We welcome our returning Viking students/families, and welcome new Viking students/families! I am Ms. Linda K. Jackson, Family Ambassador, and will be sending out a newsletter twice a month. I am at Northland on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., and Thursdays from 7:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. I can also be reached at (614) 653-8155. The Family Ambassador is a liaison between the families and Northland High School; being FAMILY-focused; here to support our Northland High School families. I will be reaching out to you, to find out how your experiences have been with Northland High School, and if I can be of any assistance with information to help maintain/improve your family situations(s)/environment(s).

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for our Open House. During our Open House, you will have a chance to meet members of our staff, tour the campus, and learn how to best partner with us to support your students. I look forward to seeing you there!

PBIS is Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. It is used to reward positive behavior, and is not bribery. Northland High School started using PBIS last school year, and found it to very useful. Students are engaged with its practice, and their opinions are considered. For more information, contact Ms. Tekiesha Goolsby, here at Northland High School. Her email address is: tgoolsby@columbus.k12.oh.us

Northland High School has access to interpreters who provide sign language; speak Arabic, French, Nepali, Somali Kinyarwar, Somali Mai, and Spanish. If you are going to be meeting with a teacher, counselor, or other staffperson, and need any interpreting services, please tell Ms. Jackson, the Family Ambassador, as soon as possible, and she can request an interpreter for you.