March 21, 2019
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Families affected by rezoning being contacted through mail
A Google map of Northwest ISD
If your family will be affected by the 2019-20 attendance boundary rezoning, expect to receive a letter in the mail in the coming days, if you haven't already. District officials have written letters explaining the boundary changes, which affect where students attend schools.
Kindergarten and pre-K roundups taking place week of April 28
Each year, Northwest ISD elementary schools host roundup events for incoming kindergarten and pre-K students to help them get acclimated to their new campuses. This year, schools will host these events the week of April 28, with the specific date selected by the campus.
Watch recording of Facebook Live discussing dangers of drugs, vaping
A screen capture of Dr. Warren talking during the recent Facebook Live
Dr. Ryder Warren, superintendent, recently held a Facebook Live video chat regarding the dangers of drugs and vaping, as well as the district's policies regarding student use. To watch a replay of the event, click the link below.
Northwest Reads seeking volunteers for morning of April 26
Northwest ISD elementary schools will welcome guest readers from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, as part of Northwest Reads, and volunteers are now being sought. Participants will choose from a variety of books to read to pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students at one of the district's 18 elementary schools, which helps inspire children to become lifelong readers.
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Kim Becan named executive director of elementary education
Kim Becan
Kim Becan, current principal of Cox Elementary School, has been named the next executive director of elementary education for Northwest ISD, where she will oversee all elementary schools and their programs. Mrs. Becan will continue in her current role through the end of the school year, and the district will search for a new Cox campus leader.
Spring issue of district magazine now available
A photo of Byron Nelson's Paige Flickinger with the text Northwest Navigator
The spring issue of our district magazine, Northwest Navigator, is now available! Read about Byron Nelson volleyball player Paige Flickinger being named Gatorade's Texas Volleyball Player of the Year, Steele students earning associate degrees while still in high school, Justin students using VR thanks to a Northwest ISD Education Foundation grant and more.
Provide your feedback on Expo
The Expo logo and slogan Impact Starts Here
Thanks to everyone who came out to experience the 2019 Expo: Impact Starts Here student showcase! We would love to hear your feedback about the event through a quick three-minute survey. The survey is entirely anonymous. Provide your feedback and suggestions so we can make the event as great as it can be!
Upcoming events
  • April 8: 6:30 p.m. School Board Meeting (Administration Building)
  • April 12: 7 p.m. Northwest Softball Autism Awareness Game (Northwest Softball Field; details)
  • April 16: 11:30 a.m. Parents as Teachers Presents Spanish Storytime (Rhome Public Library; details)
  • April 19: Student Holiday (districtwide)
  • April 26: 9 a.m. Northwest Reads (district elementary schools; volunteer)
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