Northwestern School District

Polar Plunge 2025 was a success! This brave group of students and staff jumped into Edinboro Lake today in support of Special Olympics. Kudos to the largest group of participants for this worthy cause!!!

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3 months ago, NWSD

Exciting news, Northwestern families!

Carrie Soerensen, French & German Instructor at the High School is leading a 2027 trip to France, Germany & the Alps. RSVP for the virtual info session: https://rsvp.eftours.com/z89rpyf.

3 months ago, NWSD

As we begin to approach winter weather season, here is the link on how and when the decision is made for delays and cancellations, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2yPJXiB107yS0VqQjB1UmtyRzBnQWRlTDJUdWQ1bVc3U0JR/view?resourcekey=0-bqa_Vc5lUGqqPAn_PJI2Sw.

The graphic explains the methods of communication that the district will use to notify our families.

4 months ago, NWSD

Families of NW Sophomores...

Students received information about ordering class rings (and a new option - class belt buckles!) on 10/31.

A rep will be in the high school to take orders on Friday, 11/7. Orders can also be turned in to Miss Campbell until Christmas break.

More information is available in your student's Office Google Classroom.

4 months ago, NWSD

Families of NW Seniors...

Students received information about ordering caps and gowns as well as other senior items on 10/31. A rep will be in the high school to take orders on Friday, 11/7.

Orders can also be turned in to Miss Campbell until Christmas break.

Cost of just a cap and gown is $32.86. More information is available in your student's Office Google Classroom.

4 months ago, NWSD

Class of 2026 it's time to order caps and gowns

Our Life Skills students and staff search for ideas to do in wood shop. Their most recent project was creating a highland cow. The students each cut, painted, and attached the parts themselves to create the art!

4 months ago, NWSD

life skills students with the highland cow project

Congratulations to the Academic Decathlon Team who competed at Westminster College over the weekend. A special congratulations to Ella Risjan who earned a bronze medal in Literature, and Sophie Brooks who won a gold medal in Music, and a bronze in Literature. Sophie also won a Bronze Overall Medal in her division.

4 months ago, NWSD

Ella Risjan and Sophie Brooks with their medals

Beginning November 1st, NW community members are welcome to utilize the middle/high school building for walking and/or exercise.

4 months ago, NWSD

Indoor Walking Exercise Tuesday Wednesday Thursday from 5pm-8pm in middle/high school

The following Volleyball Seniors will be recognized tomorrow night., October 13th. JV begins at 6:00pm , followed by Varsity at 7:30pm. The Class of 2026 players will be introduced before the Varsity match begins.

Good Luck to our Wildcats!

5 months ago, NWSD

The 2025 - 2026 Northwestern High School Yearbook is on sale NOW!

You can purchase a yearbook at the discounted rate of $55 from now until January 19th. At that point, the yearbook cost will increase to $60. Order yours today!

To order your yearbook:
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
and use our school's order code: 14212

If you have any issues or questions in general about the yearbook, please reach out to Andrew Wolfe or Rebekah Adams at the High School.

5 months ago, NWSD

Let's give a warm Northwestern community send-off and well wishes to this group of students as they head to Slippery Rock today. They will be attending the SRU World Languages & Cultures Competition. These students have been preparing under the guidance of German and French teacher Ms. Carrie Soerensen. Best of luck to this team of Northwestern Wildcats!

5 months ago, NWSD

Last Friday, seventh grade students experienced a long-standing tradition spearheaded by Mr. Mihalak. They traveled to the Albion Borough Park to explore the local watershed and reinforce their classroom lessons with a cross-curricular, hands-on experience. The 24-year old tradtion never gets old, as new findings are always uncovered during this field trip.

Watch a brief highlight video here, https://youtube.com/shorts/QJ8wDzB5N4o?feature=share.

Click here for the photos, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CXpVt6exTOcpko_LzR0Luf4TUdawEB74?usp=drive_link.

5 months ago, NWSD

if you will have a student in college for the 26-27 school year, I just received word that the FAFSA application opened a week early and is now live. Happy applying!

studentaid.gov

If you've never completed a FAFSA before you will need an account first. Students need an account and at least one parent/guardian does also.

Here is the link to create those accounts:

https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

5 months ago, NWSD

Springfield Elementary is hosting their 2nd annual Trunk or Treat! Please click the link below to find more information about the event and register a vehicle!!
https://tinyurl.com/3mpb98c6

5 months ago, NWSD

Mrs. Thiem’s Humanities classes visited downtown Erie today to see local examples of Italianate, Richardson Romanesque, Tudor Revival, Classic Greek, Queen Anne, and Gothic Revival architecture. They are pictured here at the entrance to The Church of the Covenant, an excellent example of Gothic Revival architecture. According to junior Hannah Adams and senior Kyra Schwartz, the Curtze-Watson Mansion is an eight, but Gannon’s Old Main is a solid ten!

5 months ago, NWSD

We are excited to share that our nominee for the September C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader award....WON! Earlier today, representatives from Erie News Now and the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit presented Emerson Swanson with the award, a $1,200 scholarship. Congratulations again to Emerson!

The award is proudly sponsored by VNET, Erie Community College, and Bethesda Lutheran Services. See the live presentation here, https://www.facebook.com/share/16LuZxAFJc/?mibextid=wwXIfr.

#CLASSACT #EmergingLeaders #Scholarship #NorthwestPA

5 months ago, NWSD

Emerson Swanson with Northwestern Administration

Emerson Swanson being interviewed by Erie News Now

Emerson Swanson receiving award from Brad Whitman

Good Afternoon!

Please take a moment to review the linked document regarding the district's transition to Infinite Campus and how to access our new moblie app. Be sure that you have access to all that you need to ensure your child's success and that you receive all pertinent communication this school year. Thank you!

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6 months ago, NWSD

Not only does PennDOT say thank you, but we would also like to give a shout out to the members of the NWEA (Northwetern Education Association) who have volunteered over the last 20 years in the Adopt-A-Highway program! Our teachers participate in the annual cleanup of this stretch of 6N, from Ivorea Road to Route 98. Many thanks for Keeping PA Beautiful in our community!

6 months ago, NWSD

We continue to search for our next two (2) Keystone SMILES Americorp members. Come be a part of something special and make a positive impact at Northwestern High School and Northwestern Middle School.

6 months ago, NWSD

Congratulations to Mrs. Elnitsky at Northwestern Elementary! She was recently awarded an Innovative Teaching Grant from PSEA's Council on Instruction and Professional Development. Our students will continue to experience unique STEM activities with the additional funds from the award.

7 months ago, NWSD