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
Presenting our 2024 Homecoming Court
We look forward to seeing you next Friday, October 4th for the parade along Pearl Street beginning at 5:30 pm and ending at Rogers Field at 6:30 pm for the Royalty Crowning before the game against Iroquois!
The Homecoming parade is still happily accepting participants. To be involved, contact the High School office, 814-756-9400 ext. 1234.
High School Theme Days
Northwestern Elementary Theme Week
Middle School Theme Days
Annual Pumpkin Walk
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!!
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!
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.
NWSD Board Meetings
The Northwestern School District Board of Directors will hold the following meetings in October:
-Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am Policy/Personnel/Finance Committee at District Office
-Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm Building/Grounds Committee at Springfield Elementary
-Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm Education Committee at Springfield Elementary
-Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7:00pm Board Study Session Meeting at District Office
-Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm Board Voting 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).
2024-2025 School Calendar
REVISION 2 Approved 7.15.2024-REVISED 2024-2025 Calendar Board Revised 4.15.2024.pdf
Third graders at NWE recently took a deep dive into the fascinating life cycle and migration patterns of Monarch butterflies! We watched as caterpillars transformed into chrysalises and then emerged as beautiful butterflies. To top it off, our students got hands-on by tagging the butterflies with stickers and recording their tracking numbers.
3rd Grade Butterfly Release.mp4
KidWind Places First at PA State Competition and Advances to World Competition
On Wednesday, March 27th, two Northwestern High School KidWind teams traveled to State College, PA for the State KidWind competition.
The Solar Challenge Team, consisting of Shawn Strahan and Noah Lovin, placed second overall in the high school division.
The Wind Turbine Team (Sahana Kumar, Samantha McNeish, and Ben Owens) won first place amongst some very competitive teams for the whole state of PA! Not only did they win first place, but they also won the Best Creativity award!! Sahana Kumar, Samantha McNeish, and Ben Owens have now qualified for the Worlds in Minneapolis, MN, in May!
Both teams extend a heartfelt appreciation to their coaches, Cinda Murray and Mike McNeish, for their unwavering support and guidance throughout the preparation and competition.
Reminder-Indoor Walking Permitted
From November 1st through spring, residents are permitted to walk in the hallways of the middle/high school.
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.
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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NW At A Glance
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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.