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Career Day is coming up next week, and we're excited to have Nick 'Sunshine' Tokman as this year's keynote speaker! All students will have the chance to participate and explore a wide range of career options across various fields. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn from professionals and get a glimpse into different industries.

All schools and the administration campus are open today, Friday, February 14. Schools are starting and ending at their normal times with the exception of elementary schools that will release three hours early due to elementary conferences. We urge everyone to dress warmly and exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 14. This weather system is expected to bring snow and freezing temperatures overnight and into the morning hours. Due to a scheduled three-hour early release for all elementary schools as part of elementary conferences, a two-hour delayed/late start cannot be implemented due to conflicts within our transportation system, which operates multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. We encourage you to stay informed by checking local weather reports and monitoring your email or other preferred communication channels early tomorrow morning, Friday, February 14. In the event of any changes to school schedules or district operations, we will make a decision by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14.

Will your student be attending Northwood next year? Join us for our Future Jag Night on Wednesday, February 26 from 6-7:30 pm. Come learn about academics, clubs, sports and meet your future Northwood community. We can't wait to meet you!

All schools and the administration campus are open and operating on normal schedules today, Friday, February 7. We thank our facility and maintenance teams for their work clearing parking lots and sidewalks. However, we urge everyone to exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks., as conditions may still be slippery.

There is a 2-hour late start today, Thursday, February 6. Plese be careful walking or driving. Families: View your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than normal. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/bell-schedule Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time. Zero hour canceled. All out of district transportation canceled. All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes canceled. Lunch served. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

We are planning a 2-hour late start for tomorrow, Thursday, February 6 because we are currently under a winter weather advisory until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, with the strong possibility of more snow and freezing temperatures. We are sending this communication the evening before to provide families and staff with time to plan for the potential effects of a two-hour late start. This advance notice aims to help those that need to make arrangements to accommodate this schedule change. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

Northwood's "Future Jag Night" for incoming 6th graders (25/26) scheduled for tonight is cancelled. Look for new time and date when that is established. Principal Haines

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Wednesday, February 5. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010584

Monitor communications early Wednesday, Feb. 5. We are continuing to watch the weather forecast and will be checking the roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and walking routes early tomorrow morning. We will notify families and staff tomorrow as soon as a decision is made to open or close schools. Wednesday morning, February 5, monitor your phone/email, school/district websites, social media, and local news for updates to school schedules or bus routes. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. For February 5, 2025, there are two options....find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010445

Tuesday, Feb. 4, all schools and the administration campus are closed. Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff when making these difficult decisions to alter school schedules. This morning, our district leaders, maintenance, facilities, safety, and transportation staff surveyed roads, school driveways and parking lots, along with sidewalks for our walking students throughout the 72-square miles of our district before making a decision. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2008397

There will be a two-hour delay to the start of school on Tuesday, February 4 due to the weather forecast of snow and freezing temperatures. The administration campus will be open. Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Continue to check your email, news, and social media for updates. Today, our maintenance and facility teams worked diligently to clear parking lots and sidewalks. We thank them for their hard work. Even with their efforts to clear the snow, surfaces may be icy tomorrow morning. Be extra careful driving and walking. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2007464

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Monday, February 3, 2025. Because the weather conditions worsened overnight and out of an abundance of caution, we are closing schools and the administration campus today, Monday, February 3. With our district covering over 72 square miles, we must consider all our district’s geography from the foothills to the valley. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2005241

2-HOUR LATE START ON MONDAY, FEB. 3, 2025! Weather reports indicate likely snow showers and freezing temperatures overnight which will cause slippery road conditions in the morning, Monday, February 3, 2025. To keep our students, families, and staff safe, there will be a two-hour delay to the start of school. The District Administration Campus is open. Families, please view your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than the regular schedule. • Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. • Buses will run normal pick-up routes unless it is determined in the morning that it is unsafe. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time. o Only if there is a change: a notification of buses running on snow/limited bus service routes will be sent around 7:00 a.m. Find the snow/limited bus service route pick-up locations. • Zero hour is canceled. • All out of district transportation is canceled. • All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes are canceled. • Lunch will be served. Staff, please follow the Inclement Weather Memo for your labor group. Be safe and cautious due to possible icy conditions and arrive when it is safe to do so.

Reminder and clarification: There IS school on Friday, January 24. See you tomorrow, Jags!

Winter iReady will be on January 10th (Reading), January 14th (Math), January 16th (Completions). Please make sure students have a charged laptop ready to show us what they know!

Dear Northwood Community, Due to a power outage, school is canceled. today, Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please pick up your student in the parent pick up area. If your student rides a bus, transportation will be taking them home. They will be picked up from Northwood before 10:00 a.m. If your student rides a bike or walks, they may be released upon parent/guardian permission. We thank you for your understanding. Thank you, Northwood Middle School

Dear Northwood Families, I’m reaching out to provide an update and to assure you that the situation from earlier today has been fully resolved. At no time was any student or staff member in danger or unsafe. I am so proud of how our staff handled the incident—they performed magnificently, ensuring everyone's safety and enabling us to lift the lockdown in just a matter of minutes. At Northwood, we always err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety of our students and staff. This means we act decisively and thoroughly when any potential threat arises. We also understand that initial information shared, such as through police scanners, reflects what is believed to be known at the moment and is often clarified as the situation unfolds. To address any rumors or misconceptions, I want to emphasize that a weapon was not brandished or shown in a dangerous manner (which may have been initially reported) during this incident. Our team worked closely with local law enforcement to quickly resolve the matter, prioritizing everyone's safety throughout the process. To be clear, it was also reported that a non-student was trying to enter the building just prior to the lockdown but was ushered away by our Safety Officer. Law enforcement later made contact with this individual. I want to thank our students, staff, and families for their cooperation, patience, and trust as we worked through the necessary safety procedures. Your support is essential to creating a secure and supportive environment at Northwood Middle School. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. Thank you again for your understanding and partnership. Warm regards, Principal Haines

Due to the districtwide closure for power outages in November, the 2024-2025 student calendar has been updated. The optional snow days previously planned for March, April, and May are now regular school days. www.kent.k12.wa.us/calendar