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Northwest ISD's Expo showcase annually celebrates future-ready learning by involving students, teachers and the community in an exhibition of Northwest ISD’s innovative and inspiring educational opportunities. The event gives students the chance to shine as they fine-tune their presentation skills and communicate their innovative ideas in a variety of ways.
All community members are welcome to join us as we celebrate our student achievements from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 27, at Byron Nelson High School. For additional information, visit the Expo website.
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Construction Academy opening in August | |
Northwest ISD’s academy system is growing! Opening this August, the Construction Academy housed at Northwest High School will provide students with trade and career training in construction fields of all levels. Learn more about the new academy by watching the above video, or visiting www.nisdtx.org/constructionacademy. | |
Nominate an NISD staff member for the SHINE Award | |
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Attention Northwest ISD students! Has a teacher or staff member made a difference in your life? Nominate them for our SHINE Award!
The SHINE Award (Students Honoring Inspiring NISD Educators) recognizes outstanding educators nominated by students. Help us celebrate our amazing teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors and specialists by filling out a nomination form for your favorite educator! Nominations for this quarter are due by tomorrow, Friday, February 28.
Younger students may need help from a parent or guardian to complete the form. If providing help, please try to use the words of your student.
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Let learning shine at Expo 2025 | |
Asthma Facts workshop scheduled for March 8 | |
Northwest ISD is hosting Asthma Facts & Snacks, a free family asthma education session, on March 8 at 11 a.m. at the Legacy Learning Center. The is open to anyone looking to learn about asthma management, treatment goals and community resources. Families are encouraged to RSVP by completing this form. | |
Job request form for The Big Event available now | |
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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 12, with Northwest High School hosting the kickoff at Texan Stadium!
If you have a project that student volunteers can help with, please complete a Job Request Form by Wednesday, March 12. Students are willing to help with jobs around the house, weeding, mowing, painting, gardening, tree-trimming and general clean-up projects around your home!
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Byron Nelson wrestler wins State Championship | |
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Student-athletes from all three Northwest ISD comprehensive high schools traveled to the UIL Wrestling State Championships earlier in February with Byron Nelson High School junior Aaliyah Finlayson earning an individual state championship.
Aaliyah triumphed in the 6A girls 165-pound weight class by winning all four of her matches on February 14-15 at the Berry Center in Cypress on her way to earning a gold medal and state title.
Four additional NISD wrestlers placed on the podium, highlighted by a runner-up finish and silver medal from senior Mackenzie Blue of Northwest High School. Read more about all of the podium finishers.
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Rylie Copeland: teen innovator and business owner | |
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Meet Rylie Copeland, the teen innovator helping revolutionize agricultural mechanics!
As an Eaton High School senior, business owner and award-winning trailblazer, Rylie is shaping the future of agricultural safety. He designed the Pasture Badger — a remote-controlled flail mower that navigates hazardous terrain, keeping operators out of harm’s way.
Learn more about Rylie, the NISD CTE program he's part of, and his future aspirations!
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Northwest Navigators show their skills at area basketball competition | |
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The Northwest Navigators were recently in action at the Special Olympics Area Basketball Skills Competition!
Check out the pictures of these awesome NISD athletes as they represented one of the largest delegations at the Bedford YMCA on Wednesday! There were a ton of smiles, lots of buckets and plenty of medals!
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Fourteen NISD Destination Imagination teams advance to state | |
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Congratulations to the 14 Northwest ISD teams advancing to the Destination Imagination Lone Star Finals in March! After an outstanding performance at the Greater Fort Worth Regional Destination Imagination Tournament, these students will have the opportunity to continue to showcase their incredible creativity, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Special shoutout to all 38 NISD teams that earned medals, as well as our senior award winners and scholarship winner Zoe Tsapos from Byron Nelson High School! Best of luck at the state finals!
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NISD takes you Inside the Classroom | |
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For the 2024-2025 school year, Northwest ISD has introduced Inside the Classroom, a series that visits NISD campuses throughout the year and highlights the magical moments that happen between teachers and students.
The next two editions of Inside the Classroom featured Eaton High School and Tidwell Middle School. Click to learn how Jeff Neaves is teaching advanced drone students about search and rescue missions, or how Isaac Dove is using graham crackers and icing to teach plate tectonics. Stay tuned for upcoming editions of Inside the Classroom!
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NEF scholarship applications due this weekend | |
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The Northwest ISD Education Foundation has opened its student scholarship application, providing graduating seniors from the district with the opportunity to apply for dozens of scholarships. This year, NEF will award more than $160,000!
The application is open to all graduating seniors in Northwest ISD who plan to enroll in an accredited institution in the summer or fall of 2025. Accredited institutions include private or community college, private or public universities, military academies, and vocational or trade school.
The online application, which will remain open through Sunday, March 2, is available at the foundation’s website, nef.nisdtx.org. Applicants should review the scholarship policy and information guide prior to starting the application.
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NEF Resource Store and Library in need of books | |
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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 1,400 teachers have shopped the store and saved more than $300,000!
You can help by donating from the store’s online wishlist. Immediate needs include nonfiction elementary level books. You can also help by volunteering in the store! Volunteers help sticker and prep inventory, restock shelves and fulfill online requests from teachers.
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Mobile Food Pantry open March 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, March 15
Location: NISD Temporary Administration Building
2001 Texan Drive in Justin
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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