August 15, 2024

Welcome Back, NISD!

Thank you to all of our students and families for making the start of the 2024-2025 school year so special!

We hope you have had an incredible week at Meet-the-Teacher events, Meet-the-Mascot pep rallies, plus an awesome first week of school! Click below for full photo albums from across Northwest ISD!

Important back-to-school information

Lots of important information for families can be found online at www.nisdtx.org. Check out this list of Family Resources that include information such as lunch menus, calendars, schools hours and more.

Families can also refer to last week's Northwest News (Back-to-School Edition) for additional information on ParentSquare, SMART Tags, etc.

Free and reduced-cost meal applications available

A federally-funded program exists to eliminate or offset the cost of school meals for qualifying families. Families who think they may qualify should apply for the free and reduced-cost meal program.

Students in this program receive one breakfast and one lunch combo meal daily for their free or reduced-cost price. Families can apply online or print out a paper copy of the form. Those who previously were accepted into the program will have a 30-day grace period to reapply.

Byron Nelson recognized as PLTW Distinguished High School

Byron Nelson High School has been honored for offering students real-world experiences and skills that extend beyond the classroom.

The school is one of only 29 in Texas to be named a 2023-24 PLTW Distinguished High School by Project Lead the Way, an organization that provides STEM curriculum used in several of Northwest ISD's career academies.

This recognition highlights the success of its Biomedical Sciences Academy in preparing students to excel in a rapidly changing world and achieving outstanding results.

Steele student places sixth at Microsoft World Championship

Fresh off of his U.S. National Championship victory, Preston Nnadi, a junior at Steele Early College High School recently competed at the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship where he placed sixth in his event.

Preston was one of 148 finalists who advanced to the World Championship that was held in Anaheim, California, in late July. He took part in the Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps) competition and placed sixth, making him the top finisher from North America.

NISD named visual arts District of Distinction

Northwest ISD has been named a 2024 District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association, an honor given to districts with a well-rounded education that advocates for and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional learning that connect learners to their community and beyond. 

Only 94 districts across Texas received recognition from more than 1,200 eligible, indicating NISD is among the top five percent in the state. 

NISD creates Advanced Academics Ambassador program for students

Northwest ISD is proud to implement an Advanced Academics Ambassadors program that will begin in the 2024-2025 school year. Similar to the already well-established CTE Ambassadors, this new program includes 40 students who will serve as “the face” of Advanced Academics in NISD. 

The inaugural group of ambassadors met for the first time this summer as they came together to receive six hours of training and team building that prepared them to reflect on the many faces of Advanced Academics in NISD and to be the voice of Advanced Academics opportunities throughout the district.  

All students gained a working knowledge of Advanced Placement, OnRamps, dual credit and honors courses and developed their elevator speech to help share the advantages of Advanced Academics throughout our community. 

NISD Athletics announces new Hall of Honor class

The Northwest ISD Athletic Department is thrilled to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2024! This prestigious honor celebrates the amazing student-athletes, coaches and supporters who have made a huge impact on our school programs. 

Mobile Food Pantry opens this Saturday (August 17)

Northwest ISD is partnering with Tarrant Area Food Bank and the Northwest ISD Education Foundation to offer a monthly mobile market to provide groceries and assistance to families in need.

Time: 9 to 11 a.m. - Saturday, August 17

Location: NISD Temporary Administration Building

2001 Texan Drive in Justin

Interested in volunteering at the monthly food markets? Sign up today!

Help restock immediate needs in 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, 701 teachers shopped the store!

You can help by donating from the store’s online wishlist. Immediate needs include elementary books, snacks, binders, and disinfecting wipes. You can also help by volunteering in the store! Volunteers help sticker and prep inventory, restock shelves and fulfill online requests from teachers.