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Week of November 8

Northwest High NewsWeek of November 8

School Climate Survey School Climate Survey

Hellow Family Members! Northwest Community Schools is participating in Michigan’s Promoting Positive School Climate (PPSC) project to enhance positive behavior supports in our school. Please take a few minutes of your time and use either the link or QR code below and fill out our short school climate survey. The data collected from the survey is anonymous and will be used to identify Parent/Family perceptions of school climate issues within our building. School staff and our Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies Team will use the data to help make improvements to our school climate. Thank you for your time and focused feedback on how we can best serve our students at Northwest High School! The survey is available at https://bit.ly/2627FamSCS - We thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey and helping us to keep the Mountie Nation moving in the “Direction of Greatness”! please be sure your responses are focused only on your family’s experiences at NWHS
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Latest Updates Latest Updates

All Juniors will be attending....

the Juniors over the Local Circuit field trip on Thursday. Details are below.

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The Northwest Community Annual Adopt a Family Program - Each holiday season the Northwest Community adopts several families within our school district and helps to make their holidays special. In 2025 our community adopted 93 families representing more than 260 students in our school district.
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Contact MARNIE HADE by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 if you would like to adopt a child and/or family from our list. marnie.hade@nwschools.org or 517-817-4833
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We would love for you to take an ornament off of any of our GIVING TREES. Each ornament represents a portion of the needs/wants of a family. Step 1 - Take as many ornaments from the tree as you wish to donate to our Adopt a Family program. Step 2 - Do NOT wrap your gift(s), BUT keep the ornament with the gift. Step 3 - Return your donations to any Northwest Community Schools’ Building office by Tuesday, December 8. Step 4 - Monetary donations and gift cards are also kindly accepted. TREE LOCATIONS: NW Early Elementary, NW Elementary, NW Middle School, NW High School, NW Education Center, JaxNaz, One North, The Lost Shoe, HOTL (on M-50), House of Umami, Canvas Salon Co.
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What monetary donations can provide...$120 - Nonperishable Food & Toiletries We give families 3-4 boxes filled with staple items. We will be able to purchase many of these items in bulk this year. $80-$250 - Clothing for Individual Children We normally give each school aged child (and younger) in the families we adopt clothing basics. A younger student is less expensive than an older student who is a larger size. $50-$100 per chile - Toys and Books We try to give every child we adopt 2 toys (or art supplies, or tools, etc. for older kids) and at least 1 book. This cost varies by request. $20-$200 - Wish LIst Items, Many years families ask for winter coats and boots, bedding, etc. as Wish List items. The costs vary by wish/need. $65 - Pre-Cooked Holiday Meal for the Family
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The Gift of Giving, Giving back to our community. Supporting the Northwest Adopt A Family Program during the month of November, One North will donate 50 cents from the sale of each of the following items to the Northwest Adopt a Family Program. Pub Pretzels, Spinach Dip, 1N Patty Melt, Rice Bowl, Skillet Mac N Cheese, 1N Grilled Cheese, T-Bone Steak, Espresso Brownie. Northwest Honor Society has a giving tree - drop off at one north from November 7 thru December 11.
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To make an online donation for the Northwest Adopt a Family go to https://bit.ly/NWAdoptaFamily
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Class of 2027 Project Graduation Fundraiser - Adopt A Senior for $75 - Project graduation was started 40 years ago to provide a safe, sober and supervised celebration for NWCS graduates! They will come together for a fun filled night of food, games, fun, great prizes adn friends getting together. In order to provide this fun event, we need to fundraise money. Any donation is much appreciated! Thank you, PG Committee (powered by their parents)
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NWHS Gratitude Shout Out November 2026 - Who have you noticed at NWHS doing awesome things around our school - for you, for others, for the school? Tell us all about them in the form below! All forms MUST be completed by November 17 at 2:30 p.m.
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Gratitude Shout Out Form
TUESDAY DECEMBER 15, 2026 - Blood drive at NWHS in the commons - Anyone aged 17+, or 16 with a parental consent form can donate. Pick up parent consent form in Mrs. Watts’ room 500 - sign up at this link https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11640656
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Be More Kind Store Now Open

The Be More Kind store is now open online until November 8Th.

Fall 2026 NW Be More Kind

Fall 2026 NW Be More Kind

Online ordering for Fall 2026 NW Be More Kind

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Career exploration month newsletter - see the full version of the newsletter at this link - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTHuIoePQ5Wrda8jgAmRq9aSAqBGXMK5vr-fhxsnWLNhmSp1wRFi5EhoFlebXnjVa5W7ICRiVoosZml/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
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Mountie Nation Station Show 4 link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBfq26QrLUQ - Want to win prizes? Watch the show and complete our trivia - Trivia for show 4 at this link https://forms.gle/PGWLtz1Vekxkdrht6
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NWHS MountieTV

NWHS MountieTV

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The Moxie Mountie

The Moxie Mountie

The student news site of Northwest High School in Jackson, Michigan

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After school study lab information can be found at the link when clicking on the image
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Tutoring Club - An accessible and affordable tool for anyone to receive private tutoring. Create your own tutoring schedule, and get the help you need! Reach out to Stephanie Ibeson (ibeste0114a@mischools.org) or Randi Watts (randi.watts@nwschools.org) for further questions! Sign Up form at this link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDS7sPweSIs8ysquSkIaEeKpTFR9BtC4irp1T_IuGeT0CSpw/viewform?usp=header&pli=1&authuser=0
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Be More Kind Student Group - What do we do? We create and participate in activities and events that make both students and staff feel welcome in our school community. Please Join Us! Everyone is welcome to attend. Mettings are on the following dates after school until 3:30 in room 106: September 14 & 28, October 12 & 26, November 2 & 26, December 7, January 11
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Service Opportunities based in room 106 at the HS - Tuesdays 2:30-4:30 pm, September 8 & 25, October 6 & 20, November 3, 10 & 17, December 1 & 8
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Calendar Calendar

Upcoming dates to remember...

  • 11/12 - 9th Grade Jackson Area Career Center Tour
  • 11/12 - Juniors to attend JOLC college tours
  • 11/24 - Find Your Future Fair during the school day
  • 11/25-27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
  • 12/18 - Half day
  • 12/19 - No School - Start of Winter Break
  • 1/4 - Return from break
  • 1/5 - Smiles on Wheels
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Senior Class of 2027 Senior Class of 2027

Class of 2027 News

Class of 2027 News

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Yearbook Yearbook

Past Yearbooks Still Available for Pick Up! This list is updated as of 10-15-26. You or your parent/guardian may pick up your yearbook, please contact Miss Hade at least 24 hours in advance of your pick up. IF you want someone other than you or your parent/guardian to pick up your yearbook, email Miss Hade the name of who you are giving permission to pick up your book. marnie.hade@nwschools.org at least 24 hours in advance. Follow this link for the full list of names - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQacN8M3ak9GhjmMX9_gXW7XkAemSgIOT8H5Vy3G1z3K8CXWZ4JUM61Vx6phYy7FTWvYOQ7RG7MpXZE/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
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Past Yearbooks Still Available for Pick Up! This list is updated as of 10-15-26. You or your parent/guardian may pick up your yearbook, please contact Miss Hade at least 24 hours in advance of your pick up. IF you want someone other than you or your parent/guardian to pick up your yearbook, email Miss Hade the name of who you are giving permission to pick up your book. marnie.hade@nwschools.org at least 24 hours in advance. Follow this link for the full list of names - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQacN8M3ak9GhjmMX9_gXW7XkAemSgIOT8H5Vy3G1z3K8CXWZ4JUM61Vx6phYy7FTWvYOQ7RG7MpXZE/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
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Past Yearbooks Still Available for Pick Up! This list is updated as of 10-15-26. You or your parent/guardian may pick up your yearbook, please contact Miss Hade at least 24 hours in advance of your pick up. IF you want someone other than you or your parent/guardian to pick up your yearbook, email Miss Hade the name of who you are giving permission to pick up your book. marnie.hade@nwschools.org at least 24 hours in advance. Follow this link for the full list of names - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQacN8M3ak9GhjmMX9_gXW7XkAemSgIOT8H5Vy3G1z3K8CXWZ4JUM61Vx6phYy7FTWvYOQ7RG7MpXZE/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
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Past Yearbooks Still Available for Pick Up! This list is updated as of 10-15-26. You or your parent/guardian may pick up your yearbook, please contact Miss Hade at least 24 hours in advance of your pick up. IF you want someone other than you or your parent/guardian to pick up your yearbook, email Miss Hade the name of who you are giving permission to pick up your book. marnie.hade@nwschools.org at least 24 hours in advance. Follow this link for the full list of names - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQacN8M3ak9GhjmMX9_gXW7XkAemSgIOT8H5Vy3G1z3K8CXWZ4JUM61Vx6phYy7FTWvYOQ7RG7MpXZE/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
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Order your 2026 - 2027 yearbook at the link below!

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1064063/Northwest-High-School/

Don't forget to order your 2026-2027 Yearbook - https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1064063/Northwest-High-School/2027-Yearbook/20260725050046753149/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_campaign=NE+-+YBK+-+Standard+Book+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google
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Ways to stay connected Ways to stay connected

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Click for a direct link to the TIp Line
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Click here for a direct link to the OK 2 Say report form
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College & Career Readiness College & Career Readiness

College & Career Access Center's Virtual Workshop Series. Click this link to see details - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13CaLIYUc7M0h6c3u9mqNtBxxxkbT-gGL/view?usp=sharing
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College and Career Readiness - Northwest Community Schools

College and Career Readiness - Northwest Community Schools

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Attendance Attendance

Northwest High School Attendance Policy


To report an absence you can use the online absence notification form here or email Mrs. Argo at kathy.argo@nwschools.org.

Is your child missing school due to anxiety? Follow this link for more information - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x-81HRKzQksYk4etZDthQFC8_RDyL_5o/view?usp=sharing
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Is your child missing school due to anxiety? Follow this link for more information - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x-81HRKzQksYk4etZDthQFC8_RDyL_5o/view?usp=sharing
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Pamela Cantor, M.D.: Anxiety and chronic absence
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Clicking this image will take you to the "How Sick Is Too Sick For School?" guidlines.
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Clicking this image will take you to the "I need to stay home if..." examples with symptom details.
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No outside food or drink allowed to be brought in during school hours. This includes door dash or any other delivery service.
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Northwest Spirit Store Northwest Spirit Store

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL - 2026 Northwest Spirit Wear-Quick Ship

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL - 2026 Northwest Spirit Wear-Quick Ship

Hurry, shop closes 09/25/2026!

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Athletic Events... Athletic Events...

Northwest Competitive Cheer tryout information. Informational meeting is Wednesday, October 21st from 6-7 pm. Team placements are November 9 - 2:45-5:00 pm, November 10 - 2:45-5:00 pm, and November 11 - 1:45-5:00 pm, all in the Connect Gym. All athletes must have a sports physical uploaded prior to tryouts. Submit physicals at this link - https://northwestmounties.com/Registrations
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Girls Basketball Tryouts are November 18, 19 and 20 from 5-7 pm at the high school for grades 9 thru 12.
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NW Wrestling conditioning begins Monday, November 2nd at 2:45 pm for boys and girls 9th-12th grade. Contact coach Bruce Gumbert for more info at bruce.gumbert@nwschools.org. Official season starts Monday, November 16th - 2:45-5:00 PM
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NW Wrestling First day of conditioning for the 2026-27 season is 11/2. Requirements: Water bottle, running shoes, wrestling shoes, be prepared to go outside. Mon-Fri 11/2-11/13, location: meet in the wrestling room, Time: after school for 90 minutes, email bruce.gumbert@nwschools.org with any questions.
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Sign up now for NW Bowling - 9th-12th grade boys and girls bowling tryout are November 10th @ 3:15 & 11th @ 2:15 pm at Jax 60, 3501 Wildwood Ave. Must be present for both days. Contact coach Gerry Lobdell for more info at GERRY05@HOTMAIL.COM
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NWHS Boys Basketball tryouts are November 11 thru 13 - Freshman 4-5:30 pm - JV 5-6:30 pm - Varsity 7-8:30 pm
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Click here for the most up to date athletics schedule and here for the athletics main website.


Attention Mountie Nation: New 2026/2027 Athletic Entrance Policies

***New This Year*** Cash will not be accepted at the gates for event admission. Digital tickets purchased via GoFan or credit/debit cards will be accepted at the gate.

Ticket Prices for all Home Regular Season Middle School and High School Athletics Events:


  • Adults (Age 64 and younger) - $6
  • Students (Young 5’s - 12th Grade) - $6
  • Seniors: Persons 65+ in age are free with ID
  • Children 4 and younger - Free


For ease of entrance, we highly recommend purchasing individual event tickets or a Northwest Athletics All Sports Pass in advance. Tickets can be purchased for all Northwest Middle School and High School events from GoFan at https://gofan.co/app/school/MI3393


REMINDER: ALL 8th grade and younger children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian to attend ALL High School Athletic Events.

$50 Student Passes good for all home MS/HS events are available through GoFan.com. Click the image or scan the QR code.
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This link will take you to the document of the Athletics Entrance Policies - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yi1AgaFuf_Hc8lhY0yah4yKPtwbcnEzu/view?usp=sharing
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Registrations - Northwest High School

Registrations - Northwest High School

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NWHS Student Handbook NWHS Student Handbook

Link to the Northwest Community Schools Student Handbook for 2026-2027
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