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![Valleyball]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668539453/slcschoolsorg/unimt2unyzwmahrzyexj/19301911.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668539453/slcschoolsorg/unimt2unyzwmahrzyexj/19301911.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668539453/slcschoolsorg/unimt2unyzwmahrzyexj/19301911.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668539453/slcschoolsorg/unimt2unyzwmahrzyexj/19301911.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668539453/slcschoolsorg/unimt2unyzwmahrzyexj/19301911.png","width":1266}])
Come cheer on our Northwest Warrior Volleyball teams! This year there is both a girls and a boys team. Matches play best of three sets to 15 or until time runs out at 5:30 pm. Please click on the links below for practice days and times as well as for game times and locations. Go Warriors!
![Soccer player]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693424708/slcschoolsorg/qb0sgr73ep8xhwsdkhjb/soccer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693424708/slcschoolsorg/qb0sgr73ep8xhwsdkhjb/soccer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693424708/slcschoolsorg/qb0sgr73ep8xhwsdkhjb/soccer.png","width":770}])
The Northwest boys soccer team went undefeated for the fall 2023 season. In November, they played against Hillside Middle School for the championship. The team won decisively with a 2-0 score!
Find out game highlights by clicking below!
![Authors in the Spotlight icon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699458053/slcschoolsorg/vap2kbnrnyaj6byylojh/authorsinspotlighticon.png","width":187}])
This fall, The King’s English generously sponsored two authors and an artist who shared their passion for books with Northwest students. Brain Food Books provided Northwest students with copies of the two authors’ newly, published books.
In September, the fabulous mother-son team, Carole and Jeffery Weatherford shared their newest collaboration, Kin: Rooted in Hope. In October, author Jessica Kim visited with students about her latest published book, Make a Move, Sunny Park!
A big shout out to The King’s English and Brain Food Books for making these book donations and author visits possible! The Northwest community is so grateful!
For more details and picture galleries, please click the "Read More" link below.
![Strive for less than 5 absences for school success.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631297562/slcschoolsorg/wdax35d2bx2twgtxijqu/Lessthan5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631297562/slcschoolsorg/wdax35d2bx2twgtxijqu/Lessthan5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631297562/slcschoolsorg/wdax35d2bx2twgtxijqu/Lessthan5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631297562/slcschoolsorg/wdax35d2bx2twgtxijqu/Lessthan5.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631297562/slcschoolsorg/wdax35d2bx2twgtxijqu/Lessthan5.png","width":1243}])
School success hinges on strong attendance. Read the facts and plan to make school attendance a priority for a successful school year!
![Civics test for 8th graders; Contact Ms. Posey or Ms. Tatton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622041905/slcschoolsorg/azsh7dx4i26a1ejhwdzy/Civicstest-post.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622041905/slcschoolsorg/azsh7dx4i26a1ejhwdzy/Civicstest-post.jpg","width":478}])
All students are required to pass the Utah Civics test before graduating from high school. Northwest 8th graders will spend time in class studying for the assessment and will have multiple opportunities to take the test over the course of the school year.
For more information, please contact Ms. Posey or Ms. Lujan.
![U.S. Soccer Foundation Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699391297/slcschoolsorg/xjcl1em48sz8gwjlocal/USSoccerFoundationminipic.png","width":121}])
On October 11, Northwest celebrated their newly, donated mini-soccer pitch with an exciting ribbon cutting event! The U.S. Soccer Foundation and the Major League Soccer Players Association generously donated the soccer pitch.
Read more about this exciting donation by clicking the "Read More" link below!
See the picture gallery here.
![UTA Bus and TRAX Passes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663178680/slcschoolsorg/f31ztpeombnilgejikyk/Green_line_Trax_at_Gallivan_Plaza.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663178680/slcschoolsorg/f31ztpeombnilgejikyk/Green_line_Trax_at_Gallivan_Plaza.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663178680/slcschoolsorg/f31ztpeombnilgejikyk/Green_line_Trax_at_Gallivan_Plaza.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663178680/slcschoolsorg/f31ztpeombnilgejikyk/Green_line_Trax_at_Gallivan_Plaza.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1663178680/slcschoolsorg/f31ztpeombnilgejikyk/Green_line_Trax_at_Gallivan_Plaza.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1663178680/slcschoolsorg/f31ztpeombnilgejikyk/Green_line_Trax_at_Gallivan_Plaza.jpg","width":2200}])
Students have received a Utah Transit Authority bus and TRAX pass. For videos to help students use their new pass, please read for more information.
![Sheryl West awarded SLCSD Office Personnel Personnel Employee of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696519525/slcschoolsorg/fh3lk9i25pti1yi9gtfg/Sheryl.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696519525/slcschoolsorg/fh3lk9i25pti1yi9gtfg/Sheryl.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696519525/slcschoolsorg/fh3lk9i25pti1yi9gtfg/Sheryl.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696519525/slcschoolsorg/fh3lk9i25pti1yi9gtfg/Sheryl.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696519525/slcschoolsorg/fh3lk9i25pti1yi9gtfg/Sheryl.jpg","width":1600}])
We are thrilled to announce that Sheryl West has been named Salt Lake City School District Office Personnel Employee of the Year! Her dedication and hard work in improving outcomes for Northwest Middle School students has been an inspiration and we couldn't be prouder.
Click here to read about Ms. West's award!
Congratulations, Sheryl!