

• Partnerships with home and community contribute to student success.

Our Commitments: We will...

• Place students at the heart of our decisions.

• Provide a safe and welcoming learning environment.

• Provide relevant, rigorous, and innovative learning experiences and educational programs.

• Establish positive relationships with our students, families, and community.

• Help students discover their interests and passions.

• Help students apply the timeless and universal principles of the 7 Habits in their lives.

• Hire, retain, and develop a caring and qualified staff.

• Provide the resources needed to support the learning of 21st century skills.

Board of Education approved May 2019.