NISD Welcomes Back Nearly 27,000 Students |
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Northwest ISD welcomed back our students and staff to the district's 31 campuses on Wednesday. Thank you for all you did to contribute to a great start to the 2021-2022 school year!
Nearly 27,000 in-person and remote learners are currently enrolled in the district, making Northwest ISD the fastest-growing school district in the North Texas region. NISD's enrollment will continue to grow over the next several weeks as even more students enroll.
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Berkshire Elementary Opens New Campus |
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Northwest ISD would like to welcome our new Berkshire Bears to the district!
On Wednesday, the district's 20th elementary school — Berkshire Elementary — opened their doors and welcomed hundreds of students to NISD's newest campus.
Berkshire was funded through the district’s 2017 bond program. Located just west of Highway 287 near Bonds Ranch Road in the northwest portion of the Berkshire development, the campus was designed to serve 850 students in one of the fastest-growing areas of Northwest ISD.
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Updated Bus Route Information Available |
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As with the start of all school years in our fast-growth district, transportation was a challenge that will improve in the coming days. This year, more than 3,400 new bus riders joined already-completed bus routes in the few days since route information was emailed to families. With this challenge in mind, the district transportation department is in the process of adding these students and more to the existing routes and rerouting when needed. As with previous school years, this work will continue for the first week or two of school.
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Are You Receiving NISD Text Messages? |
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With feedback from Northwest ISD's latest parent survey, the district plans to utilize text messaging as an efficient and preferred way to communicate with families and staff about important dates and events.
To opt in and receive messages, text Y to 67587.
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Supply Chain Issues May Alter Meal Offerings |
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As school food service programs countrywide are returning to normal service options and menus, NISD's food service programs are facing unprecedented issues with supply chain management that will undoubtedly cause the district to alter our posted menus with little to no notice.
We are working very closely with our distributors and manufacturers to secure both the food and supply items needed to support our program, however the availability of these items has been changing on a daily basis.
While it is our intention to serve the posted menu every day at every school, supply issues will not make this possible throughout this school year until the supply chain issues are rectified.
When changes to the posted school menu become necessary, we will attempt to substitute the scheduled menu item with another that is as similar as possible, to the extent we are able to do so, based on the products we are able to receive.
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Mobile Food Market, Immunization Clinic Offers Assistance for Families in Need Saturday, August 21 |
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Mobile Food Market
Northwest ISD is partnering with Tarrant Area Food Bank and the Northwest ISD Education Foundation to offer a monthly mobile market.
Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 21
Location: NISD Administration Building
2001 Texan Drive in Justin
Food distribution will be in the parking lot next to NISD Stadium.
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Immunization Clinic
A children's vaccination clinic will be held at the Northwest ISD Administration Building from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 21.
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Eaton's Musical Little Women Opens Tonight
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The V.R. Eaton theater department will present its production of the Broadway musical Little Women, with shows running tonight, Thursday, August 19, through Sunday, August 22.
Tickets are available online through the Eaton theater department's box office. Ticket prices are $10 for an adult and $5 for senior citizens, students and children. |
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Applications Available for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program |
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Applications are now available for NISD's Meal Sense, the district's free and reduced-price meal program. Free and reduced-price school meals are provided to students whose families meet certain income requirements.
Please know that even if your child is receiving free meals as part of the federal program at the elementary and middle school level, receiving Meal Sense support also supports children in other ways. Additionally, knowing the accurate amount of students eligible for and receiving Meal Sense ensures campuses have appropriate student programs to meet population needs.
Electronic applications are available on the Food Service website, and paper applications can be picked up at the food service office or at any Northwest ISD school.
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Parents as Teachers Program Welcomes Families to Open House |
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The Northwest ISD Family Involvement Parents as Teachers program invites families within the district with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children to their first developmental play group of the 2021-2022 school year.
The program's Open House — a come-and-go event — will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, August 27.
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Special Employment Opportunities |
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NISD Now Hiring Bus Drivers |
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Northwest ISD is seeking applicants who are 18 years and older for bus driver positions starting at $18/hour. Employees receive paid training, TRS retirement, and benefits, including medical, dental and vision.
• Call 817-698-1287
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After-school Care Positions |
AlphaBest, Northwest ISD's after-school program provider, is now hiring for the 2021-2022 school year. Visit their website at www.alphabest.org for more information. |
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Aramark is seeking full-time and part-time food service employees for locations in Justin, Rhome, Newark, Fort Worth, Keller, Haslet, Trophy Club and Roanoke.
No weekend, holiday or evening hours.
• Call 817-215-0007
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Northwest Independent School District
Phone: 817-215-0000 • Fax: 817-215-0170
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