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Junior Chef Academy
A group of smiling students wearing colorful chef hats and aprons pose together in a kitchen classroom during a cooking activity. Baking ingredients and utensils are visible on the counter in front of them.

These young chefs rolled up their sleeves for a hands-on culinary experience at Aramark’s tasty summer camp, where the sweet aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filled the halls of Byron Nelson High School.

More Photos from the Junior Chef Academy Here!

Looking for something to do this summer?
Young girl with dark hair looking through binoculars with another young girl in the background

Northwest ISD offers many learning opportunities for students throughout the summer months, from athletic and fine arts camps to enrichment opportunities and summer school. 

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Pre-K students at Daniel Elementary learn the rules of the road
A group of young children participating in an outdoor event, wearing handmade cardboard box cars designed to resemble various vehicles.

With the help of their families, students crafted cardboard vehicles at home and brought them to school for Driving Day.

View more Driving Day photos here

Breaking Ground
A group of students and adults participating in a groundbreaking ceremony at a construction site.

Students from Tidwell Middle School assisted at the official groundbreaking for NISD's fourth comprehensive high school, scheduled to open in August 2027.

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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.