Student Lighthouse has been collecting money for the Jefferson County Foster Care Fund all week. Tomorrow, 1/31, they will end the week with a concession stand, and all proceeds will go to this organization. Students can purchase snacks and drinks for $1-2.
Mrs. Dobbs led all 8th-grade ELA classes through a "High School Ready Research Review". Our students are sharpening their research skills, preparing for success, and building a strong foundation for the future.
Congratulations to our #SupportStaffSuperstar of the week, Lisa Peeples, health room assistant at Woodridge Middle School. WMS principal Dr. Liz Green said "She has a calming disposition that helps students to maintain composure and feel supported and cared for." Thank you for all you do for our students and staff at WMS, Mrs. Peeples!
Ms. Bueter's Math Lab class practiced multiplication facts using playing cards—a fun and engaging way to sharpen their skills!
It's not too late to purchase your child a yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year! Please email Ms. Schnorbus with any questions at cschnorbus@northwestschools.net
Student Lighthouse is hosting a fundraiser to support the Jefferson County Foster Fund. They are trying to raise $250! The week of January 27, they will collect monetary donations. On January 31, they will end the week with a concession stand during school. Students can purchase various snacks and drinks, and all proceeds will be donated.
Students in Ms. Cunningham's classes played a board game version of the popular game Wordle. This game increases vocabulary, critical thinking, and improved spelling skills. The game also boosts cognitive function, memory, and attention to detail.
Do you have any children's books gathering dust? Do you need an excuse to clean out your bookshelves? Ms. Naumann's Lion Time has the answer! From now until the end of February, they are collecting gently used children's books, which will be donated to the Northwest Early Childhood Center. Please send them with your student or drop them off in the main office.
Student Council is hosting a GLOW PARTY to celebrate the 100th day of school!!!
Tickets are $3 and will be sold from February 3 to 7. The Glow Party is on February 7 from 5:30 to 7:00.
It's the final game of the season for our girls basketball team. The game starts at 5:30 pm for 7th grade and 6:30 pm for 8th grade.
**Please note the time change!
Tonight is the night for the WMS Dine and Donate at Dairy Queen. Please consider grabbing dinner or dessert while supporting Woodridge!
*Please show the attached slip and use your student's Lion Time teacher. The winning Lion Time will get a Dilly Bar party!
Woodridge Middle Band will host a Rock & Roll Trivia Night on Friday, April 18th! This event will be at Andre's in Fenton and doors open at 6:00 p.m. There will be 10 rounds of trivia, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. To reserve your table of 10 or for more information, please email Nate Boxdorfer at nboxdorfer@northwestschools.net
Tonight is Game Night for the WMS boys basketball team! Hope to see you there!
There will be no school today, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Here is your chance to see the Woodridge boys basketball team in action! Come to the game on Jan. 21. Seventh grade starts at 5 pm and eighth grade is at 6 pm.
The first dine and donate of the new year will be at Dairy Queen in High Ridge on 1/22. This will be a battle of the Lion Times for a Dilly Bar Party. The Lion Time with the most sales will be awarded a Dilly Bar, compliments of our local DQ. Which Lion Time will win??
Let's pack the stands at the high school tonight for the game of the year! Valley vs. Woodridge at 5 pm!
In the Spring of every year, the Northwest School District recognizes outstanding employees and community members for their dedication to our students, staff, and community. Our three different employee awards are the Apple Award, Golden Bell Award, and Teacher of the Year. Our community recognition award is the PRIDE Award.
To nominate someone, please visit https://www.northwestschools.net/page/human-resources and click the Employee Recognition Awards section. The nomination form deadline has been extended, and will close on January 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
We know today is an AMI Day, but we’ll be back in person on Monday, January 13!
Please note: The cafeteria menus planned for this week (January 6, 2025) will now be served next week (January 13, 2025).
We can't wait to see everyone back on Monday!
Due to inclement weather, the Northwest R-I School District will have an AMI Day on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Students with devices should charge their Chromebooks today, and PreK-2 students will be contacted by their teachers through SeeSaw.
Secondary students should check their email and Google Classroom for assignments.
