3. Dismissal Information – All students, not in an activity or sport, must exit the building by 3:15 PM. Once you leave, you will not be allowed reentry. *We will consider extreme weather changes.* 

a. Drop Off – Parents/Guardians must drop students off in the west parking lot. This is the side where the football stadium is located. The east lot is reserved for buses and staff parking. 

b. Pick Up – Parents/Guardians must pick up students in the west parking lot. West parking lot traffic will go north only. The east lot is reserved for buses only, and traffic will go south. 

4. Activity Late Bus - use the QR Code found in the cafeteria and main office.

 

a. You must use your own iPad/device to sign up. 

 

b. Only students who qualify for transportation will receive a late bus.

 

c. You must sign up by 2:00 PM each day. *If no one signs up, the bus will be cancelled.* 

 

d. Late buses do not leave until 5:15 PM. 

 

e. If you finish your activity earlier than 5:00 PM, please, call for a ride. 

 

f. If you do not attend your selected activity and/or wander around the halls unsupervised, you will lose late bus privileges.

 

 

Check out our handbook here: Northwest High Student Handbook 2024-2025 

 

 

As we continue to prioritize the safety and security of all students at Northwest High School, visually displayed student ID’s will now be a requirement for all staff and students while on campus.

 

ID badges are a critical part of our school's safety protocols for several reasons:

• Enhanced Security: ID badges help staff and security personnel quickly identify students, ensuring that only authorized individuals are on campus. This measure significantly enhances our ability to maintain a secure environment for all students.
• Emergency Situations: In case of an emergency, having students wear their ID badges allows for quick identification, facilitating efficient communication with parents and emergency responders.
• Access to Resources: ID badges are often required for accessing various school resources, including the library, cafeteria, and certain events or activities. Ensuring that students have their ID badges with them helps streamline these processes and supports a well-organized school day.
• Accountability: Wearing ID badges helps students take responsibility for their identification and personal safety. It also fosters a sense of belonging and community within the school. 

Thank you for your cooperation and support in reinforcing this important safety measure with your child. We had picture days on August 15 and 16,and September 26. 

 

 

Research has shown that cell phones can often be a distraction to the learning process. Therefore, we are continuing the following cell phone policy: The use of electronic devices within Northwest High classrooms is for educational purposes only.  

 

To ensure compliance with this policy, we have established the following steps:

 

1. First step: If a student is found using their cell phone inappropriately during class, the teacher will kindly ask them to stop.

 

2. Second step: If the student fails to comply with the teacher’s request, they will be asked to place their phone in a cell phone locker within the classroom for the remainder of the hour.  (Cell phone lockers have individual keys that students will keep when their phone is inside of a locker)

 

3. Third step: Should the student still refuse to comply, they will be sent to their administrator, who will request that the student place their cell phone in a cell phone locker designated by the administrator for the rest of the day.

 

4. Continued non-compliance: If a student consistently violates the cell phone policy, parents will be contacted for assistance, and the parent will be asked to come and retrieve the phone or pick up their child.  (Our preference is to keep students in school, so we ask for parent/guardian support in choosing to pick up the phone rather than the student)

 

5. The use of ear buds will be teacher's discretion and only during independent work time.  Students in violation will be asked to put their ear buds in a cell phone locker based on the same policy listed above.

 

6. Students who need to use their cell phone for an emergency purpose will be sent to their administrator to support their needs. Students WILL NOT be allowed to go into the hallway outside the classroom to use their phone.

 

 

 

Punctual attendance in class is critical towards student success.  Students will be allowed 5 tardies per quarter, per class, up to 5 minutes late, without consequence.

 

• After a student’s third tardy, the teacher will have a conversation with the student

 

• The teacher will reach out to parents after a student's 4th tardy to inform and request assistance

 

• Once a student reaches 5 tardies, the teacher will inform the student's administrator, and the administrator will assign a lunch detention for tardies 5-9

 

• Once a student reaches 10 tardies, they will be assigned an after-school detention, and a parent meeting will be required to collaborate on additional interventions.

 

• Students who are later than 5 minutes will be sent to receive a hall sweep pass and assigned an immediate lunch detention.

 

 

 

This is a reminder that our campus is closed, meaning students are not allowed to leave campus at any time during the school day without proper parent/guardian notification. Those who choose to do so will be subject to a search upon returning.

• Additionally, outside food deliveries are not permitted and will not be accepted at the school.
• If there are any questions, students should see their assigned administrator:

9th Grade – Mr. Lovell 

10th Grade – Ms. Reid 

11th Grade – Dr. Fant 

12th Grade – Mr. Kahlandt 

 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

 

 

Upcoming Event

1. May 16-21 (F-W): Grades 9-11 Summative Week – see flyer

2. May 20 (T): Graduation Rehearsal – see website for more information

3. May 21 (W):

• Last Day of School 
• Graduation, 7:00 p.m. – see website for details 

4. August 11 (M), 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Back to School Night, See flyer.

• Food Trucks
• Get ID Badges Made
• Update Contact info
• Complete Paperwork
• Sport Coaches
• Meet Teachers
• Get your Schedule
• Find your classrooms
• Buy a Yearbook

 

Academic News

1. Failed a core class (English, Math, PE, Science, and Social Studies)?  You will be automatically enrolled in Next Level Learning (summer school) See flyer with corrected dates.

2. UNL Air Force ROTC Program – Learn about scholarships, internships, study abroad & more (see flyer)

 

 

Activities News

To see ALL available activities/clubs Click Here 

1. Students, no more late buses, please plan your rides accordingly.

2. You're Invited! Join HOSA! - It’s not just for Doctor or Nurse wannabe! Anybody who wants to help others in many ways can find a place to fit in at HOSA. Scan the QR code to Join and be added to the Newsletter, Stop by rm 240 for the Paper applications. Applications are accepted through November.  

3. Upward Bound Math & Science – Recruiting 9th & 10th grade, first-generation, collegebound students

• Visit Room 104 after school M–Th for applications 

4. Order Pictures – Use Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVTN633H9 (Lifetouch)

5. Northwest Food Pantry – Open to all Northwest families

• Contact Mrs. Coyne (531-299-9440 or Danielle.Keller@ops.org) to schedule