Early release for all NISD schools this Friday |
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This Friday, March 10, will be an early release day for all NISD schools. Campuses will dismiss students at the following times:
• Elementary Schools - 11:40 a.m.
• Middle Schools - 12:50 p.m.
• High Schools - 12:40 p.m.
• Steele ECHS and Special Programs Center - 12:30 p.m.
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Spring Break scheduled for March 13-21 |
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Northwest ISD schools will be closed March 13-21 for Spring Break.
Staff will return to campuses and district offices March 20 and 21 for professional development days.
Students will return to school on Wednesday, March 22.
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Designed to keep pace with enrollment growth |
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As the fastest-growing school district in North Texas, Northwest ISD has added an average of 1,200 students per year for two decades. During the 2021-2022 school year, Northwest ISD added more than 2,500 students. To keep pace with growth, the 2023 bond referendum would provide space for 8,400 students in the coming years. Learn more at www.nisdtxbond.org!
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DI teams make district history |
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Congratulations to 11 Destination Imagination teams headed to the state tournament following excellent finishes at the Greater Fort Worth Regional Tournament.
This is the most teams Northwest ISD has ever sent to state!
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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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Thank you for reading with Northwest ISD! |
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A special thank you to the hundreds of volunteers — from meteorologists to XFL players to board members to grandparents — who read their favorite books to elementary students across the district at NISD's annual Northwest Reads event!
We are continually grateful for our community's ongoing support of childhood literacy.
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Seven Hills shares what it means to be a Leader in Me school |
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Watch how Seven Hills Elementary School welcomed more than 80 Leader in Me Symposium guests from across the country to visit their campus! Student leaders conducted school tours and shared speeches with guests about what the Leader in Me program means to them personally. What an amazing opportunity for Seven Hills to share the culture of leadership and learning they have built over the last seven years as a designated Leader in Me school!
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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 17.
Students are willing to help with jobs around the house, weeding, mowing, painting, gardening, tree-trimming and general clean outs!
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Teacher Career Fair rescheduled for March 23 |
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Northwest ISD will host its fourth annual Teacher Career Fair on Thursday, March 23, at Byron Nelson High School. The fair was rescheduled because of inclement weather last week.
This is an invitation-only event. To be considered for the event, you must complete an Employment Application and apply to the Teacher Career Fair posting.
Selected applicants will have the opportunity to meet with campus administrators and are guaranteed at least two interviews. The event will include a “Meet and Greet” from 5-5:30 p.m. with interviews scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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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 March 18 |
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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 18
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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