The student news site of Northwest High School in Jackson, Michigan

The Moxie Mountie

The student news site of Northwest High School in Jackson, Michigan

The Moxie Mountie

The student news site of Northwest High School in Jackson, Michigan

The Moxie Mountie

Book Nook encourages students to read

Rachael Kaiser, Asst. Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2017

In the side entrance to the Commons Area next to the library is a Book Nook hosted by Spanish teacher Mrs. Rebecca Moulton. Students are encouraged to take and read books from the Book Nook. The books...

Founder of national kindness project to speak at series of assemblies

Founder of national kindness project to speak at series of assemblies

Rachael Kaiser, Asst. Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2017

The California-based Dude Be Nice initiative will be coming to the Jackson Community. Dude Be Nice CEO and founder Mr. Brent Camalich is visiting Northwest to speak in a series of assemblies on May 8...

Pitching a team, Varsity softball plans goals for season

Kaitlyn Grier, Journalist March 29, 2017

Softball has started and the Varsity team is more than ready to start playing. There are new students to the team along with new coaches. The students that made varsity have been practicing every day after...

Local library hosts contest based off of “Hamilton”

Rachael Kaiser, Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2017

On April 6, the Meijer Branch Library of Jackson District Libraries will be hosting a Hamilton Throwdown. Teenagers are invited to perform at this event and give their rendition of a song from the musical...

Be More Kind club selling official Dude Be Nice shirts

Rachael Kaiser, Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2017

The Be More Kind club is selling official Dude Be Nice shirts. There are baseball shirts and hooded sweatshirts. The baseball shirts will be $20 and the sweatshirts will be $30, and both are men's sizes. An...

Seniors invited to Michigan Youth Arts Festival

Rachael Kaiser, Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2017

Due to their scores at State Solo and Ensemble seniors Abby Becraft and Logan Frewen were selected to perform at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival (MYAF). MYAF will be held in April at Western Michigan...

Lee Webb speaks before the school after receiving gifts from sports teams and a standing ovation from the school.

Kindness assembly hosted for community member

Audri Chenoweth, Photographer March 16, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68pUWOoGElk

Schedule for Be More Kind assembly on March 16

Rachael Kaiser, Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2017

On Thursday, March 16, there will be a Be More Kind assembly honoring those who were kind in the month of Feb. The assembly is after first hour, and students must sit with their seminar class. Regular...

Sylvan Learning offers PSAT at high school

Rachael Kaiser, Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2017

Barry Ochrach On March 18, from 8 a.m. to 1;30 p.m., the high school is offering a Practice SAT (PSAT) to all students who would like practice for the SAT. This event is hosted through Sylvan Learning. The...

“Cinderella” performances nearly sold out

Rachael Kaiser, Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2017

Tickets for the Friday and Saturday performances of Cinderella are sold out. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. is the only day that still has seats available. Tickets for adults are $12, senior citizens and handicapped...

NW Band Boosters host craft show

Rachael Kaiser, Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2017

The NW Band Boosters will be hosting a craft show on Saturday, March 11. This event will be at the high school from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Local craft makers will be selling handmade items at this event,...

Class of 2017 hosts Zumba Glow Party

Rachael Kaiser, Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2017

Today, March 10, there will be a Zumba Glow Party in the middle school gym. This event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the price is $10 per person, or $30 for a family of three or more. All profits...

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