November 5, 2026

The annual Angel Tree program is now open to support Northwest ISD students in need this holiday season! More than 1,300 students remain on this year’s Virtual Angel Tree. The Angel Tree allows community members to select an anonymous child to support this holiday season by ensuring they have gifts.

Community members can visit angeltree.nisdtx.org to select a student – or multiple students – to provide gifts. There is a suggested $100 to $150 price point for each child.

Additionally, community members are invited to volunteer for the Angel Tree program, helping sort and organize gifts and deliveries.

The Career and Technical Association of Texas for the third consecutive year named Northwest ISD a Career and Technical Education District of Distinction, recognizing the district’s leadership, innovation and commitment to student success through high-quality CTE programs. 

The honor places the district among an elite group of school districts across the state that demonstrate excellence in preparing students for future careers. Districts are selected based on a rigorous evaluation process that considers innovative programming, workforce alignment, student success and the number of industry-based certifications earned.

Peterson Elementary surprised by local radio show

A classroom full of imagination and a surprise to remember!

Natalie Erekson, a Peterson Elementary early childhood special education teacher, had already won $500 for her classroom from the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, but the excitement didn’t stop there!

The show surprised her in person Tuesday with news that she also won a trip to Florida! They even got a peek of all the items she purchased for her classroom!

Northwest Navigators compete at area competition

The Northwest Navigators were out in full force as they took part in the area Special Olympics bowling competition!

Districts from around the metroplex traveled to Lucky Strike in Euless and competed against fellow athletes. Thank you to all of the coaches, volunteers and families that came together to help create these special memories.

Hicks Early Childhood Center dedication ceremony

A new school, new beginnings and so many milestones ahead!

Northwest ISD celebrated the dedication of Hicks Early Childhood Center, honoring Dr. Hicks’ legacy and marking a new chapter for our district’s first-ever early childhood learning center.

It was a beautiful evening celebrating our little Huskies and the community that will help them thrive. We can’t wait to see them learn, grow and shine this year!

Fall athletics teams compete in the postseason

Cross Country runners and volleyball teams advanced to postseason competition this semester!

Volleyball teams at Eaton and Byron Nelson high schools have both won their area round matchups of the UIL Volleyball 6A State Playoffs and will play in the regional semifinals round Friday, November 6!

Eaton will take on Allen at Hebron High School and Byron Nelson will face off against McKinney Boyd at Coppell High School. Both games are scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.

The Byron Nelson girls cross country team and Northwest High School's Zoe Banis also will compete at the UIL 6A cross country state championship on Friday, November 6, at Ole Settlers Park in Round Rock.

Elementary students visit agriculture science center

Byron Nelson High School senior Sophee Peterson has earned two major honors, being named the Texas Girls Coaches Association’s 2025-2026 Volleyball Player of the Year for the 5A and 6A divisions and selected to compete in the 2027 Under Armour Next All-America Volleyball Match.

Sophee received the TGCA award during a pep rally Thursday in front of her teammates, students and staff. Principal Kara Lea Deardorff also announced Sophee’s selection to the Under Armour match, which will feature 28 of the nation’s top high school volleyball players in January at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Sophee helped lead the Bobcats to their second consecutive state championship last season and the third in program history. Byron Nelson also earned back-to-back national championship recognition from MaxPreps.

Registration now open for annual NISD Reindeer Romp

Registration is ongoing for Northwest ISD’s 19th annual Reindeer Romp! The event consists of a 1-mile fun run and 5K run, with all proceeds benefiting school P.E. departments.

The event begins with the 1-mile run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, December 12, followed 30 minutes later by the 5K race. Both races take place at Alliance Airport. Register now and select our school to help our P.E. program!

Information and registration are available at www.nisdreindeerromp.com. 

NEF Legends Golf Tournament raises more than

$200,000 for educators, students

Thank you to the sponsors, donors, golfers and volunteers who supported the 2026 NEF Legends Golf Tournament presented by Huckabee!

This year, the event raised more than $200,000 for students and teachers in Northwest ISD!

We are blown away by the generous support! These contributions fund scholarships for graduating seniors, bring innovation to the classroom through teaching grants, and meet immediate needs through the NEF Resource Store & Library.

Thank you to all of the generous sponsors listed below!

Taste of Alliance Texas

The years second annual Taste of AllianceTexas event, hosted by Hillwood and Courtyard Fort Worth at Alliance Town Center will benefit NEF's Snack Packs program, which addresses the needs of students who may be struggling with food insecurities.

Come support a great organization and cause, sample delicious bites from local restaurants, enjoy live music and enter to win raffles/giveaways! Enjoy samples from local restaurants and live music all while supporting a wonderful non-profit!

• Thursday, November 5 from 5 to 8 p.m.
• Courtyard Fort Worth at Alliance Town Center, 3001 Amador Drive
• Tickets are $20 per person (max of 4)
• This event is for 21 years of age and older due to alcohol being served.