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

The Moxie Mountie

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National Honors Society Journalist, Emma Flynn lighting her candle.

[Brief] National Honors Society Induction

Rachel Keeler, Opinion Editor Nov 20, 2023

    Northwest High School's National Honors Society inducted 50 new members in the Susan K Loring Chapter this Tuesday, November 14th at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafetorium. Congratulations...

[Brief] Senior portraits yearbook ready

[Brief] Senior portraits yearbook ready

Rachel Keeler, Opinion Editor Nov 10, 2023

Attention Seniors! The Yearbook staff needs portraits submitted by December 1st! Picture specifics are as follows: - Color pictures are preferred (it is a color section), however, please be certain that...

Informational slide about The Mental Health Matters group.

[Brief] Mental Health Group starting up

Rachel Keeler, Opinion Editor Nov 8, 2023

School Counselor, Marney Smith has created an Anxiety and Depression Group at Northwest High School. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14th. This is created to provide healthy relationships,...

Junior Hudson Cooper playing last season.

[Brief] Boys’ volleyball soon to return

Rachel Keeler, Opinion Editor Nov 6, 2023

Northwest Boys' Volleyball will start open gym practice every Sunday in January to prepare for the upcoming spring season. This will be this program's third season participating. The boys are rewarded...

Find Your Future informational slide, with QR codes and links to access the sign up!

[Brief] Annual Find Your Future Fair Returning

Rachel Keeler, Opinion Editor Nov 3, 2023

Northwest High School's Eighth Annual Find Your Future Fair is on Tuesday, November 21st. Seniors are able to start signing up now! There will be over 50 alumni, parents, and community members who have...

[Brief] Big Brother Big Sister Fall Festival

[Brief] Big Brother Big Sister Fall Festival

Rylie McKinnon, News & Art Editor Oct 19, 2023

   Social Studies teacher Elizabeth Hoffbauer is looking for people to participate in the Big Brother Big Sister Fall Festival on November 6th. The event will be at JaxNaz Church on Clinton Rd. from...

[Brief] New senior tradition is soon to take place

[Brief] New senior tradition is soon to take place

Holliss Rumler, Web, Sports, & Poetry Editor Oct 17, 2023

   Northwest High School is starting a new tradition of painting parking spots in the Band Parking Lot. All seniors and staff are welcome to participate even if they do not personally drive. Designs...

[Brief] High hopes for European Trip

[Brief] High hopes for European Trip

Ashton Teal, Journalist Oct 17, 2023

   The dream of travelers is finally coming true for students at Northwest High School as the Traveling Club is taking sign-ups for a trip to Italy and Greece, beginning in 2025.    Those who...

[Brief] Career Fair soon to take place in Jackson

[Brief] Career Fair soon to take place in Jackson

Holliss Rumler, Web, Sports, & Poetry Editor Oct 11, 2023

   The Jackson Area Manufactoring Association (JAMA) and Jackson college are hosting a career fair. Students and community members are welcome to participate. Those who attend will have the time to...

Ella Sharp´s pages for Senior Morgan Elledge

[Brief] Senior for Art a’ Loan Program

Rachel Keeler, Opinion Editor Oct 6, 2023

Senior Morgan Elledge´s painting was hanging in the Jackson Crossing before being chosen to be in the Art a' Loan Program at the Ella Sharp Museum. The Art a' Loan coordinators took her piece and...

This closet has a great selection of clothes for all sizes.

January numbers show Community Closet is helping fill a need

Rachel Keeler, Opinion Editor Feb 6, 2023

The Community Closet had a very successful month of January. In total, 86 off-the-rack items were adopted by students. Through this charitable program, students grabbed free items like winter coats, hoodies,...

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