Northwest High News
March Edition
What's new at the high...
Job Shadow Week at NWHS...
WHAT A WEEK!!! Northwest High School worked with Connie Poisson and staff at Junior Achievement in Jackson to give over 200 NW High School Mounties a job shadow experience at 54 different Jackson County businesses!! Thank you to JA and these businesses for hosting our students for an entire school day this week:
Summit Park Assisted Living
Prime Cuts
Summit Township Fire Dpt.-Ferguson Rd
Howard Hanna
McKibbin Media/ K105.3
Jackson College
ABC Academy-at Jackson College
Spring Arbor Lumber
Hutch's Food Center
Arbor Manor Rehab and Nursing Center
Spring Arbor University
Warner Elementary
Northwest Veterinary Clinic
K&J Tire
Technique
Picture This…Jackson
Five One Seven Salon
Summit Township Fire Dpt.-Spring Arbor Rd
Gerdau Mill
Willbee Transit Mix, Inc.
Center for Family Health
Christoff's
Production Realty
City of Jackson
City of Jackson Parks & Rec Department
Chamber of Commerce
Commonwealth Associates
Nevermore Décor
Blue Julep
Chase
Jackson YMCA
Xcel Staffing
12th District Court
Jackson County Office of the Sheriff
Brown Floral
Advance Turning & Mfg. Inc.
Gerdau Morrill
Petty Machine & Tool
TAC Manufacturing
ALS – Automated Logistics System
Melling Tool Co.
Sproat Realty
Athletico
Garcia Laboratory
Consumers Energy
Lyle A. Torrant Center
Maime Jarrett Photography
Art Moehn
Tru Hilton
Hampton Inn
Vista Grande Villa
ABC Academy-Laurence
PC Solutions
Rocci's Salon
These businesses allowed our students to experience a career in their chosen career pathway so they can choose elective classes and, for some, even job experiences in the future that will help them prepare and pursue a career in a field they enjoy. Northwest Community Schools appreciates the support our community businesses have for our students as we prepare our future workforce. Thank you to all who helped make this week possible!!! Our job shadow week is a valuable program that provides students with hands-on experience and exposure to different careers. It is a collaborative effort between the school, Junior Achievement, and the community, and it has a positive impact on both students and businesses. By participating in the job shadow week, students can gain insights into various professions and make informed decisions about their future.
CLASS OF 2023, 2024, & 2025, QUALIFY YOURSELF FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!
All juniors: Make yourself eligible for $500 and $40,000 scholarships each month. Earn entries in monthly drawings for scholarships by completing steps to plan for college. The sooner you start and the more steps you complete, the more chances you’ll have to win. This month’s entries will continue to be included in upcoming monthly drawings. Read the Official Rules HERE.
Did you know...
Both the technology handbook and student handbook can be found on our website nwschools.org under parent resources.
Mark Your Calendars...
March
- 3rd - 1/2 day students - end of Trimester 2
- 6th - First day of Trimester 3
- 12th - Daylight Savings Time - remember to set your clock ahead an hour!
- 13th - NO SCHOOL
- 17th - 19th - Spring Musical - Bye Bye Birdie
- 23rd - 1/2 day students & staff - spring break begins
- 24th thru April 2nd - Spring Break
See the athletic events schedule at the bottom of this newsletter
April -
- 3rd - Return to school from Spring Break
- 26th - 27th - Construction Career Days
- 29th - Prom - 7:00 - 10:00 pm @ Optimist Ice Arena
May -
- 16th - The Health Department will be doing vision screening for all 9th grade students
- 19th - Seniors' Last Day, College & Career Decision Day & Project Graduation
- 22nd - Senior Breakfast, Graduation Commencement practice (required) & Building Walk-throughs
- 23rd - Senior Cap Decorating & Baccalaureate
- 24th - Honors Convocation (senior awards)
- 25th - Graduation Commencent @ the HS beginning at 7:00 pm
Attendance Updates...
See the Policy Updates / Reminders section below for the updated attendance policy. You can submit an absence notification online using this FORM for HS only or by calling/emailing the attendance secretary.
Attendance Secretary Contact Information:
Kathy Argo
(517) 817 - 4937
(voicemail is still not working in any building so email would be best)
Let's celebrate...
CONGRATULATIONS...
Congratulations to our JACC February Students of the Month! Way to go Trenidy Halm & Makenzie Hawkins!
2022-2023 Trimester 1 Honor Roll -
Policy Updates/Reminders...
New Attendance Policy -
If a student is absent for any class without parent notification, they will not be allowed to make up the work due that day. Any work due that day will be put in the gradebook as a zero. To avoid this, please make sure to contact our attendance secretary via phone, email, or send in a note and/or doctor’s note within 2 school days of your student’s return to school.
Dress Code Reminders -
With spring coming and hopefully warmer weather soon we would like to remind students and parents of a few of the NWHS dress codes:
- Midriffs, cleavage, and buttocks shall be covered.
- Under-garments shall not be visible.
- Tank-tops are acceptable as long as undergarments are not exposed.
- Strapless, backless, and muscle shirts shall not be worn.
- Holes in clothing or sheer material exposing midriff/chest/upper thigh shall not be worn.
- Shorts/skirts/dresses must cover the buttocks completely.
- Sleepwear may not be worn to school, including pajama pants, robes, and nightgowns, unless there is an approved special activity during which they are deemed appropriate.
For the complete dress code please click here
Announcements...
The following are former students that still need to pick up a yearbook...
Seniors -
NWHS club updates...
Athletic Events...
SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS START MONDAY 3/13.(MUST ATTEND ALL TROUT DATES) IF YOU DID NOT PLAY A FALL OR WINTER SPORT, YOU MUST TURN IN PHYSICAL FORMS INTO THE ATHLETIC OFFICE BY FRIDAY 3/10/23. TRYOUT TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK MON 3/6 – 3/10 FRIDAY.
BOYS GOLF SIGN-UPS- https://forms.gle/mPB4vH6Bmc55Ascs5
BASEBALL – NAVY SEAL CONDITIONING @ HS MARCH 7 AND MARCH 9 7:00 PM TO 8:15 PM. Tryouts March 13th-March 15th. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT COACH SARGEANT OR COACH SALOW. asargeant@cityofjackson.org OR steven.salow@nwschools.org
SOFTBALL – https://forms.gle/u8A8wGEpJErgDYFq9
BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD – March 14th from 2:45 to 4:30 PM. Meet out at the track. More info contact tfxc.devereaux@gmail.com or cathe.pickett@nwschools.org. Please sign up for the Track Remind / To: 81010 Message: @nwhstrack https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbV_uHLqTXie_KrhqLXcnLjI5jz_G-fCSsiFAyab4uI0dx8A/viewform
GIRLS SOCCER – Conditioning Week March 6th – 10th 4:00 PM @ NWEL Gym – Tryouts: March 13th – 15th. More information contact coach: brooklyn.morgan@nwschools.org
GIRLS TENNIS – Tryouts start Monday, 3/13 2:45 PM on the Courts. For more information contact lcarroll@michiganvirtual.org