Northwestern School District • 100 Harthan Way • Albion, PA 16401 • (p) 814.756.9400 • (f) 814.756.9414
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Resources

Mission

The Northwestern community strives to create an educational culture fostering excellence for all students.

Vision

Northwestern is a place where each student has the opportunity to develop attitudes and academic skills necessary to be successful in an ever-changing society.

Beliefs

We believe...

...all students can learn, given the appropriate amount of time and instruction

...we must provide a safe and secure environment for our students and staff

...in lifelong learning

...parents, students, and staff are partners in the educational process

...students benefit from a variety of learning opportunities

...our school district is a community of learners that values the worth of every individual

...our technology is the most efficient in the region

...we have a diversified curriculum that meets the needs of all of our stakeholders

...students learn best when they are actively involved in learning

...every student has the opportunity and or the right to learn

...the opportunity for open communication exists between all teacher/parent/student via innovative technology

...that the district provides ample opportunity for staff development




Academic Sports League

The Academic Sports League Team completed their academic year with a banquet, hosted by Gannon University, at the Bayfront Convention Center.
The team had five seniors receiving over $134,000 in scholarship money.  If you have a student or are a student planning on attending a local college or University (Alleheny College, Clarion University, Edinboro University, Gannon University, Mercyhurst University, Penn State Erie (The Behrend College), St. Bonaventure University, Thiel College, The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)) you need to contact Mr. Haskins and discuss what A.S.L. can do for you.  There are scholarship possibilities for those not attending local colleges/universities as well.
 
Congratulations team!
 
Next year's theme is Russia.  Please contact Mr. Haskins if you are interested in ASL for next year (current 8th through 11th grades).  All academic ability levels are needed.
10th Month Program

Summer is quickly approaching and it is time to think about the 10th Month Programs offered at Northwestern.  This is a great opportunity for your child to experience some wonderful educational activities while having fun with their classmates.  The brochure will be sent home with your child by the end of the week.  Please click here to view the offerings or download a copy of the brochure.  Extra copies will also be available in each school office.  All registration forms are to be returned by Wednesday, May 23 to your child's building office.


Northwestern News and Photos

The third District Newsletter has been mailed home.  We are proud of what is happening here at Northwestern and hope you will enjoy reading about all of the great things that happen across the district.  The March newsletter is available by visiting this link.  The February newsletter is available by clicking here, and the November newsletter is available by clicking here.

If you haven't noticed the photo show on this page, please scroll down below the calendar.  The photo show is a collection of photos contributed from all district schools.  It will be updated regularly throughout the year, so please check back often.

Looking for Wildcat gear?  Please visit this link to check out spirit wear items available for purchase.


My Choice..... My Public School is Northwestern School District

The Northwestern School District is very proud of its students and staff and we want everyone to know that we can provide a public education to be proud of.   As a result, we have joined a consortium of Erie County public schools to create a media campaign to share the good news with everyone.  

 

Please click on the link below to see three TV commercials that have been specifically created for our area.  If you look closely you will see some of Northwestern's students and staff highlighted in the pictures.  I hope this helps you to say proudly My Choice….. My Public School is Northwestern School District.

Stayed tuned for more good information!

2012 - 2013 Calendar

The 2012-2013 calendar is located under "District Information," then "Calendars."


ECTS Parent Portal

If you are a parent of a student who attends the Erie County Technical School, please visit the new ECTS Parent Portal.  The portal contains many valuable resources, including school information, grades, and attendance.  To access this new resource, please use the link to the "ECTS Parent Portal" located under the "Student Information" tab.
Tax Form Available

The 2011 local tax form is available in the "Form Downloads" section of the district website.  This is located under the "Other Information" tab.

This is not an online submission.  Enter responses on the form, sign, and mail.  Be sure to keep a copy for your records.


Preschool at Northwestern High School

The Northwestern High School is currently holding a preschool from March 15, 2012 to May 11, 2012.  Children between the ages of three (must be three by March 1st) and five that are toilet trained, socially prepared for organized play, currently not enrolled in kindergarten, and have their own means of transportation are enrolled.


Information for School Volunteers

The Northwestern School District has adopted a policy regarding school volunteers.

The district requires that all volunteers complete and submit three (3) clearances before volunteering in any capacity.

Please visit the "Other Information" - "Form Downloads" section of the website to read the policy and for instructions that will be helpful in obtaining your clearances.


Immunization Requirements

NOTIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

2011/2012 SCHOOL YEAR

DON'T WAIT • VACCINATE NOW!

The NEW Pennsylvania immunization requirement for ALL children in grades K - 12, starting the 2011/2012 school year is listed below:

  • 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or history of the disease

The NEW Pennsylvania immunization requirements for ALL children attending 7th grade in the 2011/2012 school year are listed below:

  • 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or history of the disease
  • 1 dose of tetanus, diptheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap), if 5 years has elapsed since last tetanus immunization
  • 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)

A copy of the immunization letter that was mailed home to middle school students needing immunizations is available on our website under "Other Information" - "Form Downloads."

Please visit the PA Dept of Health web site, contact your health care provider, or call 1-877-PA HEALTH for more information.


Olweus Bullying Program 

In order to ensure that all Northwestern students are afforded an opportunity to learn in a safer, more positive environment, Northwestern School District has implemented a comprehensive bullying prevention program utilizing the internationally recognized Olweus Bullying Prevention Program guidelines.

For a definition of what bullying is, how to recognize it, how to assist the Northwestern School District in preventing it, and other important information regarding this program, please click the "Bullying Resources" link to the left of this message.


Cafeteria Balances & Top Menu

Cafeteria balances in ParentConnect are accurate for students as of the date listed in ParentConnect.  This balance is not always updated daily, so please look at the date listed below the balance in ParentConnect.  If you need information about your balance, please contact Mrs. Roberta Roseski at x5264.












District Events Calendar

Calendar Information

The above calendar is feeding events from the NWSD public Google Calendar.  Click an event title to see more details.

Building-specific events are coded as follows

H- indicates a high school event
M- indicates a middle school event
N- indicates a Northwestern Elementary event
S- indicates a Springfield Elementary event

Events for multiple buildings will be coded with more than one code.  For example, H&M- would indicate an event for the high school and middle school.

District-wide events are listed without coding.

A larger view of the calendar is available under the District Information menu, under the Calendars link.

NWSD Photos: