With a USDA waiver, all students in grades K-12 can enjoy breakfast and lunch for FREE! All students, in-person and distance learning, can take advantage of this opportunity to try the exceptional food from Chartwells for FREE! #nomorepackinglunches
Due to a building wide power outage, Northwestern must cancel school today, Tuesday, August 11. We look forward to our NEW first day of school tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12.
Stuff the Bus is TODAY at the Northwestern Educational Service Center. Especially during this difficult time, your donations are greatly appreciated! #tigersupport
All families that will require busing to and/or from school for the 2020-2021 school year need to complete the Transportation Verification Form no later than July 26th to guarantee busing for your student. You can find the form in Skyward Family Access under Online Forms.
Northwestern Families: Online Registration and the Student Declaration of Intent form are located in Skyward Family Access. We need the intent form submitted by Friday, July 24. If you are choosing an online option for your child, someone will be in touch regarding next steps.
GRADUATION DAY 2020! Congratulations Tigers! You have endured much and will continue to persevere and impress us all! #itsyourday #tigerpride
Northwestern Families: On Monday, July 13, our Reopening Plan will be sent out via email and located on our website. We are currently adding final touches and forms. Thank you for your patience during this process! #INthistogether #safetigers
Northwestern's Return To School Task Force is asking for your input! Please complete this survey to assist us in planning for the 2020-2021 school year. The survey was sent out via email and is also available on district website in the NEWS section. The survey will be available now through next Wednesday, June 24th. Thank you for participating in our survey!
Northwestern Families: PLEASE check your email for information regarding free food distribution next TUESDAY, JUNE 2, sponsored by United Way, Fiat Chrysler Automotive, and Food Finders Food Bank. Simply fill out the form found in the email.
#communitypartners #INthistogether
Northwestern families: IPad drop-off continues through Friday. It’s been awesome to see so many students and parents, even if it is through the car window! #TigerPride
It's finally here! TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! Take time to contact your favorite teacher! Share your appreciation for their dedication to teaching and their love for students! #ThankATeacher
Thank you Northwestern Family...students, parents, teachers, staff. Your perseverance is appreciated and rewarded! Congratulations on successfully completing the very unique 2019-2020 school year! #TigerPride
Today is SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY! A HUGE THANK YOU to our food service and transportation staff for continuing to provide quality meals to our Northwestern students. You are the best! #INthistogether
Northwestern Parents: Please check your email for important information regarding iPad/materials return and pick up of student items. We appreciate your support!
Northwestern Parents: Please check your email for important information regarding the remainder of the school year. SENIORS: Last Day is Monday, April 27th (160 instructional days), K-11: Last Day is Friday, May 1st (164 instructional days). #FinishStrongTigers
Northwestern will be communicating a revised calendar on Wednesday, April 8th. Until then, ALL students (K-12) will continue eLearning as planned beginning Monday, April 6th. In order to continue receiving meals, families MUST complete the Supplemental Food Form on our website.
UPDATE: Indiana schools will be utilizing remote learning for the remainder of the 19-20 school year. Northwestern will send out information/guidance regarding seniors, graduation, last day of school, etcetera, as soon as those decisions are finalized. #INthistogether
Northwestern has extended the deadline to accept transfer applications until April 8th. Please contact me with any questions! #NewTigerFamily
Due to fog, there will be no supplemental food delivery today, Monday, March 23rd. Any person who has signed up for supplemental food may pick it up from the bus in front of Northwestern Middle School from 10 AM to noon.
While we will continue to evaluate the fidelity of our eLearning, Northwestern plans to maintain our current eLearning schedule through May 1 (with the exception of spring break March 30 - April 3). #StayConnected. #StayHealthyTigers
Northwestern will be closed Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 27. The 16th & 17th will be utilized for planning and eLearning will begin Wednesday, March 18th. Spring break will remain Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3. Please check your email for important information.
Northwestern In-district Kindergarten Round-Up is TOMORROW! If you don't have an appointment, please call the office. If you can't make it tomorrow, please call and schedule an alternate date and time. #NewTigers
Northwestern Parents: Please check your email for information regarding COVID-19. We will continue to work with our local and state health officials to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We will also keep you informed. #stayhealthytigers
Due to the recent confirmed case of the COVID-19 in Howard County, all four of the Howard County School Corporations have collaborated and agreed that it is in the best interest of our students and school community to cancel tonight’s Howard County Music Festival performance.
Check out the Cybertooth Robotics Open House! Stay tuned for updates on events and results! #TigerPride
Shout out to the Northwestern Jazz Band! Loved the performance tonight and so did the judges… Gold!
March is Theatre in Our Schools Month! Frozen Jr. is 97% sold out for Friday and 86% sold out for Saturday! Do you have your tickets? #celebratetheatre
MORE TIGER SUCCESS! Ivy Tech Science Fair Results:
1st Place to Kaleb Baldwin!
2nd Place to Ashley Ream!
3rd Place to Xander Henderson!
Fine Arts Success, Athletic Success, and Academic Success: Northwestern has it all!
WOW! What a weekend! 15 Golds, 14 Silvers, 4 Distinction Awards at Solo and Ensemble; 1st Place for Winter Guard; Regional Bound Gymnastics (with 2 Sectional Champions); Runner-Up in Class 4A Girls BB! #tigerpride
Junior Parents: Please return the vaccination clinic forms by TOMORROW, Friday, February 28, in order for your child to participate. The vaccinations are required by the state of Indiana. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Good morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to the road conditions, we will cancel and utilize eLearning today, Thursday, February 27th. Thank you.
Good Evening. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to road conditions, we will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 27th. Thank you.
Public Schools Week 2020 celebrates our
nation’s public schools, our students
and the many school professionals
who work to help students achieve
their greatest potential. #publicschoolproud #tigerpride
Best in the business! Indiana Arts Education Day at the Statehouse. Congratulations to Jeremy Leazenby-Bruce, Brenda Alexander, Jeremy Snyder, and Jon Rodgers. A well-rounded education includes at least one of these fantastic educators!
NATIONAL RECOGNITION! Northwestern's Kathie Layden is a finalist for the Naismith HS Coach of the Year. "Finalists we’ve selected represent the nation’s top high school coaches who have made an impact on their players and enjoyed remarkable success this season,” said Oberman.
Whether you attended Regional Science Fair, Color Guard World Championship, or Girls Basketball Regional, our Tigers = SUCCESS!
Good Morning, this is Scott Simmons, Director of Curriculum, Technology and Assessment for Northwestern School Corporation. Due to slick and hazardous road conditions, we will cancel and utilize eLearning for today, Friday, February 14th. Thank you!
Good Evening. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to road conditions, we will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 14th. Thank you.
Good Morning, this is Scott Simmons, Director of Curriculum, Technology and Assessment for Northwestern School Corporation. Due to road conditions, we will cancel and utilize eLearning today, Thursday, February 13. Thank you!
Good evening. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to road conditions, we will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 13th. Thank you.
In recognition of Presidents' Day, Northwestern will be out of school on Monday, February 17th. Built-in snow days are to be utilized in the event we have to miss a 3rd consecutive day due to weather, as our intention is to only utilize eLearning for 2 consecutive days.
Good Morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to road conditions, we will be on a 2-hour delay today, Friday, February 7th. Thank you.
Good morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to the road conditions, we will cancel and utilize eLearning today, Thursday, February 6th. Thank you.
Good Evening. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to road conditions, we will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 6th. Thank you.
Future Tiger Pride Band members! Day of percussion at NHS! Nothing better than basketball and band on a Saturday night!
Good morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to the continued low visibility, we will cancel and utilize eLearning today, Wednesday, January 15. Thank you.
Good morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to the fog, we will be on a two hour delay today, Wednesday, January 15th. Thank you.
Everywhere you look, Northwestern shows their support for law enforcement! #National Law Enforcement Day #Turn the city BLUE
Holiday fun...Tiger style!
Good Morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to road conditions, we will be on a 2-hour delay today, Tuesday, December 17th. Thank you.
Good Morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to road conditions, we will be on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, December 16th. Thank you.
Proud Tiger Moment: Thank you for the tremendous turnout of families and staff at HES! What a great Cocoa and Canvas morning!
Cocoa and Canvas at HES!
Northwestern Families: Please check your email for non-emergency school safety information. Thank you!
Thanksgiving came early at NES!
Need Saturday night plans? Enjoy NHS Theatre presentation, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. 7:00PM. THANK YOU JAKE EVERETTS & Good Luck!
Northwestern School Corporation will be IN SESSION on 11/19/19. On that day, over 10,000 Indiana teachers, including a delegation from Northwestern, will participate in the Red for Ed Movement at the IN Statehouse. We proudly support our educators and the goals of Red for Ed.
Proud Tiger Moment: National Signing Day! Bostic, Layden, Merrell: Your future is bright!
Good Morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to road conditions, we will be closed and utilize eLearning today, Tuesday, November 12th. Thank you.
Good Morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to road conditions, we will be on a 2-hour delay today, Tuesday, November 12th. Thank you.
Proud Tiger Moment: The Northwestern family, including students, parents, relatives, teachers, administration, board members, and more, came together to honor our military veterans. Thank you!
Senior Captains! Go Lady Tigers!
Proud Tiger Moment: Northwestern students and staff support We Care with two awesome trees!
Enjoyed my time with Mrs. Maynard's class!
Good Morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to a power outage on main campus, we will be on a 2-hour delay today, Friday, August 23rd. Thank you.
Good Morning. This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Due to fog, we will be on a 2-hour delay today, Wednesday, August 14th. Thank you.
Good afternoon! This is Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent of Northwestern School Corporation. Our staff has been excitedly preparing for your child to start school tomorrow. We look forward to seeing each student, whether it is for kindergarten or senior year. If your child rides the bus, please note that once registration closes on August 31, the school bus tracking app, Here Comes the Bus, will be available on the next school day, Tuesday, September 3. Thank you and happy first day of school!