We have a couple of Staff Shoutouts today, Ms. Mary Martin from Woodridge Middle and Ms. Emmy Walters from High Ridge Elementary.

About Ms. Martin: Mary has been with us for 9 years now. She has really stepped up and is helping us while the night lead is out. She comes in the mornings and checks the building for any cleaning issues. She is helping to inspect the areas to make sure we have provided a clean and safe learning environment. She is willing to stay and help with overtime on occasion since the night lead is out. Mary is always willing to do anything that is asked of her. She is very well liked by the staff and students at Woodridge Middle. Thank you Mary for all that you do.

About Ms. Walters: This year, Emmy has stepped up to mentor two of our new Kindergarten teachers. Drawing on her background as a Kindergarten teacher and her strong foundation in literacy instruction, she has accelerated their growth and success. Her decision to tackle demanding LETRS training to further refine her practice demonstrates the grit and dedication to growth we love to see in our team at HRE

Thank you both for all you do for our students, families, and staff!

“Make Today Amazing” is the mindset at High Ridge Elementary, and students are certainly doing just that! From reading and writing to arithmetic, students are fully engaged and learning!

We had a wonderful time this morning at the Brennan Woods Elementary Second Grade Grandparents Luau! Lots of games and activities, smiles and hugs, capped off with a performance by our second grade students! Thanks to all of the grandparents who attended!

School supply lists for 2026-27 are now available!
Visit our website at https://northwestschools.net/SchoolSupplies and get a jumpstart on preparing for the first day of school, August 24, 2026!

Congratulations to our PRIDE graduates!! We are so proud of you!

CATS Gifted 3rd and 4th graders are exploring the incredible worlds of Ancient Egypt and the Maya civilization—from pyramids and pharaohs to temples and calendars. Through hands-on learning, they discovered how these ancient cultures shaped our world and continue to inspire curiosity today!

PRIDE students at CHI welcomed guests from several of our community partners, including Compass Health, PreventEd, and ASPEN Network, for a tour of their school and shared highlights of their program. We are proud of how these students and teachers have taken ownership of this new campus and continue to grow its impact.

Tonight, NHS seniors took the time to honor and say thank you to teachers at the Impactful Educator Awards. Former students surprised district retirees and teachers who made a difference in their lives.

The Annual District Art Show is in full swing today until 1:00 at the ECC. Stop by to enjoy a free display of our district's amazing and talented artists.

Congratulations the NHS Senior Choice Award honorees. These students were selected by staff members for their contributions to our school, their hard work, and their character.

VMS, WMS, and NHS bands joined together tonight for the Parade of Bands. The students performed a musical showcase for a packed house.

Congratulations to Murphy Elementary paraprofessional Emily Wolfmeier, this week's Support Staff Superstar! Murphy principal Gretchen Gorgal said, "Ms. Emily takes the time to truly know her students, building strong, trusting relationships that help them feel safe, supported, and confident at school. " Thank you for everything you for our students, Ms. Emily!

Northwest and Windsor High Schools Student Councils brought our students together today for some Unified Kickball in the sun! Amazing and positive event celebrating teamwork and play.

NHS Scholar Bowl Team hosted a competition at NHS tonight, and they were amazing! These kids are SMART!

VMS 7th Grade Winter Dance is in full swing!

WMS Block Party was awesome fun! Great start to the weekend.

So sorry the widespread Internet outage is preventing the live stream, but we are definitely having fun at the HS Pep Assembly!!

Due to the hazardous roads, the Northwest R-I School District will have an AMI DAY on Monday, January 26, 2026.

PreK-5 students should check for teacher communications for AMI lessons.

Secondary students should check their email and Google Classroom for assignments.

All activities for the evening have been canceled.

National History Day is in full swing at Northwest High School, and the students really upped the game this year. The topics the students chose were so unique, and the presentations are beyond creative.