APRIL

7: NW Drama Presents "Mean Girls"

8: Latino Parent Council Meeting

10: NO SCHOOL

12: BobaPop-Kentlands Dining Day for Class of 2024

12: Spring Pep Rally

12-14: NW Drama Presents "Mean Girls"

13: NW 5K and Health & Wellness Fair

16: PTSA & Booster Club Meeting

17: Paisano's-Germantown Dining Day for Class of 2026

18-19: Spring Ulysses Fair

21: PTSA & Booster Club Scholarship Deadline

22: Asynchronous Day for Students

23-26: Art Show

25: Take Your Child to Work Day

25: Paisano's-Germantown JSMF NW Scholarship Fund

MAY

2: Berries & Bowls Dining Day for PTSA

2: Spring Chorus Concert

6-17: AP Exams

8: Academy of Biotechnology Graduation

13: Spring Orchestra Concert

14: NO SCHOOL-Primary Elections

16: Spring Band Concert

17: Junior Jags Preschools Graduation

17: Junior/Senior Prom

17-18: Junior/Senior After Prom Party

21: PTSA & Booster Club Meeting

23: Senior Awards Ceremony

27: NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day

JUNE

6: Class of 2024 Graduation

6: Paisano's Dining Day for PTSA

13: Last Day of School

Booster Club Seeking President & Concessions Manager for 2024-2025

The Northwest Booster Club is seeking a President and Concessions Manager for the 2024-2025 school year. The one-year term begins July 1, 2024, with the option to continue after that time period.

President: Presides over meetings, oversees events and fundraising, works with principal, athletic director, Booster Club officers, and chairpeople to ensure the Booster Club mission is upheld and served

Concessions Manager: Leads concessions committee to stock and staff the concessions stands for the fall, winter and spring sports seasons as well as two drama productions in the fall and spring.

If you are interested in gathering more information about either of these positions, please contact Ms. Kim Summers, Booster Club President at president@nwhsboosters.org or Mr. Smith, Principal at Scott_E_Smith@mcpsmd.org.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION!

Help Needed for Spring Concessions

Calling ALL Jags Sports Fans! Concessions will be open during home games for lacrosse, track, and volleyball! The Northwest Booster Club needs your help at the concessions stand so please click below to lend a hand. It's fun and a great way to meet other NW parents as well as support the Booster Club, which supports ALL school-sponsored extracurricular clubs at NW including clubs as well as athletics!

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Se necesita ayuda para las concesiones de primavera

¡Llamando a TODOS los fanáticos de los deportes de los Jags! ¡Las concesiones estarán abiertas durante los juegos en casa de lacrosse, atletismo y voleibol! El Northwest Booster Club necesita su ayuda en el puesto de concesiones, así que haga clic a continuación para echar una mano. ¡Es divertido y una excelente manera de conocer a otros padres de NW, así como de apoyar al Booster Club, que apoya a TODOS los clubes extracurriculares patrocinados por la escuela en NW, incluidos clubes y atletismo!

Now Accepting PTSA & Booster Club Board Nominations

If you are interested in running for a PTSA Executive Board position or a Booster Club Board position for the 2024-2025 school year, please contact Kim Summers for more information.

The recommended slate will be posted on the PTSA/Booster Club website by May 1st and voted on at the PTSA & Booster Club meeting on May 21st.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION!

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Ahora aceptamos nominaciones para la junta directiva de PTSA y Booster Club

Si está interesado en postularse para un puesto en la Junta Ejecutiva de la PTSA o en la Junta del Booster Club para el año escolar 2024-2025, comuníquese con Kim Summers para obtener más información.

La lista recomendada se publicará en el sitio web de PTSA/Booster Club el 1 de mayo y se votará en la reunión de PTSA y Booster Club el 21 de mayo.

¡GRACIAS POR SU CONSIDERACIÓN!

Spend Spring Break 2025 in Italy Interest Meeting: 4.15.24

Travel to Italy for Spring Break 2025 including stops in Rome, Venice, Florence and more on this 9-day adventure! If you are interested in learning more, please plan to attend the interest meeting on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Email Mr. Mark Maradei for the Zoom link or for more information.

***This trip is not sponsored or endorsed by MCPS, Northwest HS or NWHS PTSA.***

2023-24 MCCPTA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Nominations Open Until 4.20.24

We all know volunteers who go above and beyond on behalf of our children and schools, and those businesses that make community service to our youth a priority. It’s time to honor them and let them know how much their efforts are appreciated!

Review the selection guidelines for each category below and nominate a well-deserving individual(s), business, or community group for one of the following awards:

• PTA Lifetime Achievement Award
• PT(S)A President of the Year
• Partners for Education Award
• Principal of the Year
• Advocacy Award
• Family of the Year Award
• Teacher of the Year
• Support Staff of the Year

Click here for paper nomination forms.

NWHS SGA Leadership Scholarship - APPLY BY 4.21

Each year, the Northwest High School SGA awards scholarship funds to Northwest seniors that demonstrate a deep understanding of leadership and service through their time at Northwest and beyond. This year, we will be awarding one $1000 scholarship. All seniors are encouraged to apply. Winners will be announced and recognized at the 2024 Northwest Senior Awards Ceremony on May 23, 2024.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

In order to qualify for the NWHS SGA Leadership Scholarship you must meet the requirements listed below: 

- Be a graduating Senior from Northwest High School, Class of 2024

- Have received a letter of acceptance and plan to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school

- Have completed a minimum of 100 SSL Hours

- Submit a 250 to 400 word essay based on prompt in the application

Green Team Clothing Swap: 4.25.24

Donations accepted through 4.23.24

On April 22-26th Northwest High School and Green Team will be celebrating Earth Week. To promote sustainability, Green Team is hosting a Clothing Swap in room 100 on April 25th. We are looking for donations of any gently used clothing for teens. Let’s give these clothes a new life instead of sending them to a landfill. Please bring all donations to room 124 or the front office in a plastic bag no later than April 23rd. We are unable to accept any undergarments or socks of any kind. All clothes must be freshly washed.

Spend Spring Break 2025 in Greece Interest Meeting: 4.25.24

Spring break 2025 will be exciting as we travel to Greece. This is a 10-day tour which will include a day at the beach and a few days of sailing. It is not just for students at NWHS so feel free to invite your family and friends. And, if you've traveled with EF before then you will receive a repeat-traveler discount. 

If you are interested in learning more, please attend the interest meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 5:30 pm in room 352.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Lydia Leecost.

***This trip is not sponsored or endorsed by MCPS, Northwest HS or NWHS PTSA.***

Start School Later Election Info & Petition

Start School Later, Montgomery County set up an election website with candidate responses to a questionnaire about safe and healthy bell times (classes beginning no earlier than 8:30 a.m.) for secondary school students.

Superintendent Search Survey

MCPS is surveying the community regarding their superintendent search.

MCCPTA Looking for Leaders

If you are interested in getting involved in the county PTA committees, please complete this google form.

If you are interested in becoming an MCCPTA Area VP or Cluster Coordinator, please email Mini Varughese.

SchoolCash Online Account (SCO)

MCPS has transitioned to a new online payments system called SchoolCash Online (SCO). This will be the preferred method of payment for ALL school-related fees, excluding school lunches. A processing fee will be included on all items available for purchase, regardless of the type of payment used on SCO.

If you need support with the registration process, please email the Parent KEV group support drop box at parenthelp@kevgroup.com, or can call at 866-961-1803.

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MCPS ha hecho la transición a un nuevo sistema de pagos en línea llamado SchoolCash Online (SCO). Este será el método de pago preferido para TODAS las cuotas relacionadas con la escuela, excluyendo los almuerzos escolares. Se incluirá una tarifa de procesamiento en todos los artículos disponibles para la compra, independientemente del tipo de pago utilizado en SCO.

Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de registro, envíe un correo electrónico al buzón de soporte del grupo Parent KEV a parenthelp@kevgroup.com, o puede llamar al 866-961-1803.

The Free Store

We are always collecting gently used school supplies. Please drop off donations in the front office labeled “Free Store” or ask your child to drop items in room 264. 

With gratitude,

The Free Store Club Members