District News
Week of 3/13/23
Northwest Community Schools
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Coming up........
- 3/13- NO SCHOOL
- 3/15- Early Release
- 3/17- NWMS Choir Festival
- 3/17- NWHS Musical Bye Bye Birdie
- 3/18- NWHS Musical Bye Bye Birdie
- 3/19- NWHS Musical Bye Bye Birdie
- 3/22- Early Release
- 3/23- 1/2 Day of School
- 3/24-4/2- SPRING BREAK!
- 4/5- Early Release
- 4/7- NO SCHOOL
- 4/11, 4/12, 4/13- KINDEGARTEN ROUNDUP!
- 4/12- Coffee with the Superintendent
- 4/12- Early Release
- 4/19- Early Release
- 4/20- Gold Club Breakfast
JCISD Special Education Millage Renewal on May Ballot
The May 2 ballot will have a question asking voters to renew a five-year Special Education Millage. If approved, the funds will be used by the JCISD to reimburse local school districts for their mandated special education costs. Without this millage in place, local school districts would lose approximately $8.8 million in special education funding for the 2023-24 school year, resulting in fewer dollars to support programs for all students.
Special education expenses are not fully funded by the federal government, leaving it up to state and local officials to pay for the mandated costs. The State of Michigan dictates that a local school cannot go out for an enhancement millage - it must come from the county’s intermediate school district. JCISD is the only educational entity that can place this proposal on the ballot. It is doing so on behalf of the 12 local school districts and three public school academies that it serves throughout Jackson County.
For more information or to review the Q&A, visit www.jcisd.org/millage.
You received an attendance magnet at your open house. Watch the video above for more information on how to use them!
Shop at Kroger and help NWEL!
Did you know you can help Northwest Elementary School by shopping at Kroger?
If you want to sign up, you can sign into your online account and use our code (KK645) under Community Rewards. We appreciate the support!
FINAL NOTICE: Order the 2023 NWKMS Yearbook!
NWHS Vision Screening is May 16, 2023!
NWHS Yearbook
A yearbook makes a GREAT gift! Don't forget to order your high school student's yearbook at www.yearbookforever.com. Orders can be placed through April 1 for high school books.
There are also several past yearbooks waiting to be picked up that have been paid for. Please check the lists for past books that are ready to pick up.
NWHS Mountie Nation Station
Congratulations Mountie Megabots!
The Mountie Megabots represented the Mountie Nation at the Jackson District Competition!
Stacey V. Gibbs Visits NWHS
Vocal Dimension has the incredible opportunity to premiere a piece by prolific composer, Stacey V. Gibbs! Stacey worked with Vocal Dimension last week on the piece, which will premiere at the May 11th Collage Concert at the Potter Center.
Great job NWHS Bands on a wonderful performance!
Junior Achievement Needs Your Help!
Junior Achievement is working with 2nd grade teachers at Northwest Early Elementary to offer volunteer-led lessons. There are multiple hands-on learning activities and the students will have a great time. We would love to have parents, guardians or other NW community members come and help out! If you sign up, the Junior Achievement office will provide you with everything for an awesome experience: a kit full of all of the supplies you will need along with a lesson guide with easy to follow instructions. The teacher stays in the classroom with you the whole time- no previous experience necessary. If you prefer working with another volunteer, you can sign up with a friend and co-teach! If you are interested, please reach out to the JA office directly at 517.782.7822 ext. 16 or email kfall@jamichiganedge.com for more details.
