Northwestern School District  • 100 Harthan Way, Albion PA  16401 • 814.756.9400 

Home of the Wildcats • Mr. Greg Lehman, Superintendent

Northwestern High SchoolNorthwestern Middle SchoolNorthwestern ElementarySpringfield Elementary 

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Mark your calendars for these events!

December 17, 2024 7:00pm - Middle/High School Band Concert December 19, 2024 7:00pm - Middle/High School Chorus Concert December 23, 2024-January 1, 2025 NO SCHOOL~HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Classes resume on January 2, 2025 January 14, 2025 7:00pm - Springfield Elementary Winter Concert January 15, 2025 6:30pm - Northwestern Elementary Winter Concert January 20, 2025-No School for Students and Staff

Shop with a Hero

Some of our Springfield Elementary students participated in the Shop with a Hero event. What a great opportunity for them and it looks as though some wonderful memories were made! 

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NWSD Board Meetings

Reminders to the public:


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.

 

The agendas are available the Friday afternoon (by 4pm) before each meeting and can be viewed by clicking on the BoardDocs link to the left or in the Quick Access Links below (red section).  

The Northwestern School District Board of Directors will hold the following meetings in January.


-Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am Policy/Personnel/Finance Committee Meeting-District Office

-Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm Building/Grounds Committee Meeting-District Office

-Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm Education Committee Meeting-District Office

-Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm Board Study Session Meeting-District Office

-Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm Board Voting Meeting-District Office

Drama Club Production Postponed until January 10, 11, 12

Drama Club Production of Cinderella Postponed due to weather forecast. Stay tuned for reschedule dates.

Northwestern Elementary

Second Graders sing turkey song

NWE 2nd Grade Turkeys.mp4

Springfield Elementary

Kindergarten students share their thanks

Middle School Holds Mock Election

Our middle school students exercised their right to vote today in a mock election. Thanks to social studies teachers, Mr. Swick, Mrs. Nieder, Mrs. Denham, Mr. Williams, our librarian Mr. Canfield, and poll workers-Mrs. Krahe, Mrs. Iskula and Miss Howells for spearheading this activity for our students.

Students voted for President and the US Senate, Mr. Donald Trump and Mr. Dave McCormick were victorious in the middle school mock election.

Landscape Construction and Greenhouse Management class laying pavers at Northwestern High School
Landscape Construction and Greenhouse Management class laying pavers at Northwestern High School

The Landscape Construction & Greenhouse Management classes have been hard at work here on the high school campus. Mr. Mattocks is helping his students learn the process of laying pavers the proper way. This activity involves real-world mathematical applicability, as well as service to the school. The front entrance is looking better every day. We are proud to be "paving the way" in Agricultural education within our region. Nice work Mr. Mattocks and students!

Landscape Construction and Greenhouse Management class laying pavers at Northwestern High School
Northwestern Elementary Kicks Off One Book, One School.mp4

One Book, One School Kickoff

Northwestern Elementary kicked off another One School, One Book event on Friday. Students gathered together and received clues about their next book. They saw farm animals, a barn, a spider, a silly rat at the county fair, and a real live pig! After getting all the clues, the students unwrapped their books and the title was revealed: Charlotte's Web! The students were so excited, some of them even opened their books and wanted to start reading right there in the assembly! We can't wait to experience this book together as a whole school.

Thank you to every teacher and parent that helped put this all together!

24-25 Winter Sports Schedule
Watershed 2024 (1).mp4

Watershed 2024-7th Grade Science

Tradition is a cornerstone of our district and one of our middle school teachers, Mr. Mihalak continues to share his passion for science and exploration with his 7th grade students. For the 23rd year, he and his students enjoyed a day of local hands-on discovery in the Conneaut Creek. 

Springfield Elementary kindergarteners enjoyed a special visit from WQLN’s STREAM Machine on Monday, September 23rd. Our guests spoke to students about technology then and now with the help of PBS character Ruff Ruffman!

Students explored technology and tools used by our grandparents and parents “back in the day” including a rotary phone, a phone book, a VHS tape, a record, and more! Students even played a funny game of ‘telephone’ together! Thanks to WQLN for such a great lesson!!

National Honor Society Community Service
National Honor Society Community Service

The Northwestern Chapter of the National Honor Society is being recognized for their dedication to service during the 2023-2024 school year alongside other schools around the country. 


This award celebrates their significant contributions to the community and their spirit of service. 


 Last year our goal was to reach not only our school and local community through various service projects but also to extend that outreach into the rest of Erie County and even globally.


These amazing kids selflessly helped clean up the streets of Albion, volunteered and organized blood drives at school with the Community Blood Bank, packaged groceries for families in need with the Second Harvest Food Bank, wrote letters from Santa to elementary students in our district, and raised money for/participated in the Walk for Women 6K which helps women in Uganda have access to clean water and other resources. 


We are proud of you, Wildcats! 

Chapter Pillar Award National Honor Society

The quill pen activity/lesson in Mr. Swick's 8th grade social studies class has become a unique tradition. Students got a chance to write with quill pens with the help of Mrs. Iskula,  during class yesterday. They also learned several facts about the importance of this invention and the impact it has had on the world. 

2024-2025 School Calendar

REVISION 2 Approved 7.15.2024-REVISED 2024-2025 Calendar Board Revised 4.15.2024.pdf

Reminder-Indoor Walking Permitted

From November 5th through spring, residents are permitted to walk in the hallways of the middle/high school.

Walking in High School-Middle School from 5:00pm-8:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday beginning November 5th through spring

Approved Comprehensive Plan (10.16.2023)

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 

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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.