District News
Week of 10/26/26
Northwest Community Schools
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Email: nw.media@nwschools.org
Website: www.nwschools.org
Location: 6900 Rives Junction Road, Jackson, MI, USA
Phone: 517-817-4700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwschools/
Twitter: @nwschools
Welcome to Mountie Nation
Coming up........
- 10/27- NWMS & NW Connect Conferences
- 10/28- Early Release
- 10/29- NWHS Conferences
- 11/4- Early Release
- 11/4 & 11/5- NWEE & NWEL Conferences
- 11/6- Sweet Music @ NWHS
- 11/11- Coffee with the Superintendent @ Biggby on Springport Rd
- 11/11- Early Release
- 11/20- NHS Blood Drive
- 11/25, 11/26, & 11/27- NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
- 11/26- NWHS Marching Band: America's Thanksgiving Parade (Detroit Michigan)
- 12/2- Early Release
- 12/2- NWHS Winter Band Concert
- 12/8- Holiday Choir Concert @1st United Methodist
- 12/9- Early Release
- 12/9- Coffee with the Superintendent @ Biggby on Springport Rd
- 12/10- Winter Gold Club Breakfast
- 12/15- NWMS Winter Choir Concert @NWHS
- 12/16- Early Release
- 12/18- Half Day of School
- 12/21-1/1- NO SCHOOL Winter Break
The Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year
WILX News 10- Schools Rule Stories
WILX News 10 is once again featuring their award-winning “Schools Rule” segment, highlighting the incredible students, staff, and programs across mid-Michigan — and we’d love to see your stories shared!
If you have something special happening at our school, please consider submitting it to WILX. Just send an email to newstips@wilx.com with “Schools Rule” in the subject line and include:
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Contact name, phone number, and email
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School name and address
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Date/time of the event
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A short description of the students, staff, or program you'd like recognized
Attendance Information
McKinney-Vento Program
NWCS Job Opportunities
Food Service
An Update to Our School Menus Platform
We are excited to share an upcoming change to the way you access our school menus online and through a mobile app.
SFE will be transitioning from Nutrislice to LINQ Solutions for our online menu and mobile app services. This change will enable us to bring our menu services together with the technology we already use behind the scenes.
What This Means for You?
This change will take effect beginning with September menus. On September 1, your school's menus will be available through LINQ's menu platform.
We appreciate your patience and support as we make this improvement. We believe bringing these services together will create a better experience for our students, families, and school communities.
Transportation
Here Comes the Bus App Registration Information
Northwest Community Schools is excited to offer families access to the Here Comes the Bus app, which provides real-time bus tracking and transportation updates.
To create an account, families will need their student’s ID number. Student ID numbers can be found on report cards, transcripts, and class schedules.
If you do not have access to any of these documents, please email nw.media@nwschools.org and include the following information:
- Parent/Guardian Name
- Student Name
- Home Address
Our team will work to provide your student’s ID number as quickly as possible so you can complete your Here Comes the Bus registration.
Technology
Northwest Early Elementary School
Northwest Elementary School
Northwest Middle School
Northwest High School
Northwest Connect
Northwest Athletics
Students in 8th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult to attend ALL home Northwest High School athletics events/games.
High School athletic events are $6 per person with the option to pay cash or card at the door, or visit gofan.co.
Join the Northwest Athletic Boosters in our first annual 5K to raise funds for all our athletic programs!
Lace up your running or walking shoes and join us for the Northwest Athletic Boosters 5K Run and 5K Walk! Whether you're racing for a PR, walking with friends and family, or coming out to support Northwest athletics, this is a great way to get moving and show your Mountie pride!
The event starts and finishes at Northwest High School and is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Our youngest participants can get in on the fun too with a 1-Mile Fun Run for grades K–5!
Fun Run starts at 8:30 A.M.
5K Run or Walk starts at 9:00 A.M.
Prizes for winners in each category.
Costumes encouraged but not required.
Mountie Nation: Episode 2
 Make this place your place for learning the game and loving the team.](https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/cce1/thumb-fcf649ad05a5157e6a27c33eb7ba2657.jpeg "A promotional flyer for the Jackson YMCA Fall 2026 youth sports programs titled \"THE Play With Purpose PLACE\". Visual Elements Header: Displays the YMCA 175th Anniversary logo centered at the top. Featured Image: A group of eight energetic children dressed in various sports apparel—including basketball, soccer, and martial arts style outfits—posing enthusiastically with sports equipment such as a football, soccer ball, and basketball. Footer Banner: Tealgreen banner at the bottom containing contact details for Jackson YMCA, the phone number 517-782-8718, website www.JacksonYMCA.org, a \"SIGN UP TODAY\" callout, and a scannable QR code. Text Content & Schedule Looking for a youth sports program that goes beyond the game? At the Y, every pass, shot, and point builds skills that last long after the final whistle. Fall Session 1: Basketball (Ages 3–6) Outdoor Soccer (Ages 3–6) Aikido (Ages 6–13) Fall Session 2: Basketball (Ages 3–6) Indoor Soccer (Ages 3–6) Aikido (Ages 6–13) Registration Link: [https://bit.ly/45z1LLS](https://bit.ly/45z1LLS) Make this place your place for learning the game and loving the team.")
RX Kids Opportunity!
We’re excited to share an incredible opportunity for families in our community!
Expectant mothers and infants born on or after June 1, 2026, who live in Blackman Charter Township or the City of Jackson may be eligible for Rx Kids benefits.
Eligible moms receive $1,500 during pregnancy, and eligible babies receive $500 per month for the first six months after birth.
#MaverickStrong
Maverick, one of our Northwest Kindergarten students, was recently diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. The Northwest Community has the opportunity to come together and support Maverick and his family. You can help by purchasing items from their Amazon Wishlist below.
Build Hope: A Home for Kimmie Garrett and Her Family
Michigan Reconnect Scholarship Program
Michigan Reconnect is your ticket to a tuition-free college degree or certificate! The Reconnect program provides eligible students with a chance to work toward an associate degree or Pell-eligible skills certificate at in-district community colleges, tuition-free.
Youth For Understanding is seeking host families to welcome international exchange students from over 70 countries. Families can host short-term or for a full school year. Learn more at yfuusa.org/meetthestudents or contact Deb Fry at Dfry@yfu.org
or 517-750-8696.
Become a foster parent and help provide a safe, supportive home for children in need. Learn more at Michigan.gov/HopeForAHome or call 1-855-MICHKIDS for more information through Michigan DHHS.
