Northwest News: Come to the OLC dedication and view our newest profile student!

Oct. 19, 2016

Byron Nelson softball team tops nation with team GPA

Congratulations to the 2015-16 Byron Nelson High School softball team for topping the team weighted GPA standings in the entire U.S. for the fourth consecutive year!

The Bobcats led the National Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association's standings with a weighted GPA of 4.916, significantly ahead of all other eligible teams. As a result of their academic prowess, the Bobcats received the All-Academic Team award.

For more information on their accomplishment, click here.

Profile of a Graduate: Brooke Broadstreet

Brooke Broadstreet is a senior at Northwest High School who is dedicated to her academics and known for her positive demeanor. In the future, she hopes to pursue a teaching career and continue her passion of cheerleading. Click the image above to view a video of Brooke, our highlighted student in this Profile of a Graduate!

You're invited to the Outdoor Learning Center's dedication ceremony

Come learn about one of the most unique and innovative learning experiences for students in North Texas when we dedicate our new Outdoor Learning Center on Thursday, Oct. 20!

Dedication of the OLC, located at 7773 Mulkey Lane in Northlake, begins at 7 p.m., but guests are invited to explore the OLC's facilities and grounds beginning at 5 p.m. During this time, curriculum staff members will be on hand to answer questions. For those who would prefer to avoid walking, a trolley will be available to tour the grounds at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Following these times, the trolley will shuttle guests from the parking lot to the dedication site from 6:20-7 p.m.

The 192-acre learning environment features several structures designed to facilitate outdoor learning, including pavilions that accentuate the five distinct environments found at the OLC (windswept hilly terrain, grass prairie, Denton Creek bottomlands, dense forest and forest/prairie wetlands).

To see a map to the OLC from the Northwest ISD Stadium via U.S. 156, click here. To view a map via I-35, click here. The OLC is located off F.M. 407, as seen below.

District hosting college and career fair on Nov. 3

Northwest ISD will host a college and career fair for all students and their parents or guardians on Thursday, Nov. 3, where they can learn about a variety of topics through multiple breakout sessions.

The event will take place at Byron Nelson High School, located at 2775 Bobcat Blvd. in Trophy Club, and is scheduled to last from 6-8 p.m. Attendees will be able to take two breakout sessions at the event, with sessions taking place at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

At the earlier breakout timeslot, the following sessions will be available: college admissions, financial aid and scholarships, Naviance Family Connections for middle school, and NCAA eligibility. At the latter breakout timeslot, college admissions, a Spanish-language college 101, financial aid and scholarships, and Naviance Family Connections for high school sessions will be available.

For more information about the college and career fair, please contact Jamie Farber, director of guidance and counseling at Northwest ISD, by phone at 817-215-0187 or via email at jfarber@nisdtx.org.

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Community invited to Deep Dish Discussions with superintendent

Northwest ISD and the Northwest ISD Council of PTAs will host Deep Dish Discussions with Superintendent Ryder Warren this fall, where community members can learn about the current state and future of the school district.

Join Dr. Warren and district leaders for the inside scoop on Northwest ISD's academic future, growth projections and details on the Texas Legislature's upcoming session. Collaborate on issues facing public education and Northwest ISD and enjoy a dish of ice cream at one of three meetings:

Oct. 26 - Byron Nelson High School
Nov. 2 - Eaton High School
Dec. 6 - Northwest High School

All meetings will take place 6-7 p.m. in the host school's student union. Community feedback from each meeting will be used to help Northwest ISD prepare for the future.

Chisholm Trail students win STEM prizes at recent air show

Chisholm Trial Middle School students on Sheila Greene's STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - team walked away with the Silver Award in a contest to design weight-bearing cargo kits for quadcopters at the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show this past weekend!

Students in the contest had to demonstrate teamwork and creativity to complete the challenge, which judged teams based on their ability to fly increasingly large cargo through their designs. As a result of their win, Mrs. Greene's students each received a solar-powered rover kit.

Seen in the photo are, from left, Alyssa Kruder, Ava Blackburn, John Muths, Megan Muths and Anna Thornell.