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Summer Reading Program |
Each summer the Jefferson County Library sponsors a summer reading program for children and teens. This summer our theme for children is "Dig into Reading" reading program and for teens "Beneath the Surface" reading program. Both programs run from June 1 - July 31, 2013.
Summer Reading Program for Children For Ages 0-11 Years
This summer children can read 5 books on their reading level, fill out their reading log and return it to the library for a prize. Drawing chances will be given for each additional five books read during that time. All reading logs must be turned in by Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Drawing winners will be notified by phone or email.
Teen Summer Reading Program For Ages 12-18 Years
This summer teens can read 3 books on their reading level, fill out their reading log and return it to the library for a prize. Drawing chances will be given for each additional three books read during that time. All reading logs must be turned in by Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Drawing winners will be notified by phone or email. |
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| 5/23/13 |
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Board of Education Meeting Dates Approved |
The Board of Education annually approves their meeting dates. The regular meetings are usually the third Thursday of the month. This year there are exceptions, the fourth Thursday in July and the third Wednesday in February. All the meetings are scheduled to be held in the Northwest Instructional Student Services Center, 5684 Highway PP in High Ridge. The posted start time is 6:00 p.m. when the Board goes into Closed Session however the public portion of the meeting is not scheduled to begin before 7:00 p.m.
The meeting dates are:
July 25, 2013
August 15, 2013
September 19, 2013
October 17, 2013
November 21, 2013
December 19, 2013
January 16, 2014
February 19, 2014
March 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
May 15, 2014
June 19, 2014 |
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| 5/22/13 |
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Graduation Celebrations |
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Graduation for the Missouri Option Program at Northwest High School will be Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6 p.m. It will be held in the Lecture Hall at Northwest High School.
Graduation for summer school will be Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. It will be held in the Lecture Hall at Northwest High School.
We congratulate all members of the Class of 2013! |
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| 5/21/13 |
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Culinary Extravaganza tickets on sale now |
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Taste of Home Magazine and Sunnyhill has teamed together to present a Taste of Home Cooking School on June 8, 2013. This exciting event will be held at Northwest High School located at 6005 Cedar Hill Road, Cedar Hill, Missouri 63016. The event is an interactive cooking class led by Ms. Dana Elliott one of the culinary specialists from Taste of Home Magazine. The class includes Ms. Elliott's expertise valuable cooking tips and recipe demonstrations.
Doors will open at 10 a.m. for a vendor fair, including unique cooking related items and household accessories to make your house a home. The 2-hour Taste of Home class begins at 1 p.m. All attendees receive a goody bag, 1-year subscription to Taste of Home Magazine and the opportunity to win great attendance prizes valued from $50 - $900.
Tickets are on sale now: $20 general admission includes items listed above; $50 VIP includes items listed above with addition to special seating area and a full size Taste of Home cookbook with a retail value of $34.99. Lunch available on site for purchase. For additional information call 636-274-9044.
Sunnyhill, Inc. a non-profit organization serving over 300 children and adults with developmental disabilities residential and daily support in the St. Louis metro area. Sunnyhill owns and operates Sunnyhill Adventure Camp that serves over 550 campers of all ages with developmental disabilities residential camp in the summer. Sunnyhill partners with schools to provide local school age children adventure activities during the school year. |
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| 5/20/13 |
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Northwest Way Presentation |
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Brennan Woods Elementary sponsored the May Northwest Way recipient, Backstoppers, Inc. They are non-profit organizations that provide financial assistance helping the families of first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety.
Superintendent Dr. Paul Ziegler and Principal Susan Wingenbach presented a check for $2,750. Bart Velasco thanked the District. Big River Ambulance Chief Gary Prasuhn, Cedar Hill Fire Chief Terry Soer, and Sherriff’s Office Sgt. John Wolf and Cpt. Gerald Williams represented the First Responders.
The Northwest R-I School District employees embraced a philanthropic endeavor, The Northwest Way. This program adopts the philosophy of supporting organizations that help our friends and neighbors in Jefferson County. Employees have the opportunity to participate by electing to have a payroll deduction at an amount they select. |
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| 5/17/13 |
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NHS places in JeffCo Math contest |
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Participation in the Jefferson College Math contest is by invitation to area high schools and middle schools, grades 7-12. Participants are chosen by their individual schools. Students have the opportunity to compete academically, and sponsors are given an opportunity to network with fellow math instructors.
On May 10th, the Northwest High School Math Team took 2nd place at the Jefferson College Math Contest. Student who competed that day include: Taylor Fortner, Elliot Fischer, Clayton Batch, Brandon Pond, Paul Wittlich, Josh Michaud, Brett Knese, Dylan Stege, James Brouk, Rebecca Prado, Daniel Schneider, Alex Mullins, Jamie Stenzhorn, Rebecca Schreiber, and Cassidy Joiner.
Northwest had four individual grade-level awards: 12th grade - Daniel Schneider and Rebecca Schreiber, who tied for 2nd place, 10th grade Paul Wittlich 2nd place, and 9th grade Josh Michaud 3rd place. |
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| 5/16/13 |
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School Board Recognized for Leadership |
The Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) announces The Governance Team Award (formerly Leadership Team Award) annually. This award provides MSBA the opportunity to recognize school boards and their superintendent for commitment to continuous improvement through ongoing professional development, regional and statewide leadership, and active participation in legislative advocacy for public schools and the students they serve.
To be eligible for the award:
• The district is a member of MSBA.
• All seven board members have completed Essential Certified Board Member certification by MSBA or have been
grandfathered from the requirement.
• At least two board members have achieved Advanced board member certification.
• At least one board member has attained the Master board member certification.
• At least a quorum of the board and the superintendent attended the most recent MSBA/MASA Annual Conference.
• At least a quorum of the board and the superintendent attended the most recent MSBA Spring or Fall Regional Meeting.
• A representative attended the most recent Legislative Forum.
• A board member representative participated in at least one delegate assembly during the year.
This recognition was achieved by only 18 of Missouri’s 520 public school district’s this year. Northwest, along with the other 17 recipients will be formally celebrated at the MSBA’s Leadership Summit in Osage Beach on June 7th. Congratulations to Board members Sherri K. Talbott, Nancy Bergfeld, Retta Tuggle, Gary Bonacker, Chris Shelton, Nelson O. Weber, Victoria James, and Superintendent Dr. Paul Ziegler for this accomplishment. |
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| 5/15/13 |
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Latest NHS DeTail Posted |
The most recent Northwest High School student newspaper The DeTail is now available on our website. The paper is located in the District Publications folder, under the NHS DeTail subfolder, in the 2013 folder.
You have the option to subscribe to the page as well. Go to the District Publications folder and click on the envelope at the bottom of the page. Complete the request to receive future notification when a new edition is added. |
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| 5/14/13 |
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Award Winning Yearbook |
CEDAR HILL, MO – Northwest High School’s yearbook, Liontrac, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2013 Gotcha Covered Look Book, Volume 11 celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, cool covers, dazzling designs, relevant coverage, storytelling copy and action-packed photography. Along with design excellence, the annually published Look Book honors the important role well-crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements most relevant to students and that academic year.
The Liontrac was created by the 2012 yearbook staff under the direction of Amy Pflasterer and Janet Kirkpatrick, Liontrac yearbook advisers.
The Northwest Liontrac was one of only 425 yearbooks selected from approximately 3,000. The 2013 panel of judges, comprised of nationally recognized scholastic journalism professionals and award-winning yearbook advisers, selected the best examples of yearbook spreads and covers to make up the 352-page 2013 Look Book.
“Yearbooks are unique, limited edition books created by students to capture the stories and events for all of the school’s students and Jostens is proud to celebrate the yearbook tradition and the 425 yearbooks selected for the 2013 Gotcha Covered Look Book, said John Dalke, editor. “Today’s yearbooks are very sophisticated in terms of visual presentation and the relevant and inclusive content that is featured.”
Mrs Pflasterer and Mrs Kirkpatrick and the yearbook staff received a copy of Jostens 2013 Gotcha Covered Look Book and plaque from Jostens to recognize their outstanding achievement.
Jostens Gotcha Covered Look Book is a must-have resource for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative design and coverage ideas, trends and inspiration. The Look Book complements www.YearbookAvenue.com and www.facebook.com/JostensAdviserandStaff, Jostens online destinations for yearbook creation ideas. |
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| 5/13/13 |
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Bus Rodeo Results |
The 2013 Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation St. Louis Regional School Bus Safety Competition was hosted by the Northwest School District on April 27, 2013. First Student was proud to represent the Northwest Schools with seven of our outstanding drivers, Andrew Heberlie, Michael Brew, James Clark, Wayne Thomas, Tim Lucas, Victoria Spores and Tracey Rusert. The following Drivers placed in the competition:
Mike Brew - 2nd place Conventional Experienced Driver
Tim Lucas - 2nd place Conventional Rookie
Tracy Rusert - 2nd place Transit Rookie
Drew Heberlie, Michael Brew and James Clark - 2nd place Team Conventional
The 2013 Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation State School Bus Safety Competition will be held in Independence June 20th. Andrew, Michael, James, Wayne, Tim and Tracey are eligible to compete at the State level. |
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| 5/09/13 |
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Employee Award Recipients - Updated |
The Northwest School District announced the names of the three finalists for the 2013 Teacher of the Year Award. The Teacher of the Year program is designed to honor and recognize the efforts certified teachers. The three finalists were selected from 19 nominations and multiple applications. The finalists were:
• Elementary School Level: Emelia Walters, High Ridge Elementary – Kindergarten Teacher
• Middle School Level: Sharon Plut, Valley Middle School – 6th Grade Teacher
• High School Level: Rebecca Wells, Northwest High School – Math Teacher
During the annual Employee Recognition Night on May 6, 2013, Emelia Walters was named the Northwest Teacher of the Year and will move on to compete for the Missouri State Teacher of the Year.
The Northwest Apple (certified staff not eligible for Teacher of the Year) and Golden Bell (support staff) Awards recognize the exemplary excellence of character, performance, and service on the part of those who serve the Northwest School District.
Apple Award Recipients:
Jeanne Rothermel, Central Office – Executive Director for Student Services
Kristine Alphin, Northwest High School – Guidance Counselor
Laura Ruch, House Springs Elementary – 4th Grade Teacher
Golden Bell Awards Recipients:
Nicole Crull, Valley Middle School – Paraprofessional
Dara Imlay, Central Office – Data Management Technician
Debbie Lakin, Early Childhood Center – Parent Educator |
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| 5/08/13 |
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Elementary Principal Announcement |
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Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, Katie Brettschneider will be the Murphy Elementary School principal.
She is currently the Assistant Principal at Drummond Elementary for the Pattonville School District. She has served as Assistant Principal there since 2012.
Brettschneider has been employed by Pattonville School District since 2008. During her five years with Pattonville, she has also served as an Elementary Instructional Specialist.
Before joining Northwest, Brettschneider taught third and fifth grade in the Central Community Unit School District 301 in the suburbs of Chicago. She also served as an interim principal at the Elementary Level.
She possesses a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Aurora University and a degree in Elementary and Special education from Lindenwood University.
Brettschneider will succeed Jeff Boyer who is retiring June 30, 2013. |
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| 5/07/13 |
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Middle School Principal Announcement |
Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, Geoff Macy will be the Valley Middle School principal.
He is currently assistant principal at Northwest High School. He has served as assistant principal there since 2010.
Macy has been employed by Northwest since 2007. During his six years with the District, he has also served as a Physical Education Teacher, Football and Baseball Coach, and later promoted to Administrative Intern.
Before joining Northwest Macy spent nine years in the St. Louis Public Schools: six as a Teacher/Coach, two as a Dean of Students, and one year as an Athletic Director.
He possesses two Master’s degree in Education and Educational Leadership from Lindenwood University and Bachelor Degree in Education from Central Methodist University.
Macy will succeed Dr. Clint Freeman as principal at Valley Middle School. |
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| 5/06/13 |
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Director Announcement |
Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, Nikki Beichler will be the Director of Student Services.
She is currently Special Education/504 Coordinator for the Rockwood School District. She has served as Coordinator there since 2011.
Previously Beichler has served as the Director of Special Services for the Sullivan School District, Executive Director for the Special Services Cooperative of Jefferson County, Special Education Supervisor for the Springfield School District, and Assistant Principal for the Special School District. She also taught in the Francis Howell, Northwest, Virden, and Wichita Falls school districts.
She possesses a Specialist Degree – Administration degree from Missouri Baptist University, Masters Degree – Special Education and Bachelors Degree – Elementary Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Beichler will succeed Jeanne Rothermel who is retiring June 30, 2013. |
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| 5/02/13 |
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2012-2013 Cappies Nominees |
The Cappies, "Critics and Awards Program," is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers. On May 18, 2013, the Cappies will announce their winning nominations at their Gala, in the same fashion as the Tony Awards however for high school students.
Over the past four years Northwest has been nominated for a few categories and even took home the gold for choreography for The Wizard of Oz in 2010. This year, however, Northwest have received record setting 14 nominations for our two performances. Nine for the fall production of "Any Number Can Die" and five nominations for the spring musical "Beauty and the Beast". The nominations include:
Sets - Audrey Lipsmire, Ronnie Keel, Dalton Mathis, and Savannah Frame: Any Number Can Die
Costumes - Abby Mayher: Any Number Can Die
Make-up - Kayla Holt and Molly Fowler: Any Number Can Die
Special Effects and or Technology - Chris Puhlmann: Beauty and the Beast
Featured Actress in a Musical - Savanna Wagaman: Beauty and the Beast
Male Vocalist - Brandon Janssen: Beauty and the Beast
Comic Actress in a Play - Audrey Lipsmire: Any Number Can Die
Comic Actor in a Play - Jett Wallace: Any Number Can Die
Comic Actress in a Musical - Jenna Null: Beauty and the Beast
Supporting Actress in a Play - Michelle Brinkman: Any Number Can Die
Supporting Actress in a Musical - Haley Korn: Beauty and the Beast
Lead Actress in a Play - Haley Korn: Any Number Can Die
Lead Actor in a Play - Brandon Janssen: Any Number Can Die
Play - Any Number Can Die
Steve VanHoogstraat served as the Drama Sponsor for this year’s productions and will be retiring as their sponsor. He has made quite a legacy after 10 years of involvement and four years directing. |
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| 5/01/13 |
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Glory of Missouri Award Recipients |
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The Glory of Missouri awards are presented to students who exemplify the virtues engraved in the House Chamber between 1922 and 1924 when the capitol was rebuilt after a fire. The engraving reads, “All of the foregoing human qualities bind into one theme, the Glory of Missouri because no people can attain these virtues unless they are great.” State Representative John C. McCaherty (97th District) presented our students with their certificates.
Northwest School District proudly announces our Glory of Missouri Award High School Winners.
Anna Grobelny for Knowledge: exemplifies knowledge and is not only book smart, but also aware of the state of information.
Tyler Morris for Liberty: demonstrates beliefs in the constitutional freedoms of our country, is innovative and self-driven as were those who founded our country and colonized our state.
John Ruzzo for Equality: demonstrates fairness in opportunity and leads this virtue by example and action.
Marquee Banderet for Law: seeks to know the truth and its actions, pursues guidelines and boundaries and alters behavior accordingly.
Ashley Henry for Fraternity: promotes the togetherness of the student body and can demonstrate an attitude of cohesion and friendliness.
Brett Knese for Education: one who stands for the ideas of the process and demonstrates the influence and perpetuation of information in shaping and defining who one becomes.
Brittany Morgan for Progress: promotes positive changes in the school or community, whether it be an adjustment in rules or regulations or the leader of a new student organization; takes a school or community beyond the present and sends it moving forward into an era of change.
Emily Schmoll for Honor: one of integrity and faithfulness who embodies a still sense of truth and virtue.
Brandon Pond for Truth: in constant pursuit of the truth and perseveres until the ultimate answer is revealed.
Adnan Al-Amami for Virtue: conducts himself or herself with moral excellence, stands for moral excellence.
Savanna Nault for Temperance: demonstrates moderate behavior - one who rarely gets worked up over situations, one who can remain calm in threatening situations.
Tori Thompson for Enterprise: representing the forefront in management ability and technique.
Sara Thompson for Charity: one who is a true philanthropist, willing to even the score with those less fortunate or those who are in need. |
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St. Louis Storytelling Festival |
 May 1 – May 4, 2013 is the St. Louis Storytelling Festival at the St. Louis Arch. Storytellers from all over the country will be visiting the area and telling stories. Third grade students from Cedar Springs Elementary had the opportunity to listen to Sue Hinkel, one of the storytellers. Each student was also told of the Native American Storyteller figurines which were first created by artist Helen Cordero.
Once immersed in the information, these third graders were then asked draw a storyteller using the same aspects as Cordero sculpted with. The storytellers should have an open mouth and closed eyes, while their listeners should be engaged with open eyes and a closed mouth.
Seventeen of these drawings were chosen by Hinkel and another retired art teacher for display in the Arch during the Festival. Students whose artwork will be included in this showing are: Haley Parker, Lillie Monje, Logan Bounds, Macy Karg, Raina Boone, Zach Sehie, Maggie Hardesty, Allie Courtney, Madison Gillen, Logan Mueller, Dax Morgan, Carol Bowers, Jenna Viehland, Brooke Campbell, Katelyn Brock, Clarke Rawie, and Phillip Grimes.
In addition to having artwork on display, these students will have the opportunity to attend the festival thanks to a “Big Yellow School Bus” grant. The Big Yellow School Bus Grant provides funds to help schools meet the transportation costs of educational field trips to arts institutions and activities in Missouri that are funded by the Missouri Arts Council. The grant meets a growing need to help schools fund student field trips to art museums and exhibits, music, dance, and theater performances. |
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| 4/29/13 |
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2013 Paw Prints |
Recently students throughout the District were recognized for their outstanding writing entries selected to be showcased in this year's publication of Paw Prints. Congratulations to all of our writers. The winning entries are included in the attached 2013 edition of Paw Prints. |
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| 4/26/13 |
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Northwest Way Presentation |
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Northwest High School sponsored the April Northwest Way recipient, the Northwest Alumni Association. They are a non-profit organization that provides grants to help fund high school projects, supports high school activities, and offers annual student scholarships.
Superintendent Dr. Paul Ziegler and Principal Brad Snell presented a check for $2,740.50. On behalf of the Alumni Association, Dennis Fuchs thanked the employees for their generous donation.
The Northwest School District employees embraced a philanthropic endeavor, The Northwest Way. This program adopts the philosophy of supporting organizations that help our friends and neighbors in Jefferson County. Employees have the opportunity to participate by electing to have a payroll deduction at an amount they select. |
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| 1/16/13 |
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Current Version of GED Test to Expire December 2013 |
Individuals seeking to obtain their Missouri High School Equivalency Certificate by taking the General Educational Development (GED©) test have until the end of 2013 to pass the current test series, known as the 2002 Series GED© Test. The current test will be replaced with a new assessment beginning January 2, 2014.
The new test will continue determining high school equivalency, but will also measure the knowledge and skills necessary for college- and career-readiness.
Those who have taken the 2002 Series GED© Test, but not scored well enough to receive their certificate, have until the end of 2013 to pass or their test section scores will expire and they will be required to start over with the new assessment in 2014. |
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Employee Giving Program Continues |
During August 2009, Northwest R-I School District employees embraced a newly formed philanthropic endeavor, "The Northwest Way". This program adopts the philosophy of supporting organizations that help our friends and neighbors in Jefferson County. Employees are given the opportunity to participate by electing to have a payroll deduction at an amount they select. The total amount collected will be presented to the charity during their designation month at the regular Board of Education meeting. The district administrators selected charities that reflect our community's diverse needs and interests.
Northwest received a Promising Practices award for this program. The Character Education Partnership (CEP) gives annual Promising Practices awards for implementing unique and specific strategies in character education.
The 2012-2013 Northwest Way charities are:
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Peace Pantry
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Valley
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Feed My People
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Woodridge
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November
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Ladies of Charity
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High Ridge
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December
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Sunnyhill, Inc.
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Maple Grove
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St. Baldrick's
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House Springs
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Special Olympics
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Cedar Springs
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Mid East Agency for Aging
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Central Office
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April
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Northwest Alumni Assoc.
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Northwest High School
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Backstoppers, Inc.
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Brennan Woods
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Food Pantries
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Early Childhood
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NWLEAFF Scholarships
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JFK Sports
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Murphy
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All the charities are compliant with federal guidelines regarding charitable giving and have Internal Revenue Services issued 501(c) 3 designations.
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Superintendent nominated for Pay it Forward |
 Fox 2 and American Equity Mortgage sponsor a program called Pay it Forward. This program allows individuals to nominate someone who they feel deserves special recognition. That is exactly what Courtney Bays did when she nominated Superintendent Paul Ziegler in October. Dr. Ziegler was instrumental in establishing a partnership between the Central Office staff and the Mideast Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA) to provide drivers for a High Ridge area Meals on Wheels route. MEAAA's Meals on Wheels program brings nutritionally balanced meals to eligible homebound people age 60 and older.
Dr. Ziegler was surprised when Courtney, along with Fox Channel 2 news reporter Elliot Weiler, presented him with a $500 cash “reward”. Dr. Ziegler then paid it forward himself by presenting the $500 cash to Neil Bingaman, at the High Ridge Senior Center. According to their website, “Senior Centers serve as community focal points for older citizens. The Center offers hot, nutritious congregate meals and delivers meals to eligible homebound seniors.” Mr. Bingaman was happy to accept the donation on behalf of the High Ridge community.
Fox 2 shared a copy of the news story that ran and it is attached for your viewing. |
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