Northwest Local School District

Northwest Local has a coaching position currently open – Northwest Girls Basketball Head Coach.

Intereseted applicants should send a letter of interest and a resume to Athletic Director Jason Hathaway.

Northwest Athletic Office

8580 Erie Ave NW

Canal Fulton OH 44614

email: jason.hathaway@nw.sparcc.org

SUN Meals/Summer Food Service Program

For more information
call 1-866-348-6479.

This summer, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is sponsoring SUN Meals, a summer food program where Kids Eat Free! All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites.

SUN Meals Food Sites

Sites are added regularly through the summer so check back often! 

To report a meal site listed that is not operating, please contact the Office of Nutrition by phone at (614) 466-2945 or (877) 644-6338 or email (child.nutrition@education.ohio.gov).

To view map of locations in your area visit the following link:

https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Food-and-Nutrition/Summer-Food-Service-Programview a map of locations in your area

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Food Pantries in our area:

Salt Box is the second and last Sunday of the month 4:00 -5:30 pm.  408 Market St. W. Canal Fulton, OH 44614 (across from St. Johns Lutheran Church)

Luke 19 Shopping Pantry is the third Saturday of the month 3:00 - 5:00 pm. 532 High St. Canal Fulton, OH 44614 (SS. Philip and James Church)

Barberton Area Community Ministries Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. 939 Norton Ave. Barberton, OH 44203

Manchester Christian Church Food Pantry 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.  930 W. Nimisila Rd. Akron OH 44319

Tuslaw Food Pantry 3rd Saturday of the month 2:00 - 4:00 pm 14411 Orrville St. NW, North Lawrence OH 44666

Northwest Local is currently working on developing a new three year strategic plan.  We would like to get feedback from the following stakeholder groups: 

• Teachers & Staff
• Parents/Family
• Community Members

The survey links will close on May 15, 2026. 

Please click on the link or scan the QR Code below that represents your stakeholder group.

Northwest’s Spring State Testing Schedule 

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.

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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