September 14, 2023

NISD campuses commemorate Patriot Day

Schools across Northwest ISD held Patriot Day programs on Monday, honoring and remembering heroes and victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

In addition to the programs, students at Wilson Middle School learned about the Survivor Tree, a pear tree that endured the September 11, 2001, terror attacks at the World Trade Center. Each student and staff member created a message on their own individual leaf, then all of the leaves were brought together to form one large tree of hope and resilience in the heart of campus.

Five students named National Merit Semifinalists

Northwest ISD is proud to recognize five members of the Class of 2024 who have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be announced next spring.

Northwest ISD National Merit Semifinalists

Conner Childs, Steele Early College High School

Sarah Kim, Byron Nelson High School

Olivia Lassman, Eaton High School

Liam Nordstrom, Byron Nelson High School

Zackary Rimawi, Byron Nelson High School

NISD celebrates AP Capstone Diploma recipients

Northwest ISD is proud to announce that 27 students at Byron Nelson High School have earned the Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma. Additionally, 10 students have earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate during the 2022-2023 school year. 

To receive the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on four additional AP Exams of their choice. To receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research. 

Homecoming festivities underway in NISD

It's homecoming time across NISD! Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest will all host homecoming games and festivities over the course of the next month, with several family-friendly events available throughout the week of each game.

It all starts this week with Northwest High School, which hosts Brewer tomorrow night at NISD Stadium! Full dates, times and locations of homecoming festivities across NISD can be found at www.nisdtx.org.

Eaton High School presents CLUE

It's a dark and stormy night, and you've been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well . . . dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

V.R. Eaton Performing Arts Center (1350 Eagle Blvd. Haslet, TX 76052)

September 21 - 7 p.m.

September 22 - 7 p.m.

September 23 - 7 p.m.

September 24 - 2 p.m.

NISD schools team up for 10,000 for the Troops

Five NISD schools - Carter Elementary, Haslet Elementary, J.C. Thompson Elementary, Sendera Ranch Elementary and Wilson Middle School - are teaming up for the 10,000 for the Troops holiday card drive, in partnership with KSCS 96.3’s Hawkeye in the Morning and Support Our Soldiers (SOS).

Anyone who would like to help these schools reach their goal is welcome to participate! Parents and siblings of Carter, Haslet, J.C. Thompson, Sendera Ranch and Wilson students may send any homemade cards to school with their student. They will be able to place the cards in the appropriate collection box. Card collection will end on November 3. 

Teacher certification event for community members coming October 18

Members of the Northwest ISD community who are interested in learning about earning their teaching certification are invited to take part in an informational event on Wednesday, October 18. RSVP is required.

The event, part of Northwest ISD’s Grow Our Home program to train those interested in becoming teachers, will last from 5 to 7 p.m. During that time, attendees will hear from district principals, receive resume help and learn tips/tricks to land a job teaching. The event is open to both those who already have a degree and are looking to add a teaching certification, as well as those who want to earn both a degree and teaching certification.

Student sick? When should they stay home from school?

There may be mornings when it is difficult to tell whether or not your child is too ill to go to school. If your student has any of the symptoms listed in the NISD Health Services Attendance Guidelines, please keep him or her home for a full 24 hours (or as noted). 

Support your campus on North Texas Giving Day

This year, the Northwest ISD Education Foundation is partnering with local PTA's to support each Northwest ISD campus on North Texas Giving Day!

The online giving event takes place from 6 a.m. to midnight on September 21, but early giving is open now for those who want to donate!

To support your child's campus, find their photo and click the link to their campaign fundraising page!

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 August 9, the store has welcomed more than 430 in-person shoppers, and because of overwhelming needs, we are asking for your help! If you feel inclined to help, please visit the store's online wishlist. You can also help by volunteering in the store. Volunteers will help sticker and prep inventory, and restock shelves, and you sign up to volunteer here.

Mobile Food Pantry open this Saturday

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, September 16

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!