25-26 School Year Celebration
As early results have come in from the state, Northwest High School has been awarded 4 stars for the second year in a row. With the progress we have been steadily making the past two years, we are on the path to be a 4.5-star school at the end of this school year. This is thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, and families!
Football Games
Students and Families, please remember only NWHS students with an ID will be allowed to enter home football games unsupervised. No elementary or middle school students will be allowed unless supervised by a parent at all times. Also, no backpacks are allowed into the game.
Join PTSA
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Your membership goes a long way to ensuring our students, staff and families have opportunities they need and deserve. Our first meeting is this Tuesday, September 8 at 5:00.
November Levy Information
What would the 1.5% earned income tax levy pay for?
Staff salaries and benefits
Purchasing educational supplies and technology
Maintaining and cleaning 1.3 million square feet of school facilities
Funding extracurricular activities and programs
Other operating costs
Why is the district asking for this levy now?
The district has begun deficit spending in the current and prior fiscal years, and financial forecasts show that trend continuing. Without additional revenue, the district will need to cut approximately $7 million in programs and services each year beginning in the 2027-2028 school year.
Is this a new or additional tax?
No.
60% of this levy is NOT an increase; it simply renews the existing emergency levy tax structure that has been in place since 2012. This levy will help NWLSD avoid making reductions to programs or services, ensuring that our district is able to continue to offer the education that our community expects.
How does the district currently spend its operating dollars?
72% goes directly to classroom instruction
21% supports operations like transportation and maintenance
7% supports administration
The district also states it is among the lowest 20% of Ohio districts in operating expenses per pupil.
Who pays the tax?
Any individual residing all or part of a tax year in the school district. Non-residents of the school district are not subject to the tax, even if they work within the district's boundaries. Corporations are also exempt from the tax.
What income is taxed?
With an Earned Income Tax, residents are levied on their adjusted gross income (AGI), excluding retirement and investment income.
Scholarship and Financial Aid Info Session
My College Tours is excited to invite students, families, counselors, educators, and community partners to our upcoming Virtual Scholarships & Financial Aid Session on September 26th from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST.
This free session will help students and families better understand the college financial aid process, including finding scholarship opportunities, preparing for financial aid, maximizing available resources, and planning for the cost of college. Attendees will also have an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A and hear directly from current college students and alumni from Morehouse College, Spelman College, the University of Michigan, and New York University (NYU) as they share their experiences navigating college admissions and paying for college.