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The Spirit Bowl was full of energy, excitement, and school spirit—and it did not disappoint!

Congratulations to Isibindi House for earning the top spot by having the fewest tardies during third quarter. As a reward for their responsibility and timeliness, all Isibindi students were entered into a prize drawing that included games, snacks, a dozen donuts, and even two brand-new bikes!

We’re especially proud of the 12 students who achieved perfect attendance and zero tardies—an impressive accomplishment! These students will be treated to a McDonald’s lunch this Friday as a well-deserved reward for their dedication.

Great job to all our students for finishing the quarter strong—and keep up the great work as we head into the final stretch of the school year!

We are proud to share that Dr. Judith Neugebauer has been named a Utah Finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)—the nation’s highest honor for K–12 STEM educators.

This prestigious award recognizes outstanding science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers who demonstrate deep content knowledge, innovative instructional practices, and a commitment to student success. Dr. Judith was selected after a highly competitive state-level review process for her exceptional work as a science educator in Utah.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Annual Salt Lake City School District 2024–2025 Art Show who represented Northwest Middle School with creativity, talent, and pride. This prestigious district-wide event is highly competitive, with students from six middle schools submitting outstanding artwork in 2D, 3D, and digital categories.

The Northwest Middle School Video Game Club’s competitive team had an exciting and action-packed day at the recent Ken Garff E-sports Competition! Not only did students get to show off their gaming skills, but they also had the chance to explore a variety of STEAM careers and opportunities—from game design and coding to audio engineering and digital media.

On Monday, March 3, author Dhonielle Clayton shared her love for stories and writing with Northwest students. Dhonielle Clayton is a New York Times bestselling author of multiple book series, including The Conjureverse series and The Belles series. Dhonielle spent most of her childhood under her grandmother’s dining room table with a stack of books! Dhonielle taught secondary school for several years and is a former elementary and middle school librarian. 

A big shout out to Operation Literacy and The Lightweaver Foundation for making the book donations and author visits possible! The Northwest community is so grateful!

Dhonielle Clayton Picture Gallery here.

Get ready for six weeks of summer fun and learning at Discovery Camp Summer School! Held at Northwest, this exciting program runs from June 9 to July 17, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Northwest Middle School is celebrating a major achievement in reducing chronic absenteeism, lowering the rate from 42 percent to just 10-12 percent! This success stems from creating a welcoming environment where students feel connected. Reaching this goal required implementing targeted interventions to address absences.

Ms. Posey teaches 8th grade U.S. History at Northwest Middle School, where her students excel through challenging, rigorous learning experiences supported by strong relationships. Her students have earned recognition at both regional and state levels for their National History Day exhibit projects.

School success hinges on strong attendance. Read the facts and plan to make school attendance a priority for a successful school year!