Join NISD as a guest reader for Northwest Reads | |
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Northwest ISD elementary schools invite guest readers to the annual Northwest Reads event on Wednesday, February 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Northwest Reads gives community members a chance to help young learners develop a love of reading. This year's theme is: Choose your own adventure. We are also introducing the program's new mascot, Northie!
Becoming a guest reader is easy. It only takes three steps:
For more information, visit www.nisdtx.org/northwestreads.
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Northwest Reads Bookmark Contest winners announced | |
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Congratulations to Mary from Haslet Elementary School and Sofia from Worthington Middle School who were named winners of the Northwest Reads Bookmark Contest!
Both of these young artists were surprised last Friday when their families joined campus and district staff to announce the accomplishment to their classes! Bookmarks designed by Mary and Sofia have been printed and will be given to students across NISD as part of Northwest Reads on February 5.
Thank you to Mary and Sofia for combining your love for art and reading and using your talents to help inspire other students to read!
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Night of Stars to showcase NISD theatre programs on February 8 | |
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Northwest ISD Fine Arts will host the second annual Night of Stars, a celebration of the district’s theatre students and programs, on Saturday, February 8. The show will start at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Eaton High School Performing Arts Center.
Night of Stars will showcase the talents and efforts of theatre students from throughout Northwest ISD. The award show will feature performances from each of this year’s NISD musicals, including Hello, Dolly! (Byron Nelson HS), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Eaton HS), The Sound of Music (Northwest HS) and Freaky Friday (Middle School Musical).
Tickets for Night of Stars can be purchased at tinyurl.com/2025NightOfStars. Dress to the nines and walk the red carpet with NISD at Night of Stars!
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Let learning shine at Expo 2025 | |
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Northwest ISD's Expo showcase annually celebrates future-ready learning by involving students, teachers and the community in an exhibition of Northwest ISD’s innovative and inspiring educational opportunities. The event gives students the chance to shine as they fine tune their presentation skills and communicate their innovative ideas in a variety of ways.
All community members are welcome to join us as we celebrate our student achievements from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 27, at Byron Nelson High School. For additional information, visit the Expo website.
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Register to vote by April 3 | |
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Have you moved or changed your name? April 3 is the voter registration deadline for the upcoming May general election.
Check your voter registration status, update your information, and access a voter registration card at www.votetexas.gov. Early Voting will take place April 22 to 29, and Election Day is May 3. Your vote counts!
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NISD offers free developmental screenings for infants, toddlers and preschoolers | |
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Did you know Northwest ISD provides free developmental screenings for young children? Schedule a screening now for any child who is 2 months to 5 years old (not yet in kindergarten).
This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your child’s progress, understand their unique strengths and identify areas to support their growth. You do not need a student currently enrolled in the district to take advantage of this free service.
Screenings are available in English and Spanish and provide valuable insights into your child’s:
- Motor Skills
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Communication Development
- Personal-Social Skills
Sign up now for your child’s free screening! For more information on the Parents as Teachers program, please visit www.nisdtx.org/familyinvolvement.
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Northwest Navigators Special Olympics team seeking track and field athletes | |
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The Northwest Navigators Special Olympics team is seeking any eligible students who have an interest in competing in track and field competitions. If you believe your student may be interested and may be eligible for Special Olympics competition, please complete this form. Practice dates and location can be found on the form. Medical forms are due February 12, and no late submissions will be accepted.
An individual does not have to be receiving special education services from NISD in order to be eligible for Special Olympics. A student must meet the following criteria to be eligible to participate on the Northwest Navigators Special Olympics team:
- Be ages 8-21 and enrolled in Northwest ISD
- Be identified as having an intellectual disability, cognitive delay, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially designed instruction
- For the safety of athletes, coaches, and volunteers, students must be able to remain in their designated area in the gym refraining from elopement or aggression towards peers per Special Olympics code of conduct
If you have any additional questions, please contact the email addresses listed on the interest form.
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15 NISD students earn TMEA All-State honors | |
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Northwest ISD would like to congratulate the 15 students, representing Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest high schools, who were selected to Texas Music Educators Association’s (TMEA) All-State ensembles, the highest honor a high school musician can achieve in Texas. These top-ranking musicians have advanced through progressively tougher rounds of competitions to earn a spot in one of 18 Texas All-State ensembles sponsored by the Band, Orchestra and Vocal Divisions.
NISD’s All-State Musicians will now perform in San Antonio on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Henry B. González Convention Center as part of the 2025 TMEA Clinic/Convention.
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Byron Nelson volleyball adds National Championship banner | |
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The Byron Nelson High School volleyball team was presented with the MaxPreps National Championship banner last Friday at a pep rally. The team won its second state title in November and finished the season with the top ranking in national polls.
Students kept the party going at the pep rally with performances from cheer, dance, drumline and theatre. View a full photo album on the Northwest ISD Flickr page.
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Eaton student named Supreme Grand Champion at Fort Worth Stock Show | |
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Congratulations to Rylie Copeland, a senior at Eaton High School, for earning the Supreme Grand Champion title in Agriculture Mechanics at the Fort Worth Stock Show!
Rylie’s innovative project, the Pasture Badger — a remote control flail mower designed for safe operation in hazardous areas — stood out among 1,631 competitors.
With countless hours of dedication and the support of his NISD CTE instructor, Rylie brought this innovative creation to life within the walls of the Eaton shop. Amazing work, Rylie!
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NISD holds annual Spanish Spelling Bee | |
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Congratulations to 40 students — in third, fourth and fifth grade from Prairie View Elementary School and Roanoke Elementary School — who competed in Northwest ISD's annual Spanish Spelling Bee earlier this month!
The annual event, supported by the Northwest ISD Education Foundation and other local entities and businesses, challenges students to correctly spell difficult and unique vocabulary words in Spanish.
Congratulations to the three winners:
3rd Grade- José Carlos Gonzalez Palmero
4th Grade- Henry Lopez
5th Grade- Kristhel Peña Mendoza
¡Buen trabajo, estudiantes!
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NISD takes you Inside the Classroom | |
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For the 2024-2025 school year, Northwest ISD has introduced Inside the Classroom, a series that visits NISD campuses throughout the year and highlights the magical moments that happen between teachers and students.
The next two editions of Inside the Classroom featured Haslet Elementary School and Lance Thompson Elementary School. Click below to learn how Claire Anderson teachers her first graders how to use their senses to make observations, or to see how Mallory Higgins is using baking sheets to cook up a love for reading in Kindergarten.
Stay tuned for upcoming editions of Inside the Classroom!
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NEF scholarship applications open now | |
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The Northwest ISD Education Foundation has opened its student scholarship application, providing graduating seniors from the district with the opportunity to apply for dozens of scholarships. This year, NEF will award more than $160,000!
The application is open to all graduating seniors in Northwest ISD who plan to enroll in an accredited institution in the summer or fall of 2025. Accredited institutions include private or community college, private or public universities, military academies, and vocational or trade school.
The online application, which will remain open through Sunday, March 2, is available at the foundation’s website, nef.nisdtx.org. Applicants should review the scholarship policy and information guide prior to starting the application.
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Send a note to your favorite Northwest ISD educators this Valentine's Day | |
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With a $10 donation to NEF, you can tell an NISD teacher how much you appreciate them AND that you're honoring their hard work with an investment in programs benefiting their classroom and students!
Simply make a donation through the online form below and we'll send a Valentine with your personal message!
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Sign up now for NEF Corn Hole competition | |
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Join NEF for a fun day of corn hole competition to raise funds to support teachers and students in Northwest ISD! Join us on Saturday, February 8, at the Mule Barn Sports Bar & Grill. Teams can be entered for $80 into the competitive or social divisions. Bring your A-game and win cash prizes!
Competitive Division:
1st place: $600 team prize
2nd place: $400 team prize
3rd place: $200 team prize
Social Division:
1st place: $300 team prize
2nd place: $200 team prize
3rd place: $100 team prize
For all event details and team registration, visit the link below.
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NEF Resource Store and Library in need of books | |
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The Northwest ISD Education Foundation’s resource store and library provides support to NISD teachers and students through free resources and educational materials. NISD teachers can “shop” for school and classroom supplies, snack packs, books and more. All items are free to district educators! Already this year, more than 1,400 teachers have shopped the store and saved more than $300,000!
You can help by donating from the store’s online wishlist. Immediate needs include nonfiction elementary level books. You can also help by volunteering in the store! Volunteers help sticker and prep inventory, restock shelves and fulfill online requests from teachers.
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Mobile Food Pantry open February 15 | |
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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, February 15
Location: NISD Temporary Administration Building
2001 Texan Drive in Justin
Interested in volunteering at the monthly food markets? Sign up today!
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Northwest Independent School District
Phone: 817-215-0000 • Fax: 817-215-0170
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