Northwest ISD's newsletter for families and the community
April 20, 2022
Register today for 2022-2023 school year
Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year is now open!

Enrolling your child — and providing annual proof of residency — as early as possible is one way that you can help your campus and the district prepare for the next school year. The more families enroll early, the fewer class-balancing changes the district has to make after the school year begins. Early enrollment helps us have teachers where they need to be to meet the needs of our families.

Please visit www.nisdtx.org/enroll to begin the enrollment process for returning students, currently enrolled students and new students to Northwest ISD.
Inspire event honors Teachers of the Year
Britney Nichols, Schluter Elementary School
Kristy Butler, Medlin Middle School
Northwest ISD would like to congratulate the honorees from the district’s annual Inspire celebration! 

Britney Nichols of Carl E. Schluter Elementary earned the Elementary Teacher of the Year honor, while Kristy Butler of Medlin Middle School earned Secondary Teacher of the Year recognition. 

To learn more about our Exemplar Educators, Employees of the Year, retirees and employees who have served Northwest ISD for 25, 30 and 35 years, please visit the district website.

And to see which Exemplar Educator has the best Wordle-solving skills, watch the video below.
Apply today for Pre-K lottery
Tuition-based students will be selected through a lottery system.
Because of limited class size, tuition-based Northwest ISD Pre-K students will be selected through a lottery system.

Lottery applications may be submitted now through 5 p.m. on April 22.

Pre-Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year is now open for those meeting state eligibility guidelines for Pre-K.

To apply and find more information, please visit www.nisdtx.org/prek.
High schools combine for 12 Buckley theatre award nominations
Congratulations to Northwest ISD’s three comprehensive high schools – Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest – who have combined for 12 nominations in the prestigious Betty Lynn Buckley Awards, one of the top competitions in the state for theatre.
Last chance to participate in Northwest Reads event
Volunteers are once again welcome back in person to elementary campuses to take part in our annual Northwest Reads event!

Join us April 22 as we welcome community members into our classrooms — in-person and virtually — to read to our students. Several of our campuses still need volunteers to engage with classes and share why reading is so important to them!

Want to get involved in our mission but can’t read on April 22? Consider donating a book from our book list to your campus of choice.
District Art Show unveils student talent
The NISD administration building has been transformed into an art museum, showcasing amazing talent from hundreds of students throughout the district!
The 23rd annual NISD Art Show kicked off this week for elementary students and their teachers. Art from the district's secondary students will be on display from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21.
Five DI teams advance to globals
After outstanding performances at the Greater Fort Worth Destination Imagination (DI) Regional Tournament in February, nine teams from Northwest ISD were invited to participate in the state DI tournament, the Lone Star Finals.

Five NISD teams scored in the top eight of their challenge to advance to Global Finals, the world’s largest celebration of creativity and problem-solving, in Kansas City May 21-24. Congratulations!
NISD to offer school immunization clinics
Northwest ISD will host three children’s vaccination clinics to help families and students prepare for the upcoming school year. The clinics will be held on:

April 23, 2022
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NISD Administration Building, 2001 Texan Drive in Justin

May 21, 2022
9 - 11 a.m.
NISD Administration Building, 2001 Texan Drive in Justin

Additional information, including available immunizations and forms of payment accepted, can be found on NISD's Health Services website.
Sign up for summer enrichment opportunities
Northwest ISD offers a variety of programs for pre-kindergarten through high school students to enhance their educational experience throughout the summer.

Registration is now available for several summer opportunities, including the Northwest Narwhals swim team! To view a listing of courses and for information on how to register, please visit the district's summer opportunities website.
Grow Our Home: Become an NISD teacher
Members of the Northwest ISD community who are interested in learning about earning their teaching certification are invited to take part in an informational event on Tuesday, April 26.

The event, part of Northwest ISD’s Grow Our Home program to train those interested in becoming teachers, will last from 4:30 to 6 p.m. During that time, attendees will hear from representatives at iTeach Texas and Hartwell University about earning their teaching certification. The event is open to both those who already have a degree and are looking to add a teaching certification, as well as those who want to earn both a degree and teaching certification.

For more information about the program, please email Kim Barker, executive director of human resources, at kbarker@nisdtx.org.
Reminders for upcoming graduation ceremonies
Save the date! The Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremonies for each of Northwest ISD's high schools will take place as follows:

Friday, May 27, 2022
Vernon Solomon Performing Arts Center at Northwest High School
7 p.m.
VR Eaton High School — 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
UNT Coliseum

If applicable, please refer to UNT Coliseum's clear bag policy. Live streaming will be available for each ceremony, with links to come closer to the events.
Are you receiving NISD text messages?
With feedback from Northwest ISD's latest parent survey, the district plans to utilize text messaging as an efficient and preferred way to communicate with families and staff about important dates and events.

To opt in and receive messages, text Y to 67587.