Welcome back, Northwest ISD students! |
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The district welcomed back 29,480 NISD students from spring break today!
It was a fabulous start to the fourth and final quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. As a reminder and for planning purposes, the district calendar can be viewed at www.nisdtx.org/calendars.
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Tonight: Join us for Facebook Live |
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Join us for a Facebook Live video chat this evening at 6 p.m. to discuss the 2023 Northwest ISD bond referendum and its proposed 12 schools and facilities. The Facebook Live will begin with a presentation about all the proposed projects, and questions will be taken live. |
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NISD Middle School Musical announced |
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Look at this stuff! Isn’t it neat?
The 2023 Northwest ISD Middle School Musical is The Little Mermaid Jr.!
When available, additional audition information will be shared on the district's website and social media accounts.
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District enrollment has increased by 25% from 2017-2022 |
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Did you know Northwest ISD increased its enrollment by 25% from 2017 to 2022? As the fastest-growing school district in North Texas, Northwest ISD issues bonds to build new schools and keep pace with growth. Learn more about the district’s 2023 bond proposal at www.nisdtxbond.org.
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NHS TV brings home national award |
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Congratulations to the Northwest High School Television Network who was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award in the Live News Show category at the national Student Television Network (STN) Broadcast and Film Excellence Awards ceremony!
The journalists spent their Spring Break learning and networking at the STN Conference in Long Beach, California.
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Sign up for upcoming test prep bootcamps |
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To help Northwest ISD students transition to the next phase of their futures, the College, Career and Military Readiness website contains a large number of resources including information about paying for college, workforce transition and assessment preparation.
Several test preparation bootcamps — including SAT and TSIA2 — are scheduled throughout the spring. Learn more and sign up today!
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Return to Play screenings now available |
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Most individuals recover from COVID without issue, however a small portion of those who tested positive for the virus will experience more severe symptoms or a more complicated recovery. If you feel your student is having difficulty returning to normal following COVID and would like him/her to be assessed by a registered nurse before returning to sports or other activities, please fill out this form.
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Last call for Big Event job requests |
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The Big Event — the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation — will take place this year on Saturday, April 1!
If you have a job student volunteers can help with, please fill out this job request form by March 24.
Students are willing to help with jobs around the house, weeding, mowing, painting, gardening, tree-trimming and general clean outs!
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Annual plant sale scheduled for April 14-15 |
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Mark your calendars for the annual Northwest ISD Plant Sale, hosted by the district's FFA programs!
This year, the event will take place for two days only, April 14-15!
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Graduation website online for Class of 2023 |
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Attention Class of 2023! Graduation is officially less than three months away.
Students and families may visit the district's graduation website for ceremony dates, times and locations. The graduation page will be continuously updated with relevant information — including live stream links — when available.
Additional information, including parking locations, venue policies and more, can be found on the University of North Texas website.
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Apply for your free Roanoke library card |
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The Roanoke Public Library is now offering free library cards to all Northwest ISD students and staff enrolled or working at any district campus. No guardian signatures are required for students 16 years of age or older who apply for a card. A few items to keep in mind before visiting the library:
- NISD cards expire every October 1, but all you need to renew your card is your student/staff ID or a recent report card.
- Students are able to check out 10 items at a time for three weeks.
- NISD staff and students will have access to the library's physical and digital collections and resources. This includes databases and software like Mango Languages, Brainfuse, TexShare Databases, Freegal and Kanopy.
- NISD students will receive full access to the library consortium, MetroShare libraries, which shares collections across the DFW metroplex at 11 different libraries!
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Do you follow NISD on social media? |
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If not, you should! Northwest ISD maintains six major social media accounts, where timely information and school highlights are shared frequently. Following these accounts will keep you updated on all things NISD! |
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Resource Store provides free support to NISD teachers and students |
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The Northwest ISD Education Foundation's resource store and library provides immediate support to NISD teachers and students through free resources and educational materials. NISD teachers can “shop” for school and classroom supplies, snack packs, clothing items and books. All items are free to district educators!
Since the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, the store has welcomed more than 350 in-person shoppers and received 500+ online order requests. Because of overwhelming needs, we are asking for your help! The store is currently out of pencils and markers. Books of all reading levels are also in high demand. If you feel inclined to help, please visit the store's online wishlist.
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Mobile Food Pantry open on April 15 |
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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, April 15
Location: NISD Administration Building
2001 Texan Drive in Justin
Food distribution will be in the parking lot next to NISD Stadium until 11 a.m. Food and supplies are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interested in volunteering at the monthly food markets? Sign up today!
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Northwest Independent School District
Phone: 817-215-0000 • Fax: 817-215-0170
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