Northwest News
Mr. Smith's Newsletter for the Northwest Community
Sunday, January 21, 2024
NEW: This Week's Message from Mr. Smith
Northwest High School Families,
I hope everyone is warm after what has been a wintery weekend. We are heading into the last week of marking period two (2) so it is important, especially with the interruptions to our schedule this past week that all students are working hard to finish strong.
Tomorrow, Monday, January 22 will be Club Picture Make-up day. You can find the schedule linked here.
Attention Parents/Guardians of students in the Cast and Crew of Mean Girls, this Tuesday, January 23, there is a mandatory parent meeting at 7:00 in the media center.
This Thursday, January 25, we will be holding our rising 9th grade parent night from 7:00 - 9:00. The opening session will begin in our auditorium.
NWHS in partnership with the MD Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration will be administering the Maryland Learners Permit Test at Northwest HS on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 2:30 pm. Any student interested in taking the test must be at least 15 years & 9 month of age or older. Students can pick up the permission slip in the main office starting Monday, January 22nd and it must be returned to the main office by Friday, January 26th by 1:00 pm.
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.
The application for the Middle College (MC2) Program, Class of 2028 at Northwest High School is now open! Interested incoming 8th graders and current NWHS 9th and 10th graders who live in the Northwest HS cluster are eligible to apply. The application can be found on the Northwest HS website, under quick links menu option for Middle College. The deadline to apply is Feb 16, 2024 at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lisa Shapiro at Lisa_M_Shapiro@mcpsmd.org.
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
The application for the Ulysses Signature Program Class of 2028 at Northwest is now open! Interested 8th graders who live in the Northwest cluster are eligible to apply. The application can be found on the Northwest website, under the Quick Links menu option for “Ulysses Signature Program.” You can also find the application linked here along with more information about the program. The deadline for submitting applications is February 16th, 2024. If you have any questions about the application process or the Ulysses Program, please contact Mr. David Parks david_p_parks@mcpsmd.org.
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.
Yearbook Updates!
Yearbooks are for sale here
Senior Baby Picture ads ($25) and Senior Memory Ads (prices vary) are due 1.26. Directions and examples are here.
Senior Baby Pic ads require two steps: Purchase an add-on on the Jostens site and then upload the content (picture and quote) on this google form. The Senior Memory pages are purchased and content added to the Jostens site.
In this week's newsletter, you can find new and important items such as information for second semester parking, our College and Career Updates, the upcoming FAFSA deadline, Diversity Night which is now Friday, January 26, things to know from MCPS for Thursday, January 18, and the athletics and events calendar for the week.
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 upcoming Junior Day at Wheaton High School, the upcoming STEAM fair at Quince Orchard High School, the upcoming POMS competitions, a way to support the Class of 2026 at Tortacos, our tentative graduation date for the Class of 2024, information regarding the MCPS financial aid workshops, updates from our Media Center, a call from our Booster Club for Winter Sports Concessions help, important upcoming Minority Scholars Program (MSP) events, school cash online, Yearbook sales information, a call for free store donations, 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: 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.
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. For details on all college career information and resources, visit the college career webpage. Questions? Reach out to Rochelle_Davis@mcpsmd.org
NEW: The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is available at fafsa.gov as part of our soft launch. During the soft launch, the FAFSA form will be available while we monitor site performance and form functionality.
Students and families can visit StudentAid.gov/fillingout for resources about completing the 2024–25 FAFSA form—including information about creating a StudentAid.gov account without a Social Security number, how to complete the new 2024–25 FAFSA form, and what to do before and after completing the FAFSA form. Access the FAFSA form HERE.
NEW: Financial Aid Night will be held on Monday, January 22, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Quince Orchard HS - 15800 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Learn how to pay for college, apply for Financial Aid, and more! Need assistance completing your FAFSA/MSFAA application? Financial Aid counselors from UMBC, Trinity Washington, Mount St. Mary's, and Montgomery College will be available to assist. Click the link to register: www.tinyurl.com/2emznja6. Contact Ms. Romero with any questions - at (240) 740-3670 or Lisa_D_Romero@mcpsmd.org
Si planean ir a la universidad, regístrese para nuestra Noche de Ayuda Financiera el Lunes 22 de Enero a las 6:30pm. Este evento ocurrirá en Quince Orchard High School - 15800 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
¡Este evento es una excelente oportunidad para aprender cómo pagar la escuela y cómo iniciar la aplicación de Ayuda Financiera! Habrá asistencia profesional de consejeros que podrán explicar las opciones de ayuda financiera para los estudiantes. Consulte el folleto para obtener más información. Haga clic en el enlace para registrarse: tinyurl.com/3w57eh48. Comuníquese con la Srta. Romero, si tiene alguna pregunta al Lisa_D_Romero@mcpsmd.org or (240) 740-3670
NEW: FAFSA/MSFAA Completion Night. February 6, 2024, from 5:30 until 8 pm. Rockville High School Cafeteria. Register HERE.
NEW! FAFSA 2024-2025 Soft Launch Information
NEW! FAFSA Completion Resources & Video Tutorials
REMINDER! MCPS Financial Aid Workshops! Assistance with completion of the FAFSA & MSFAA. Registration Required. REGISTER @ http://bit.ly/3tf1JJp. Workshops will run at various MCPS high school locations through the end of January. Space may be limited. Register early! The host school monitors registration for space availability!
REMINDER! FAFSA Resource courtesy of the Maryland Higher Education Commission: FAFSA Simplification. A PDF document that may answer many of the questions students & parents may have.
REMINDER! The Paying for College Workshop events will be held on Jan. 20, 2024 from 11am-2pm at the Rockville Campus in the Student Services Building and on Thursday, Feb. 1st, 2024 from 4-7pm at the Takoma Park Campus in the Student Services Building and virtually. Please visit our website to register at bit.ly/FA_Help.
REMINDER! EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER SERVICES include assistance with financial aid applications. The Educational Opportunity Center program is sponsored by a TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education and Montgomery College. Visit their website to schedule an appointment (virtual, in-person and by email).
REMINDER! Association of International Regional Representatives – Northwest America International University Fair
February 7, 2024
5:30-7:30pm
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
4301 East-West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
Register Now!
Visit the College Career web page for a list of participating institutions.
REMINDER! From the Office of Senator Chris Van Hollen - Summer Programs:
Juniors (students in the Class of 2025) who have an interest in learning about opportunities to attend a U.S. Service Academy for college are encouraged to apply to participate in a summer program. Each Academy’s summer program provides a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of that Academy. The Academies are ranked among the top undergraduate public universities in the country. Financial aid is available to students who are accepted into a program. Program participants must be U.S. citizens.
- U.S. Military Academy, West Point
- U.S. Naval Academy | U.S. Naval Academy STEM
- U.S. Coast Guard AIM Program
- U. S. Air Force Academy
REMINDER! Junior Day is an Out of School Time Day sponsored by the NAACP Parent Council and Johns Hopkins.
When: January 29th, 2024, from 9:15 until 1:15
Where: Wheaton HS
Audience focus: Rising seniors who are underrepresented minority students.
Meet admissions officers from American University, The George Washington University, Goucher College, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University Maryland, the University of Tennessee, McDaniel College, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, University of California, Berkeley, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and the University of Wisconsin Madison. REGISTER HERE.
REMINDER! ASVAB Parent Q&A Session. January 22, 2024, at 6 pm. The ASVAB is not just a military test!
Meeting ID: 160 122 2764 Passcode: Parent
Give your child the chance to do just that. The ASVAB CEP is designed to help your child:
• Learn more about themselves and the world of work.
• Explore occupations in line with their interests and skills.
• Discover all the ways to enter the career fields they are best suited for.
• Develop an effective strategy to achieve their career goals.
REMINDER! The ASVAB will be offered at Northwest High School on Thursday, February 15, 2024 @ 7:45 am in the Auditorium. Permission is required to test. Access the permission form HERE. Complete the permission form no later than February 1.
The ASVAB is administered FREE to interested tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students and is an excellent career exploration tool. ASVAB results are released only to the student and not to the armed services. Students who wish to use their test results as part of an enlistment post-secondary plan will need to have a conversation with military recruiters. The student can provide their scores to the recruiter. Taking the ASVAB at MCPS high schools in no way involves a commitment to the military. Visit the ASVAB Career Exploration Program website HERE. To learn more about the ASVAB and enlistment, click HERE and enter as an applicant for more information on testing and resources.
COMING SOON… The 16th Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) College Fair. The fair date is scheduled to be Friday, February 16, 2024, from 6 pm until 8 pm. Registration for the fair will open on Friday, January 19.
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 REMINDERS & HIGHLIGHTS:
- REMINDER! SCHOLARSHIP: MONTGOMERY COLLEGE MONTGOMERY SCHOLARS. Available to SENIORS planning to enroll full-time at Montgomery College (MC) in the fall of 2024. The Montgomery Scholars program is a two-year scholarship-funded interdisciplinary honors program at Montgomery College. View application guidelines and procedures HERE. DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 31 | Post 10 January 2024 |
- REMINDER! SCHOLARSHIP: MONTGOMERY COLLEGE MACKLIN BUSINESS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Available to SENIORS planning to enroll full-time at Montgomery College (MC) in the fall of 2024 and pursuing the field of business. The Macklin Business Institute is a two-year scholarship-funded highly selective and competitive business program that parallels that of the best business schools. Follow the steps and information links on this page. DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 31 | Post 10 January 2024 |
- NEW! SCHOLARSHIP: The League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP) of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Available to graduating MCPS high school SENIORS of Asian descent who plan to major in the field of education. $3,000 award. Eligible applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in the field of education and show experience supporting the community and/or an organization. DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 10 | Post 11 January 2024 |
- NEW! 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 because 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 |
- NEW! SCHOLARSHIP: OMEGA LOGAN SILVA SCHOLARSHIP. Available to graduating high school SENIORS. Applicants must fit the category of economically disadvantaged woman. $5,000 renewable award. CRITERIA: Solid academic achievement. Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at an accredited institution. Maintain satisfactory performance at vocational school. Significant involvement in school and community activities. Click HERE to learn more about the scholarship. DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 1 | Post 12 January 2024 |
- NEW! SCHOLARSHIP: The League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP) of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Available to graduating MCPS high school SENIORS of Asian descent who plan to major in the field of education. $3,000 award. Eligible applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in the field of education and show experience supporting the community and/or an organization. DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 10 | Post 11 January 2024 |
- NEW! SCHOLARSHIP: MCPS Educational Foundation Current Scholarships. SENIORS with financial need planning to attend college or university. Awards range from $250 - $40,000. Click on the link and select Programs → Scholarships. In addition, a small number of awards are available for those who plan to become an MCPS educator and/or plan to pursue information & computer sciences, particularly cybersecurity. DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 17 | Post 12 January 2024 |
- NEW! SCHOLARSHIP: Lavinia Engle Scholarship. SENIORS. FEMALE. Applicants must plan to attend a college or university in Maryland. Applicants must be a resident of Montgomery County. Financial need and academics considered. High school transcript, two letters of recommendation and financial need information required. Essay required. Application Instructions | Application | DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 15 Post 16 January 2024 |
NEW: Things to Know from MCPS for Thursday, January 18
1. How Inclement Weather Decisions Are Made
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is monitoring potential severe weather for Friday, Jan. 19 and its impact on school operations. Watch to learn more about how inclement weather decisions are made and visit our website to familiarize yourself with the various operations color codes.
2. Tell Us What You Think About Our Food!
The Division of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) wants to hear from you! DFNS is seeking feedback from staff, students and parents on what you want to see more of on school menus. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and give us your input. Survey results will directly impact menu development.
3. Coming Soon: Bus Tracking App
The pilot phase for the self-service bus app is underway and the MCPS Department of Transportation is collecting valuable input and feedback from participating families to inform the full launch across the district. The app will provide real-time bus location and information for assigned bus routes for students eligible for transportation service.
4. Upcoming Events, Reminders and Resources:
Registration opens Friday, Jan.19 for the 16th Annual HBCU Fair. This free in-person event at The Universities at Shady Grove will provide students in Grades 8–12 an opportunity to meet representatives from more than 50 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Read more.
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, MCPS, in partnership with the Asian American Health Initiative and the Montgomery County Government, will have a screening of the documentary film, “Silent War: Asian American Reckonings with Mental Health,” followed by reflection from one of the individuals in the film and a moderated panel discussion. Read more.
Looking for something for your junior to do when school is out on Monday, Jan. 29?
MCPS, in partnership with the NAACP Parents’ Council and Johns Hopkins University, will host a Junior Day college event for rising minority seniors to learn about scholarships, financial aid, interviews and more. Buses, breakfast and lunch will be provided. Read more. Register.
Save the Date: Join us for the Girls’ Summit on Saturday, March 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.
5. MCPS News This Week
WATCH: To the Point: Student Service Learning Hours
Watch the latest episode of “To the Point” to learn more about Student Service Learning (SSL) hours, how students earn them and why this is a graduation requirement.
Seven MCPS Schools Awarded National PTA School of Excellence
Board of Education members Shebra Evans and Brenda Wolff joined Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González to celebrate John F. Kennedy High School’s national PTA School of Excellence. Kennedy is one of seven schools who recently earned this award. Read more.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day: Dozens of MCPS students participated in the annual Montgomery County MLK Day of Service held on Jan. 15. The day kicked off with in-person service projects designed to benefit the community and concluded with a free gathering.
NEW: Athletics and Events Calendar for the week of January 22 - January 28
REMINDER: Our Booster Club NEEDS YOU!
The NW Athletic Department and the Booster Club want to provide our athletes and fans an awesome experience at each and every home game. To make that happen, we need your help to VOLUNTEER at the concessions stand. Parent and community member support is crucial to have a successful year! If we do not have volunteers, we will not be able to open the concessions stand.
Pick a slot or two or three...because WE NEED YOU! Sign up here.
There are multiple sports events to choose from. We want you to watch your athletes compete so please come help at other games so those parents can watch their athletes. Don't have a child playing a sport? Come out anyway. It's a great way to connect with other NWHS parents! Remember, concessions volunteers get into the games for free and all proceeds go directly toward supporting all of our students! Please put the sport/club you represent in the Comment section! (Please note all volunteers must be adult volunteers.)
Thank you from your 2023-2024 Concessions Committee! Questions? Email Susan Strawser at strawserfamily@verizon.net or text 301-442-8278.
REMINDER: Upcoming Minority Scholars Program (MSP) Events
11/30/23 Lunch and part of 5th pd. Joint presentation MC and USG. Focus on programming, $, transfer, student life, etc. Focus on Juniors and Seniors without specific plan or who are just starting to planning. Hoping to have a minimum of 30 students!
12/8/23 RM 252 Navy Federal Credit Union Lunch and Learn (lunch) They provide info and snacks. Focus on $ management and fraud alerts/concerns and developing a credit score.
1/19/23 6-9pm NWHS Annual Diversity Night sponsored and supported by NWHS MSP, SGA, and the NW PTSA. Plenty of room for all clubs and performance groups! Please send kids and groups our way! Club sponsors will receive an email next Monday with more details.
1st County MCPS Film Festival Open to all and due by 1/22/2023. Street documentary style.
3/16/2024 MSP Retreat Kennedy HS
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: Free Store Supplies are in Demand!
Many NW students visit The Free Store daily. Because of high demand, the Free Store has run out of composition books and spiral notebooks! If you have any gently used, no longer needed school supplies, please donate them to the Free Store, room 264. We also always need calculators, backpacks, and test prep books. We take donations all year long. We will also be collecting donations during Back to School Night. Thank you, NW community, for your support!
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!