Parent Teacher Conferences

Weekly Newsletter & Conference Sign Up

Bethany Miller

October 12, 2026

As we end the quarter, we're proud of the work our students and teachers have done this year. Many students will take tests and complete quarter work to show how much they've grown. We continue to encourage you to collaborate with our teachers to ensure your students are successful!

Conferences: 

October 20 and 29; 3:30-7:00

Please join us for conferences and sign up for a meeting slot with your student's teachers below

https://ptcfast.com/schools/Northwest_High_School_7

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November 3rd Levy Information 

1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. What income is taxed?

With an Earned Income Tax, residents are levied on their adjusted gross income (AGI), excluding retirement and investment income.