We had a wonderful evening at the annual Senior Citizen Prom! Congratulations to Senior Prom King Norm Schumacher and Queen Ann Wors!
A big thank you goes out to the amazing community members who attended and make this such a fun event each year.
And of course, a big thank you goes out to the Northwest High School Student Council students who planned and hosted this wonderful community event.
Maple Grove Elementary 4th grade students presented their Living Museum projects today. We learned about Abraham Lincoln, Harry S. Truman, Billie Eilish, Elvis Presley, Suni Lee, Betty White, and more! The students all did a fantastic job presenting and creating their projects made from 2 liter bottles and craft materials.
Now is the time to enroll your child in Summer Journey summer school! Simply use the parent portal used for online registration on the Northwest website. Summer Journey begins June 2 and goes through June 30. Deadline to enroll is May 2.
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This week's #SupportStaffSuperstar is Northwest Early Childhood Center paraprofessional Ashley Goldbaugh. ECC director Susan Wingenbach said of Ms. Ashley, "She takes the time to build relationships with each child and supports them outside of the school setting." Congratulations, and thank you for all you do for our youngest Lions, Ms. Ashley!
Northwest High School welcomed New York Times Bestselling Author April Henry this morning. Ms. Henry discussed her books and the process she uses in writing with students, and held a question and answer session afterward.
Looking for a career that makes a difference?
The Northwest R-I School District is now hiring passionate educators and staff members who want to inspire the next generation! Be part of a supportive community where you can grow and thrive! Apply online today at https://www.northwestschools.net/jobs and bring out the Lion in you!
Base salary for first-year teachers: $43,500. We honor up to 10 years on the salary scale. Employer-paid health insurance. New for 2025-26: $3,500 stipend for qualified special education teachers.
Positions include: Special Education Teachers, Elementary Teachers, ELA/Yearbook, Industrial Arts, Counselor, Social Studies Teacher, Science Teacher, Math Teachers, School Support Interventionist, Alternative Teacher, Preschool Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Custodians.
We’re having a great time at Kindergarten Round-Up tonight at House Springs Elementary!
If your child is starting kindergarten at Northwest this fall, come join us at your elementary school! Meet the teachers, explore the school, and enjoy fun activities. We’ll be here until 6 p.m.!
About 60 Northwest High School students joined us in the cafeteria this morning for the NHS Trades Fair. Representatives from several local trade unions came to discuss career options in the trades, meeting with students and answering any and all questions.
Thanks to Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 2, Mid-America Carpenters, Painters and Allied Trades International Union, and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 513 for their time and expertise!
Let's all congratulate Charla Lashley, Maple Grove Elementary reading teacher. She is this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree! MGE principal Aubrey Bauer said of Mrs. Lashley's commitment to her students, "Her dedication to their success is unmatched, and she’s always there to inspire and support them every step of the way." Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Lashley!
All incoming kindergarten students are invited to the Kindergarten Round-Up and Registration on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit your child’s school, meet the teachers, and register your child for kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year!
PLEASE NOTE: THE CHILD MUST TURN 5 BEFORE AUG. 1, 2025
A big congratulations goes out to Nora Wideman, a 4th grade student from High Ridge Elementary. Nora won first place in the 2025 Kindergarten Registration t-shirt design contest! You can see her winning design on the t-shirt she is wearing in the photo.
Great job, Nora!
It's Library Media Specialist Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible Library Media Specialists who bring the magic of reading, research, and technology to life in our schools. Thank you for all you do for our students!
Join us this evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Valley Middle School for STEAM Night!
Refreshments will be provided, and 22 hands-on activities will be held in classrooms. The gym will have all kinds of robotics and art displays, Kona Ice will be available for purchase, and much more. The cost is $3.00 per person. Don't miss out on this student-created and student-led event!
Today we celebrate our paraprofessionals, lunch and playground aides, and Lion Care staff.
From helping to guide students in the classroom to keeping them safe on the playground and providing care before and after school, you all make a difference every single day. Your dedication, patience, and kindness do not go unnoticed! Thank you for everything you do for all of the students of Lion Nation!
Congratulations to our #SupportStaffSuperstar of the Week, House Springs Elementary paraprofessional Malinda Spurgeon. HSE principal Angie Ritzel said "She is an exceptional educator and always challenges her students to meet their highest potential." Thank you for everything you do for our students, Ms. Spurgeon!
There is a tornado warning in our area. Children will not be released until the warning is over. We are taking shelter in schools. Buses are heading back to elementary schools and ECC campus if they have already left.
All after school activities for
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
have been canceled due to the timing of the anticipated thunderstorms.
Lion Care will still be in session.
We are one month away from the deadline to register for Summer School and the 2025-26 school year! Summer School is tentatively scheduled for June 2-30, 2025.
All families must complete the online registration by May 2, 2025, to ensure transportation for both 2025 Summer School and the 2025-2026 school year. Summer School is tentatively scheduled for June 2 - June 30, 2025. If registration is not complete by the deadline, your student will not receive transportation for the first full week of summer school or for the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
Please visit the Northwest R-I School website at https://www.northwestschools.net/OLR to register.
Today, we celebrate the incredible Occupational Therapists of Lion Nation who help our students develop the skills they need to succeed, both in and out of the classroom. From improving motor skills to building confidence and independence, their impact is truly life-changing. Thank you for all you do for our students!
Congratulations to Valley Middle School ELA/Speech and Drama teacher Brook Culleton. She is this week's #TeacherProudTuesday honoree! VMS Assistant Principal Pam Helferstay said "She has the most profound effect on students. They come into her class scared to even stand up in front of their classmates. They leave with all the confidence in the world and hoping to take Mrs. Culleton's next class." Thank you for all you do for our students, Mrs. Culleton!
