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Van Allen’s Karen Smith Treks Across the State, Bringing Awareness to Mental Health
This June, Karen Smith walked 312 miles across the state of Iowa over the course of three weeks. She embarked on this journey, motivated to raise awareness for mental health and inspired by her own personal connections.
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Strengthening Community Through Restorative Justice
Restorative justice focuses on building community, righting a wrong committed, and repairing harm done. Learn more about our District's Restorative Justice Program, and the impact of building community with circles.
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Meet Our New Administrators!
Meet our new administrators for the 2022-2023 school year, and learn more about their goals for their new role and some fun facts about them!
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Staff Feature: Student and Family Advocates
There are 32 Student and Family Advocates (SFA) in our District, who support students and the adults in charge of them. Meet four of these SFAs working every day to not only meet those needs but to meet them head-on.
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Update on Free Meal Program
We would like to share information with you regarding meal costs for the 2022-23 school year, including the end of the government-funded free meal program and summer meals.
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Support Resources for Students, Families, and Staff
We recognize that there have been significant challenges and losses that our school district family and our community have faced. It is important to us that you are aware of the school- and community-based support services that are available.
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Family Feedback Form
This form exists to receive input from families about what you desire to see and what your students' are experiencing, so we can support them having the best experience at NWJH.Welcome to Northwest Junior High, where we remain Trojan T.R.U.E by working together as a team, operating in respect, being understanding of others, and being engaged learners. Our Northwest is where the legacy of excellence begins. Our Northwest community has the best students, dedicated staff, and exceptional teachers committed to making Northwest the best junior high school. We believe in community, connection, and care; operating from these three core beliefs allows us to do what is best for all students in order to provide them with the quality educational experience they deserve.
Kimberly Fitten, Principal
(319) 688-1060
Email Kimberly
