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The Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts recognized three Northwest ISD educators for their contributions to literacy and education, a top statewide honor for reading and language arts educators.

The National Honor Society recognized the Steele Early College High School chapter with the Chapter of Distinction Award, the second consecutive year they earned this achievement.

Northwest ISD will adopt new high school attendance boundaries for the 2027-2028 school year with the opening of Davis High School as well as a need to best balance enrollment across the district. Families can now provide input on the proposal.

The Diamondbacks will strike when Davis High School opens in 2027, following overwhelming support in a student vote for the school’s mascot. The Davis Diamondbacks logos were unveiled at a topping-out ceremony for the school.

The Friends of Texas Public Schools has named Eaton High School teacher Jeffrey Neaves the 2026 Teacher of the Year.

Tidwell Middle School and Medlin Middle School were given the Mark of Excellence and awarded as national winners by the The Foundation for Music Education.

The Mark of Excellence is a national program that recognizes outstanding achievement in performance and recording quality. Ensembles submit live recordings, which are then reviewed and ranked by a panel of nationally recognized adjudicators.The top 25 percent of entries are awarded the Mark of Excellence.

Northwest ISD is relaunching and rebranding its Grow Our Home program as the Grow Our Own Educators program, providing aspiring educators with opportunities to explore pathways to teacher certification and careers in Northwest ISD.

The Texas Association of Student Councils honored Northwest High School Student Council Advisor Mary Whittenberg with the Texas Star Award, one of the organization’s top honors for exceptional student council advisors.

The award recognizes student council advisors, staff members or alumni for exceptional service to students and their organizations over more than 30 years. Ms. Whittenberg, who has served as a student council advisor for more than three decades, was honored during the TASC awards ceremony and at the Northwest ISD Board of Trustees meeting September 14.

Northwest ISD secondary students will have opportunities in October to explore college and career programs and learn more about opportunities available in high school.

Registration is open through September 24 for Destination Imagination, a creative problem-solving program focused on collaboration and turning ideas into something tangible.

The Bryan Museum named two Northwest ISD students as finalists for the 2026 I Am Texas Contest, which invites students across Texas to share stories and creativity through art and writing inspired by Texas history.

Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest high schools will host homecoming games, parades and community festivities throughout September and October. Families and community members are invited to attend events leading up to each school’s homecoming game.

Hillwood selected three Northwest ISD seniors to return as ambassadors for the AllianceTexas Student Influencers program, earning $5,000 scholarships and nine months of immersive experience in the region’s business and economic hub.

Northwest ISD has selected this year’s Advanced Academics Ambassadors, a group of student leaders who advocate for advanced academic opportunities and help their peers navigate their options.

Northwest ISD is joining school districts nationwide this month to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month and remind families that every day in the classroom matters.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Northwest ISD is taking steps to promote the mental well-being of students.

To create a boundary for Davis High School and best balance enrollment, Northwest ISD will conduct high school rezoning this semester for the 2027-2028 school year.

Northwest ISD bands will take the field next month for a special evening of music and school spirit, with proceeds benefiting band programs. The ninth annual Northwest ISD Band Showcase will be Monday, September 28, at NISD Stadium, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and performances beginning at 7 p.m.