Northwestern Local Schools

Good Morning! It is not our policy or protocol to release medical information about students. However, we believe that all students have been released from the hospitals. Northwestern Strong!

Thank you to all of the administrators from around the county and members of the Sheriff's Department who road buses this morning. It was awesome to have extra people on hand to welcome our students back to school today!

Warrior Family, Thank you so much for your support! I encourage you keep loving on each other, it is doing so much good. We can feel the love here at the school. I am sure others in the community can feel it too. We have received support from all over the county, the state, and the nation. We are hearing that there are a lot of people who want to donate, but don't know how. Our Treasurer, Jenna Ashbaugh, is going to be the district representative in charge of donations. If you or any other organizations want to donate to the school, in any way, please contact Jenna at ashbaughj@nwlschools.org. She will make sure the food, supplies, gift cards or anything else goes to the right people on the right day. Thank you for your love and support.

Please be advised that busing will NOT be provided from Northwestern for those students attending CTC, GISA or the ESC campuses tomorrow, Thursday, 08/24/23. We sincerely apologize for the late notice and any inconvenience caused.  Please do not hesitate to contact the Transportation Department at (937) 964-1672 or schoolbus@nwlschools.org with any questions. We greatly appreciate your continued support and understanding.

Northwestern Family, We will not have classes tomorrow. Staff members should report to work tomorrow. We will provide our staff with training to help support students when the students return on Friday. Staff members, please check your emails for directions on when you should report to work.

Northwestern Family, The bus accident this morning claimed the life of one of our elementary students. We will not have classes tomorrow. We will have grief counselors available for anyone who needs additional support during this tragedy. The Elementary and the Jr/Sr High will open at 8am for students, staff, and community members who need assistance and want to talk to a mental health specialist. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families that have been impacted by this tragedy.

For all CTC and STEM students, if transportation is needed to CTC or STEM on August 23rd, they will need to self transport or they can catch the shuttle in the morning at the rear of the high school between 7:00 and 7:10am. The bus will leave promptly at 7:15am. Any questions, you can call 937-964-1672.

Northwestern Warriors, we are unsure when State Route 41 will reopen. It is closed between Ballentine Pike and the school. If you are planning on picking up your student(s) today, you will need to enter the campus from Penny Pike.

Northwestern Family, I am saddened to report that there was an Injury accident this morning involving one our buses. We are still gathering information and will share it with you as it becomes available. Currently, 41 is closed near the school. We will be dismissing at are usual times. We are expecting bus drop off times to be off this afternoon, so please be patient. I will send another update later today.

Attention NW families: The afternoon Preschool program has been CANCELLED today. Thank you for your understanding.

If your child was involved in the bus accident this morning, you will be notified very soon. A parent reunification center will be at German Township Firehouse. 3940 Lawrenceville Dr, Springfield, OH 45504 You can pick your child up once you've been contacted. More details to come.

Good morning Northwestern families. There has been a bus accident on one of our elementary routes. We will share more information once details are available. Thank you for your patience.

If you did not get an invite to Rooms, please fill out this form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8-lnApys40clRLRaJBdLrtXAdZarsaMU-2qzkeyL-0ZQVNQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please sign up for Room. Invitations were resent today. Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Northwestern app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app today. 


The agenda for August's Board Meeting has been posted online. The meeting will take place on Thursday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the Athletic Complex. https://www.northwestern.k12.oh.us/page/the-board-of-education

2023-2024 bus routes have been posted on our Transportation's website. If you have any questions, please contact the bus garage at 937-964-1672.

Good Afternoon! Just a reminder from the Northwestern Clinics: All students in grades 7 and 12 must have updated meningococcal and Tdap vaccinations. Additionally, any new student to the district and students entering kindergarten must have a comprehensive shot record. These records are due on or before the first day of school. As of 9-6-23, students missing the above will be exempt from school. If your student will be requiring medication from the school nurses, medication release forms must be signed by a parent and physician. This includes over-the-counter and prescription medications. Release forms can be found on the Northwestern website under health and wellness. They can also be obtained from the front offices of both schools and/or from the nurses. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Check out the bookmobile at the back to school fair!

Have you completed your back to school forms yet?! Follow the link to complete yours today! https://nwls.esvportal.com/

Back to School Fair August 17, 2023 Elementary Open House 5-7 p.m.