Northwest R-I School District

Northwest R-I, along with other Jefferson County, Missouri school districts, recently held Covid-19 vaccination clinics. Several Northwest staff members share why getting the Covid-19 vaccine is important to them.

Murphy Elementary special education teacher Staci Venatta was recognized as a finalist in the 2021 Back to School School Superhero contest by Jennifer Brody of the Disability Resource Association. Mrs. Venatta received a basket of goodies and gift certificates, along with a certificate recognizing her dedication to students. Congratulations, Mrs. Venatta! #NWLoveLearnLead #NWLionNation

Valley Middle School teacher Lauren Genthon (pictured left) was recognized as a finalist in the 2021 Back to School School Superhero contest by Jennifer Brody of the Disability Resource Association. Ms. Genthon received a basket with goodies and gift certificates, along with a certificate recognizing her dedication to students. Congratulations, Ms. Genthon! #NWLoveLearnLead #NWLionNation

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing moms of Northwest Lion Nation! #NWLionNation #NWLoveLearnLead #MothersDay

The work from these students is always top notch. Make sure you check out their publication!

Northwest is hiring teachers for the 2021-22 school year! We have openings for 7th & 8th grade math, high school physics, middle school English, high school math, special education, and more! Visit https://northwestr1.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx to apply and see these and other openings in our district!

Join us for "Partnering in the Pandemic," an event designed to help develop resilient middle and high school learners. There are two sessions available: Jan. 25 and Jan. 26, both from 5:30-7 p.m. Parents and students can learn about:... Routines and Structure Infinite Campus Google Classroom Software programs like Kami, Seesaw, and Clever Sit in on a simulated virtual learning class The events are limited to 50 families per session. Social distancing and masks are required. To register, visit northwestschools.net/partnering.

Check out this interview with Northwest High School freshman Austin Schwan, who was featured in Insight, a Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis publication! Austin is featured on pages 4 and 5. https://lhbindustries.com//LHB_NEWSLETTER_2020_SINGLES_NOC

Northwest R-I School District is hiring for a variety of positions, including teachers, custodians, lunchroom/playground aide, paraprofessionals, and maintenance. Please visit our job listings and online application at https://northwestr1.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx for more information!

Meal Distribution Reminder! Northwest R-1 continues to provide Wednesday meal pick-up for families with students who are virtual or hybrid and children living in the Northwest area but not enrolled in a school, ages 1-18. If you have already filled out the form for meals, you do NOT need to do anything. ... If you would like more information and wish to pick up meals, please fill out this form. https://forms.gle/bQXtENHiAMn6KEGy6

Has a Northwest staff member or community member impressed you with their their dedication to our students, staff, and community? If so, nominate them for an Apple, Golden Bell, or PRIDE Award by filling out the form! The deadline is Jan. 8 at 4:30 p.m.!

The Northwest Lions face the Oakville Tigers in high school football action on Oct. 23 in Cedar Hill, Mo.

A big thank you goes out to the organizers of the Jimmy Smooth Rat Rod event at Skullbones Camp in Cedar Hill. At last night’s Board of Education meeting, they donated $2,000 to go toward student lunch debt at Northwest. A big thank you goes out to Hoofprints on My Heart, who also donated $500 toward the lunch debt, plus $1000 to start the Jimmy Smooth Technical School scholarship for Northwest students.

Congratulations to Northwest Superintendent Dr. Desi Kirchhofer, who will be inducted into the Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame!

It's Boss Appreciation Day! We want to thank all of the supervisors and administrators at Northwest for all that they do to keep our district an amazing place for students and staff! #NWLoveLearnLead #NWLionNation

Mrs. Cantrell's OnLionEdu first grade class created a video to thank our local firefighters.

It’s #homecoming2020 and Northwest held a Reverse Homecoming Parade, sponsored by @northwest.stuco. We had a fantastic time with lots of #NWLionPride from everyone involved! #nwlionnation #nwlovelearnlead

It's Homecoming Weekend! Don't forget the Reverse Homecoming Parade THIS EVENING, Oct. 10, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. in the Northwest High School Lower Parking Lot! Instead of the floats driving by you, YOU drive by the floats! We'll see you there!

Watch tonight’s Homecoming game at https://boxcast.tv//northwest-lions-vs-parkway-south-patri

Northwest Homecoming 2020

OnLionEdu students and teachers got in on the fun with Spirit Week! The themes were Country vs. Country Club, Spirit Day, Sports Day, Superhero Day, and Tacky Tourist Day. We couldn't include them all, but here are some of our favorites!

Several students at Cedar Springs Elementary participated in a video this morning, highlighting our School Resource Officers for a project by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. Thanks to our S.R.O. Deputy Christina Boxx and Deputy Andrew Dennis for all they do for our students, district, and community!

Who's up for a Homecoming Parade? While we can't gather in large groups on the streets as floats drive by due to Covid-19, we CAN stay in our cars and drive by the floats in the lower parking lot at Northwest High School for a REVERSE Homecoming Parade! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 10 between 5 and 7 p.m. and celebrate your Lion Pride!

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