Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Stick to what you know. – Warren Buffett
General Announcement
Northwestern Local Schools will be on Spring Break April 17 - April 21.
Get ready to bring the energy because our basketball assembly is coming up! Come to the gym, cheer loudly, and show your support for your lunch period team. 5th period lunch will sit on the far side of the gym, and 6th period lunch will sit on the close side. There will be a fun contest, a wheelchair basketball game, and the finals game between the 5th and 6th period champions. Show up, eat some popcorn, have fun, and let’s go!
" Are you a senior? Did you participate in the Red Cross Blood Drive and donate a minimum of two times in your high school career? If so, you are eligible for a $250 scholarship from the Red Cross. Pick up an application from Mrs. McMillan and return it by the end of the day on April 28, 2025"
We will be running on a double 3rd bell schedule today.
Out of school guest applications for Prom are now available in the front office.
Prom tickets will be on sale from April 22 through April 25. Seniors may purchase tickets starting on April 22, and Juniors may start purchasing tickets on April 23. The cost of tickets is $20 for Seniors, $30 for Juniors, and $40 for underclassmen/out-of-school guests who are accompanied by a NW Junior or Senior (one guest per person). Ticket sales will be before school 7:00-7:25, during lunches, and after school 2:30-3:30.
Juniors and Seniors, along with their dates who are planning to attend Post Prom 2025 at the Ashland University Recreation Center, please stop in the front office to get a post prom packet. The Ashland University waiver must be signed by the student and parent and returned to a Audri Yeagley or Mrs. Buchholz by April 28.
Cookies and Canvas Community Painting Event, Wednesday, April 16 beginning at 4:30pm Join us for a fun adult and child painting event at Northwestern HS. It is a fun and easy FUNdraiser for the art programs!
NHS 2025 End-of Course Testing Schedule
Wednesday, April 23 Biology
Thursday, April 24 US History & Government
Wednesday, April 30 Algebra l & Geometry
Thursday, May 1 Algebra l & Geometry
*Classes will run on a 2-hour delay schedule on all test dates. Non-testing students will need to arrive by 9:20am. Students being tested should arrive by 7:15am.
REMINDER: School fees are due. You can see what fees are owed on progress book or check with the front office.
To order a 2024-25 yearbook, see the signs posted around the school with a QR code or go to
Student Services Announcements
Attention Seniors! Please check your school email for a message regarding your Senior Exit Survey. The email contains instructions on how to complete the survey and the link to access it. Read the directions carefully and complete this survey before your last day of school.
Athletic Announcements
If you are interested in cheering for the 2025 football season, please sign up in the office. Tryouts will be April 23rd, 24th, 29th, and 30th. Contact Coach Moore with any questions!
Senior Athletes, the All-Sports Scholarship and the Todd Boatner Memorial Scholarship applications are available in the front office and on the Student Services Scholarship page. The applications must be turned into the front office by April 16th.
Wednesday, April 16
5:00 V Baseball and Softball @ Waynedale
5:00 JV Softball @ Tallmadge
Thursday, April 17
4:00 MS Track Triway Invite @ Orrville
Friday, April 18
2:00/4:00 V Softball @ Symmes Valley
Saturday, April 19
9:30/1:30 V Softball @ Symmes Valley
11:00/1:00 V Baseball vs Black River