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Byron Nelson High School senior Sophee Peterson has earned two major honors, being named the Texas Girls Coaches Association’s 2025-2026 Volleyball Player of the Year for the 5A and 6A divisions and selected to compete in the 2027 Under Armour Next All-America Volleyball Match.
For Northwest High School senior Lilwen Fout, the idea started with three words and a familiar rhyme. “See you later, alligator” became “Text them later, alligator” — a simple twist that transformed a childhood saying into a message about one of the most important choices a driver can make: keeping their eyes on the road.
What's New - Northwest Independent School District
What's New - Northwest Independent School District
From prekindergarten through senior year, students will navigate many challenges and adventures, many times accomplishing goals while creating lifelong memories. Megan Grivas, a fifth grade English language arts teacher at Beck Elementary School, created an exciting new adventure to inspire her students to read while also sneaking in comprehension skills.
The Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts recognized three Northwest ISD educators for their contributions to literacy and education, a top statewide honor for reading and language arts educators.
Thirty-seven students from Byron Nelson High School have earned the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma from the College Board, recognizing their exceptional academic achievement, research and college-level writing skills.
The National Honor Society recognized the Steele Early College High School chapter with the Chapter of Distinction Award, the second consecutive year they earned this achievement. The award recognizes chapters that demonstrate strong leadership, sound operations and a deep commitment to the pillars of the National Honor Society. This distinction awards chapters that meet all essential standards and excel in key areas such as student governance and leadership development.
Northwest ISD bands will take the field next month for a special evening of music and school spirit, with proceeds benefiting band programs. The ninth annual Northwest ISD Band Showcase will be Monday, September 28, at NISD Stadium, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and performances beginning at 7 p.m.
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The Friends of Texas Public Schools has named Eaton High School teacher Jeffrey Neaves the 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Tidwell Middle School and Medlin Middle School were given the Mark of Excellence and awarded as national winners by the The Foundation for Music Education. The Mark of Excellence is a national program that recognizes outstanding achievement in performance and recording quality. Ensembles submit live recordings, which are then reviewed and ranked by a panel of nationally recognized adjudicators.The top 25 percent of entries are awarded the Mark of Excellence.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognized 35 Northwest ISD seniors as National Merit Commended Scholars for their outstanding academic performance.
Northwest ISD is relaunching and rebranding its Grow Our Home program as the Grow Our Own Educators program, providing aspiring educators with opportunities to explore pathways to teacher certification and careers in Northwest ISD.
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Northwest ISD secondary students will have opportunities in October to explore college and career programs and learn more about opportunities available in high school.
Registration is open through September 24 for Destination Imagination, a creative problem-solving program focused on collaboration and turning ideas into something tangible.
Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest high schools will host homecoming games, parades and community festivities throughout September and October. Families and community members are invited to attend events leading up to each school’s homecoming game.
The Bryan Museum named two Northwest ISD students as finalists for the 2026 I Am Texas Contest, which invites students across Texas to share stories and creativity through art and writing inspired by Texas history.
Northwest ISD has selected this year’s Advanced Academics Ambassadors, a group of student leaders who advocate for advanced academic opportunities and help their peers navigate their options.
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