The Northwest Band Boosters will be selling calendars
through May 17th. If you would like to place an advertisement, order
a calendar or have family members who would like to have one, please
click the following link. You can return the completed forms to
Mrs. Stephan or Miss Huff, or you can place them in their mail boxes
at high school or middle school. Each
calendar will cost $5, each listing (birthdays, anniversaries, meetings,
etc.) will be $0.75 and space for advertising costs $30.
All checks can be made payable to Northwest Band Boosters and orders
must be submitted no later than May
17th. Calendar Order Form
PTO Wants Help!
Hello Comrades – We are super excited
to start really working to improve our student’s school spirit
and sense of community! We’ve already started planning events
to get everyone involved. We feel the PTO can play a big role in
helping our kids enjoy school! We’re asking you to help in
any aspect you feel comfortable. Our first event is next week –
Movie and Popcorn after school. If you feel energetic, we are asking
for bake-sale type items. The popcorn has already been provided
and all the drinks have been donated! All we need are baked goodies
(or store bought)! The movie (Hop) is next Thursday, March 29 from
2:30–5. If you can stay we would be more than happy to have
the extra help. If you can make it to a PTO meeting that would also
be great. Ideas, suggestions and help are always needed. Thanks
in advance for your help!
Ideas for the future:
Ice Cream Social
Track & Field Day
Fall Carnival
Monthly Lunch Snacks
School Store
Community Outreach Projects
Talent Show
Dances
Corn Hole Tournaments
6th Grader Wins Spelling Bee!
Northwest Middle School held their Spelling
Bee on January 19th. Each Middle School homeroom was responsible
for the selection of two participants. A Spelling Bee was held earlier
in the day to determine the top ten finalists for the School Bee.
The top ten qualifying spellers had to take part
in a three round event. Each individual received points for his/her
placement in the three rounds.
The first place runner-up was 7th grade
student Grace Hobbs, daughter of Jodi and Angie Hobbs. The winning
speller was 6th grade student Kyle Altman, son of Chris Altman and
grandson of Mrs. Lillian Altman.
Kyle will compete in the Scioto County Spelling Bee. The event will
be held on February 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Friends Center
A Special Thank You!
On behalf of the family and friends of Sean Miller’s, “Smiles
for Sean’s Toy Drive,” we would like to extend a sincere
thank-you to all who donated or helped in any way to make the 2011
Toy Drive a Success.
To the staff of Northwest Schools, our family offers a special thank-you
for all your generosity throughout the years.
From the Parents and Family of Sean Miller
Spring Book Fair
The whole school is excited about our upcoming
Book Fair. An amazing selection of books is headed our way!
At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for
kids, as well as books of interest to parents.
Mark your calendar for our Family Event where the whole family can
join in the fun. The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited
about reading. See you there!
Mrs. Hurst
Mr. Patrick Colegrove's High School Chorus presented their 2011
Christmas Concert to the Middle School students on Dec. 21st. They
also engaged the Middle School students to join in a sing-a-long
of some all-time favorite Christmas songs.
A special duet was sung by Kindergarten student
Reece Lute and High School chorus member, Dicey Boyd entitled, "The
Christmas Shoes."
Reece is the son of teachers Amy and Jared Lute.
Devon Holsinger, a former Middle School Student,
is pictured above with his pop tabs. Devon is undergoing a Heart
Surgery at Children’s Hospital in Columbus. Northwest Middle
School Homerooms collected pop tabs for Devon and his family for
their expenses while staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Columbus.
Please keep Devon and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Northwest Middle School recently honored Marsha
Jordan with a Retirement Party in her honor. Her friends at the
Middle School presented her with a rocking chair, card, and flower
arrangement. No event could not be held unless a famous "Faye
Cake" was served to those in attendance.
On behalf of all of Marsha's friends that she has
made throughout her years working in the Northwest Local School
District, we say thank-you for all that you have done.
Northwest Athletes Participate In County Hoop Shoot Contest
The Scioto County Elk’s Hoop Shooting Contest was recently
held at Valley Middle School, Saturday, December 10th . Northwest
Middle School 6th grade students, Jacob Goodson and Will Gillette
were selected to participate in the County Wide event.
Jacob Goodson won the 12-13 year old bracket, making 20 out of 25
foul shots. He qualified to participate in the District’s
Elk’s Hoop Shoots Competition. Will Gillette placed 2nd in
the 10-11 year old division and is presently a substitute qualifier
for District’s.
Northwest Middle School Receives "Excellent" Rating
Northwest Middle School received an "Excellent"
rating on their 2010 school report card. The Middle school met five
of the eight state indicators and increased their Performance Index
score to 91.7%. Classes that scored extremely well on the tests
: * sixth-grade reading 84.8 % * seventh-grade math 81.5% *eighth-grade
reading 82.5 % *eighth-grade math 78.6 % * Report cards for every
public school district and building in Ohio can be found on the
Ohio Department of Education website at ilrc.ode.state.oh.us
Announcements 
NMS
Principal, Greg Tipton
