Northwest News

Dear NW Families,

Welcome back! Our dedicated staff are recharged and ready to begin a new year of relationship building, learning, and successful growing, and they can't wait to welcome your child into their classrooms. This year promises to be filled with growth, discovery, and countless opportunities for our students to learn, explore, and shine. Whether your child is walking through our doors for the very first time or returning as a familiar face, we are committed to making this year a positive and enriching experience for every learner.

We believe that the partnership between home and school is one of the most powerful tools for student success, and we're grateful to have you as part of our team. Inside this newsletter, you'll find helpful resources to support a smooth start to the school year, along with information you can reference along the way. Together, let's make this school year one filled with curiosity, kindness, and countless moments of achievement.

With Unity and Northwest Pride,

NW Administration

Principal, Mrs. Jennifer Nordall, jnordall@lebanon.k12.pa.us

Assistant Principal, Mrs. Jill Becker, jbecker@lebanon.k12.pa.us

· 8:30 AM – Breakfast doors open (Students enter through Door D)

· 9:00 AM – Student drop-off begins

· 9:10 AM – School day begins

· 2:30 PM – Student dismissal for K4 (Door A)

· 3:30 PM – Student dismissal for K5 (Door O)

· 3:30 PM – Student dismissal for 1st through 4th Grades (Doors C/D)

Please pick up students by 3:40 PM.

⏩ K4 and K5 students will report to school for a half-day from Monday, August 24th through Thursday, September 3rd.

⏩ K4 and K5 students WILL NOT receive breakfast during the half-days. Brunch/lunch WILL be served before students dismiss at 11:30am. 🔔

⏩ K4 and K5 students are encouraged to report to arrival doors at 9:00am.

⏩ K4 home visits will be in person. K5 conferences will be held in teacher classrooms.

Your child's teacher will provide you with further information and conference times.

* NOTE: 1st through 4th grades - Students will report to school for a full-day starting Monday, August 24th. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

To help keep everyone safe and ensure traffic flows smoothly:

· ✅ Enter through the main parking lot entrance.

· ✅ Follow the arrows to the drop-off and pick-up lane.

· ✅ If you are walking your child into school, please park in a parking space.

· ❌ Do not park along the main road.

Morning Drop-Off Locations (Beginning at 9:00 AM):

· K4 + Vans: Door A

· K5: Door O

· Grade 1, 2, 3 + 4: Door D

For the safety of all students, please remain with your child until breakfast or morning drop-off begins.

AUGUST 24 - 🍎 First Day of School for all students at Northwest

AUGUST 24 through SEPTEMBER 3 - Half days for K4 + K5 students; dismissal at 11:30AM 🚍

SEPTEMBER 17 - 5:30PM Homecoming Parade & Carnival ➙ Parade begins at 7th and Willow Streets and ends at the new Lebanon Alumni Stadium ❤️💙

SEPTEMBER 21 - Picture Day 📸 (individual and class)

SEPTEMBER 25 - School is CLOSED for students 🚫

If your child is absent:

· Please send an excuse note within three (3) school days of the absence.

· You may email absence excuses, doctor’s notes, and early dismissal requests to: NW-Attendance@lebanon.k12.pa.us

Please remember to:

· 📲 Sign up for Seesaw to stay connected with your child’s classroom learning.

· ⭐ Join the Northwest PTO and support family events and school activities.

· 🤝 Connect with CISPA to learn about resources and opportunities for involvement.

· 📢 Watch for school newsletters, district communications, and social media updates throughout the year.

Students in grades 1–12 are eligible to participate. Programs are offered Monday through Thursday at every Lebanon School District school building throughout the school year.

Students enjoy a variety of enriching activities, including:

• Hands-on STEM projects
• Arts and crafts
• Outdoor recreation
• Homework help and tutoring
• Team-building activities
• And much more!

Best of all, the 21st Century program is completely free for participating families. Enrollment will open soon, and we look forward to another year of learning, growing, and having fun together!

Keep in mind, there is no 21st Century Program on Fridays. Please make arrangements for your child(ren) to be picked up at regular dismissal time (3:30 PM) every Friday.

This year, 21st Century plans to begin on Monday, September 14th, 2026.

Visit the Community Bulletin Board on our website!

The bulletin board is a free tool that is available to our community members to promote activities, events, and resources that may be of interest or beneficial to our students and families. In addition to bulletin board posts, this page also hosts quick links to a variety of event calendars for the Lebanon, PA area.

Please note that posts on the Community Bulletin Board are not sponsored or endorsed by the Lebanon School District and are subject to rejection or removal at any time.

📢 Click the link ⬇️ to view opportunities to join our Lebanon School District team! 📢

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/3447

Website: https://www.lebanon.k12.pa.us/northwest/
Location: 1315 Old Forge Road, Lebanon, PA, USA
Phone: (717) 270-6800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthwestES