🌟 Congratulations, Bayleigh Ryder! 🌟

Congratulations to Bayleigh Ryder, outgoing Treasurer for NW FFA, on earning a Gold-Rated State Award for her outstanding record keeping!

This achievement reflects Bayleigh’s dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence in her role. Her hard work has set a strong example for others in the organization.

Well done, Bayleigh! 💛💙✨
23 minutes ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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Good afternoon,

There will be a Special Board meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Athletic Complex. The purpose of this meeting is to hire administrative personnel. https://www.northwestern.k12.oh.us/page/the-board-of-education

Thank you!
about 23 hours ago, Northwestern Local Schools
🎉 Congratulations to Our 2026–2027 NW FFA Officers! 🎉

We are proud to announce our newest leadership team:

🌟 President: Bayleigh Ryder
🌟 Vice President: Katie Brentlinger
🌟 Secretary: Emma Hackathorn
🌟 Treasurer: Isaac Smith
🌟 Reporter: Paige Moore
🌟 Sentinel: Beau Ryder
🌟 Student Advisor: Halle Barnhart
🌟 Executive Team At-Large: Olivia Pamer

This outstanding group of students is ready to lead, serve, and make a positive impact in the year ahead. We’re excited to see all they accomplish!

Best of luck to our new officers—your chapter is in great hands! 👏🌟
1 day ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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Reminder: There is a two-hour delay for students on Friday, April 24th. Thank you!
2 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
🎉 Work-Based Learning Success! 🎉

Senior Jacob Vocke was struggling to find employment, but with the help of secretary Jenn Timmons, he was connected with Rural King which perfectly aligns with his interests and job skills. Jacob is now thriving as a Recovery Associate in the Farm and Animal Department!

He is well on his way in this success story and has already logged over 500 hours at his job placement. 💪

Even more impressive—year to date, our Work-Based Learning students in NW FFA have earned over $180,000!
2 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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🌟 Student Highlight & Community Partnership Shoutout 🌟

Our FFA students have had an incredible experience building real-world job skills thanks to the support of community members Wayne Foster and Nick Wolf. Wayne has served as our lead mechanical skills instructor, while Nick has shared his expertise in welding. Their knowledge and dedication have made a lasting impact on our students.

With their guidance, Landon Dubie, Phil Boles, Landon Tipps, and Alex Woolf competed at the State Ag Mechanics Career Development Event. The team earned an impressive 17th-place finish in the state, and individually, Landon Dubie placed 22nd overall.

Well done, gentlemen and a huge thank-you to Wayne and Nick for investing your time and talent into this team. Career readiness starts here! 🔧👏

2 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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Order your High School Yearbook today! The link to order is: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1048429/Northwestern-High-School/
6 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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🔥 BIG SHOUTOUT to sophomore Palin Weinkauf-Arnold! 🔥

He just leveled up by completing OHSAA referee training and earning an industry-recognized credential toward graduation 💪

And he’s not stopping there—Palin is already out there officiating, making calls, earning money, and building an awesome part-time career that fits HIS schedule!

🙌 This is a HUGE win for our community too as officials are in high demand across all sports, and Palin is stepping up to make a real difference where it’s needed most.

📸 Pictured: Palin in action at the middle school track meet at Northwestern on April 16.

Keep shining, Palin—this is just the beginning! 🚀

For more information on how students can earn this credential as part of their educational plan, contact Mr. Springer springerg@nwlschools.org.

6 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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🔥⚡ MAKE SOME NOISE ⚡🔥

Junior Alex Rogers just went OFF on the ACT and earned a spot in the 30+ Club!! 💯📚 That’s elite company and a seriously impressive accomplishment!

Setting the standard, raising the bar, and proving hard work pays off—Alex is just getting started 🚀
6 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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The Northwestern Fine Arts Department is proud to announce the inaugural Northwestern Arts Festival May 3rd from 1-5 pm. Come for an afternoon of art and music while enjoying food trucks, games, face painting, raffles and more! Fun for the whole family! Come out to support the arts!

*Games, facepainting and raffles are cash only*
7 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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🚨 LET’S GO 🚨

Huge shoutout to senior Kailyn Scott for earning 30+ Club honors on the ACT!! 💯📚 That’s a major accomplishment and shows some serious dedication, grit and hard work!

Kailyn is headed to The Ohio State University this fall to study Animal Science, with plans to become a geneticist or nutritionist 🧬🐾🔥

We are so proud of you, Kailyn, for being a true Warrior! Your future is looking BRIGHT!! ✨💪 #FutureBuckeye #30PlusClub #StudentSuccess #GirlsInStem
7 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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🚨 BIG CONGRATS 🚨

Shoutout to senior Carly Clem for crushing the ACT and earning 30+ Club honors!! 💯📚 That’s an incredible achievement and a true testament to your hard work and dedication!

Next stop: The Ohio State University this fall to study actuarial science 🎓🔥

We are beyond proud of you, Carly! ❤️💙 Keep chasing greatness!!

💪✨ #FutureBuckeye #30PlusClub #StudentSuccess
7 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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During Military Week, students across the district are recognizing the service and commitment of military families.

Yesterday, one student chose to represent her favorite branch of the military in honor of her mom. A simple but meaningful way to show pride and appreciation. 🇺🇸

We’re grateful for the service and sacrifice of the families in our community.

#MilitaryWeek #Community #Respect
7 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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The agenda for the April Regular Board Meeting has been posted online. The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Athletic Complex. https://www.northwestern.k12.oh.us/page/the-board-of-education
8 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
Attention Senior parents- last call for Senior pictures!
Pictures will be in the yearbook and the senior tribute video at graduation. Send pictures to Mrs. Boggess at boggessl@nwlschools.org .

All pictures must be received by May 1st. Thank you!
8 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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Join us next week for Ohio Military Family Spirit Week!
14 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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Check out the district's important dates to remember for April!
April 24th- Interims Go Home
April 24th- Two-Hour Late Arrival for Students
21 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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Last week, our high school students had an incredible opportunity to visit Clark State! 🎓
They explored campus, learned about academic programs, and got a firsthand look at college life. Experiences like these help inspire their future goals and dreams!
23 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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REMINDER: Spring Break is next week March 30th-April 3rd!🌷
30 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
We’re proud to celebrate an exciting milestone—five of our students have been selected for the Magnify Internship Program! 🎉

There is incredible talent right here in our community, and we’re committed to helping develop and retain that talent by connecting local schools with local employers. The Magnify Initiative is all about creating career-focused opportunities for students while building a strong pipeline of future talent for our region.

Through partnerships with educators and employers, this program opens doors to:
✨ Career aptitude discovery
✨ Job shadowing experiences
✨ Internships and hands-on learning
✨ Real-world skill development

We believe students should have every opportunity to discover their strengths, explore career paths, and dream big about their future—right here in our community.

Join us in congratulating these students as they take this important step forward! 👏

To learn more about the Magnify Initiative, visit:
http://www.expandgreaterspringfield.com/workforce-and-talent/magnify
Or contact Kaitlyn Tyler at the Greater Springfield Partnership.

#StudentSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment #MagnifyInitiative #SpringfieldStrong
30 days ago, Northwestern Local Schools
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