Northwest High School

Today, we celebrate the joy of reading and the power of books to inspire, educate, and entertain. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the writers who bring their imaginations to life and tell stories that transport us to new worlds. Happy reading!

Last week, we celebrated the start of another year of Kids in School Rule! (KISR)—a collaboration with Hamilton County Job & Family Services and the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati. KISR! ensures that education is a high priority for students in foster care and puts them on the path to academic success and high school graduation. It supports students in foster care with additional resources like incentives, enrichment, and tutoring.

Nationally, only 58% of students in foster care graduate from high school. Last year, 91% of the KISR! students at NWLSD graduated!

We recognized some of the KISR liaisons, counselors, and administrators that make this program a success with the KISR GOAT awards🐐:
- Rae Lawson
- Samantha Hudson
- Virginia “Ginnie” Schueler
- Special Education Department
- Struble Elementary team

Look at this transformation! 🏰✨ The Northwest High School castle entrance to the Knights Stadium has been completely reimagined.

To Side by Side @bloc_ministries, @nwknightsftball, @nwyounglife, and all the volunteers who brought this change to life—we couldn't be more proud and grateful! 💙💛

We love seeing our senior community cheering on our student-athletes! 💙❤️

With the Golden Pass, community members 65+ can enjoy ticketed NWLSD games at a discounted rate - and once you have it, it’s valid for life. No yearly renewals needed.

📞 Call 513-923-1000 ext. 3902 or email mcacini@nwlsd.org to schedule your pickup
📍 Pick up your pass at the NWLSD Central Office, 3377 Compton Rd. Suite 110

Requirements:
- A valid photo ID (showing date of birth)
- A valid email address, phone number, and home address
- A photo will be taken for the Golden Pass card

📸 Shots from the first day of high school at CHS and NWHS! (8/15/25)

Extra, extra, read all about it! 🗞️ Our 2025-2026 Welcome Magazine is available now. Get to know the district, hear from the Superintendent, see faces you love, and so much more! 📖✨

📍Grab a copy at your school’s front office—limited supply!

Read a digital copy here: https://5il.co/3n4l3

PSA: This school year, every elementary and middle school student will receive FREE breakfast and lunch every day! 🥪🍎 No further action is required of you.

For high school students: Free or Reduced prices apply to those who qualify. Applications are available through Infinite Campus Parent Portal or paper copies from your student’s school. Starting Aug. 21, 2025 - May 23, 2027, all high school students qualifying for reduced-price meals will get no-cost breakfast & lunch. 🙌

📸 Shots from Opening Day 2025! (8/13/2025)

Northwest travels to Wilmington High School for 1st Football game of the 2025 season.

Game Information
Start time: 7:00 pm
School address
300 Richardson Place
Wilmington, OH 45177
Fan parking is available off this street.

Ticket info-
Tickets are sold at the gate, and cash is accepted
Prices-Adult tickets $10
Student tickets $8
Online purchase available at
https://www.wilmingtoncityschools.com/athletics/hometown-ticketing-purchase-season-passes-and-tickets/#gsc.tab=0

The game will be streamed at https://fan.hudl.com/

❤️ Last but not least… meet Ms. Wiwi! 💙

Ms. Wiwi began her career in NWLSD as an intervention specialist at Houston Elementary before it was repurposed into Houston Early Learning Center. She has always been passionate about working with students with special needs. After working in administrative roles across several districts, we’re excited to welcome her back to serve our kids!

Immunization Requirements for All Students Entering 12th Grade The Ohio Department of Health requires all students to receive the following immunizations prior to entering 12th grade:

● Two (2) doses of Meningococcal [MCV4] vaccine (A second dose of meningococcal vaccine on or after age 16 years. If the first dose was given on or after the 16th birthday, only one does is required.)

We are proud to celebrate Northwest High School’s own Hezikiah Kelley on his commitment to play football for the Cincinnati Bearcats! 🎉🏈

A standout receiver and defensive back, we can’t wait to cheer him on at the next level. Way to make us #NorthwestProud! 👏💙❤️💛

#NWLSD #NorthwestHighSchool # NWLSDStrong

Photo creds: @colerainpolice

#ThrowbackThursday to Health and Safety fairs of the past! We put on this event every year because we care about your family's health... but we also care about your family's fun! Join us for an exciting day of crafts, raffles, food, and more! 🎉

📅 Wednesday, August 6th, 9am-12pm
📍Taylor Elementary (3173 Springdale Rd.)

This back-to-school season, make sure your child is protected and ready to go! 💉🌟

NWLSD is excited to partner with Cincinnati Children's Hospital this year to provide free vaccination appointments at our Health and Safety fair!

📞 Call 513-636-7722 (Press 1 to schedule!)
📅 Appointments available Wed, August 6, 8:15am-1:45pm
📍 Taylor Elementary, 3173 Springdale Rd

Volleyball Conditioning and Open Gym Preseason Conditioning (Optional but Highly Encouraged) 📅 Starting: Monday, July 7 🕒 Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays ⏰ Time: 3:00–5:00 PM 📍 Location: School Gym / Weight Room Focus: Strength, agility, and endurance work to prepare athletes for tryouts. Also includes light skill work and team-building activities. Mon, 7/7: 3:00–5:00 PM Conditioning Kickoff-Weight Room Wed, 7/9: 3:00–5:00 PM Conditioning + Core Thu, 7/11: 3:00–5:00 PM Speed, Agility & Mobility Open Gym – July 13 to August 1 📅 Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday⏰ Time: 3:00–5:00 PM 📍 Location: School Gym Focus: Individual skills, serve/receive reps, and team-style scrimmages. Open to all athletes preparing for tryouts. | First Session | Mon, 7/13 – 3:00–5:00 PM || Last Session | Thu, 7/31 – 3:00–5:00 PM | Tryouts – Mandatory Attendance Mon, 8/4: 3:00–6:00 PM Tryouts Day 1 – Skills Evaluation Tue, 8/5: 3:00–6:00 PM Tryouts Day 2 – Team Play & Scrimmage Wed, 8/6: By 8:00 PM Team Roster Announced via email

Summer School for students who need to recover credits for failed courses will run June 2nd - June 20th. To register for summer classes click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfABMEmUl7R67I0n22k6a1DeifPHzAG3DnLJV7UPFFSf7anyg/viewform More details are in the link as well

Good Afternoon Northwest Families!Please take a moment to read our January Newsletter.

NWHS Staff and Families, Northwest Local School District Administration has made the decision to close Northwest High School tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, 2024 only having staff members report to allow them to adequately prepare for the return of students on Friday. The incident that occurred this afternoon has understandably caused great concern among our school community, and we want to take every measure possible to ensure that our students and staff feel safe and supported when they return to school. Tomorrow will be dedicated to reflecting on today’s occurrence in order to identify any safety concerns and to prepare staff on how to best support students who may have been emotionally impacted by the situation today. We understand that the closure of the school tomorrow can be disruptive, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our students and their families. However, we believe that this precautionary measure is essential in providing a supportive learning environment for our students as they return on Friday, November 1, 2024. Your child's safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. The Counseling Department will be available to provide support for our families and students. Students in need of the support can visit the Counseling Office between 9 am - 1 pm tomorrow. We are committed to ensuring that Northwest High School remains a safe and nurturing place for all our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school administration at 513-851-7300. Alex Shrewsberry Principal Northwest High School

We will be celebrating our students, staff and community at our Northwest High School annual parade! This year, the parade will be held on: Friday, September 20, 2024. The Homecoming theme is A Knight in the Enchanted Forest. The parade route begins at CIVIC CENTER DR. behind the North Central Library. Entrance to the parade will be off of the Civic Center Drive. Parade will begin promptly at 5:30 pm. *Line up starts at 4:15 PM @ Civic Center Drive. The Parade will travel down Civic Center Dr., turn Left on Pippin and Right into Northwest High School.