Regular school attendance is essential to student success! House Bill 96 highlights the importance of understanding the difference between chronic absenteeism and truancy.
Chronic Absenteeism
• Counts all absences, excused and unexcused.
• Focuses on the academic impact of missed school days.
• Missing 10% or more of the school year—approximately 18 days—is considered chronic absenteeism.
Truancy
• Focuses on unexcused absences.
• May lead to court involvement.
Every school day counts! Working together, we can help our students build strong attendance habits and achieve success.
Every Day Matters!
Our principals set the tone for success, support our teachers, and build a safe, thriving community where every student can grow. We are endlessly grateful for their tireless dedication, vision, and leadership.
Join us in celebrating our amazing administrators:
👉 Mr. Everhart– Elementary Principal
👉 Mrs. Rebernak- Elementary Assistant Principal
👉 Mr. Roeth- Jr/Sr High Principal
👉 Mr. Bryant- Jr/Sr High Assistant Principal
Drop a comment below to leave a shout-out or share your favorite memory with your principal! 👇💙
Check out the district's important dates to remember for October!
October 16th
End of 1st Quarter
October 19th
No School
October 20th
2nd Quarter Begins
October 26th
Two-Hour Late Arrival for Students
Get ready for a night of Halloween fun! 🍬🍭
Join us Monday, October 26, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Northwestern Student Parking Lot for our annual Trunk or Treat!
This event is proudly presented by the Northwestern Teachers Association, Northwestern Association of School Employees, Northwestern NHS, and Northwestern SADD.
🚗🎃 Want to host a trunk?
If you would like to decorate a trunk and participate in Trunk or Treat, please contact Mr. Cooke directly at cookep@nwlschools.org.
We can't wait to see all of our little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses! 👻🦸♀️🍬
Come join us for a fun-filled evening of treats and Halloween fun! 🎃🕷️
Show your Northwestern pride with the latest Official Warrior Merch! 🏹
This merchandise is part of Warrior Made, the Entrepreneurship Class’s Junior Achievement Company Program, giving our students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in entrepreneurship and business.
🛍️ New styles available
💲Featured items are just $16
📅 Shop through October 12, 2026
Check out the full collection and support our student entrepreneurs! https://store.ideal-images.com/northwestern_high_school
Thank you!
Homecoming is almost here!
Want to catch all the action? Click the link in this post and click LIVE to watch the festivities!
📣 Parade: 6:30 PM (Watch LIVE beginning at 6:40 PM)
👑 Homecoming Coronation: 7:30 PM
Let’s celebrate our Warriors and cheer on our 2026 Homecoming Court! 💙❤️🏈
https://www.youtube.com/@WNBCSpringfieldOH
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, Sept 24th at 6:30 PM at the NW Campus to kick off our homecoming celebrations! Check out the map below for the full parade route and important logistics.
⚠️ Important Details to Keep in Mind:
Parking: Park in any of the green areas on the map and find a great spot along the route to watch! Please respect the "No Parking" zones marked in red.
Road Closures: Campus entrances will close starting at 6:25 PM until the end of the parade. Make sure to arrive early!
Mark your calendars for tomorrow, September 24th, and join us for an unforgettable evening of school spirit! Here is the full lineup so you don’t miss a single moment:
🚚 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Food Trucks (Athletic Complex)
Grab dinner from some incredible local vendors:
Blended
JoJo's Concession
SSM Concessions
Whisk and Brew
🎉 6:30 PM: Homecoming Parade (NW Campus)
Participant Drop-Off: 6:00 PM
👑 7:30 PM: Coronation of King & Queen (Stadium)
Come cheer on our homecoming royalty!
🔥 8:00 PM: Bonfire (NW Softball Field)
End the night right with good vibes and a roaring bonfire.
Bring your family, your friends, and your loudest school spirit! See you all tomorrow! ❤️💙
👑 Introducing the 2026 Northwestern Homecoming Court! 👑
Please join us in congratulating this year’s Homecoming Court! 🎉
Back Row (left to right): Brody Freeze (Freshman), Brayden Gochenouer (Senior), Crew Estep (Senior), Xavier Griffith (Senior), Alex Wise (Senior), Eli DeLaet (Senior), Keegan Lins (Junior), Caden Freeze (Sophomore)
Front Row (left to right): Abigail Cuy Castellanos (Freshman), Andie Murakami, (Senior) Makinly Jefferson (Senior), Madelyn Clark (Senior), Kaydence Querry (Senior), Emma Hackathorn (Junior) , Carly McCarty (Sophomore)
Not pictured: Evelyn Errett (Senior)
We are excited to celebrate these outstanding students as they represent Northwestern Local Schools during our 2026 Homecoming festivities!
Be sure to join us as we celebrate Homecoming Week and cheer on our Warriors! 🏈📣
Reminder, Northwestern Local Schools will have a two-hour early release this Friday.
Please note the following transportation times:
🚌 CTC Students
• Students will be released at 11:56 a.m.
• The bus will leave at 12:05 p.m.
🚌 ESC Students (Selma Rd Location)
• ESC students will be leaving the Selma Rd location at approximately 11:40 a.m.
• This applies to ALL Northwestern students who are at the Selma Rd location who use the bus for transportation home.
Please make sure you are prepared for these adjusted transportation times. If you have any questions, please contact the bus garage at 937-964-1672.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Homecoming 2026 is almost here, Warriors!
Get ready for a week full of Warrior pride, school spirit, and Homecoming traditions! 🎉
📣 Homecoming Parade
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Northwestern Campus
🍔 Food Trucks: 5:30–8:30 PM
👑 Coronation at the Stadium
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Taylor Field
Following the parade, head over to the stadium to watch the crowning of our Homecoming King and Queen!
🔥 Bonfire (Weather Permitting)
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 By the NW Softball Field
🏈 Homecoming Football Game
📅 Friday, September 25
📍 Taylor Field
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM
💃 Homecoming Dance
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 8:00–11:00 PM
📍 NW Small Gym
Link to purchase tickets: https://www.nwlschools.org/page/event-box-office-tickets
More information to come over the next week!
Just a reminder that Northwestern Local Schools will have an early release this Friday, September 18th.
Please make sure your child has a plan for dismissal and transportation.
Thank you, Northwestern families!
Thank you!
It's time to gear up with Northwestern Warriors Spirit Wear! Whether you're cheering from the stands, supporting your favorite student-athlete, or showing your Warrior pride around town, we've got something for everyone.
🎽 The online spirit wear store closes on September 3rd!
📦 Ordering is easy! Once you make your purchase, your items are shipped directly to your home—just like ordering from Amazon. There are no order forms to collect and no school pickup required.
❤️ Even better, every purchase supports our students! Beginning with the very first item sold, 8% of all sales will be returned to Northwestern to help replenish the 7–12 Principal Account, which supports students and school initiatives throughout the building.
🔗 Shop here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/UG1UbJzvrA
Thank you for supporting Northwestern Local Schools. We appreciate your continued support and can't wait to see our community showing off its Warrior pride in scarlet red and royal blue!
Go Warriors! ❤️💙
#GoWarriors #WarriorPride #NorthwesternLocalSchools #SupportTheWarriors
Attention 2026 Graduates – Yearbook Pickup
If you ordered a 2025–2026 Northwestern High School yearbook, your yearbook is ready for pickup!
Pickup Location:
Northwestern High School Office
Pickup Time:
During regular school hours
Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior!
