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
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
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
📍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. 🙌
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)
❤️ 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!
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!
NWLSD will once again partner with Colerain Township First Responders and the Hamilton County Communications Center to conduct critical incident training aimed at strengthening school safety and emergency preparedness. The trainings will take place on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Northwest High School.
THE TRAININGS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
To create a realistic training environment, simulated gunfire using blank rounds will be used, and emergency vehicles and personnel will be on-site throughout the day. Community members should not be alarmed by their presence.
“This training is an essential part of our commitment to keeping students, staff, and our community safe," said Darrell Yater, Superintendent of Northwest Local School District.
We want to remind you that Tuesday, September 10, will be a 2-hour late start day for all students. Please note that school end times will remain the same as usual.
Buses will still run on the delayed schedule, ensuring that students arrive safely to school. However, there will be no AM Pre-School sessions on this day.
*Please note -Butler Tech buses will run on normal schedules departing CHS & NWHS at 6:45 AM.
There will be a total of four late start days this year. Late Start days are marked in orange on the 2024-2025 school calendar.
MANDATORY FOR ALL RETURNING STUDENTS
If your student(s) will be returning to the district for the 2024/2025 school year, you are required to verify your information in the Back To School Gateway Portal. This is NOT a re-enrollment and you DO NOT need an appointment.
Please log in to the Back to School Gateway Update Portal at Update.nwlsd.org
The website will request a username and password for each student to be updated. The username is each student’s district ID (the number used to purchase lunch) and the password will be their date of birth:
Username: (six digit district student ID)
Password: (Date of birth MMDDYYYY)
Example: if birthday is January 1, 2018, enter 01012018
If you do not have your child’s ID number, please contact your child’s school.
Northwest Local School District will be hosting our Back to School Health and Safety Fair on August 7, 2024 from 9 AM to Noon at Northwest High School! If you are interested in volunteering or donating school supply items for this event click the link below: https://forms.gle/gC8SU5p8ySC15EZGA
