Gordon's First Ever Fall Festival - Saturday, October 26 at the Gordon Ball Park
Parents of Seniors: Mark Your Calendars! Financial Aid Night will be on Monday, October 7th from 6pm-8pm in the High School Computer Lab. Come learn about the types of financial aid and how to complete the FAFSA.
The Fab Lab will be closed on Thursday, September 26
Please help support our Northwood Education Foundation by attending the 16th annual September Fest.
Thursday, September 26th | 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Jack Link's Aquatic & Activity Center
Tickets - $30
For more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ky4pB_rIZyBua4cgckqJEIT9cr_TSjRQ/view?usp=sharing
Northwood Homecoming Dress Up Days
The Football/Volleyball/Evergreen clothing is in and you can pick up your order in the office, or let us know if we can send it with your child. Go Big Green!
NorthStar/Northwood Governance Council Meeting - September 13
REMINDER: Picture orders are due Wednesday, September 11. Please be sure they are turned in to the school office.
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.
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.
