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We are ready for new adventures in 2025!
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January is School Board Recognition Month
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Northwest ISD would like to express sincere appreciation to our board of trustees for their dedication and service to our schools and community.

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Frozen JR
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A collaborative production by the talented students of Byron Nelson High School, Tidwell Middle School and Medlin Middle School.

State Champions
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Congratulations to the Byron Nelson Bobcats, your 2024 UIL 6A Division II Volleyball State Champions! The team also earned the top national ranking from MaxPreps.

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Never stop learning
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NISD students had a summer of fun and learning! Visit our Flickr page for photos from various summer camps and activities.

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Community Dashboard
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As TEA continues to focus district and school ratings disproportionately on STAAR results, our district will instead focus on the metrics our community values. 

Follow our progress on the topics relevant to families.

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Welcome to Northwest ISD

Northwest ISD is home to learners and leaders who receive exemplary educational support and extracurricular offerings as they prepare for their long-term future. Our district believes students should be prepared for wherever their personal paths take them, including college, a career, the military and life in general. With our 234 square miles, Northwest ISD serves more than 32,000 students in 14 cities, towns and communities across three counties. No matter how much our enrollment grows, our 35 schools are always guided by the belief that kids come first.

Why Live Here

A diverse array of living options exists in Northwest ISD, as the district spans a large land mass with different locales, from suburban to country and everything in between. Regardless of where you live, NISD's location along the I-35 corridor provides quick access to shopping, dining and travel businesses. 

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Why Go To School Here

Our district prides itself on providing exemplary education to students alongside extracurricular offerings that are second to none. Students are encouraged to find and follow their passions at school, where they receive instruction to prepare them for wherever life takes them after they graduate. Northwest ISD employs top educators who strive for student success.

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Why Work Here

Northwest ISD is home to the best educators in the state, and our district works hard to retain educators and support staff. With competitive salaries and strong benefits, our district believes educators and those who support them are the core of our schools, as students cannot achieve their full potential without a strong support system behind them.

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What’s Happening at NISD

View the latest news and information from Northwest ISD in the section below. Families will receive most district news in Northwest News, a twice-monthly email newsletter. Those who do not have children enrolled in our district can sign up to receive Northwest News.