Northwest News
Mr. Smith's Newsletter for the Northwest Community
Sunday, February 25, 2024
NEW: This Week's Message from Mr. Smith
Northwest High School Families,
I hope everyone has had a great weekend! We have a shorter week with a half day on Friday, March 1 for interims. Students should be aware that most teachers require all assignments be completed and submitted prior to the interim period or it will be marked as a zero in the gradebook. Work hard this week to complete any missing assignments.
As we enter the playoff season for both our Boys and Girls Basketball teams, I want to send a congratulations to both our wrestling and swim/dive teams. There were many appearances on the podium for our swim/dive team and even two (2) school records were broken! A special congratulations to Cole Hilton for making it to the top 10 ALL TIME MCPS list for 100 meter breast stroke. For our wrestlers, all who made it to regionals will be moving onto states as either a placement or alternate. A special congratulations to both Jason Beale and Esther Clark!
Attention Parents! While there has been many messages about the changes to grading for the second semester, it is important that we highlight those changes. You can find the complete community guidance on our grading and reporting guidelines linked here. Be sure to reach out to your child's administrator with any questions.
There are many amazing things happening during the school day to support the learning of our students! At times, some students need some extra support to master new learning. MCPS has gathered resources that are free or low cost to families. These resources directly align with our curriculum used to teach our students each day. Let us know if you have any questions about your student’s academic progress. Family Resources
Looking for a Summer Job? There is a job fair on Saturday, March 9, 3 – 5:30 p.m. at Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown for those interested in finding out more.
National Honor Society Invitees: All students that were academically eligible (3.9 unweighted GPA) in 10th and 11th grade received an email through Synergy. Details about the application process will be presented on zoom. Please have your students check synergy email for details!
Attention Parents! Booster Club needs your help with concessions for our athletic events. Please sign up using this link.
A reminder that our TENTATIVE Graduation date is Thursday, June 6 at 9:00 am at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Mark your calendars.
Yearbook Pictures are available for purchase. Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc use your student ID when prompted for the online code. For questions regarding school pictures, please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Hall Sweeps are continuing and if a student is caught in a hall sweep more than once, they will be assigned an after-school detention. Prioritize regular, prompt attendance to all classes.
Interested in donating to our community? Click this link to support any of our families in need.
In this week's newsletter, you can find new and important items such as the SAT School Day information for our Class of 2025, the annual Prom Dress Giveaway, an opportunity to learn about job opportunities on April 10, an informational session this week on how to complete the FAFSA, this week's College and Career Center updates, the annual pre-college fair at Wootton High School, the College Fair field trip for the Class of 2025 on March 19, the coast guard open house in April, things to know from MCPS for Thursday, February 22, and a way to support the PTSA at Laperaux French Bistro.
Remind Quick Guides for Parents [Amharic]
Remind Quick Guides for Parents [Chinese]
Remind Quick Guides for Parents [French]
Remind Quick Guides for Parents [Korean]
Remind Quick Guides for Parents [Portuguese]
Remind Quick Guides for Parents [Spanish]
Remind Quick Guides for Parents [Vietnamese],
There are some important reminders including information regarding the purchasing of yard signs for your Class of 2024 senior, important spring sports registration reminders, our Black History Month celebrations, an important survey from MCPS for families, an opportunity from our partners at Identity, the Free Store Big Book Giveaway, the upcoming PTSA and Booster Club sponsored 5k, a way to support the Class of 2024 at Tortacos, the free store, a way to support the SGA through fundraising, the MSP Intra-county Retreat in March, the advertisement for the spring musical, Mean Girls, MCPS' Girls Summit in March, a chance for tutoring/mentoring for free, second semester parking, our tentative graduation date for the Class of 2024, school cash online, Yearbook sales information, ways to join the PTSA and Booster Clubs, a call for parents to join our parent councils, College T-Shirt Tuesdays, and ways to buy Class spirit gear!
We thank you for your continued support and trust. Let's make it a great week!
NEW: SAT School Day Information for the Class of 2025
SAT School Day at NWHS will take place on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, for all students in the Class of 2025. Students are required to arrive at NWHS no later than 7:35 am on SAT School Day to check in and locate their testing room. The Digital SAT is offered at no cost to students in the Class of 2025, and all students in the Class of 2025 are expected to test. There is no need to sign up, as students are automatically enrolled. On March 1st, students will check their school-issued device (Chromebook) in their English classrooms. They will receive information about the Digital SAT, items to bring on test day, and study resources for the SAT.
Additionally, NWHS students in the Class of 2025 will attend the NACAC College Fair on March 19, 2024.
NEW: College and Career Updates!
COLLEGE CAREER Community e-NEWS BULLETIN HIGHLIGHTS: View the complete e-NEWS Bulletin on the college career web page and click on the e-NEWS link for all details. Publication date: 02/23/2024. For details on all college career information and resources, visit the college career webpage. Questions? Reach out to Rochelle_Davis@mcpsmd.org
Access Permission Form @ https://bit.ly/3SOcprm
NEW! The Black Engineers Society is hosting a Shadow Day at University of Maryland College Park, where prospective students have the chance to experience a typical day at our school by shadowing one of our current students. March 6, 2024
During Shadow Day, participants will attend classes, interact with professors, engage in campus activities, and get a firsthand feel for the atmosphere here at UMD! It's an excellent opportunity for prospective students to envision themselves at college. We encourage high school students to take advantage of this event. Register to attend @ https://forms.gle/YRUnN8KEYpJpMoJh6.
NEW! Third Annual Pre-College Fair. March 14 from 6 to 8 pm. Wootton High School. FREE! Representatives from pre-college programs at Brown, Columbia, Duke, Georgetown, George Washington, Hopkins, and more are coming to our backyard to connect with MCPS families. These colleges offer summer programs in medicine, sports management, business, law, engineering, and other areas of study. Some programs offer scholarships as well. Registration is required by March 11 using this link.
NEW! MCPS Out of School Time has partnered up with Grow Your Own to offer students an amazing opportunity on April 10th to attend a Grow Your Own Career Fair with community partners. This is the perfect time for students to learn about job applications, interviewing, and possibly get an interview on the spot. Register for this event HERE.
JAG Jobs: All job opportunities are published in the latest Jag JOBS Bulletin available to download at any time from our College Career web page ‘Jag Jobs’ under College & Career Quick Links. https://bit.ly/3sKZRVw.
NEW! JOB POSTING: The Comus Inn re-opens in spring 2024 and is hiring for all positions. Visit https://www.thecomusinn.com/ to apply. Located at 23900 Old Hundred Road Dickerson, MD 20842 | (301) 349-2015 | Post 14 February 2024 |
NEW! JOB POSTING: RSV Pools is hiring for summer. Visit www.RSVpools.com for more information and to apply. | Post 22 February 2024 |
Northwest High School College Career Visit Calendar:
- Rutgers University | IN PERSON | Mon., Feb. 26 @ 9:30 am
- Montgomery College | Q&A | IN PERSON | Wed., Feb. 28 @ 11 am through lunch
Money Matters → Scholarship Highlights & Reminders:
For a complete list of scholarships, including details for those listed below, download the latest publication of our Jag Scholarships ‘Apply Now’ Bulletin on the web. Post date refers to the first date published in the Jag Scholarships ‘Apply Now’ Bulletin. Additional Northwest High School Scholarship Resource (PDF format).
SCHOLARSHIP NEW HIGHLIGHTS:
- NEW! SCHOLARSHIP: The Bernie Scholarship. The Bernie Scholarship Awards Program is a local non-profit organization located in Montgomery County, Maryland. The mission of The Bernie Scholarship Awards Program is to provide financial assistance for college or workforce development training programs to graduating high school SENIORS and adult learners who are very low-income and live in subsidized housing in Montgomery County, Maryland. To learn more about the scholarship and the funder, click HERE. Click HERE to access the application. DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 1 | Post 15 February 2024 |
- NEW! SCHOLARSHIP: ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC., 2024 SCHOLARSHIP. Available to Montgomery County Public Schools SENIORS. Must reside in Montgomery County. $1,000 (amount may vary). 2.5 minimum GPA with community service and leadership qualities. Merit based. DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 15 | Post 16 February 2024 |
- NEW! SCHOLARSHIP: HIGH BRIDGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. Available to GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS from a public, private, or charter school located in the District of Columbia, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Charles County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County in Maryland, and Alexandria City, Arlington, and Fairfax County in Virginia. $1,000 to $2,000. Minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 at the conclusion of the first semester (or second quarter) of the 2022-2023 school year. (An applicant whose GPA falls short of the minimum requirement will be considered, provided the applicant is able to demonstrate substantial and notable academic progress given hardship conditions. Examples of hardship may include poverty, immigration, or adversity such as a disability, tragedy, or trauma.). Applicants must be admitted to a trade school, community college, college, or university and will attend such institution full time. Application portal opens MARCH 1. ANTICIPATED DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MAY 1 | Post 20 February 2024 |
- NEW! SCHOLARSHIP: TAIWANESE-AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP. Available to high school SENIORS from all ethnic backgrounds. $1,000 award. Applications will be judged based on: Leadership (30%) | Community Activities & Services (20%) | Extracurricular Activity (10%) | Academic Achievement (30%) | Essay (10% | DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 1 | Post 20 February 2024 |
- NEW! SCHOLARSHIP: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN COLLEGE ALUMNAE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP. The College Alumnae Club of the NAUW is accepting applications from FEMALE AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS who wish to apply for our $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must reside in the following jurisdictions in Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area: Washington, DC; Prince George’s County, MD; Montgomery County, MD; City of Alexandria, VA; or Arlington County, VA. Applicants must attend an accredited public high school in the following jurisdictions in Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area: Washington, DC; Prince George’s County, MD; Montgomery County, MD; City of Alexandria, VA; or Arlington County, VA. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA (i.e., 77-79% or C+) and have been accepted at an accredited 4-year or accredited 2-year academic institution of higher education in a program leading to an academic degree, diploma, or certificate of higher study. Have good leadership skills as evidenced by a strong community service record. Have participated in extracurricular activities. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MAY 10 | Post 21 February 2024
SCHOLARSHIP REMINDERS:
- REMINDER! SCHOLARSHIP: MASONIC CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIP Pentalpha Lodge #194 . Awards range from $500 to $5,000. Available to SENIORS who are US citizens or Permanent residents. Application includes the official high school transcript, recommendations and essay. DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 1 | Post 7 February 2024 |
- REMINDER! SCHOLARSHIP: Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship. Available to self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) high school SENIOR student-athletes. Awards up to $2,000 to offset the cost of educational expenses. Scholarships are awarded to self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) student-athletes who have contributed to the sport in which they participate and enhanced the perception of the LGBT community as a result of their contributions and involvement. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Candidates must demonstrate dedication to both academic and athletic excellence as well as show promise as an LGBTQ+ role model. DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 1| Post 11 January 2024 |
- REMINDER! SCHOLARSHIP: Ivy Vine Charities Scholarship. Available to Montgomery County (MD) high school SENIORS. GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale required. Applicants must plan to attend a four year university of college, or a community college. Official transcript required along with a written essay (topic specific). Additional requirements are noted on the scholarship application which can be downloaded HERE. DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 2 | Post 31 January 2024 |
- REMINDER! SCHOLARSHIP: DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, Montgomery County (MD) Alumnae Chapter 2024 Scholarship Program. SENIORS. Must reside in Montgomery County. This year we will be awarding multiple scholarships to Montgomery County, MD seniors. Multiple awards. Amounts vary with award. Minimum GPA 2.0 required. Available for graduates planning to attend a two or four-year college or university, trade, or vocational school. Visit https://www.mcacdst.org/programs/scholarship-2/ for more information and to apply. Please note: To be considered for a scholarship, a completed application must be uploaded using the following Jotform link: Submission Form. DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 15 | Post 22 January 2024 |
- REMINDER! SCHOLARSHIP: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Scholarship: Available to Montgomery County Public Schools high school SENIORS. 3.0+ GPA required. Applicants must have participated in extracurricular activities and must have participated in faith-based, religious-based or volunteer activities. Application includes an essay. Scholarship Information Sheet | Scholarship Application | Application packet (application form, student essay, and recommendation letters) must be sent to: Ms. Rebecca L. Gibson, Montgomery County Board of Education, Carver Educational Services Center, 15 West Gude Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or by email to Rebecca_Gibson@mcpsmd.org. Questions about the scholarship process should be directed to MoCOScholarshipCommittee@hotmail.com DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 22 | Post 7 February 2024 |
- REMINDER! SCHOLARSHIP: JOSHUA SNYDER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Available to Northwest High School (Montgomery County, MD) SENIORS. Applicants must plan to attend a college (2 or 4-year), a university, vocational/trade school following graduation. Financial need considered. $2,500 awards (3). DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 22 | Post 31 January 2024 |
NEW: Things to Know from MCPS for Thursday, February 22
1. Inviting All Students, Staff and Families to Share Your Feedback
We want to hear from you on how we are doing. MCPS is inviting ALL students, staff and parents/caregivers to share your experiences and thoughts on academics, communication, and overall satisfaction with your school and the district and/or experience working at MCPS. Your input and insight are essential in helping us understand what is working well and areas of improvement. Your participation and any identifying information are completely confidential. The feedback collected will be used to inform decisions and help create a more supportive and enriching environment for students, staff, and families in our district.
Click here to access more information about the surveys.
The surveys will be open until Friday, March 15.
2. Finalists Selected for Student Member of the Board of Education
Samantha Ross, a junior at Montgomery Blair High School, and Praneel Suvarna, a junior at Clarksburg High School, are the finalists for the 47th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). Elections will be held on Wednesday, April 17. From a pool of eight students, Ms. Ross and Mr. Suvarna were chosen by more than 400 voting middle and high school delegates who attended the SMOB Nominating Convention at Watkins Mill High School. Read more.
3. Nominations Open for Distinguished Service to Public Education Awards
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking nominations from the public for its 27th Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored by the Board to recognize and show appreciation to individuals, groups and organizations that have made exemplary contributions to public education in Montgomery County. Read more.
4. Upcoming Events, Reminders and Resources
Join Us Saturday for Family Forum on Mental Health & Substance Use Prevention
Join the Springbrook High School PTSA Saturday, Feb. 24 for a family forum on maintaining strong mental health and preventing substance use. Attendees will learn about the dangers of fentanyl, alcohol and other substances; information to keep students safe; school and community-based substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives and what insurance is required to cover. RSVP
MCPS to Host Girls’ Summit on March 9
Join us for the Girls’ Summit on Saturday, March 9 at Northwood High School. This event will provide informative workshops geared towards students in grades 6–12 on a variety of current topics. Read more. RSVP
Summer RISE 2024 Student Registration Close Feb. 27
Registration is now open for students to be part of Summer RISE 2024. Summer RISE provides hands-on, career-based learning experiences to rising juniors and seniors and helps employers cultivate a talent pipeline. Registration closes Feb. 27. Learn more.
MCPS Partners with Girls With Impact
MCPS is partnering with Girls With Impact to bring a free Business and Leadership program for girls and gender expansive youth in Grades 9–12. Developed with leaders from Harvard University, this 10-week, online program begins March 11, and equips girls with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders. Read more.
5.MCPS News This Week
Black History Month: Hip Hop History and Culture Class at MCPS
In 2019, a Hip Hop History and Culture class was offered to high school students for the first time in MCPS at Montgomery Blair High School. The class, now also offered at Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Rockville high schools, aims to teach students about the cultural and social influence of hip-hop, combining history, sociology and social commentary. Students learn about its impact on politics, psychology and have moved into areas like mental health. Read more.
Black History Month: Schools Highlight Black History Month
From high schools to our youngest learners, MCPS schools have hosted events and opportunities throughout the month for students and staff to learn, give back, and celebrate African American culture and contributions. Read more
WATCH: 2024 HBCU Fair and How to Plan for College
Hundreds of students and their families packed this year’s HBCU Fair. The fair provided students in Grades 8–12 an opportunity to meet representatives from more than 40 HBCUs. Representatives shared information and answered questions from students and parents about admissions, financial aid, testing, majors and much more. If you missed it, be sure to watch a recap of tips shared with students who attended.
REMINDER: Spring Athletics Registration Reminder!
Students interested in trying out for a Spring Sport must be registered in ParentVue and have a current physical on file no later than February 28th. Mrs. Tyler, our Athletics Specialist, is sending mass emails to those who are registered to confirm your status. If you have not received an email and registered your child, chances are you need to review and submit the registration. You can find more information about registration, as well as tryout times and locations on NorthwestAthletics.org. Email Jody_D_Tyler@mcpsmd.org with questions.
REMINDER: Your Voice Matters: Family Survey for School Improvement
At Northwest High School, we believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of your perspective. Your family's input is crucial in shaping the future of our school community, and we invite you to participate in our Family Survey.
This survey aims to gather valuable insights into your experiences and opinions regarding various aspects of our school district. Your honest feedback will help us understand what's working well and identify areas where we can improve to create a more supportive and engaging learning environment for all students.
Participating in this survey is easy, and it will only take a few minutes of your time. Your responses are completely confidential, and the information you provide will be used solely for the purpose of enhancing our educational programs and services. The survey opens February 12, 2024 and closes March 15, 2024.
To access the survey, please click on the link provided below:
https://parentsurvey.mcpsmd.org/
We appreciate your commitment to our school community and value the unique perspectives each family brings. Together, we can continue to build a positive and thriving educational environment.
Thank you for your time and input. We look forward to hearing from you!
REMINDER: Free Store Updates!
Thank you Northwest Community for all of your donations to the Free Store! We average several visitors a day, and as the new semester begins, students are looking for replacement school supplies. As always, we accept all gently used school supplies, such as paper and binders, but right now we are in particular need of composition and spiral notebooks, and backpacks. Cute trinkets are always welcome to make shopping at the Free Store an especially fun experience. Please drop off donations in the front office or have your child bring them to room 264. Thank you!
REMINDER: MSP Intra-County Retreat is Saturday, March 16
The 13th Annual Intra-County Minority Scholars Program Retreat is right around the corner and already building up a buzz. Last year, MSP set the blueprint and reminded everyone to “be about it!” This year, the student leaders are calling on students across Montgomery County to join them in both “starting a new chapter” and “rewriting the narrative.” They are well aware of the forces that continue to try to deny progress. They are familiar with the efforts to whitewash U.S. history and erase the efforts of “minoritized” groups. They are aware of the many efforts to censor and remove books that deal with social justice issues. And so MSP stands ready to start a new chapter that firmly demands equity. They stand ready to rewrite the narrative - one that is truly anti-racist. So on Saturday, the 16th of March at John F. Kennedy High School, the 13th annual MSP Retreat will declare to the world that Montgomery County students plan to “Start a New Chapter and Rewrite the Narrative!”
Eighteen years ago, the Minority Scholars Program began organically as a student driven initiative aimed at tackling the opportunity gap. Through student voice, student leadership and student activism, it has served as both a vehicle, as well as a blueprint, for creating change. Over the course of this time, MSP has expanded to all MCPS high schools, over half of the middle schools, and now more than 8 elementary schools. But there have also been considerable interest from numerous other schools and school districts within the state of Maryland and beyond. The student leaders are more committed than ever to fight the insidious existence of the opportunity gap and inequity within our schools. And the 13th Annual Intra-County Minority Scholars Program Retreat aims to help usher that change along and to help move us definitively forward. Retreat events begin at 9:00am and continue to 3:30pm on Saturday the 16th of March, 2024 at John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Come witness MCPS youth “start a new chapter,” outline their vision, design their manuscript for educational equity, and “rewrite the narrative” to create a truly anti-racist school system.
REMINDER: MCPS' Girls Summit - Saturday, March 9
Students grades 6–12 and caregivers are invited to the second MCPS Girls’ Summit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 9, at Northwood High School. This event will provide informative workshops geared towards middle and high school girls on a variety of current topics. Join us for a chance to network, participate in fun activities, learn valuable skills and enjoy a fashion show presented by White House Black Market celebrating diverse body types.
Sessions will be provided in English and Spanish and will be organized by grade level. Student Service Learning (SSL) hours will be available for students. Please see Ms. Morales or Ms. Henry if interested in attending this event or if you have any questions.
Topics and activities will include:
· Healthy relationships/dating violence
· Social media use and mental health
· Self-esteem
· Identifying symptoms of depression & anxiety
· How to get help
· Healthy eating
· Body image
· Gardening therapy
· Music therapy
· Zumba
· Kaiser spin bikes
· Kaiser health screening & flu shots
· And much more!
REMINDER: UPDATED Parking Information
Second semester parking permits will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, January 25, 2024, for $39.00 (processing fee included) payable by cash, check (made payable to Northwest High School), or online using a credit card through SchoolCash Online. To pay online, a link will be sent to the student’s school email address once the application has been received and approved for eligibility. Applications and payment can be brought to the business office, Room 322, before school starting at 7:25 a.m., during lunch and after school until 2:45 p.m. Applications (two-page document) are also available in the Business Office for students to pick up, as well as on the Northwest HS webpage under the Back-to-School Resource Bank. As a reminder, students must be cleared of all obligations (including but not limited to all current and past AP exam fees, textbook fees, and athletic uniforms) and have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order to be eligible for a student parking permit.
REMINDER: Important School Cash Online Access!
MCPS has transitioned to a new online payments system called SchoolCash Online (SCO). This will be the preferred method of payment for all school-related fees, excluding school lunches. SCO will help increase efficiency and security at schools by making payments directly into schools’ bank accounts and eliminating the need for teachers to handle money. A processing fee will be included on all items available for purchase, regardless of the type of payment used on SCO or at the school.
As of Monday, August 21, 2023, parent/guardians will no longer need an SCO PIN number to add their student(s) to their SCO account. Guardians will automatically get emails from SCO (noreply@schoolcashonline.com) with instructions if the email address is on file with the school. For approved parent/guardians who do not currently have an SCO account, an automated email was sent out with an invitation to create an account. For approved parent/guardians who already have an SCO account but have not yet linked their student(s) to their account, an automated email was sent from SCO for each unlinked student. The email had an “Accept” button, that once clicked, will attach that parent/guardian’s child to their account automatically. If you need support with the registration process, please email the Parent KEV group support drop box at parenthelp@kevgroup.com, or can call at 866-961-1803.
MCPS ha hecho la transición a un nuevo sistema de pagos en línea llamado SchoolCash Online (SCO). Este será el método de pago preferido para todas las cuotas relacionadas con la escuela, excluyendo los almuerzos escolares. SCO ayudará a aumentar la eficiencia y la seguridad en las escuelas al realizar pagos directamente en las cuentas bancarias de las escuelas y eliminar la necesidad de que los maestros manejen dinero. Se incluirá una tarifa de procesamiento en todos los artículos disponibles para la compra, independientemente del tipo de pago utilizado en SCO o en la escuela.
A partir del lunes 21 de agosto de 2023, los padres/tutores ya no necesitarán un número PIN de SCO para agregar su(s) estudiante(s) a su cuenta de SCO. Los tutores recibirán automáticamente correos electrónicos de SCO (noreply@schoolcashonline.com ) con instrucciones si la dirección de correo electrónico está registrada en la escuela. Para los padres/tutores aprobados que actualmente no tienen una cuenta de SCO, se envió un correo electrónico automático con una invitación para crear una cuenta. Para los padres/tutores aprobados que ya tienen una cuenta de SCO pero que aún no han vinculado a su(s) estudiante(s) a su cuenta, se envió un correo electrónico automatizado desde SCO para cada estudiante no vinculado. El correo electrónico tenía un botón "Aceptar", que una vez que se hace clic, adjuntará al hijo de ese padre/tutor a su cuenta automáticamente. Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de inscripción, envíe un correo electrónico al buzón de apoyo del grupo de padres KEV al parenthelp@kevgroup.com, o puede llamar al 866-961-1803.
REMINDER: Yearbook Sale Information
We have a community upload spot for candids. Please upload any pics of your student(s) that may end up as features in the yearbook. Please add names and grades.
Pick up your 2023 yearbook supplement that features spring sports, graduation, prom, spring musical. If you purchased a yearbook, these are included in the price. Pick up in 250 or 261 before school, during lunch, after school until 2:45. Ask for Ms Koutsos.
The 2024 yearbook is available for purchase.
The first sale price is $90
The 2nd sale price is $95
Then the rest are $100
$105 in person at distribution
Senior only can purchase ad space in the back of the book. Personalized ad space is available for sale. And baby pics/quotes space can be purchased for a community page.
REMINDER: Join the PTSA and Boosters!
The PTSA and Booster Club are instrumental in providing the school with advocacy, outreach, financial support, and building school spirit for our students, staff, and community. In order for us to be able to support these ongoing efforts, we need our families and staff to join us now! You can join at nwhsptsa.org/membership. Thank you!
REMINDER: Northwest Parents' Councils Questionnaire
We hope that you and your family will join us for future events and that you will consider becoming a part of the Northwest Hispanic Parent Council, African American Parent Council and the Asian American Parent Council. Please take some time to respond to this questionnaire and let us know how you would like to become involved. This questionnaire has been translated into Spanish.*
Please contact the following administrators for more information about the Hispanic, African American, and Asian Parent Councils at Northwest High School.
Hispanic Parent Council: Nyurka_I_Morales@mcpsmd.org
African American Parent Council: Tara-dee_S_Henry@mcpsmd.org
Asian American Parent Council: Danielle_M_Abdelsalam@mcpsmd.org
Northwest Class Spirit!
It's a long-standing tradition at Northwest for each grade to wear their assigned CLASS COLOR on Pep Rally days! Each class sits in a designated section at the rallies so make an impact for YOUR CLASS by wearing your grade level color and make your presence known! Although participation with wearing class colors is optional, we hope you will join in the FUN!
The grade level colors are as follows:
Freshmen (Grade 9): YELLOW
Sophomores (Grade 10): GREEN
Juniors (Grade 11): RED
Seniors (Grade 12): BLUE
You can wear any clothing and/or accessories in your assigned color as long as you adhere to the school dress code. You can opt to wear clothing that you already own in your grade level color, you can purchase a shirt from the PTSA/Booster Club website for $8: http://www.nwhsptsa.org/shop (available sizes and quantities are limited), or you can purchase a T-shirt in your color at Michael's or Joanne's (the cost is usually around $5) and personalize with fabric markers or paint pens! The possibilities are endless to show your #JagPride!
Class of 2027 (9th Grade): Yellow
Class of 2026 (10th Grade): Green
Class of 2025 (11th Grade): Red
Class of 2024 (12th Grade): Blue
Northwest High School
Email: Scott_E_Smith@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://northwestjags.org
Location: 13501 Richter Farm Road, Germantown, MD, USA
Phone: (240)740-7100
Twitter: @NorthwestJags
Northwest High School serves over 2400 students and is home of the Jaguars!