For the second consecutive year, NISD has been recognized as a Fit-Friendly Workplace by the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life. This year, the school district has received a Gold Achievement. The American Heart Association strives to encourage and support the implementation of comprehensive wellness initiatives throughout the workplace.

Northwest ISD will send eight students to the Texas Music Educators Association’s (TMEA) All-State choir concert. Byron Nelson students are Kaylee Langford (2nd alternate Soprano 1), Joe Caskey (1st chair Bass 2), Collin Napper (Trombone), Gini Choi (8th chair violin). Northwest High School students are Sebastian Davis (8th chair Tenor 2), Chas Tackett (7th chair Tenor 1), Benjamin Drinkwater (1st chair Bass Trombone), and Cynthia Kaniki (2nd chair Alto 2). This recognition is the highest honor a Texas high school musician can receive.

January is School Board Recognition Month and Northwest ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their commitment and contributions to our public schools. Great leadership always begins with a willing heart, a positive attitude, and a desire to make a difference.

Gene Pike Middle School is the recipient of a $1,000 grant from the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA). TMEA provides wonderful opportunities for educators and students across the state.

Durham School Services bus driver Heather Bowen was one of the four individuals recognized in connection to a bus fire on December 3. Thanks to Bowen’s quick thinking, she was able to get all 10 students off the bus before the fire broke.