August 7, 2025

Welcome back, NISD!

The first day of the new school year is Wednesday, August 13, which is NEXT WEEK!

Lots of important information for families can be found at the NISD Back-to-School Information web page, including...

• School Supply Lists
• Registration/Enrollment
• Food Services
• Transportation
• Much more

Back-to-School events (Meet the Teacher and community pep rallies), schedule availability

Schools across the district will host a variety of events to welcome students and families leading up to the new school year! On Monday, August 11, elementary campuses will host Meet the Teacher events. High schools will hold Meet the Mascots, which are community rally-style celebrations to kick off the school year, on Friday, August 8, or Monday, August 11. Dates and times for these events can be found at www.nisdtx.org/backtoschool.

Schedule Availability & Teacher Assignments

For elementary students, schools will contact the families by phone or email on Thursday, August 7, or Friday, August 8, to announce their students' teachers. Please be aware this process may take a few days because of enrollment growth and changes to class numbers. Once finalized, elementary class information will also be available in Home Access Center the afternoon of August 8. For families of secondary students, all schedules will be available the afternoon of August 8 in Home Access Center.

Online enrollment for 2025-2026 remains open

If you haven’t already enrolled your child and they will attend a Northwest ISD school, please do so immediately at www.nisdtx.org/enrollment. Late enrollments increase the possibility of class changes because of rising student numbers per grade level or course, which our district always attempts to minimize to the greatest extent possible. Several documents are required for enrollment, including proof of residency and immunization record updates, examples of which are available on the enrollment webpage.

Free and reduced-cost meal applications available

A federally-funded program exists to eliminate or offset the cost of school meals for qualifying families. Families who think they may qualify should apply for the free and reduced-cost meal program. Students in this program receive numerous benefits, beginning with one breakfast and one lunch combo meal daily for their free or reduced-cost price.

SPECIAL UPDATE: For the 2025–2026 school year, students approved for free OR reduced-price meals will receive meals at no cost!

Meal prices (for those not a part of the free or reduced-price program) have been updated for 2025-2026 and can be found here.

Bus route details and Smart Tag app

Is your child riding the bus this year? Be sure to check in Home Access Center beginning August 8 for route information. Please remember to check again the week school starts, as routes may change because of our enrollment growth closer to the first day of school. Please do not rely on route information from 2024-2025, as enrollment increases have affected routes. Additionally, please be sure to download the Smart Tag app to track your child's bus.

Immunization clinics available now

An immunization clinic offering back-to-school vaccinations will take place on Saturday, August 9, with services offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must be 3–18 years old and currently enrolled in NISD to participate. A parent or guardian must be present, and a current shot record or school note listing missing vaccines is required. For full clinic details, locations and costs, visit this web page.

Stay up to date with ParentSquare

Additional information regarding back-to-school events and other happenings will be communicated with families via ParentSquare, the district's official communication platform.

All NISD families with enrolled students are automatically opted into receiving ParentSquare messages, but you also have the ability to personalize when and how you receive communication from teachers, schools and the district in ParentSquare! 

After accessing your account, families can select whether to receive notifications immediately or as a digest, which sends an evening recap of all notifications for the day. 

Get the ParentSquare app now so you can stay informed all year long!

New personal electronic device policy starts this year

In compliance with state law, Northwest ISD has implemented a new personal device policy for students. This new policy prohibits students from using personal communications devices at any point during the school day, including lunch and passing periods. Examples of prohibited devices include smartphones, smartwatches, wireless earbuds and more.

More information, including frequently asked questions and consequences, can be found by clicking below.

Northwest ISD Spirit Shop Sale coming next weekend

Looking for spirit wear to kick off the new school year? Come to the Northwest ISD Spirit Shop Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16!

Many items will be marked from 50% to 75% off, and the sale is open to the public. Byron Nelson Bobcats, Eaton Eagles and Northwest Texans clothing and apparel will be available. The spirit shop is located inside Northwest ISD Stadium, 1937 Texan Drive, across from the concession area on the home side of the stadium.

Staff honored at NISD Convocation

At the district's annual staff Convocation, NEF helped honor the NISD Rookie of the Year and four recipients of the Dr. David Hicks Excellence in Education award!

Rookie of the Year

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Northwest ISD Rookie of the Year, Erika Arneson from Clara Love Elementary!

The Rookie of the Year award is presented annually by the Northwest Retired School Employees Association to a teacher with just one year of classroom experience. That teacher must exemplify qualities of the NISD Profile of an Educator and demonstrate exemplary teaching throughout the year. The winner is awareded $200 from NRSEA.

Dr. David Hicks Excellence in Education Awards

The Dr. David Hicks Excellence in Education award honors the life of late superintendent Dr. David Hicks. In true Dr. Hicks fashion, the fund is used to celebrate NISD employees who go above and beyond every day to make NISD a great place to work!

Tray Baez (Byron Nelson High School), Maria Zuniga (Steele Early College High School), Amy Swearingen (Sendera Ranch Elementary) and Richard Kleckner (Chisholm Trail Middle) received the third annual Dr. Hicks Excellence in Education awards at this year's convocation. Each of the four winners were chosen by their NISD peers as an outstanding employee and co-worker.

Mobile Food Pantry canceled in August, new location coming in September

Due to construction in the area, the NISD monthly Mobile Food Pantry is changing location. Beginning on September 20, the monthly food pantry will move to Pike Middle School (2288 Texan Drive, Justin, 76247). Attendees can enter Texan Drive from FM 156 or TX 114. The Pike Middle School entrance is across the street from the previous pantry location. The pantry will remain a drive-thru service. Attendees should remain in their vehicle at all times, and food pantry staff will assist in the loading process.

The Mobile Food Pantry is a partnership between Northwest ISD, Tarrant Area Food Bank and the Northwest ISD Education Foundation. It is open on the third Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. or until food runs out.

Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20

Location: Pike Middle School

2288 Texan Drive, Justin, 76247

Interested in volunteering at the monthly food markets? Sign up today!