Switch to new lunch company requires 21 day change
Hannah Smith, Journalist
October 24, 2019
Northwest School District recently changed lunch companies to Southwest Food Service of Excellence (SFE). The previous lunch company that the district had was Taher, which was in place for the last two years. The contract the board made with Taher ended this year, and this led the board to search...
Find Your Future Fair scheduled for November 26
Jacob Swartz, News Journalist
October 18, 2019
On Tuesday November 26th, Northwest is having their annual find your future fair. There will be participants from many different organizations there to show you all the skills and training needed for their job. Students from all ages in high school can go to the fair and be entertained by different...
Suicide awareness walk contributes to future scholarship
Jensen Mortimer, Journalist
October 14, 2019
On September 29, the Out of the Darkness walk took place on the Falling Waters Trail in Jackson. This year, many who participated did so in memory of Lauren Caster. The goal of the walk was to bring suicide awareness to the community and support those who may need it. “The American Foundation for...
College and Career Access Center holds a FASFA event
Kaitlyn Grier, Web Editor- In- Chief
October 14, 2019
Administration will not tolerate drugs on school campus
Mackenzie Moore, Web Journalist
March 19, 2019
The drug crisis in America is spreading rapidly. It has continued to grow not only in Jackson, but in its schools as well. The effects of drugs and other illegal substances on students are not unknown, and school administrators will not tolerate it. Yet, students still go out of their way to re...
Valid worries of global warming in Michigan
Olivia Wells, Web Journalist
February 27, 2019
The earth is warming up and researchers are reporting that 2019 will be the hottest year ever. With billions of glaciers melting away and sea temperatures rising, many species are suffering, including ours (Michigan). This severe heat will cause many problems such as heat waves, wildfires, dr...
Practice SAT day available for small fee
Mackenzie Moore, Web Journalist
February 4, 2019
Any student hoping to prepare for the SAT is welcome to attend the practice SAT test scheduled for February 23 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Northwest High School. This practice day focuses on what students can expect on the actual test. The high school will be hosting the practice day in rooms 104 an...
Open House dates for the Preschool and Childcare
Malena Gurnee, Web Journalist
February 4, 2019
Open House and Enrollment Fairs for the Northwest Preschool and Childcare is being held at 6900 Rives Junction Rd. You can attend one of two dates, Thursday, Feb. 28 or Tuesday, Apr. 9 from 6-7:30 pm. Everyone has the opportunity to get to know the staff and learn about the programs that...
Grindall wins Quill and Scroll national award
Malena Gurnee, Web Journalist
January 25, 2019
Congratulations to sophomore Taylor Grindall! She earned a national honorable mention award from Quill and Scroll for her yearbook Clubs Spread. The contest involved last year’s book. Quill and Scroll is an international high school journalism honor society. They recognize and encourage bot...
Northwest is now a Jostens Renaissance school!
Malena Gurnee, Web Journalist
January 17, 2019
Northwest can proudly announce they are a Jostens Renaissance school. Jostens Renaissance is an educational program made to help students with their performance in school and their attendance. Renaissance schools focus what they regard as important such as the school’s climate, culture and student an...
2018-19 Student Government staff
January 11, 2019
Overall Student Government President - Abbie Bushinski Vice President - Liz Bowler Secretary - Gen Marry Treasurer - Luke Watson Senior Class President - Matt Kanalas Vice President - Elijah Secretary - Allie Swartz Treasurer - Nathan Taylor Representative...
