Northwood Middle School -

We are planning a 2-hour late start for tomorrow, Thursday, February 6 because we are currently under a winter weather advisory until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, with the strong possibility of more snow and freezing temperatures. We are sending this communication the evening before to provide families and staff with time to plan for the potential effects of a two-hour late start. This advance notice aims to help those that need to make arrangements to accommodate this schedule change. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

Northwood's "Future Jag Night" for incoming 6th graders (25/26) scheduled for tonight is cancelled. Look for new time and date when that is established. Principal Haines

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Wednesday, February 5. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010584

Monitor communications early Wednesday, Feb. 5. We are continuing to watch the weather forecast and will be checking the roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and walking routes early tomorrow morning. We will notify families and staff tomorrow as soon as a decision is made to open or close schools. Wednesday morning, February 5, monitor your phone/email, school/district websites, social media, and local news for updates to school schedules or bus routes. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. For February 5, 2025, there are two options....find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010445

Tuesday, Feb. 4, all schools and the administration campus are closed. Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff when making these difficult decisions to alter school schedules. This morning, our district leaders, maintenance, facilities, safety, and transportation staff surveyed roads, school driveways and parking lots, along with sidewalks for our walking students throughout the 72-square miles of our district before making a decision. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2008397

There will be a two-hour delay to the start of school on Tuesday, February 4 due to the weather forecast of snow and freezing temperatures. The administration campus will be open. Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Continue to check your email, news, and social media for updates. Today, our maintenance and facility teams worked diligently to clear parking lots and sidewalks. We thank them for their hard work. Even with their efforts to clear the snow, surfaces may be icy tomorrow morning. Be extra careful driving and walking. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2007464

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Monday, February 3, 2025. Because the weather conditions worsened overnight and out of an abundance of caution, we are closing schools and the administration campus today, Monday, February 3. With our district covering over 72 square miles, we must consider all our district’s geography from the foothills to the valley. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2005241

2-HOUR LATE START ON MONDAY, FEB. 3, 2025! Weather reports indicate likely snow showers and freezing temperatures overnight which will cause slippery road conditions in the morning, Monday, February 3, 2025. To keep our students, families, and staff safe, there will be a two-hour delay to the start of school. The District Administration Campus is open. Families, please view your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than the regular schedule. • Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. • Buses will run normal pick-up routes unless it is determined in the morning that it is unsafe. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time. o Only if there is a change: a notification of buses running on snow/limited bus service routes will be sent around 7:00 a.m. Find the snow/limited bus service route pick-up locations. • Zero hour is canceled. • All out of district transportation is canceled. • All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes are canceled. • Lunch will be served. Staff, please follow the Inclement Weather Memo for your labor group. Be safe and cautious due to possible icy conditions and arrive when it is safe to do so.

Reminder and clarification: There IS school on Friday, January 24. See you tomorrow, Jags!

Winter iReady will be on January 10th (Reading), January 14th (Math), January 16th (Completions). Please make sure students have a charged laptop ready to show us what they know!

Dear Northwood Community, Due to a power outage, school is canceled. today, Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please pick up your student in the parent pick up area. If your student rides a bus, transportation will be taking them home. They will be picked up from Northwood before 10:00 a.m. If your student rides a bike or walks, they may be released upon parent/guardian permission. We thank you for your understanding. Thank you, Northwood Middle School

Dear Northwood Families, I’m reaching out to provide an update and to assure you that the situation from earlier today has been fully resolved. At no time was any student or staff member in danger or unsafe. I am so proud of how our staff handled the incident—they performed magnificently, ensuring everyone's safety and enabling us to lift the lockdown in just a matter of minutes. At Northwood, we always err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety of our students and staff. This means we act decisively and thoroughly when any potential threat arises. We also understand that initial information shared, such as through police scanners, reflects what is believed to be known at the moment and is often clarified as the situation unfolds. To address any rumors or misconceptions, I want to emphasize that a weapon was not brandished or shown in a dangerous manner (which may have been initially reported) during this incident. Our team worked closely with local law enforcement to quickly resolve the matter, prioritizing everyone's safety throughout the process. To be clear, it was also reported that a non-student was trying to enter the building just prior to the lockdown but was ushered away by our Safety Officer. Law enforcement later made contact with this individual. I want to thank our students, staff, and families for their cooperation, patience, and trust as we worked through the necessary safety procedures. Your support is essential to creating a secure and supportive environment at Northwood Middle School. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. Thank you again for your understanding and partnership. Warm regards, Principal Haines

Northwood ASB will be hosting a Movie Night on Wednesday, December 11th for all Northwood Middle School Students. It will be held in the Commons right after school from 1PM-3PM. We will be watching Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. There will be popcorn and concession snacks ($1 for drinks and $2 for snacks) for students to purchase during the event (cash only). Please avoid sending students any food deliveries throughout the day as we will be limited in staff.   Admission is $1 for ASB students and $2 for non ASB students and can be purchased at the ASB window. This event will occur right after school, so students who are attending will not be going home until after the event (3PM) and are expected to have their own mode of transportation afterwards. Please avoid early pickups as we will be limited in staff. Students who will not be attending Movie Night will go home like they normally do. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Students must be in good standing to be able to attend Movie Night. Be clear of any suspensions and unexcused tardies/truancies in the last 3 weeks coming up to the event (November 20th - December 11th) Must be present at school on the day of the event Student IDs are required to be checked into Movie Night If you have any questions, feel free to email me at Lynna.Macaibay@kent.k12.wa.us

Due to the districtwide closure for power outages in November, the 2024-2025 student calendar has been updated. The optional snow days previously planned for March, April, and May are now regular school days. www.kent.k12.wa.us/calendar

The Kent School District is deeply grateful to voters for passing the Capital and Technology Replacement Levy! Your support ensures our students have the technology, safe buildings, and resources they need to thrive. This levy allows us to upgrade critical infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity, and create dynamic learning environments for all students. A huge thank you to our community for believing in our mission and investing in the future of our students. Together, we are #OneKSD.

All Kent School District Schools and the administration campus are open and operating on normal schedules Monday, November 25. Buses are on normal routes at the regularly scheduled pick-up times.

Schools Closed Friday, November 22, Administration Campus Open. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff in the aftermath of this severe windstorm. We are working diligently with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to reopen our schools. Currently, there are 17 schools without power and three with unsafe conditions. PSE estimates that power will be restored by Saturday, November 23. Power has been restored at the administration campus. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129

All schools and administration campus will be closed, Thursday, Nov. 21. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work to open our schools. As of 6:30 p.m. today, 20 schools and the administration campus are without power caused by the severe windstorm. There are an additional seven schools with power that have unsafe trees or damaged caused by trees that still need to be addressed. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129

All schools closed Wednesday, November 20. Admin campus open. For more information visit https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129.

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