Northwestern School District • 100 Harthan Way, Albion PA 16401 • 814.756.9400
Home of the Wildcats • Mr. John Hansen, Superintendent
Northwestern High School • Northwestern Middle School • Northwestern Elementary • Springfield Elementary
2.25.19 ~ Kindergarten Registration at Springfield Elementary
2.26.19 & 2.27.19 ~ Kindergarten Registration at Northwestern Elementary
The results are in from this weekend's Academic Decathlon Competition at Edinboro University. The Wildcats had every member medal in at least one event, and returned with 21 medals!
- NW won third place in the small school division, bringing home another plaque to hang in the high school office hallway.
- NW is currently ranked 12th in the state, with two teams less than one test score above us.
- NW finished 6th in Super Quiz Relay, only 7 points behind the first place team
- NW qualified for the State competition in Carlisle, PA in March!
AP Seminar classes from Northwestern, Collegiate Academy and McDowell (about 45 students in all) gathered at Gannon University on Monday to collaboratively analyze and discuss a series of articles from the College Board. The conversation helped our students generate research topics for their upcoming written argument and speech. They also met with Gannon's outreach librarian Emmett Lombard to hear about the mindset and skills that will be most essential for conducting research in college.
HS SAILBOAT CHALLENGE.mp4Introduction to Technology students recently studied a unit that explored boat travel. The students were tasked to design, build and test a sailboat that will compete in three separate competitions including speed empty, speed with a load, and weight capacity. The competition takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 5 in the classroom where the sailboats must capture the wind from a box fan and travel down the trough eight feet. The speed competitions will allow for three attempts per racer, with the fastest time counting. The weight
competition will have the students place their boat in a bucket and add washers until it sinks. The greatest amount of washers held will win.
In order to be successful with their boats, Mr. Corder and Mr. Miller called on Northwestern’s sailboat expert Joe Nagle. Mr. Nagle is Northwestern Middle School’s guidance counselor and the district’s athletic director. Mr. Nagle sailed his way up to the high school to share his knowledge with the students. By the end of the
period, the students were speaking the boating language. Do you know what stern, bow, rudder, or buoyancy has to do with sailboat racing? Thanks to Mr. Nagle, our students do.
This unit is a great example of how the Northwestern staff pulls together to help our students. The students of Intro to Technology benefited greatly from Mr. Nagle’s experience, and he was happy to share it. Mr. Nagle reminded the students that “We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails for maximum happiness and a positive attitude.” Thank you Mr. Nagle for putting the wind in our students’ sails!
Sharing again as a point of reference - school cancellations and delays
NW School District Guidelines for School Cancellations and Delays.pdfDo you have a child that will turn five (5) before July 1, 2019? Contact the school secretary for more information.
Patty Norton at Northwestern Elementary ~ 756-9400x2264
Christi Mischler at Springfield Elementary ~ 756-9400x3310
January is School Director Recognition Month. We have nine amazing directors at Northwestern. Enjoy the video that highlights their service to our community!
2019 School Director Recognition Month-Jan. 11 .mp4plastic bags.pdfSpringfield Elementary Announces New Recycling Program
Fifth graders are undertaking a new initiative to recycle plastic bags. Check out the video created by the students. Way to go GREEN, Wildcats!
Certified Day-to-Day Teacher and Emergency Certified Substitutes
If you are interested in working as a substitute teacher for Northwestern School District, please contact Kelly Educational Staffing, at (814) 350-2192. For more information on Kelly Educational Staffing, please see the link below to their website.
The Northwestern School District utilizes substitute teachers in all certification areas from candidates with a Pennsylvania teaching certificate. If you do not have a teaching certificate but have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, you may be eligible to be an emergency certified substitute teacher. You will need proof of a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
Northwestern Middle School students participated in a STEM activity right before the holiday break. Social Studies students in Mrs. Denham’s class were challenged to create their version of the Great Wall of China using foam blocks. They were also instructed to design a zip line apparatus that would travel between two guard towers. Enjoy the highlights in this video. Super job Wildcats!
NMS STEM ACTIVITY-DEC 2018.MP4
Check out the highlights from Northwestern Elementary's STEAM day. Students enjoyed a full day of activities and experiments right before the Thanksgiving break. Video credit to Mrs. Amber Frazier, 4th Grade teacher.
ALiCE Parent Letter.pdfPlease take a moment to read about the updated safety initiative at Northwestern School District.
2018-19 Winter sports schedule.pdf2018 Winter Sports Calendar
Student athletes and coaches are preparing for camps and the upcoming season. Come on out and support the Wildcats!
Career Street Outreach letter to parents.pdfWhat is Career Street? Hopefully your middle school or high school student has talked about this career exploration opportunity. This is your chance to...
Be a part of education
Be a part of workforce development
Be a part of Career Street
The attached letter explains how you or your employer can become involved.
Springfield Elementary is once again a finalist in the Erie News Now How Cool is Your School Contest. Check out this year's entry and VOTE! Voting ends Wednesday, November 21.
Volunteers play a vital role in our district. As a reminder, our district requires certain clearances from our community members in order to remain in compliance with current laws and regulations. As a general rule, clearances are valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. Please visit the links listed under Parent Info, Information for School Volunteers, to update your clearances. Feel free to contact the building office or the administration office with any questions or to check on the status of your clearances.
NEW ONLINE SUBMISSION LINK - Transportation Change Form
Recruitment position details.pdfKeystone Smiles CLC-AMERICORPS is currently accepting applications! Positions are available for the 2018-2019 school year at Northwestern Elementary and Springfield Elementary. Click on the brochure (PDF) on the left for details about the program.
Visit the link above to apply.
Superintendent Evaluation
The Northwestern School District Board of Directors completed the 2017-2018 performance assessment on July 9, 2018. Mr. John B. Hansen met the agreed upon objective performance standards as outlined in the document below.
GREAT NEWS FOR NORTHWESTERN AND SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY STUDENTS!
Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year ALL students in both elementary schools, regardless of income level, can receive a FREE breakfast and lunch, provided through our cafeteria and food service company, Nutrition, Inc. More information can be found in the attached flyer and letter.
Annual Notifications of Policies.pdfAnnual Notifications
All Northwestern School District Board policies are available at Board Docs.
Mission
The Northwestern School District, in partnership with its parents, seeks to instill in its students, high standards for academic scholarship, integrity, leadership, and responsible citizenship.
Vision
Northwestern School District, in partnership with parents and community, will empower students to be successful, responsible citizens whose work ethic and academic skills will prepare them for a continually changing global society.
Shared Values
We believe
...all students can learn, given the appropriate amount of time and instruction.
...a safe and secure environment must be provided for our students and staff.
...lifelong learning is crucial for success.
...students, parents, community, and staff are partners in the educational process.
...students benefit from diverse learning opportunities.
...the Northwestern School District is a community of learners that values every individual.
...utilizing current technology is fundamental and an integral part of learning.
...a comprehensive curriculum is vital for meeting the needs of all students.
...students learn best when they are actively engaged in learning.
...open communication between all members of the Northwestern community is essential.