Join Dr. Warren for Facebook Live tonight |
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Dr. Ryder Warren, superintendent of Northwest ISD, will host a Facebook Live video chat tonight at 6 p.m.
Dr. Warren will update NISD families before the end of the year regarding the district's considerable growth, the community support of NISD's Virtual Angel Tree and the current search for a new superintendent. During the live event, Dr. Warren will also acknowledge many district-wide first semester accomplishments.
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Winter break is almost here! |
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December is upon us, and Northwest ISD would like to remind you of the following important calendar dates: |
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This Friday, December 17, is an early-release day for all NISD schools.
Early Release Times:
Elementary Schools - 11:40 a.m.
Middle Schools - 12:50 p.m.
High Schools - 12:40 p.m.
Steele Early College HS and Special Programs Center - 12:30 p.m.
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In addition, all NISD schools will be closed Monday, December 20, through Tuesday, January 4, for winter break. School will resume on Wednesday, January 5.
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Angel Tree program serves 1,229 NISD students |
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Thanks to the generous support of our community, nearly 1,300 Northwest ISD students in need will have presents this holiday season!
Through the Virtual Angel Tree program, community members were able to adopt one of the 1,229 angels on the tree and shop for their specific angel. Donations were then processed and sorted by volunteers. The gifts were delivered this week to all 30 campuses across the district by the NISD Transportation department and other volunteers.
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NEF Grant Brigade awards $61,000 to NISD teachers |
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The Northwest ISD Education Foundation boarded the Grant Brigade buses and awarded a variety of teaching grants across Northwest ISD. Grant Brigade participants divided into two groups and traveled to schools to surprise the recipients in their classrooms with oversized checks celebrating the award.
This year, the Northwest ISD Education Foundation awarded more than $61,000 that funded 27 grants at 15 campuses across the district. To learn more about the foundation, please visit their website.
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Mobile Food Market offers assistance for families in need this Saturday |
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Mobile Food Market
Northwest ISD is partnering with Tarrant Area Food Bank and the Northwest ISD Education Foundation to offer a monthly mobile market.
Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 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. or food runs out. COVID vaccinations will also be available on-site during the mobile food market.
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"Elf, Jr." opens this weekend |
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Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming Byron Nelson School theatre production, with community members invited to attend one of two performances.
Based on the new Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum, “Elf, Jr.” will be performed December 17 and 18. Each performance will take place in the Byron Nelson High School Performing Arts Center, with tickets costing $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Northwest ISD employees and Gold Card members receive free admission.
Performances will take place daily at 7 p.m.
For more information about Byron Nelson High School’s production or to purchase tickets, please click here.
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Hundreds participate in annual NISD Reindeer Romp |
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NISD would like to thank the hundreds of runners and walkers who braved the cold and participated in the 2021 Northwest ISD Reindeer Romp!
Proceeds from the races — a 1 mile fun run and 5K — benefit school physical education programs!
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Watch December's Superintendent Report |
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In this edition of the Superintendent Report, Dr. Warren Dr. Warren addresses a return to normalcy for student gatherings and an update on the search for the next superintendent.
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New Northwest ISD website launching after winter break |
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Right before students return from winter break, a new Northwest ISD website – and campus websites – will launch at www.nisdtx.org. The new website will feature a significantly improved layout for quicker navigation and a better browsing experience on mobile devices.
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While navigation will be improved, we know transitioning to an all-new website will mean people need time to adapt to the new layout. Please be sure to use the “Find it Fast” button at the top of the website for the most popular links across the website, such as grades, bus routes, lunch menus and more. This area will also include a search feature to find information. |
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Keep logging COVID cases during break |
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If your student tests positive for COVID during winter break, please be sure to report the test results to Northwest ISD to provide an accurate timeline. Reporting results as they are provided assists the district in ensuring COVID procedures are followed, while reporting cases only when school is about to resume can provide inaccurate data.
Positive COVID cases in Northwest ISD schools have significantly decreased since the start of the school year because of the dedication to following district procedures fighting the pandemic. Thank you for assisting us as we keep students and staff healthy!
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Happy Holidays from Byron Nelson Choir |
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Please enjoy this performance of "Carol of the Bells" by the Byron Nelson High School Choir.
Their December concert was performed in front of a live audience and conducted by John Sikon.
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Are you receiving NISD text messages? |
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With feedback from Northwest ISD's latest parent survey, the district plans to utilize text messaging as an efficient and preferred way to communicate with families and staff about important dates and events.
To opt in and receive messages, text Y to 67587.
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Northwest Independent School District
Phone: 817-215-0000 • Fax: 817-215-0170
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