New Employment Opportunity Deadline for Bookkeeper/Human Resources Coordinator: Friday, September 6, 2019. For more information regarding the job description, click link below. Please contact the high school office if interested in applying. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXI-CjqY-_GxrURTDUuz177IWiCAA9Sxrz0ijaF7LYA/edit?usp=sharing
School Picture Day is Wednesday, September 4th. New this year - send no money the day of pictures. Individual photos will be taken on a green screen (please don’t wear green on picture day!). Each student will receive two instant digital proofs to bring home. From there, you will choose the background and photos you wish to purchase. Picture Retakes will be on Friday, September 6th from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Our NorthStar Charter School is now taking applications for anyone interested in becoming part of the Governance Board. The Charter leadership team is seeking two new passionate and gifted individuals to fill current vacancies. If you're interested, please complete this application which is on our district website.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WEbcAMVVbR3K3J5l8nJ8j58bCKc9zTeL/view
Northwood Cares! A free-will offering will take place at the back-to-school picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 20th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. The money collected will be given in the form of gift certificates to several of our Northwood families whose homes have been damaged by fires this summer. The collection box will be located in the office.
A special Northwood welcome to our new staff!
MS/HS Principal: Kim Pipitone - School Psychologist: Jessie Golburg - Special Education Teachers: Tyler Turinske & Skip Nau - Paraprofessionals: Maria Draper & Joan Radzak - Custodians: Mike Gudenschwager, Jean Burkart, & Deon Haywood
Employment Opportunity - Bookkeeper/Human Resources Coordinator
For more information regarding the job description, click link below. Please contact the high school office if interested in applying. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXI-CjqY-_GxrURTDUuz177IWiCAA9Sxrz0ijaF7LYA/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to those of you that showed up yesterday to help beautify our school grounds. It's just another reminder that every person that gets involved can make a huge difference. Thanks again Mrs. Duffy for the extra work! The newly replaced concrete also looks great!
Annual Back to School Picnic
August 20, 2019
5:30 - 7:00
Families can meet the staff, tour the building, and check out the classrooms prior to the first day of school.
Hot dogs and chips will be served all evening. Informational tables will be set up throughout the commons. Our young Evergreens can enjoy the bounce house and the playground.
Informational meetings are also planned during the picnic:
5:30 - 6:00 5th-8th grade Flag Football meeting & sign up - library
6:00 - 6:30 Pinecone Preschool orientation & parent meeting - classrooms
6:00 - 6:30 Freshman orientation for students and parents - tech center
6:00 - 6:30 Informational meeting for 5th grade science camp - 5th grade classroom
6:00 - 6:30 6th grade orientation for students and parents - library
6:15 - 6:30 Senior Class meeting for seniors and parents - tech center
6:30 - 7:00 Senior Exit Project meeting for seniors and parents - tech center
Northwood Evergreen apparel is now available until August 26. Choose from football, volleyball or Evergreen by clicking here: https://northwoodapparel19.itemorder.com/
Do you have a green thumb or just like working outside? We are looking for some volunteers on Thursday, August 15th from 2 to 5 p.m. to help beautify the landscaping on the school grounds and help welcome our students and families back to school. Bring gardening tools.
The 2019 High School Yearbooks have arrived. They can be picked up in the office starting Tuesday, August 13th. If you still owe money for a pre-ordered yearbook, payment is due at the time of pick up. There are extras available for purchase. The cost is $35.00.
As part of her senior exit project, Annika is hosting the 2019 Trails & Tails Pet Walk on Saturday, September 7th. See her flyer for more information.
Luke Jarrell hosted a baseball camp today as part of his Senior Exit Project. Because it was a small group, they received some personalized baseball tips from Luke and Mr. Hager. What a great day to get outside and improve baseball skills. Great job Luke!
What a great crew today! Lucas Meyer has some help finalizing his Eagle Project, which was to create a Gaga Ball pit at the Northwood playground. The focus of his project is to expand upon the choices of playground activities by bringing a new game for the children. Great Work!
Thank you Mrs. Duffy for helping this weekend to beautify our school grounds. The before and after photos, show her work will help provide a warm welcome to our students and families. We are planning a volunteer gathering this Thursday for more landscaping fun. Details to come.
Music Competition Tonight - Up North Battle of the Bands organized and hosted by one of our Northwood students as a Senior Exit Project. Check out the website for more information. (https://upnorthbattle.wixsite.com/bands) Hope to see you there!
Thank you to all the staff and student volunteers that helped today at the Jack Link's Golf Outing. What a great event the Jack Link family organizes in support of our Northwood Education Foundation and school district. A great time was had by all. Thank you everyone!
The 2019-2020 school year is just around the corner. Back to School Packets will be sent out this week. Please take time to read and complete all the important documents and return them to the school office. You can now view the Back to School Letter on the school website under "news".
Reminder - Class schedules should be visible to all HS students. Mrs. Kildow will have office hours this week Monday, August 5th: 10am-3pm and Tuesday, August 6th: 11:30am-3pm for HS students that have questions regarding their class schedule. Thank you.
High school class schedules - Mrs. Kildow will have office hours next week Monday, August 5th: 10am-3pm and Tuesday, August 6th: 11:30am-3pm for HS students that have questions regarding their class schedule or would like to make necessary changes for the upcoming school year.