The Weekly Update #3-25

Steele Stallions,

Happy Sunday! A huge shoutout to our Steele StuCo for hosting the Northwest ISD Big Event yesterday (Saturday). It was an incredible event with hundreds of NISD high school students and teachers going out into our communities to volunteer and make a positive difference! We had over 130 Steele students and teachers volunteering in the Roanoke community. It was Awesome!

Today (Sunday, April 12th), is the last day to submit volunteering hours for the 2025-2026 Green Cord program. Tomorrow (Monday, April 13th), starts the first day for volunteer hours towards the 26-27 Green Cord program. This week we have two STAAR EOC exams. On Tuesday, April 14th we have the English Two EOC and on Thursday, April 16th we have the Biology EOC. See below for more information. Below we have Steele PTSA information about Teacher Appreciation week coming up and the Kroger Community Rewards program.

We are starting on Monday, April 20th to post our Senior Spotlights on social media. We will feature 3-4 senior spotlights daily in April and May. Reminder, the first Progress Report for Quarter 4 goes home tomorrow (Monday, April 13th). Don't forget to complete your online NISD Enrollment for next year. See information below.

Let's make it a Fantastic week in Steele Nation! Go Stallions!

We Are Steele! Go Stallions!

Todd Rogers, Steele ECHS Principal

A Huge Congratulations to our Steele Class of 2026 Top Ten!

Congratulations to our 62 Seniors graduating with their college associate degree a week before their high school graduation. This is a Steele record for the number of associate degrees in one year. Click HERE for the NISD Article.

Click HERE for the NISD Facebook post.

Stallions of the Month - April

Stallion of the Month is a school-wide recognition program that celebrates two standout students from each grade level every month. Advisory teachers select students who exemplify what it means to be a Steele Stallion. This spotlight's students who go above and beyond—whether through academics, behavior, leadership, kindness, or just general Stallion spirit. Each Stallion of the Month get's recognized on the Steele bulletin board, social media, certificate, coupon for the POD, and they get to select three items from the Stallion of the Month Cart. Great Job! We are so proud of you! We Are Steele!

Congratulations to our April Stallions of the Month!

Harper Campbell, Alexis Estrada, Denise Aguilar, Carter Chapman, Jayden Smithee,

Rodrigo Ordorica, Ayannah Patel, and Preston Nguyen!

Saturday, Steele ECHS StuCo students hosted the Northwest ISD Big Event. We had over 130 Steele students volunteering in Roanoke cleaning fields, hiking trails, Roanoke Community Pool, and more. All four NISD high schools went out into the Northwest communities to volunteer and give back with community service. We are so Proud of our NISD students!

We had our last Pep Rally of the year last week and it was outstanding! This was our Seniors last Blackout Pep Rally. Our MCs Gabby and Corinne, our Steele Spirit Dance team, StuCo, and NHS did a great job with our Pep Rally. All our Steele Stallions brought the school spirit and it was a great time! We Are Steele!

Last week, we had five Steele students compete in the TCC Speech contest. They did a great job representing Steele Nation! Congratulations to Addison Booher, Abigail Przyborowski, Braxton, Johnson, Kylee Mata, and Himaksh Bhatia! Thank You to our Steele TCC Professors Deanna Roskop and Ty Andersen for all their leadership and support of our Steele students. We Are Steele!

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Making plans for the summer? Northwest ISD has lots of opportunities for students throughout the summer months. From athletic and fine arts camps to enrichment opportunities and summer school, information for summer programs can easily be found at www.nisdtx.org/summer.

Summer Opportunities Webpage

Summer 2026 - Original Credit & Credit Recovery Online Registration Opens May 1st.

• If you are interested in any online original credit or credit recovery courses, you must have ALL fees paid in School Cash. Your balance must be $0.

• Check your SchoolCash account and clear all fees.

Are you interested in applying to one of the U.S. Service Academies…or an ROTC scholarship? If so, make sure you attend this forum.

The 2026 North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Carroll ISD Performing Arts Center in Southlake, TX. This free, annual event is designed for students in grades 8–12, parents, and counselors to meet academy representatives, ROTC officials, and congressional staff to learn about the nomination and application process.

Key Details for 2026 Forum:

• Location: Carroll ISD Performing Arts Center, 1501 Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX.
• Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Registration at 7:30 AM).
• Focus: Information on the five U.S. service academies, nomination processes, and DODMERB medical requirements.
• Co-hosts: Led by North Texas Congressional members and Senators, including Rep. Beth Van Duyne.

  
  

What to Expect:

• Representatives: Attendees can meet representatives from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
• ROTC: Army, Navy/Marine Corps, and Air Force ROTC representatives are usually present.
• Guidance: Detailed information on the congressional nomination process.

  
  

Note: For the most up-to-date information, it is recommended to check the websites of North Texas congressional representatives.

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up from Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th. Our awesome Steele PTSA is working hard to recognize and honor our Steele teachers. If you would like to donate an item to our Steele PTSA for our teachers, click below. We appreciate all your support!

Click HERE to help support our PTSA with Teacher Appreciation Week!

Our Steele PTSA is now a part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. If you would like to support our Steele PTSA while shopping at Kroger, see the link and information below. Thank You for all your support of Steele Nation!

Click HERE to join the Kroger Community Rewards program and support our Steele PTSA.

Below is our Spring Exam Schedule for the week of May 18th.

Students in grades 9-11 are not allowed to take any exams early or during Senior Only times. If a student in 9-11 grade is absent from an exam, they will need to come back on May 26, 27, or 28 to take the exam. See our Counselor, Ms. Davis to schedule a day/time if you need to schedule an exam.

Tuesday, April 14 - English Two STAAR EOC - All Sophomores

Thursday, April 16 - Biology STAAR EOC - All Freshmen

Dear Parents and Biology students,

As your biology teacher, I'm quite proud of the hard work you have put into the year. We work specific, with purpose, and steward our time together so that we can feel prepared and ready to do well on the EOC!

With that being said, here's a few reminders for your Online Biology STAAR/EOC exam:

• Get good sleep this week! Eat well!
• Arrive by 8:15am on Thursday April 16th with your school-issued and charged Chromebook with charging cord.
• Bring a book to read after if you'd like.

You've put in the work all year long, so show up and do the best you can!

🚀 Ready to Level Up Your SAT or TSI Game?

Students in grades 9–11—this is your moment.

Join one of our FREE SAT or TSI Boot Camps and build the skills and confidence you need before test day. These sessions are designed to make prep clear, helpful, and actually worth your time.

🧠 What you get:

✔️ Expert-led prep

✔️ A free workbook to keep

✔️ Strategies you can use right away

🗓 TSI Boot Camps: April 11 & April 25

🗓 SAT Boot Camps: April 18 & May 16

⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

💻 100% Virtual (join from anywhere—yes, even your couch)

👉 Sign up now at http://tinyurl.com/NISDTestPrep

Future You will be very glad you did.

💡 Quick Test Tips:

SAT Tip: If you’re stuck on a question, eliminate at least one wrong answer first—your odds of choosing correctly go way up.

TSIA Tip: Take your time reading passages carefully—the test is designed to reward accuracy, not speed.

Steele Parents, We Need You!

Our Steele PTSA is looking for passionate parents who want to make a positive difference and be part of something special. Whether you’re interested in serving on our Executive Board or joining one of our committees, there’s a place for you in our Steele PTSA!

Your involvement helps strengthen our school, support our students and staff, and build an even stronger community. Come be a part of the positive impact, get involved with Steele PTSA today!

#SteeleNation #GetInvolved #PTSA #CommunityStrong

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfUtIjNn2Vm5S.../viewform

Texas A&M University would like to invite high school students and one parent to participate in Accessing the Dream, DFW, a free college access event designed to empower 9th–11th grade students and one parent or guardian as they begin planning their path to higher education. This engaging half-day program will connect students and families with college access resources, guidance on preparing for college, and opportunities to learn more about navigating admissions, financial aid, and academic pathways. Student registration is required and can be found HERE. Also see attached to register today! Students are encouraged to attend with one parent or guardian to maximize the experience.

Event Details:

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Students and families will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the college admissions process
• Explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• Connect with college representatives and mentors
• Gain practical steps they can take now to prepare for college
• Enjoy a free lunch, guest speakers, & door prizes!

Participation from first-generation college students and families who would benefit from additional college planning support are especially encouraged to attend.

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year opened at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 1. To help prepare appropriate staffing, we strongly encourage all families of returning students to complete enrollment for next year before the end of the current school year.

Enrollment is an annual requirement and doesn't roll over from the previous school year, but for returning families, the process is an easy three-step completion. The process is handled through Home Access Center via a guardian’s account, which results in previous enrollment information being completed.

Enrolling your child as early as possible is one way you can help your campus and the district prepare for next school year. Please visit www.nisdtx.org/enroll to learn more!

Prom tickets are currently on sale. Don’t wait, get your tickets now! Tickets can be purchased on SchoolCash or in the Steele Front Office. Guest Request Forms are available in the Front Office. All Guest Request Forms must be submitted to the Front Office before Tuesday, April 28th. Don’t wait, submit your Guest Request Forms ASAP.

Prom tickets are $40 (April 2 - May 1) and $60 (May 2) if available. We have 200 tickets available for Prom, so don't wait, get your Prom tickets early. Reminder - You must pay off all your NISD fines before you can purchase Prom tickets.

Steele ECHS Prom is Saturday, May 2 from 7:30 pm till 10:30 pm

Northwest ISD Outdoor Learning Center (OLC)

7773 Mulkey Lane, Northlake, TX 76247

Bloomfield Homes and HotWorx of Trophy Club each donated and sponsored a Steele Senior Scholarship for this year! A huge "Thank You" to Bloomfield Homes and HotWorx of Trophy Club for all your support!

Tuesday, April 14 - STAAR English Two EOC (Sophomores)

Thursday, April 16 - STAAR Biology EOC (Freshmen)

Tuesday, April 21 - STAAR US History EOC (Juniors)

Thursday, April 23 - STAAR Algebra One EOC (Freshmen taking Algebra One)

Thursday, May 7 - AP Statistics (Seniors taking AP Statistics)

Don't forget to submit your volunteer Green Cord hours. The last day to submit approved volunteer hours for this year's Green Cord program is Sunday, April 12th. Submit your volunteer hours in x2VOL.

Monday, April 13th starts the volunteer hours for the 2026 - 2027 Green Cord program.

In the last 12 months, Steele students have completed over 10,000 hours with volunteering and community service. Way to go Steele students! Great Job!

Steele Early College High School PTSA needs you!

Membership dues are only $15 each school year! Seniors, remember that if you will be applying for a PTSA scholarship, you need to be a member of PTSA. Click on the button below to join.

Seniors – You are doing a great job of applying to colleges!!! Please use the instructions below to request transcripts.

Transcript Request/Graduation Verification

Northwest Independent School District has partnered with ScribOrder to offer a convenient and secure way to request transcripts, enrollment histories and education verifications online.

Click Here - https://www.nisdtx.org/students-families/records-management/transcript-request

If you need your TCC college transcripts, you can request them online through TCC.

You can order an official TCC PDF e-transcript or paper transcript online. PDF e-transcripts or paper transcripts can be sent to any college or university, or to any individual or third party, via email or postal mail.

Click HERE - https://www.tccd.edu/services/district-admissions-records-office/transcripts/

Sheneka Davis, Counselor

Steele Early College High School

sdavis01@nisdtx.org

As we continue through a period of the school year where inclement weather affecting the school day becomes more possible, we'd like to remind families of our procedures for inclement weather and potential school closings.

One of the most important aspects of this process is that if no announcement is made, schools are operating on their regular schedules. When possible, Northwest ISD will attempt to communicate any school closure due to inclement conditions the day before school, though the district's goal is to make a decision no later than 5 a.m. If schools close, communication would arrive in a variety of methods, such as through ParentSquare, a phone call, social media and the district website.

District leaders and transportation drivers personally drive roads across all major areas of Northwest ISD to monitor conditions, as safe roadways are the most important aspect of inclement weather decisions. Additionally, district leaders meet with regional weather-response services for their guidance. To reiterate, if no announcement is made, schools will proceed on their regular schedules. Plan for school unless you hear otherwise directly from the district, as we will directly let you know of any change to normal operations.

For more information about inclement weather and school closings procedures, please read these frequently asked questions.

During the school year, every Wednesday is "Where Are You Going Wednesday". All students and staff are encouraged to wear a college/university, military, and/or trade school shirt to school. This supports our campus culture of preparing and focused on post-secondary after high school. What school or military are you going to be representing? We Are Steele!

In compliance with state law, Northwest ISD has implemented a new personal device policy for students. This new policy prohibits students from using personal communications devices at any point during the school day, including lunch and passing periods. Examples of prohibited devices include smartphones, smartwatches, wireless earbuds and more.

Click HERE to see information and details about the Northwest ISD communication about Cell Phones.

See the two attachments below for additional NISD information and details.

• Students can not access their cell phone from 8:15 am - 3:40 pm.
• Cell phones must stay turned off in the backpack.
• Parents can still email their child using the student's NISD email address.
• During Power Hour every day (11:15 am - 12:30 pm), students are at lunch, tutorials, clubs, and more. If you need to pick your child up during Power Hour, please make sure your child knows what time to be in the front office to meet you.