Reminder: Enroll now for 2026-2027 school year | | |
Families can now enroll their students for the 2026-2027 school year at www.nisdtx.org/enroll!
Northwest ISD encourages families of returning students to re-enroll before the end of the current school year to minimize class adjustments at the start of the school year. For families of returning students, re-enrollment is a simple process with most information pre-filled based on previous submissions.
| | Registration for summer camps, programs now available | | Making plans for the summer? Northwest ISD has lots of opportunities for students throughout the summer months. From athletic and fine arts camps to enrichment opportunities and summer school, information for summer programs can easily be found at www.nisdtx.org/summer. | | Local elections are here – make a plan to vote | | |
Early voting continues through April 28, with Election Day on May 2.
Voters will see local, city and mayoral races on the ballot. While Northwest ISD typically holds a school board election in May, this year’s election was canceled due to unopposed candidates.
For more information, polling locations and to view what’s on your ballot, visit your local county website (Denton County, Tarrant County, Wise County).
| | Minimum 2% raise approved for all staff, 5% for paraprofessionals | | Thanks to voter approval of the district’s operations funding election, Northwest ISD will provide all staff with a minimum 2% raise and paraprofessionals with a 5% raise. Additionally, the district will add or increase SPED teacher stipends in alignment with recent staff feedback at listening sessions. Read more about staff raises in this news article, and see available job postings on this webpage. | | Athletics Hall of Honor submissions open through May 1 | | |
Community members are invited to submit nominations for the fourth class of the Northwest ISD Athletics Hall of Honor, a program created to recognize those who have made exceptional contributions to school programs in the district. Nominations will be accepted through May 1.
Since the district’s inception, many high-achieving student-athletes and teams have represented Northwest ISD with distinction. The Hall of Honor was established in 2023 to recognize these individuals and teams as well as the support systems behind them.
To learn more or submit a nomination, view this webpage.
| | Important Cafeteria Account Update | | |
Beginning May 1, 2026, students must have available funds in their cafeteria account at the time of purchase in order to receive a meal.
Cafeteria charges to student accounts will no longer be permitted for the remainder of the school year. If a student does not have sufficient funds, they will be provided a courtesy meal.
Parents/guardians can add funds or check account balances anytime at MySchoolBucks.com.
Questions? Please contact Student Nutrition at 817-215-0007.
| | Northwest Navigators earning medals | | The Northwest Navigators Special Olympics track and field team competed last week in the annual area track meet! The Navigators had an incredible day and brought home dozens of medals. Check out a video and full photo gallery from the meet! | | Students give back at The Big Event | | |
Hundreds of students and staff from across Northwest ISD participated in The Big Event earlier this month, the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation!
Volunteers served throughout the community by picking up trash, doing yard work, painting, taking care of farm animals and more. Great leadership from our high school student councils who led the event!
| | CTE seniors celebrate culmination of their hard work | | As their senior year nears the end, many members of the Class of 2026 are busy celebrating their academic accomplishments, including those in NISD's Career and Technical Education programs! | | |
Education and Training
Nearly 100 seniors in the Education and Training program of study at Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest high schools were celebrated earlier this week with awards, graduation cords and certificates.
As part of their recognition, students received a Northwest ISD Priority Interview Certificate, giving them the opportunity to return and secure an interview after their college graduation.
While the certificate guarantees an interview, students must still successfully complete the interview process and earn required teaching certifications to be hired.
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STEM Academy
In their senior year, STEM Academy students complete the capstone course Engineering Design and Development (EDD). Throughout the course they research a problem, innovate a solution and design and build a prototype to test their solution.
The culmination of the course is the event EDD: Presents! where students have the opportunity to present their yearlong engineering projects.
A special congratulations to team CozyCare who placed first, team Kelp Me Catch for coming in second and team Dusturbance for placing third.
| | NISD elementary students learning life skills | | Across NISD, teachers continue to connect learning to real-world experiences, helping students build skills to make a positive impact beyond the classroom.Check out a couple of examples below! | | |
Beck Elementary's Amazing Shake
Students had the opportunity to practice their interpersonal skills at the school’s Amazing Shake Challenge! Staff, Byron Nelson High School interns and volunteers challenged students through five experiences including a mock interview, a color lab, a board game station, a restaurant simulation and more.
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Haslet Elementary's Market Day
First graders didn’t just study goods and services in social studies — they brought the concept to life.
The Eagles created a classroom market where families and staff could “shop” student-made goods and services, including artwork, lemonade, bracelets, nail salons and more.
| | Signing day ceremonies recognize 25 NISD student-athletes | | |
Northwest ISD would like to congratulate the 25 student-athletes from Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest high schools who took part in National Signing Day ceremonies last week signifying their intent to play collegiate sports and continue their academic pursuits.
In total in 2025-2026, 89 NISD student-athletes have signed to play collegiate sports!
| | Join us Inside the Classroom | | |
Northwest ISD's Inside the Classroom series visits NISD campuses throughout the year and highlights the magical moments that happen between teachers and students.
The next edition of 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮 takes you to Berkshire Elementary where Ness Eaves transformed her classroom into a courtroom, and third graders represented the prosecution and defense, learning all about claims and evidence while putting the Big Bad Wolf on trial!
Stay tuned for upcoming editions of Inside the Classroom!
| | NEF Travel Raffle tickets available now | | |
Your dream Caribbean getaway is calling... and it starts with a raffle ticket!
The NEF Travel Raffle is your chance to explore, discover, and unwind with an incredible trip to the Caribbean while supporting students and educators in Northwest ISD!
What you need to know:
- SEVEN amazing Caribbean trips up for grabs
- Travel certificates valid through June 30, 2028
- Tickets: 1 for $100 or 6 for $500
- Raffle closes midnight on Sunday, May 3
- Winners drawn on Monday, May 4
The best part? These trips were generously donated by Elite Certificates, so 100 percent of proceeds go directly to NEF programs like teaching grants, scholarships, and the Resource Store & Library.
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Help the NEF Resource Store and Library | | |
The Northwest ISD Education Foundation’s resource store and library provides support to NISD teachers and students through free resources and educational materials. NISD teachers can “shop” for school and classroom supplies, snack packs, books and more. All items are free to district educators! Already this year, more than 1,500 teachers have shopped the store at its new location and saved more than $930,000!
You can help by donating from the store’s online wishlist or the library wishlist. Immediate needs include books and snacks. You can also help by volunteering in the store! Volunteers help sticker and prep inventory, restock shelves and fulfill online requests from teachers.
| | Mobile Food Pantry closing after May 16 | | |
After thoughtful consideration, the Northwest ISD Education Foundation and Northwest ISD will end operations of the NEF & NISD Food Pantry at the end of the 2025–2026 school year. The final pantry will be held on May 16, 2026.
Since its launch, the food pantry has provided meaningful support to Northwest ISD families and the surrounding community, helping ensure students have access to essential food resources outside of school. We are incredibly grateful to the many volunteers, community partners, and donors who gave their time, energy, and resources each month to make this program possible. We couldn’t have done this without the partnership of Tarrant Area Food Bank whose generosity has made a lasting difference for families across our district.
While we are proud of the impact this program has had, several factors have led to the decision to close the pantry, including declining attendance, limited staff capacity to continue operating the program, and the availability of additional food pantry resources throughout our communities that are able to serve families on a regular basis.
NEF and Northwest ISD remain deeply committed to supporting students and families, and we want to ensure those in need are aware of other local resources available for assistance.
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Additional Food Pantry Resources
Gateway Church Mobile Market
Last Saturday of each month | 9 – 11 a.m.
Address: 1225 TX-114, Justin, TX 76247
Chisholm Trail Baptist Church
4th Thursday of each month | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Address: 300 Chisholm Creek Parkway, Rhome, TX 76078
Families may also search for additional food assistance locations through Tarrant Area Food Bank using the resource finders below:
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Northwest Independent School District
Phone: 817-215-0000 • Fax: 817-215-0170
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