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!
1 day ago, Northwest Local School District
National Read a Book Day
Use the QR code below to join our 2025-2026 PTA.
3 days ago, Lauren Hammersmith
Taylor PTA
Mark your calendars for the Taylor Elementary food pantry!
3 days ago, Lauren Hammersmith
Food pantry dates
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
13 days ago, Northwest Local School District
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
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
13 days ago, Northwest Local School District
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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. 🙌
13 days ago, Northwest Local School District
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)
13 days ago, Northwest Local School District
Opening Day 2025 (8/13/25)
Opening Day 2025 (8/13/25)
Opening Day 2025 (8/13/25)
Opening Day 2025 (8/13/25)
Opening Day 2025 (8/13/25)
Opening Day 2025 (8/13/25)
Opening Day 2025 (8/13/25)
Taylor Elementary will be hosting a FUN RUN on September 17th. Use the information below to donate to our PTA!
13 days ago, Lauren Hammersmith
Fundraiser information
Fall picture day is quickly approaching! Jostens will be here Thursday, September 4th for our school pictures.
13 days ago, Lauren Hammersmith
Picture day information in english and spanish
Picture day information in english and spanish
Join us this Thursday, August 21 for our back to school bash!
19 days ago, Lauren Hammersmith
Stricker's Grove back to school bash flyer
❤️ 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!
about 1 month ago, Northwest Local School District
Meet Ms. Wiwi, Special Education Supervisor
❤️ Meet Mrs. Kist! 💙

We’re thrilled to celebrate a familiar face stepping into a new leadership role! Mrs. Kist has spent her entire career in NWLSD, as a Title I reading teacher, 4th grade teacher, and most recently Dean of Students. Now, she brings her passion for student success to her new role as Assistant Principal for Taylor Elementary!

Stay tuned as we introduce more of NWLSD’s newest administrators in the days ahead!

#NWLSD #BackToSchool
about 1 month ago, Northwest Local School District
Meet Mrs. Kist, Assistant Principal at Taylor Elementary

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.

about 1 month ago, Northwest Local School District
NWLSD will conduct Critical Incident Training at Northwest High School on Tuesday, July 19th from 8am-12pm and Thursday, July 31st from 12pm-4pm
Mark your calendars! Class lists will be posted at Taylor on Friday, August 8th.
about 2 months ago, Lauren Hammersmith
Class Lists Posted August 8
We can't wait to begin the 2025-2026 school year! Here are some of the new faces you will see this year.
about 2 months ago, Lauren Hammersmith
New Taylor Staff Members
Join us on August 12 and August 13 from 5:00-6:30 to meet your new teacher and explore your new classroom!
2 months ago, Lauren Hammersmith
Open House dates and times
Mark your calendars for our summer food pantry dates!
4 months ago, Lauren Hammersmith
Summer food pantry openings
Use the link below to order your Kona Ice for Wednesday, April 16th https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K1129182036
5 months ago, Lauren Hammersmith
Kona Ice menu with QR ordering code
Help our student council decorate the tree
9 months ago, Lauren Hammersmith
flyer for Decorate the tree with hats, gloves, and scarves
Taylor Elementary 1st grade music students are proud to present their winter concert "The Young and the Merry". The concert will start at 6:30 pm on December 19th following our family involvement night. Please come support our wonderful young musicians who have been working so hard to get us into the holiday spirit!
9 months ago, Lauren Hammersmith
first grade music concert flyer