Northwest Local School District

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.
 

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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:

Kindergarten Information

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

Supply List Information 

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!

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!