October 21, 2026

As a reminder, all Northwest ISD students will not attend school on November 2 and 3. The latter date also marks the fall election season, and we encourage all registered voters to cast ballots. We look forward to the return of students on Wednesday, November 4!

Visit the following links for the complete 2026-2027 calendar and school hours.

Early voting underway

Early voting in state elections is underway and lasts through October 30! Several local and statewide elections will appear on each voter’s ballot, as will a U.S. Senate election. Voters in Denton, Tarrant and Wise counties can cast ballots at any early voting location in their county. For more information about polling locations and what will appear on your ballot, visit the webpage.

Byron Nelson High School celebrates homecoming

Byron Nelson High School is hosting their homecoming festivities this week. On Wednesday, the Bobcats kicked off their celebrations with their annual parade.

Students, families and the community are also invited the football game at 7 p.m. Friday, as the Bobcats take on Southlake Carroll High School. Tickets are available for purchase on the NISD athletics website.

Eaton High School's theatre production opens tonight

Doors that won’t open, props that won’t stay put and actors who just can’t catch a break, The Play That Goes Wrong is a hilarious recipe for theatrical mayhem!

Get ready for a 1920s murder mystery that goes hilariously off the rails as the VR Eaton High School theatre cast brings the chaos to life. From falling set pieces to unexpected mishaps, absolutely EVERYTHING goes wrong in this award-winning comedy!

Catch the first show at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 23, and other shows will run Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October, 25.

Dr. Leigh Anne Romer elementary dedication ceremony

Students, families and community members gathered to commemorate the opening of Dr. Leigh Anne Romer elementary school, the district's 24th elementary school.

The ceremony included student performances and special remarks from Principal Kim Blackburn, Superintendent Dr. Mark Foust and School Board President Jennifer Murphy. Family members, friends and former colleagues of the school’s namesake, Dr. Romer, also joined the celebration.

Visit with college, career and military recruiters October 29

Press Start on Your Future! Northwest ISD students of all ages and their families are invited to the annual College & Career Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29, at Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive.

More than 100 college, career and military recruiters from across the country are expected to attend. Make the most of your visit by registering at strivescan.com before the event to create a personalized QR code that makes it easy to share your contact information with recruiters you want to connect with.

Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/NISDCollegeFair.

Northwest High School on Wednesday hosted the final of three Career and Technical Education Academy Nights held throughout October, giving middle school students and their families opportunities to explore career pathways and programs offered across the district.

The informational sessions at Northwest ISD’s three comprehensive high schools highlighted academies in aviation, business management and entrepreneurship, biomedical sciences, culinary arts and hospitality, construction, cosmetology, creative media production and STEM. Families also learned about the clubs and extracurricular opportunities available to students.

Information about the Transportation, Automation and Logistics Academy at Davis High School was also shared. The academy is scheduled to open with the new campus in August 2027.

Eighth-grade students can submit academy enrollment requests online through November 16.

Northwest ISD had 11 students selected for the 2026 National Math Stars cohort. 

Chosen from nearly 9,000 elementary math applicants nationwide, these students join just over 600 students receiving an opportunity that extends far beyond this school year: ten years of support to nurture their mathematical potential through high school graduation.

For these young learners, the honor is both a celebration of what they can do today and an investment in who they will become.  

Northwest High School senior turns idea into nationally recognized distracted-driving billboard

From a NISD CTE graphic design class to a billboard in Times Square. Northwest High School senior Lilwen Fout won the Project Yellow Light 2026 billboard competition with her “Text Them Later, Alligator. Don’t Drive Distracted” design, selected from nearly 3,000 submissions from across the country.

Her winning design earned her a $2,000 scholarship and has been featured on digital billboards across the country, including in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, sharing an important reminder to keep your eyes on the road and your phone out of your hands.

Inside the Classroom returns with a mountain-climbing adventure that builds reading skills along the way.

𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮 is back for the 2026-2027 school year! This time, we’re visiting Beck Elementary for a lesson that takes learning to new heights.

Megan Grivas’s fifth-grade students are on a mission to summit a mountain while building reading comprehension and English language arts skills. Through imagination and exploration, students are discovering new ways to strengthen their skills and grow their love of reading!

Hicks welcomes parents to first Pod Celebrations

The Hicks Early Childhood Center Huskies showed off what they’ve learned so far! Families joined students for the first of many Pod Celebrations throughout the school year, giving students a chance to show off their skills and parents a firsthand look at how their little learners are growing through play!

Future leaders gather at Daniel Elementary

Future leaders from around Northwest ISD and neighboring districts gathered at Daniel Elementary for the TEPSA Student Leadership Workshop. During the session, students learned how to continue to be exemplar leaders!

Kay Granger Elementary was also awarded with the American Student Council Association's Student Council School of Excellence Award!

Northwest ISD hosted its fall Gold Card Luncheon, and we're grateful for the continued support of our Gold Card members!

A special thank-you to the Northwest High School student council for helping welcome and serve Gold Card members.

Northwest ISD residents age 65 and older, as well as relatives of current students who are 65 and older, can receive a free Gold Card for admission to home athletic and fine arts events — from football games to theater performances!

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. 

Taste of AllianceTexas

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 5th from 5pm to 8pm
• Courtyard Fort Worth at Alliance Town Center (3001 Amador Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76177)
• Tickets are $20 per person (max of 4)
• This event is for 21 years of age and older due to alcohol being served.