Rue receives raise
Published Saturday, June 15, 2013
By Erika Pedroza
Like her employees, Northwest ISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Rue will also receive a 2-percent salary increase.
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Board approves purchase of tablets
Published Saturday, June 15, 2013
By Erika Pedroza
Northwest ISD secondary students next year will be able to more easily "plug in" to the world of technology.
Board to evaluate district leader
Published Saturday, June 8, 2013
By Messenger Staff
The Northwest ISD board of trustees will conduct its annual review of Superintendent Dr. Karen Rue's job performance, and possibly take action on her contract, during its meeting Monday.
Indicted trustee resigns
Published Saturday, June 1, 2013
By Erika Pedroza
Northwest ISD officials Tuesday accepted the resignation of Kerry Jones from the school board.
Northwest ends spring workouts; Texans still look to fill voids in off season
Published Saturday, May 25, 2013
By Clay Corbett
After enjoying a trip to the postseason last fall, the Northwest Texans hope to keep the good times going in 2013.
NISD to rename ag building
Published Saturday, May 18, 2013
By Erika Pedroza
At the request of its community, Northwest ISD will give the Agricultural Sciences Learning Center a new name.
Pair of educators voted to NISD board of trustees
Published Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By Erika Pedroza
Voters in Northwest ISD elected two educators to the school board Saturday.
No pay, no play; Trustees consider student handbook revisions
Published Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By Erika Pedroza
Students with outstanding fines and fees may not be able to participate in extracurricular activities, and only dogs working as service animals will be allowed on campus as outlined in a review of the Northwest ISD student code of conduct.
Rising above: Freier claims back to back titles and state record
Published Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By Clay Corbett
For a moment Saturday afternoon, Desiree Freier's chance at back-to-back state pole vaulting titles was in serious jeopardy.
Northwest runners miss out on medal stand
Published Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By Clay Corbett
Kellee McCann could not keep first-place in her sights Saturday in the Class 5A 3200 meter run at the UIL Track and Field State Meet in Austin.
District to extend a hand to West
Published Saturday, May 11, 2013
By Messenger Staff
The community of West may be getting a little assistance from Northwest.
Lady Texans run home as bi-district champs
Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013
By Clay Corbett
With a one-run lead Friday, Northwest's Brianna Barnhill erased all doubt with one swing of her bat.
Northwest sends four to Austin
Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013
By Clay Corbett
The Northwest Lady Texans will be sending three athletes to the state meet in Austin May 10-11 after their performance at the Class 5A Region I meet in Lubbock Friday and Saturday.
Shifting the tide of school district accountability
Published Saturday, April 27, 2013
By Erika Pedroza
In opposing the current state accountability system, school officials across the state have advocated for a more well-rounded approach - one that takes into account a student's role in designing the yearbook, celebrates a student's internship at the local bank or gives her credit for volunteering in the church daycare on Sunday mornings.
School district hires director
Published Saturday, April 27, 2013
By Erika Pedroza
Northwest ISD officials Wednesday announced the hiring of Melissa DeSimone as the director of research, assessment and accountability.
Board discusses services position
Published Saturday, April 27, 2013
By Erika Pedroza
Although it is unclear what will come of the 83rd legislature currently in session, the Northwest School Board is taking preparatory steps in staffing.
Reaching for new heights; Lady Texan hunts another state title, national record
Published Saturday, April 27, 2013
By Clay Corbett
Desiree Freier stands a little over 5 feet, but she can go higher than most would dare.
Back in the game: Former Decatur coach goes to Northwest
Published Wednesday, April 24, 2013
By Clay Corbett
Roger Brown was not able to stay away for long. The former Decatur basketball coach will become the new assistant for Mike Hatch and the Northwest Texans beginning next season.
Texans going to Lubbock
Published Wednesday, April 24, 2013
By Clay Corbett
The Northwest Texans will take several athletes to the Class 5A Region I Track Meet this weekend in Lubbock after their performance at the area meet Friday.
Board to name Prairie View principal
Published Saturday, April 20, 2013
By Messenger Staff
Sandy Conklin's successor will be announced at Monday's meeting of the Northwest ISD Board of Trustees.
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