The community group Helping Hands implemented Operation BackPack at Northwood School in the fall of 2016 and it is alive and well today. The Operation BackPack Program offers nutritious and easy-to-prepare food for students, Pre-K through 12th grade, on weekends and school vacations when school breakfast and lunch are not available. Each year, Helping Hands... READ MORE >
The Northwood School District in Minong, WI has the following Extra-Curricular position available for the 2020-2021 school year: Co-Head Varsity High School Softball Coach The following is available for the 2021-2022 school year: JV and Varsity High School Volleyball Coach Apply by calling Scot Kelly at the Northwood School:... READ MORE >
We are happy to announce that the Northwood Elementary School was selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) during the 2020-2021 school year. The goals of this grant program are to: Create healthier school environments by providing healthier school choices.Expand the variety of fruits and... READ MORE >
Halloween Drive-In Parade of Costumes! Pre-K through 5th grade students Friday, October 30th 2:30 in the school parking lot You are invited… to have some spooky, COVID safe, fun with us! *Friends and family will drive in and park all along the sidewalk starting at the auditorium, extending along the front of the school, and ending at the circle drive... READ MORE >
School Picture Re-Take Day is Monday, October 19th! READ MORE >
Several community agencies are partnering to support families by decreasing the potential social/ economic impacts of COVID – 19 social distancing protocols. Participating agencies include; Washburn County DHHS, Mental Health Task Force, Spooner Memorial Library, Lakeland Family Resource Center, Spooner Cares Volunteer Network, Faith in Action, Spooner Health,... READ MORE >
The Northwood School is proud to invite everyone to watch the virtual commencement video for the Class of 2020. The link to the Graduation Program is https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SvSCKhqPcCAoLC5DEv35Lv9hdOi9ZFfV/view?usp=sharing. The link to the Virtual Graduation Commencement Ceremony is... READ MORE >
Preparing and delivering meals to students is successful! Our amazing support staff is currently delivering food bags to 130 Northwood students. It is not too late to request delivery to your house. Food will be delivered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10:30-1:00 in the coming weeks. The delivery will include two days of lunch and breakfast. Someone... READ MORE >
Congratulations Northwood Evergreens! For the first time in school history the boys and girls basketball teams are Regional Champs in the same year! GO BIG GREEN! READ MORE >
Our annual Family & Community Night at Northwood is on Thursday, March 19th from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. This event is a fantastic opportunity for families and community members to come together to celebrate student achievement and learn about activities and resources throughout our community. There will be a variety of activities happening throughout the school on this... READ MORE >
Northwood students will team up with two professional actors to present Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical version of the classic tale of love and redemption, “Beauty and the Beast.” “Beauty and the Beast,” with script and music by Daniel Nordquist and costume and set design by Deborah Pick, continues Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, January 22nd, the High School Choir went to see Mamma Mia at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. What a fantastic opportunity for our students to see performance art talents at their best... from the acting to the singing to the orchestra. The show was amazing and so were our students! READ MORE >
The Northwood High School Yearbook staffers created a December Newsletter for our Northwood family. Click the link to check it out: https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
The Northwood School District in Minong held their third Penny War to help raise funds for Minong’s Operation Rudolph program. Operation Rudolph is a local project that tries to help area families who may not have the extra funds to purchase gifts for their children, ensuring they can still have a happy Christmas. This endeavor is spearheaded by the Minong... READ MORE >
Supporting our troops on Red Friday READ MORE >
High school students are invited to build their academic skills and work on assignments on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:45. Mr. Maroszek and Mrs. Duffy are there to help. The Academic Support program meets in the library. READ MORE >
Have you ordered your CHOOSE KINDNESS t-shirt yet? Our Kindness Campaign is going strong with Bullying Prevention and Awareness lessons and activities, guest speakers, assemblies, weekly kindness challenges, dress up days, and now some kindness gear. CHOOSE KINDNESS is the message we want to promote throughout our school on T-Shirts. The T-Shirts were... READ MORE >
#Blue Up on October 7th for World Day of Bullying Prevention. On this day, Northwood will join schools and communities all over the world as we go BLUE together against bullying. Wear blue to... Stand up and take action against bullying Wear blue to... Send the message that bullying is not acceptable Wear blue to… Say yes to inclusion and... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, February 13th, Mr. Laurence Charlier, instructor from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI and some of his Tiger Manufacturing students visited our school. Mr. Sorensen gave some instruction on how to operate the laser engraving machine to guide the visiting students on how to properly engrave products for the Iron River sled dog racing event. See... READ MORE >
Congratulations Northwood Girls Basketball! READ MORE >
Our annual Family & Community Night at Northwood is on Thursday, March 19th from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. This event is a fantastic opportunity for families and community members to come together to celebrate student achievement and learn about activities and resources throughout our community. There will be a variety of activities happening throughout the school on this... READ MORE >
Please congratulate Hunter for this great accomplishment! READ MORE >
Parents, Grandparents, and Community Members: Please join us for this FREE, eye-opening presentation on Monday, February 18th from 6:00-7:30 at the Jack Link’s Aquatic and Activity Center! Wake up Call is provided by Your Choice to Live, Inc. and is sponsored by the Northwood School District in collaboration with many community partners. A resource fair... READ MORE >
The Northwood High School Yearbook staffers created a December Newsletter for our Northwood family. Click on the following link to take a look: https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
The Northwood held their second Penny War to help raise funds for Minong’s Operation Rudolph program. Operation Rudolph is a local project that tries to help area families who may not have the extra funds to purchase gifts for their children, ensuring they can still have a happy Christmas. This endeavor is spearheaded by the Minong Fire Department and the Minong... READ MORE >
Bus Drivers Needed! READ MORE >
On Wednesday, January 9th from 2:30-3:15, 5th-12th grade students will attend a special presentation on the prevention and awareness of Human Trafficking. The community is welcome to attend this important event to help keep our kids safe. READ MORE >
The Northern Lakes Coalition serving the School Districts of Solon Springs and Northwood is seeking students who are interested in becoming leaders in a Drug Free Community project. These students should be committed and dedicated to taking a leadership role in creating programs that focus on reducing and/or preventing youth drug and alcohol use. As the NLC will... READ MORE >
The Northwood High School Yearbook staffers created a November Newsletter for our Northwood family. Click on the following link to take a look: https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
Penny War Starting Monday, November 12th, the Northwood Student Council and National Honor Society will be hosting a Penny War. A penny war is where pennies (copper coins) count positively to a class's / group's tally and silver coins or green bills count negatively towards the tally. So if a group has 25 pennies and then someone puts in a quarter, their... READ MORE >
We are mobile! READ MORE >
What an exciting meeting today. Northwood Admin Team met with JLAAC Team today to discuss how our partnership can continue to grow. We are looking forward to many upcoming events that we are planning together. The JLAAC Team shared with us their $5 promotion for today that we are sharing with our students and families. For Friday Only- September 7, 2018.All Day... READ MORE >
The high school yearbooks have arrived for those who have reserved their copy. There are still extras available! The high school yearbooks are $30.00 and the elementary / middle school / NorthStar yearbooks are $12.00. If you'd like an extra copy, you can get it from the office through Monday, August 20th. After that date, they will be available with Mrs.... READ MORE >
Become a school bus driver and earn extra money! To support our partnership with Northwoods Buses, we are posting this flyer with more details regarding an opportunity to become a driver for immediate openings during the morning, afternoon, and evening routes. READ MORE >
Do you hold an associate's degree? Have you ever considered becoming a substitute teacher? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then this short 2-day, FREE training is for you! Click for more details and learn how you could become a substitute teacher and begin a new and rewarding profession. READ MORE >
Internet Discount Finder: Sample Email/Message from School Dear Families: You may qualify for steeply discounted internet access at home, if any of the following apply to you: Qualify for free or reduced lunchReceive food stampsReceive housing assistanceAre a veteranAre on MedicaidReceive Supplementary Security IncomeParticipate in other income-based... READ MORE >