March 26, 2026

Reminder: No school on April 3

As a reminder, Northwest ISD students will not attend school on Friday, April 3. We look forward to the return of students on Monday, April 6!

Visit the following links for the complete 2025-2026 calendar and school hours.

Online enrollment for 2026-2027 school year opens April 1

Mark your calendars! Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 1. To help prepare appropriate staffing, we strongly encourage all families of returning students to complete enrollment for next year before the end of the current school year.

Enrollment is an annual requirement and doesn't roll over from the previous school year, but for returning families, the process is an easy three-step completion. The process is handled through Home Access Center via a guardian’s account, which results in previous enrollment information being completed.

Enrolling your child as early as possible is one way you can help your campus and the district prepare for next school year. Please visit www.nisdtx.org/enroll to learn more!

Lottery applications for tuition-based pre-K open now

Northwest ISD has opened its annual lottery system for admission into the district’s tuition-based pre-kindergarten program for the 2026-2027 school year. Families will have the opportunity to apply until April 8. In Texas, schools only receive funding to operate pre-K facilities if a student qualifies for the state-funded program or if the district accepts tuition for those who do not. For more information, read this news article.

NISD Plant Sale opens April 16

Northwest ISD’s three comprehensive high schools – Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest – will host their annual plant sales during the third weekend of April, providing students, parents and community members with the opportunity to buy inexpensive plants and benefit local education.

All schools will host their plant sales for three days. The annual sale will take place Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 17 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. Sales will be conducted in each school’s greenhouse.

To view a full list of plants available at the sale and their prices, visit bit.ly/NISDPlantSale2026. The list will be continuously updated as new products are added. Proceeds from plant sales will benefit each school’s plant science program.

NISD Art Show open in April

The 27th annual NISD Art Show will be open for five nights in April, with hundreds of amazing pieces of artwork on display at the NISD Legacy Learning Center (501 School House Road, Haslet). 

The art show features work from students in Kindergarten through 12th grade and is open to the public on the below dates. The show will be open from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on each date.

Monday, April 6

Tuesday, April 7

Monday, April 13

Tuesday, April 14

Thursday, April 16

Fourteen NISD students advance to state visual arts competition

Northwest ISD will be represented by 14 students, and 15 pieces of art, at the State Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) competition in San Marcos. Students advanced to the state level after receiving a Superior Rating (IV) in a regional and area round of judging.

To enter the VASE competition, students create artworks and write about their creative processes and understanding of visual art. At the regional competition, students articulate information about their artwork during an interview with a VASE juror, who evaluates their work using a standards-based rubric.

Jurors assess each work of art for originality of concept, technical expertise, understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for visual art, and the interpretation of the student's stated intent. 

All artworks receiving a Superior Rating (IV) will advance to Area Judging, held at the end of the meet. The top 10 percent of each division (level) of the Area-qualified artworks will be selected to advance to the State VASE event.

Registration open for summer Junior Chef Academy

Enroll your child in Aramark’s Jr. Chef Academy, where they’ll learn essential cooking skills, gain confidence in the kitchen, and have a blast preparing delicious recipes!

What Students Will Do:

• Work in pairs to create fun and tasty meals
• Prepare an entrée and a snack each day
• Build hands-on cooking skills and kitchen confidence
• Take home a cookbook with all the recipes they make

*Please note food allergens such as gluten, dairy, and eggs may be present in the

ingredients used during the program.

Junior Chef Academy is for students entering grades 6-9 in fall 2026. For more information, including dates, costs and more, please view the Junior Chef Academy flyer.

NISD bus drivers show off their skills

As students enjoyed their final two days of spring break, staff across NISD were busy preparing for their return, including our amazing transportation team!

There were lots of laughs, fellowship and some incredible driving skills on display as bus drivers spent a morning participating in NISD's first transportation skills competition!

Drivers put themselves and their buses through various tests, including reversing through a serpentine course, left and right turns through narrow cones, parallel parking and much more.

NEF Gala just a month away, sponsorships available

NEF is excited to announce this year's NEF Gala will be held on Saturday, May 2, at the Lucky Spur Ranch in Justin, Texas.

The Northwest ISD Education Foundation would like to ask for your support as we bring the community together to Party with a Purpose, raising funds to support students and teachers in Northwest ISD! With your help, our fundraising efforts will continue to enhance the quality of education and innovation in Northwest ISD.

Sponsorships are available now, along with opportunities to donate to the silent and live auctions!

Help 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, more than 1,500 teachers have shopped the store at its new location and saved more than $930,000!

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

Mobile Food Pantry set for April 18

The NISD monthly Mobile Food Pantry is open monthly at Pike Middle School (2288 Texan Drive, Justin, 76247). Attendees can enter Texan Drive from FM 156 or TX 114. The Pike Middle School entrance is across the street from the NISD Administration Building. The pantry is a drive-thru service. Attendees should remain in their vehicle at all times, and food pantry staff will assist in the loading process.

As a reminder, we do not share any identifying information with any entity. We only provide information to the Tarrant Area Food Bank to ensure enough items are available for our population.

The Mobile Food Pantry is a partnership between Northwest ISD, Tarrant Area Food Bank and the Northwest ISD Education Foundation. It is open on the third Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. or until food runs out.

Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18

Location: Pike Middle School

2288 Texan Drive, Justin, 76247

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