August 29, 2024

No school for students and staff on Monday

In observance of Labor Day, Northwest ISD would like to remind you that Monday, September 2, is a student and staff holiday. All NISD schools and offices will be closed. School will resume, on regular bell schedules, on Tuesday, September 3.

Visit the following link for the complete 2024-2025 calendar.

Introducing Neffie, a new mobile resource store and library for NISD educators

Northwest ISD teachers will soon have the ability to "shop" for free classroom supplies and resources right outside their schools! The Northwest ISD Foundation launches Neffie, a mobile version of its resource store and library, next month to provide district teachers with free supplies. So far, NEF has already saved teachers more than $500,000 through the store.

The mobile store will stock several top items used by district educators and visit schools on a regular schedule, beginning on September 10, saving teachers time from having to visit the physical store.

To learn more about the Northwest ISD Education Foundation’s programs – including teaching grants, student scholarships and the resource store – visit nef.nisdtx.org. You can also check out the NEF News section that is always featured in Northwest News. To donate to the foundation, view this page.

NISD calls VATRE to prevent cuts to student programs

To offset a lack of state action to address school funding, Northwest ISD has called a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election for this fall. If approved, the nearly $16 million in funding generated from the 3-cent tax rate increase, all of which would be exempt from state recapture, would be used to prevent cuts to student programs and continue to retain and attract top staff. Learn more at www.nisdtx.org/vatre.

Optional Chromebook/laptop maintenance plan available for secondary students

As a 1-to-1 school district for laptops or Chromebooks at the secondary level, every Northwest ISD middle and high school student has the opportunity to use these devices frequently. If you would like to protect your child’s district-issued device, NISD offers an optional $25 maintenance plan to offset any student/family costs should damages be accidentally caused by your child. 

This plan costs $25 for the school year and covers half the cost of any repairs. The plan must be purchased within the first 30 days of school, or 30 days from the first day of enrollment for those who started later in the school year. For more information about the optional plan, click here. Families can purchase the optional plan through SchoolCash Online.

FFA students secure top honors at state level

Four Northwest ISD FFA students, who represent all three comprehensive high schools, have achieved outstanding success, securing top honors at state and two are headed to the FFA National Convention in October.

Cole Bolton, Rylie Copeland, Montgomery Lankford and Peyton White all received top honors with Lankford and White set to represent NISD at the National FFA Convention in October in Indianapolis.

Reminder of clear bag policy at Northwest ISD Stadium

Football season is almost underway, and we encourage you to consider showing your support for student-athletes as well as fine arts performers! If you plan to go to Northwest ISD Stadium to watch a football game or the performances of fine arts groups, please remember to abide by the clear bag policy in place as a safety precaution.

The home season kicks off tomorrow night (August 30) when Eaton hosts Denton Ryan at 7 p.m. Click below for schedules from all three comprehensive high schools.

Free and reduced-cost meal program offers more than

A federally-funded program exists to eliminate or offset the cost of school meals for qualifying families. Families who think they may qualify should apply for the free and reduced-cost meal program.

Did you know that qualifying for the free and reduced-cost meal program has benefits beyond breakfast and lunch? Students who qualify for the program in Northwest ISD could be eligible for the following benefits:

• Eligible for weekend snack packs
• Assistance with summer camp fees
• Free school supplies and backpack at NISD Back-to-School Fair
• Eligible to be part of NISD Angel Tree program
• Free textbooks for dual credit courses
• Free OnRamps tuition
• Discounts on Advanced Placement exam fees
• Eligible for SAT and ACT fee waivers

Mobile Food Pantry open September 21

Northwest ISD is partnering with Tarrant Area Food Bank and the Northwest ISD Education Foundation to offer a monthly mobile market to provide groceries and assistance to families in need.

Time: 9 to 11 a.m. - Saturday, September 21

Location: NISD Temporary Administration Building

2001 Texan Drive in Justin

Interested in volunteering at the monthly food markets? Sign up today!

Help restock immediate needs in the NEF Resource Store and Library

The Northwest ISD Education Foundation’s resource store and library provides support to NISD teachers and students through free resources and educational materials. NISD teachers can “shop” for school and classroom supplies, snack packs, books and more. All items are free to district educators! Already this year, more than 700 teachers shopped the store!

You can help by donating from the store’s online wishlist. Immediate needs include crayons, tissues, disinfecting wipes, books and 1-inch binders. You can also help by volunteering in the store! Volunteers help sticker and prep inventory, restock shelves and fulfill online requests from teachers.