September 10, 2026

Homecoming festivities and game begin!

Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest high schools will host homecoming festivities and games throughout September and October, kicking off with Eaton High School’s parade and community pep rally Wednesday and homecoming game Friday. Families and community members are invited to join the festivities leading up to each school’s homecoming game.

College and Career Fair, CTE Academy Nights approaching

Northwest ISD secondary students will have opportunities in October to explore college and career programs and learn more about opportunities available in high school.

Northwest High School will host the Northwest ISD College & Career Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. October 29, featuring information about colleges and universities from across Texas.

Each high school also will host a CTE Academy Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to highlight Career and Technical Education programs available on campus:

• Byron Nelson High School: October 14 (Biomedical Sciences and Culinary Arts & Hospitality)
• Eaton High School: October 19 (Aviation and Business Management & Entrepreneurship)
• Northwest High School: October 21 (Construction, Cosmetology, Creative Media Production and STEM)

All CTE Academy Nights also will include information about the new Davis High School Transportation, Automation & Logistics Academy, which is scheduled to open along with the campus in August 2027.

Northwest ISD Band Showcase set for September 28

Northwest ISD bands will take the field next month for a special evening of music and school spirit, with proceeds benefiting band programs.

The ninth annual Northwest ISD Band Showcase, sponsored by Bell’s Music Shop, will be Monday, September 28, at NISD Stadium, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and performances beginning at 7 p.m. The showcase will feature marching band performances from Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest high schools, as well as performances from middle school bands. The evening will culminate with a combined performance featuring all district marching band programs.

Tickets are just $5, with free admission for children ages 3 and younger. All NISD band students also receive free admission when they present their student IDs. NISD Stadium’s clear bag policy will be in effect for the event. Tickets can be purchased here.

Carl E. Schluter Elementary hosts multicultural night

Schluter Elementary hosted their annual multicultural night. Students and families in attendance learned about different countries, were able to collect passport stamps and tried different snacks and drinks that come from the countries that were presented.

Middle school students named finalists for statewide art and writing contest

The Bryan Museum named two Northwest ISD students as finalists for the 2026 I Am Texas Contest, which invites students across Texas to share stories and creativity through art and writing inspired by Texas history.

Medlin Middle School sixth-grader Max Lu is a finalist in the art competition, while Chisholm Trail Middle School seventh-grader Emma Dominguez is a finalist in the writing competition. The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas showcases art and historical pieces related to Texas history and hosts the contest for students across the state to submit entries that share Texas stories related to the museum’s artifacts and historical themes.

Roanoke Elementary hosts Silver Rangers Read

Roanoke Elementary students were greeted by familiar faces. Grandparents spent time with their students, enjoying lunch and reading as part of the Silver Rangers Read program. Check with your campuses for Grandparents' Day activities in the coming weeks.

Seniors selected as AllianceTexas Student Influencers program ambassadors, awarded scholarships

Hillwood selected three Northwest ISD seniors to return as ambassadors for the AllianceTexas Student Influencers program, earning $5,000 scholarships and nine months of immersive experience in the region’s business and economic hub.

Steele Early College High School senior Valerie Abai and Eaton High School seniors Shlok Brahmbhatt and Sophia Bacon were surprised Wednesday with news of their selection. After participating in the program last year, the students will now help mentor the newest group of student influencers.

The program brings together high school students from Northwest, Argyle, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw and Keller independent school districts to explore industries such as aviation, logistics and supply chain, health care, finance and autonomous mobility.

Northwest ISD Advanced Academics Ambassadors kick off school year

Northwest ISD has selected this year’s Advanced Academics Ambassadors, a group of student leaders who advocate for advanced academic opportunities and help their peers navigate their options.

Seventy students from Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest high schools gathered Wednesday for an ambassador summit, where they learned more about Advanced Placement, OnRamps, and dual credit courses. The Advanced Academics Ambassador program is a collaborative effort between College, Career and Military Readiness and Curriculum & Instruction.

“Advanced academics can open doors for students, whether that means earning college credit, exploring an area of interest or challenging themselves academically,” said Audra Rowell, Northwest ISD Advanced Academics Coordinator. “Our ambassadors have the unique opportunity to share their own experiences with their peers and help other students see that these opportunities are within their reach.”

Lizzie Curtis Elementary suprised with donation

Kroger surprised Lizzie Curtis Elementary with a $1,000 donation and $500 worth of teacher supplies and snacks through its 2026 Back to School Program, simply to support students and staff. The school can use the monetary donation where it is needed most. Thank you, Kroger!

Reminder: High school rezoning to take place this semester with community input

Families will have the opportunity to provide input this semester on the high school rezoning process in advance of the opening of Davis High School in 2027. Northwest ISD will consider adjustments to boundaries for all high schools throughout the district to provide the best long-term stability and minimize future rezoning. Learn more about the process at www.nisdtx.org/newboundaries.

Destination Imagination registration now open

Are you looking for a way to express your creativity or hone your storytelling skills? Maybe you are on the hunt for the ultimate engineering challenge or you’ve got a flair for the dramatic. No matter what you’re looking for, Destination Imagination is sure to have it. 

This creative problem-solving program focuses on collaboration and creating something from nothing. Students select a challenge to work on as a team over the course of a few months. Reach out to your campus DI contact for more information or register online through September 24.

HEB Excellence in Education Awards

accepting nominations

Recognize those making a difference in your school community. Nominations are now open for the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, celebrating outstanding educators, school districts, school boards and early childhood facilities across Texas.

Nominees could win their share of more than $1 million in prizes for themselves and their schools. Submit your nomination by September 30!

NEF hosting annual Cornhole Tournament

Join the Northwest ISD Education Foundation for a fun day of cornhole competition benefiting students and teachers across Northwest ISD! The tournament begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 26, at the Mule Barn in Justin. Registration and practice begin at noon.

The double-elimination tournament is hosted by the Texas Cornhole League, with cash prizes for the top three teams thanks to generous sponsors — including $600 for the competitive division winner and $300 for the social division winner!

Learn more and register your team today at https://nefcornhole.paperform.co/.

Supporting schools, NEF during North Texas Giving Day

During North Texas Giving Day, charitable organizations across the region seek community support for their missions. This year’s North Texas Giving Day, taking place September 17, the Northwest ISD Education Foundation will seek support for its goals that benefit district students and schools.

If donors choose to support NEF directly, funds will go toward teacher grants, student scholarships and special initiatives such as the resource store that provides teachers with free items.