Northwest Local School District

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Northwest’s Spring State Testing Schedule northwest chromebook

The district has set the testing schedule for the spring state assessments in April and May. Please see the tables below for testing dates in each school building.

**Northwest High School**
Date	End-of Course Exam
Wednesday, April 15, 2026	ELA 10
Tuesday, April 21, 2026	Algebra and Geometry
Thursday, April 23, 2026	US History and Government
Tuesday, April 18, 2026	Biology

**Northwest Middle School**
Date	State Assessment
Thursday, April 9, 2026	ELA – All Grades
Friday, April 10, 2026	ELA – All Grades
Thursday, April 16, 2026	Science – 8^th Grade
Wednesday, April 22, 2026	Math – All Grades
Thursday, April 23, 2026	Math – All Grades

**W.S. Stinson Elementary**
Date	State Assessment
Tuesday, April 14, 2026	ELA – All Grades
Wednesday, April 15, 2026	ELA – All Grades
Tuedsay, April 21, 2026	Math – All Grades
Wednesday, April 22, 2026	Math – All Grades
Tuesday, April 28, 2026	Science – 5^th Grade
Wednesday, April 29, 2026	Science – 5^th Grade

School Board Vacancy Image

Northwest Board of Education accepted the resignation of board member Julie Barkey at their December 16^th special meeting. The Board of Education thanked her for her service and committment to our district.

The district is currently accepting letters of interest from those individuals who are interested in filling the remaining two years of Mrs. Barkey’s term.

Letters of interest must be submitted by December 31^st at 4:00 pm

Letters of interset should be dropped of at the Northwest Central Office or emailed to Dr. Shawn Braman at shawn.braman@nw.sparcc.org.
Central Office Location: 2309 Locust Street S Canal Fulton Ohio from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Northwest Central Office will be closed on December 24^th, December 25^th for Christmas.)

If you have questions please reach out to the Central Office at (330) 854-2291.

Registering your child for kindergarten is an exciting first step toward their educational journey.

Our kindergarten program is designed to create a warm, nurturing environment where young learners feel supported as they explore new concepts and skills. The registration process is simple, with friendly staff available to guide you through each step, from gathering the necessary documents to selecting the best-fit program for your child. Early registration also ensures access to a range of resources, including family orientation sessions and school readiness information. We’re eager to partner with you to make this transition smooth and welcoming, laying a strong foundation for your child’s academic success.

Enroll Today

Back to School Night will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025

Northwest Primary (Grades 1 and 2 only) begins at 5:30 p.m.
- Open House for Kindergarten will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
W.S. Stinson Elementary begins at 6:00 p.m.
Northwest Middle School begins at 6:30 p.m.
Northwest High School Freshman Orientation will be held on August 13th at 6:00 p.m

First Day of School:

Building	August 20, 2025	August 21, 2025	August 22, 2025
NW Primary	Phase-In Day	Phase-In Day	All Students
W.S.Stinson	Phase-In Day	Phase-In Day	All Students
NW Middle School	6th Grade Only	All Students	All Students
NW High School	9th Grade Only	All Students	All Students

Kindergarten Information

August 20 – 22, 2025

August 25, 2025

August 26, 2025

August 27 2025

August 28, 2025

Screening Days

Teacher Preparation Day

Kindergarten Back to School Night

August 25, 2025 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Phase-In Day

Last Names A-L

Phase-In Day

Last Names M-Z

All Kindergarten Students

Class lists will be posted in the Home Access Center on the following dates:

Northwest Primary and Stinson	Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Middle School and High School	Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Supply List Information

Backpack Program Northwest will once again be having a K-12 Backpack Drive this summer to ensure all students start the school year with the supplies needed for success.

Register June 2 – 23, 2025

Please complete the online form for each child in need of a backpack.

Help Us Celebrate a Legend of Northwest!

lifetime ach award
Know someone who has consistently supported Northwest Local Schools and made a lasting impact in our community?
Nominate them for the Northwest Hall of Distinction – Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nomination Deadline: February 6, 2026
Induction Dinner & Ceremony: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Senior Awards Banquet)

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE A NOMINATION!

Northwest’s Spring State Testing Schedule northwest chromebook

The district has set the testing schedule for the spring state assessments in April and May. Please see the tables below for testing dates in each school building.

**Northwest High School**
Date	End-of Course Exam
Wednesday, April 15, 2026	ELA 10
Tuesday, April 21, 2026	Algebra and Geometry
Thursday, April 23, 2026	US History and Government
Tuesday, April 18, 2026	Biology

**Northwest Middle School**
Date	State Assessment
Thursday, April 9, 2026	ELA – All Grades
Friday, April 10, 2026	ELA – All Grades
Thursday, April 16, 2026	Science – 8^th Grade
Wednesday, April 22, 2026	Math – All Grades
Thursday, April 23, 2026	Math – All Grades

**W.S. Stinson Elementary**
Date	State Assessment
Tuesday, April 14, 2026	ELA – All Grades
Wednesday, April 15, 2026	ELA – All Grades
Tuedsay, April 21, 2026	Math – All Grades
Wednesday, April 22, 2026	Math – All Grades
Tuesday, April 28, 2026	Science – 5^th Grade
Wednesday, April 29, 2026	Science – 5^th Grade

Registering your child for kindergarten is an exciting first step toward their educational journey.

Our kindergarten program is designed to create a warm, nurturing environment where young learners feel supported as they explore new concepts and skills. The registration process is simple, with friendly staff available to guide you through each step, from gathering the necessary documents to selecting the best-fit program for your child. Early registration also ensures access to a range of resources, including family orientation sessions and school readiness information. We’re eager to partner with you to make this transition smooth and welcoming, laying a strong foundation for your child’s academic success.

Enroll Today
Help Us Celebrate a Legend of Northwest!

Know someone who has consistently supported Northwest Local Schools and made a lasting impact in our community?
Nominate them for the Northwest Hall of Distinction – Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nomination Deadline: February 6, 2026
Induction Dinner & Ceremony: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Senior Awards Banquet)

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE A NOMINATION!