Northwestern School District • 100 Harthan Way, Albion PA 16401 • 814.756.9400
Home of the Wildcats • Mr. Greg Lehman, Superintendent
Northwestern High School • Northwestern Middle School • Northwestern Elementary • Springfield Elementary
Mock Trial Team Heading to States!
Congratulations to our Mock Trial Team!
They are the Region 2-Western Pennsylvania Champions. The group has advanced to the State Championship to be held in Harrisburg, March 21-23.
IT'S KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION TIME!
Northwestern Elementary Registration Form
Springfield Elementary Registration Form
Do you have a child who will turn five (5) years old on or before July 1, 2024? Please complete one of the forms above to get more information about how to enroll your child for the upcoming school year.
NWSD Board Meetings
The Northwestern School District Board of Directors will hold the following meetings in March.
-Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:00pm Board Voting Meeting at District Office
ZOOM Information for VIEW only:
If you wish to address the Board as a scheduled visitor, please contact the Superintendent's office by 1:30pm on the day of the meeting at 814-756-9400. Unscheduled visitors may sign in upon arrival at the meeting and will be called on by the Board President at the appropriate time. Anyone wishing to address the Board is asked to attend in-person.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://nwsd.zoom.us/j/84884333772?pwd=Ujh5cWZlNjNDTWRaMFpJZHFCaDNOdz09
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Or One tap mobile :
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Webinar ID: 848 8433 3772
Passcode: 734083
International numbers available: https://nwsd.zoom.us/u/kbovxmHGO1
Additional Meeting Announcement:
-Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:00pm Education Committee Meeting at District Office
If you wish to address the Board as a scheduled visitor, please contact the Superintendent's office by 1:30pm on the day of the meeting at 814-756-9400. Unscheduled visitors may sign in upon arrival at the meeting and will be called on by the Board President at the appropriate time. Anyone wishing to address the Board is asked to attend in-person.
The agendas are available the Friday afternoon (by 4pm) before each meeting and can be viewed by clicking on the BoardDocs link in the Quick Access Links below (red section).
Winners for January 22-26, 2024
High School-Gunner Hiebner
Middle School-Rachelle Saeger
Winners January 29-February 2, 2024
High School-Cydney Rea
Middle School-Levi Kreider
Perfect Attendance Recognized!
The Northwestern School District truancy program coordinator, Ms. Canfield who is employed through Bethesda Services, is offering a perfect attendance weekly drawing every Friday throughout the remainder of the school year. Earning perfect attendance each week will enter student names into a drawing for a McDonalds gift card. Congratulations to our winners. Your commitment to being present is commendable. Keep up the good work!
Winners February 19-23, 2024
High School-Faith Giannamore
Middle School-Kaleb Stout
Winners February 5-9, 2024
High School-Seth Braddock
Middle School-Joseph Warren
Winners February 12-15, 2024
High School-Zoey Johnson (no picture)
Middle School-Cole Borland
The 2024-2025 school calendar was approved by the Board on February 19, 2024
PMEA District 2 Chorus Festival Representatives
Juniors Rylee Devine and Faith Shaffer recently attended the PMEA District 2 Chorus Festival at Allegheny College. Congratulations to both ladies on their continued dedication to music, and best wishes to Faith who is moving on to Regionals in March!
2024 PSSA, Keystone and AP Exams Testing Schedule
Reminder-Indoor Walking Permitted
From November 1st through spring, residents are permitted to walk in the hallways of the middle/high school.
Weekend with the Arts
Mark your calendars!
It's SAT time!
Please click the link below for more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iuU-tZ4GGpaGfE0oy3xGOKS6DRYhtNdsP45lfht2VRI/edit?usp=sharing
Attention students in grades 8-12! Please check out this amazing FREE opportunity to learn more about some potential career options. There are 5 different careers that are explored: nursing, e-gaming, cosmetology, financial literacy and intelligence studies (spy school). Each subject has its own 3 days of classes from 5-7 pm at their specific location. This is an incredible opportunity. Please check out the flyer linked below.
Geography Bee Winners
Congratulations to the finalists of the Middle School Geography Bee and thank you to our local businesses that contributed prizes! Ella Risjan placed third winning a Valenza gift card. Ethyn Miller took second winning a gift card to Big Irene's Diner. And Jayden Dalaba was the 2023 Geography Bee Champion, winning a beautiful new globe. The winning question was: The town of Bozeman, known for its ranchers, artists, and trout fishing, is located north of Yellowstone National Park in what state?
Mr. Canfield's AP Seminar class gathered at Gannon's Nash Library last week with AP Seminar students from McDowell, General McLane, and Collegiate Academy. Together, they analyzed course readings and had great conversations about topics for their upcoming arguments: formal papers (about seven pages long) that make up a significant part of their AP score. Mr. Canfield thanks the Gannon University Library, our AP Seminar colleagues around the county, and our students for representing NW so well.
Springfield Elementary students enjoyed an amazing Saturday afternoon celebrating the holiday season! They decorated cookies, wrote letters to Santa, made ornaments, reindeer food and picture frames, enjoyed s’mores and sleigh rides outsides. They also were treated to a cocoa and popcorn bar! It was so magical
Northwestern Elementary Life Skills class has enjoyed all things Christmas along with a fantastic community trip to Edinboro University, where students enjoyed interacting with the Women's Basketball team and then gathered with the middle & high school class to watch one of the games!
MELIA Rising-K Preschool
Do you have a child who will attend Kindergarten during the 2024-2025 school year? The Mercyhurst University Rising K Program is accepting applications. The program begins on Wednesday, February 21st and ends on Thursday, June 6th. Please click below to access their registration flyer, which contains a link for registration.
Approved Comprehensive Plan (10.16.2023)
Below are several links to the various components of the proposed NWSD Comprehensive Plan. The plan as presented below was Board approved on October 16, 2023.
2023-2024 Calendar has been Board approved!
Northwestern is excited to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of grant funding to support our dual credit program. Read all about it here, https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/education-details.aspx?newsid=1381
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides eligible households with a discount on broadband service and connected devices. This program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward the internet for eligible households and up to $75 per month for homes on qualifying Tribal lands. Find out if you're eligible for the program and how to apply here: AffordableConnectivity.gov #BroadbandForAll #FCCGov
NW At A Glance
For more information on COVID, please click on the COVID Information tab above.
Check out the latest Facebook post from NWSD
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.