Northwestern School District
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Our Smile Programs ... the mobile dentists school dental visit is coming up on 10/26/2026 at Springfield Elementary!
Help your child get convenient dental care right at school, without needing to miss work or schedule a separate appointment. Signing up only takes a few minutes online. Have your child’s name, date of birth, and insurance information ready. There is no cost for children covered by Medicaid/CHIP, and parents do not need to be present at the school visit for their child to participate.
Enroll your child today at myschooldentist.com. Deadline for registering is October 22nd.
Questions about signing up? Call 855.481.8638
🦷🪥ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!🪥🦷
Hello! We are notifying you with some important news regarding your
child’s health! Our school has arranged for Mobile Dentist to come right to
school on November 6, 2026. This is separate service from our school dental
screenings. By seeing the in-school dentist, you can keep your child healthy, in school, learning, and it’s easy and convenient for you. You can sign up online or sign the permission form and return it to school with your child. Paper permission forms will be sent home with your child. 😁🦷
🪥** PA STATE LAW REQUIRES A DENTAL SCREENING TO BE TURNED IN BY ALL 7TH GRADE STUDENTS**🪥
ALL PERMISSION FORMS ARE DUE BACK BY November 2, 2026!
Website for Middle School Parents to Enroll: https://www.myschooldentist.com/34374_schsrm
Website for High School Parents to Enroll: https://www.myschooldentist.com/34375_schsrm
Hello! We are notifying you with some important news regarding your
child’s health! Our school has arranged for Mobile Dentist to come right to
school on November 6, 2026. This is separate service from our school dental
screenings. By seeing the in-school dentist, you can keep your child healthy, in school, learning, and it’s easy and convenient for you. You can sign up online or sign the permission form and return it to school with your child. Paper permission forms will be sent home with your child. 😁🦷
🪥** PA STATE LAW REQUIRES A DENTAL SCREENING TO BE TURNED IN BY ALL 7TH GRADE STUDENTS**🪥
ALL PERMISSION FORMS ARE DUE BACK BY November 2, 2026!
Website for Middle School Parents to Enroll: https://www.myschooldentist.com/34374_schsrm
Website for High School Parents to Enroll: https://www.myschooldentist.com/34375_schsrm
We continue to search for additional individuals to join our Wildcat family. Check out the available positions!
https://www.nwsd.org/page/employment
https://www.nwsd.org/page/employment
ATTENTION NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY! Springfield Elementary is hosting their 3rd annual TRUNK OR TREAT. Please see the flyer for more information and use the link below to register your car for the event! We hope to see you there!
https://forms.gle/caPxdj863Sf2pji6A
https://forms.gle/caPxdj863Sf2pji6A
The high school principal’s cabinet, administration and teachers have selected the first group of September #PAWSForward winners.
The students who were voted on in each grade represent one or many of the four PAWSForward traits.
These traits include: (P) for (positive) and respectful to teachers and classmates, (A) for (Active) in clubs and activities, (W) for (Willing) to go above and beyond to help others, (S) for (Strong) in mind and motivation.
These 4 selected students are the following:
9th Grade: Adalynn Bickenheuser -Positive, respectful, driven and willing: nominated by Ms. Wood
10th Grade: Blake Nine- Positive attitude and polite- nominated by Ms. Ruland
11th Grade: Logan Moore- Respectful, consistent and always looking for a challenge- nominated by Ms. Byers and Mr. Richards
12th Grade: Apryl Wright: Positive, respectful and the voice of the Wildcat announcements!! - nominated by Mrs. Snyder
Congratulations to the winners for being NHS student leaders for the month of September and all will receive a free lunch to a local restaurant!
The students who were voted on in each grade represent one or many of the four PAWSForward traits.
These traits include: (P) for (positive) and respectful to teachers and classmates, (A) for (Active) in clubs and activities, (W) for (Willing) to go above and beyond to help others, (S) for (Strong) in mind and motivation.
These 4 selected students are the following:
9th Grade: Adalynn Bickenheuser -Positive, respectful, driven and willing: nominated by Ms. Wood
10th Grade: Blake Nine- Positive attitude and polite- nominated by Ms. Ruland
11th Grade: Logan Moore- Respectful, consistent and always looking for a challenge- nominated by Ms. Byers and Mr. Richards
12th Grade: Apryl Wright: Positive, respectful and the voice of the Wildcat announcements!! - nominated by Mrs. Snyder
Congratulations to the winners for being NHS student leaders for the month of September and all will receive a free lunch to a local restaurant!
Our 8th graders in Mr. Swick's social studies class experimented with quill writing following a recent lesson.
DID YOU KNOW??
Quills were made from feathers of different birds-the best ones from goose, swan, and turkey feathers.
Ink was made from bark, plants or charcoal soot, and looked more brown in color.
Paper was expensive and hard to get. If a mistake was made, it was crossed out or scraped off.
Writing was done about 3 letters at a time and with a flowing movement without resting your arm on the table.
Today 20 goose quill pens are placed at the counsel tables each day the U.S. Supreme Court is in session.
DID YOU KNOW??
Quills were made from feathers of different birds-the best ones from goose, swan, and turkey feathers.
Ink was made from bark, plants or charcoal soot, and looked more brown in color.
Paper was expensive and hard to get. If a mistake was made, it was crossed out or scraped off.
Writing was done about 3 letters at a time and with a flowing movement without resting your arm on the table.
Today 20 goose quill pens are placed at the counsel tables each day the U.S. Supreme Court is in session.
The 2026 Fall Sports Schedule is available by clicking on the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16L3A9hPUbfJjIZxoCKvDN3s1WtV7u_z8VRK7nBOx_C4/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16L3A9hPUbfJjIZxoCKvDN3s1WtV7u_z8VRK7nBOx_C4/edit?usp=sharing
The Northwestern School District will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to the Extreme Cold Warning.
The Northwestern School District will operate on a 2-hour delay Monday, January 26th.
1.15.2026 at 1:17pm
Middle and high school students will be dismissed at 2:10pm today in an effort to keep our elementary bus runs on schedule this afternoon.
All after school activities are cancelled for this afternoon due to weather conditions.
Middle and high school students will be dismissed at 2:10pm today in an effort to keep our elementary bus runs on schedule this afternoon.
All after school activities are cancelled for this afternoon due to weather conditions.
12.10.2025---The after-school MELIA program at Northwestern and Springfield Elementary is cancelled for tonight due to the weather conditions.
Exciting news, Northwestern families!
Carrie Soerensen, French & German Instructor at the High School is leading a 2027 trip to France, Germany & the Alps. RSVP for the virtual info session: https://rsvp.eftours.com/z89rpyf.
Carrie Soerensen, French & German Instructor at the High School is leading a 2027 trip to France, Germany & the Alps. RSVP for the virtual info session: https://rsvp.eftours.com/z89rpyf.
Good Afternoon!
Please take a moment to review the linked document regarding the district's transition to Infinite Campus and how to access our new moblie app. Be sure that you have access to all that you need to ensure your child's success and that you receive all pertinent communication this school year. Thank you!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vmym2kxF_Bl5O4rnhvy_eUgaMgdOsneB/view?usp=sharing
Please take a moment to review the linked document regarding the district's transition to Infinite Campus and how to access our new moblie app. Be sure that you have access to all that you need to ensure your child's success and that you receive all pertinent communication this school year. Thank you!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vmym2kxF_Bl5O4rnhvy_eUgaMgdOsneB/view?usp=sharing
