#RecognizingRangers as We Gear Up for Spring Testing!

NHS End of Course testing update:

Northwood High School will be administering the required state AIR tests from April 16th – May 1st. On each test day we will run a 2-hour delay schedule.  Students who have a test will report to school at the normal time of 7:50.  Students who are not testing on a given day may report in time for 1^st period (9:50 am), there will be a second bus route available for bus riders.  Attendance is very important on testing days.  Please do your best to make sure your child is at school every testing day.  Students who miss a testing session will need to make up the tests (these will be administered during one of the non-testing days) and will miss class in order to do so.  Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Schedule by day of the week:

Week 1:

April 15th  – No Test (All students report to school by 7:50).

April 16th – ELA II, Part I 10th Grade English, 7th Grade English, 8th Grade English. (Students in these classes report at 7:50, other students can arrive by 9:50).

April 17th – ELA II, Part II  10th Grade English, 7th Grade English, 8th Grade English. (Students in these classes report at 7:50, other students can arrive by 9:50).

April 18th – No Test (All students report to school by 7:50) Make up testing only.

April 19th – No Test (All students report to school by 7:50) Make up testing only

Week 2:

April 22nd – No Test (All students report to school by 7:50)

April 23rd – Math Part I Geometry, Algebra I, 7th Math, 8th Math. (Students in these classes report at 7:50, other students can arrive

 by 9:50).

April 24th –  Math Part II  Geometry, Algebra I, 7th Math, 8th Math. (Students in these classes report at 7:50, other students can arrive by 9:50).

April 25th – No Test (All students report to school by 7:50) Make up testing only

April 26th – No Test (All students report to school by 7:50) Make up testing only

Week 3:

April 29th– No Test (All students report to school by 7:50).

April 30th– Science Tests Biology, 8th Science. (Students in these classes report at 7:50, other students can arrive by 9:50).

May 1st – Social Studies Test Government, US History. (Students in these classes report at 7:50, other students can arrive by 9:50)

May 2nd – No Test (All students report to school by 7:50) Make up testing only.

May 3rd– No Test (All students report to school by 7:50) Make up testing only.

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NES Testing Schedule

Below is the testing schedule for our NES students. Please plan accordingly!

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NES Spirit Wear Sale

JH Yearbooks on Sale Now

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HS Yearbooks on Sale Now

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Mandatory Kindergarten Meeting – April 16th

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#RecognizingRangers As We Head Into Spring Break

NHS Concert Band Earns a Superior Rating! 

The high school concert band has been hard at work preparing for the OMEA Large Group Contest. The Northwood High School Band students performed American Volunteers by Ed Huckeby, Lanterns in the Sky by Rob Romeyn, and Darkheart by Randall Standridge for family, friends, and community members at their Mid-winter concert. 

They then traveled to Sylvania Southview to perform in OMEA’s Large Group Contest. The band earned a Superior (I) rating from their three adjudicators for their prepared literature and also earned a Superior (I) rating for their performance in the sight reading room. The sight reading process is where students are given a completely new piece of music to learn in a matter of minutes. Students are only given four minutes of quiet study and four minutes of study with their director. They then perform the piece in its entirety for their adjudicator. 

Mr. Shirey stated, “With our composite Superior (I) rating the band has qualified for OMEA State Large Group Contest for the 2nd year in a row. This has only been accomplished by a handful of bands in all of Northwest Ohio!”

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The School Lunch Program Video Series 

Recently, television cameras were welcomed into our kitchen for a special video series focusing on “The School Lunch Program.” This series is being created on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and The Broadcast Educational Media Commission. The goal of the series is to celebrate the school lunch program, nutritional guidelines, careers available, and to highlight student favorites in the cafeteria. 

The Northwood episode will feature our very own Emilia Bires as she showcases our menu, food preparation, and our lunch lines. 

The School Lunch Program series will air on WBGU-PBS and the Ohio Channel and live on WBGU-PBS’s website among other locations. A date and time is still to be determined, but we will be sure to share with our community as soon as the information is available.

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Mock Trial Updates & NLS Reminders!

Mock Trial Updates:

Dangerous Things are Happening Right Now!

Since our last update, a lot has changed. There has been more information getting out. Currently we just had our pretrial and we have more information for you guys. The jury will be hearing the charges and the prosecution may have had some miscommunication.

Prosecution Feeling Confident

During the pretrial, Wednesday, the prosecution had some successes. All of the motions were passed, and the charge of voluntary manslaughter was dropped by the judge. After an objection from the defense in an attempt to drop Mrs. Stephen’s testimony, the court ruled in favor of the prosecution.

After the trial, one of our members interviewed the lead prosecutor, Max Closson. He states that the trial went very well, and that they had a rocky start but that the trial was in the prosecution’s favor. Mr. Closson felt that they were successful in accomplishing all of their goals, and that he was very confident in their motion. The pretrial was very successful, but there is more to come!

Mock Trial Video Update:

Watch the Mock Trial video update at: https://www.wevideo.com/view/2162007621

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Teacher Appreciation Week!

Teacher Appreciation Week is next week, May 3-7th with National Teacher Appreciation Day being Tuesday, May 4th. Throughout the week you can look forward to social media posts in which our administration, parents, and students help us in celebrating the efforts of our Ranger Teachers. To kick things off, here is a very special message from Superintendent Kozina!

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NHS AIR Testing Continues Next Week

Junior High and High School students will continue AIR testing next week in JH Math, Algebra I and Geometry. Please see the reminders below:

Baby Photos Needed for Senior Slideshow

To the Parents of the Members of the Class of 2021, We are pleased to once again be creating a Senior Slideshow showcasing the members of the graduating class to present at the Graduation Ceremony. We love including the Senior portraits as well as a baby/toddler/child photograph of each student in the slideshow as a wonderful way to reminisce. Parents, we are asking for your help by submitting a baby/toddler/child photograph of your student. Thank you for your help in creating a great memory!Photos can be emailed Mrs. Blausey at ablausey@northwoodschools.org or to Mrs. Reid at mreid@northwoodschools.orgPlease be sure to include your student’s full name in the subject of the email.

NES Spring Fundraiser

NES Gets Back to the Basics

4th Graders Master Fractions

Mrs. Besgrove’s fourth grade math students have been learning about fractions! Mrs. Besgrove explained, “Students are exploring addition and subtraction problems involving mixed numbers. They use pictures and number lines to help solve the problems. Then, they will revisit these problems and solve them by using equations and fractions greater than one. The students will be able to explain to others the process they used and also be able to apply this process to other problems.” During this unit, students have really enjoyed learning about fractions and learning about how many different ways they use fractions in their daily lives! 

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Mrs. Duckett’s Class Focus on the Basics

Mrs. Duckett’s first grade students have been busy studying animals, seasons, and the jobs of their parents! Mrs. Duckett explained that students are focusing on the basics – reading, writing, and math and are working hard to catch up on topics and skills after such a crazy year. 

During this current unit, students have enjoyed nonfiction and learning about what is happening in the real world. Families have sent in responses about their jobs, including what they learned in school that helps them be successful at work (reading, math, science, following directions, and doing your best!). They also shared their favorite part of their job as well as their least favorite part. Mrs. Duckett stated, “Our families have some very important jobs in the community, such as the food service industry, community and family services, health care, transportation, manufacturing, and pastoral care.”

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Mr. Dickey’s Government Students Prepare for Mock Trial:

Mr. Dickey’s Government students are currently preparing for a mock trial. The classes are divided into the prosecutors and defense team. Students are split into groups within each class and given specific responsibilities for the trial. Several NHS staff members will participate as the jury in later weeks. You can keep up with the mock trial through the “Ranger Roundup.” Check out the two very different newspaper articles put out by the “public relations” groups below:

Man found dead

Breaking news: man found dead in his house at 1799 Lamont Street, N.W. Detective Hughes was first to respond to the call and first to reach the house. The police are still investigating a suspicious death. A woman is being questioned about the situation. The victim is Donovan Stephens (age unknown). He was found shot and killed. There will be more updates coming soon! 

Husband found dead. Wife sus?

On June 17th, 2009, at 10:32 p.m., a 911 dispatcher received a call of shots fired at the
Metropolitan Police Department in New Columbia. A female caller gave her address and
Detective Dana Hughes arrived at the scene. They were let into the house to find the wife and a
newly deceased man, laying face down on the bed. Detectives and authorities are questioning
her involvement in the death. The woman being questioned by the police is Dominique
Stephens, his wife. She was found with the victim, Donovan Stephens, who was deceased and
possibly slain. At this point, motives are still unknown, but are being investigated.

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Prom 2021 Information:

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Spring Choir Concert Information:

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NES Spring Fundraiser

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Grandma Betty, Our Hometown Hero!

Grandma Betty Derr Receives Humanitarian Award

Last Thursday, March 11, everyone’s favorite grandma, Betty Derr, was honored with the Northwest Region Humanitarian Award by the Ohio School Boards Association. 

Below is the beautiful write-up by Mrs. Kris James, who along with Naomi Smith, Lynn Schumaker, Annette Slater, and Ken James, took the reins in nominating Betty for this award. 

Perhaps the most evocative way to show how important Betty Derr is to the Northwood Local School community is to share her community moniker: she is known to everyone as Grandma Derr. This is not just a measure of her age; Grandma Derr just celebrated her 88th birthday. This nickname shows far more about how she treats all members of the school community, from staff and administration to students, regardless of their grade and how we all view her. She provides the love of a stereotypical grandma, delivered in chocolate chip cookies and hugs (though she is a bit more stingy about those since COVID hit) and we always feel a shot of unconditional acceptance when we see her enter the building. But Grandma Derr’s love language extends much further. Her dedication to the community and the school is visible in nearly everything she does.

Grandma Derr became affiliated with Northwood Schools when her husband Jim taught here in the 1960s. He established Northwood’s wrestling program and started a tournament that is the longest continuous wrestling tournament in the state of Ohio. After Jim died, the school renamed the tournament, which is now known as the Jim Derr Memorial Wrestling Tournament. Grandma Derr was so grateful to the school for remembering and honoring her husband that she took on much of the planning and behind-the-scenes hospitality responsibilities. In lean times, the motivation for continuing the tournament came from her work and dedication. She promised herself that Jim’s legacy would live on, and she pushed and prodded (in her sweet, grandmother fashion) to ensure that it did. 

But more than that, she dedicated herself to the entire school. Ten years ago, she took on primary responsibility for taking tickets at virtually all Northwood varsity events. Not only do administrators appreciate her consistency and reliability, Grandma Derr’s warm greetings and wide smile are a highlight for the wide array of students, parents and even visitors from other schools who meet her at the gate of each event, making her a perfect ambassador for Northwood Schools. Both Music Boosters and Athletic Boosters have benefited from her generosity in the countless versions of ‘Betty’s Spaghetti’ fundraising meals she has organized and cooked for. Student athletes on every team look forward to Grandma Derr’s cookies at least once a season. Musicians get the same treatment. Several times each musical season, she provides a meal for the entire cast, knowing that many come to rehearsal directly from sports practice. And it’s not just her food that makes an appearance. Grandma Derr comes to every concert or performance, knowing that her proud grin makes a difference for many students who may not have a family member in the audience.

Grandma Derr’s pride in “her” students shows in other ways too. She walks at the senior recognition ceremony with a senior every season, every year –  at the student’s request. She attends every awards ceremony and provides a scholarship of some type for every senior who participates in some extracurricular activity. Her tiny but mighty presence at the podium as she shares these gifts with dozens of students is a highlight for seniors and community members alike. She’s the source of many anonymous donations to the school food pantry and student groups and remains an active member of her church and the Alzheimer Association. The fact that – 88 years strong – she continues to build such warm and positive relationships with students and to exert such a positive force on the larger community inspires us all. 

Many parents and even some grandparents log long hours working to support their children and grandchildren’s school activities.  Most of those leave the volunteer ranks when their children graduate. Not so with Betty Derr. Her dedication and hard work have carried her to the impending graduation of a great-granddaughter – but no one believes that her graduation will mean that Betty graduates too. It’s not the biological link to her kids and grandkids that keeps her here. It’s her bottomless compassion and commitment. Grandma Derr is our honorary grandparent, one who has taught us not only how to work hard but how to love hard too. 

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Spring Basketball Clinic 2021

The Spring Basketball Clinic is coming up next month! All students in grades 2 – 5 are invited to attend this clinic that will take place over three consecutive Saturday mornings. See the flyer below for additional information. Questions can be directed to Coach Dickey at adickey@northwoodschools.org.

PENTA to Offer Summer STEM Camps

Penta Career Center will be holding STEM Camps this summer for students in grades 3-5 and 6-9. Many of our Rangers have enjoyed these camps in the past. Check out the information below!

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• Tues. March 23: Marco’s Pizza Night
• Mon. March 29 – Mon. April 5: Spring Break for all students
• Tues. April 6: School Resumes for ALL students ***Change in schedule***
• Fri. April 23: 4th quarter Midterms
• Wed. April 28: Choir Concert
• Wed. May 5: HS Band Concert
• Fri. May 7: JH Breakfast of Champions
• Sat. May 8: Junior/Senior Prom
• Tues. May 11: Marco’s Pizza Night
• Wed. May 12: 6th and 7th grade Band Concert
• Wed. May 19: HS Academic and Senior Awards
• Fri. May 21: Graduation Practice
• Sun. May 23: Graduation Day
• Wed. May 26: Last Day of School for Students
• Thurs. May 27: Teacher Records Day

Fall Athletic Announcement

Parents:

With the information released yesterday from Governor DeWine and the OHSAA, we are happy to share specifics on our upcoming fall athletic season.

The Focus

We are incredibly excited that our student-athletes will be able to participate in their fall sports.  While we know you share that excitement, we also have to understand our obligations to make these competitions happen in a safe manner.  Please understand that our focus is, and always will be, on the student-athlete. These changes are required to allow them a season. Limitations on spectators will be difficult, but we can all agree that having the season is the best part of this announcement. Please see the following specifics:

Schedules

Many of our athletic schedules have been adjusted to accommodate cancellations and OHSAA updates to season length. We will be sharing these schedules as they are finalized.  Please understand that there will very likely be some changes to these as we finalize the contests with other schools.

Spectators

There will be NO general public tickets available for any events this fall. 

With the exception of Friday night football games, each student-athlete will receive four (4) tickets to each contest. For Friday night football games each football player, cheerleader and band member will receive two (2) tickets per contest.  These numbers are established to meet the 15% of fixed seating capacity requirement set forth by the Ohio Dept of Health. This will allow the athlete to have immediate family or guests attend games. Each high school ticket will be $5, payable at the gate. Middle school contests will be $3, payable at the gate.  Please have exact change.  Each person must have a physical ticket when entering the event.  We realize that limitations on the numbers of tickets will create some scheduling issues for families. Unfortunately, there will be no exceptions to this requirement.  Visitor tickets will be even more limited due to space requirements.

Masks and other safety precautions for spectators

Spectators are required to wear masks following all the Ohio guidelines for masks.  Social distance of 6ft is required for all spectators to maintain throughout the contest.  Family groups should sit together. Spectators must conduct daily symptom assessments.  Anyone experiencing symptoms must stay home. Family groups must sit together, socially distanced from other family groups. No congregating before or after games is permitted.  We will NOT be able to make exceptions in these areas for the safety of our staff and student-athletes

Tickets

Tickets for home events will be distributed to each individual athlete/band member before each contest. Instructions will be provided on how the money will be collected. The plan is to limit cash transactions as you enter an event.  More information coming soon.  No passes will be available for home or away events. Opposing schools will be setting their own ticketing procedures, and those will be communicated through individual sport coaches. 

Seating

Each venue will be clearly marked showing seating and spacing locations.  Families should sit together in groups. Students should remain with their family group during events.  Social distancing and safety expectations will also be clearly marked and communicated.  

Streaming

The space limitations on Friday nights severely limit our typical attendance. Due to these limitations, we are looking into streaming options for home Friday night football games.  The typical platforms that allow this service are expensive and require payment to watch the event.  There is no guarantee that this will be available.  At minimum we hope recorded football games will be available within a few days of the event. The music department also hopes to make performances available in this manner.

Concessions

Our athletic boosters will be doing their best to be open, all items will be pre-packaged.  Social distancing must be maintained while waiting in line. 

Finally

In order to make an athletic season possible for our student-athletes, we need to meet the parameters for athletic events established by the Ohio Department of Health.  We need our community and parents to adhere to these expectations as well. The health order shared that compliance officers will be attending games this fall and if the regulations are not met venues will be shut down.

As we have talked to parents and student-athletes about the fall season and the hope for competitions to occur, one theme has been consistent, it is about the students.  One parent summed it up well, stating,  “If I have to stay at home so my daughter can play her games, so be it. I want her to have the chance to play.”  

Thank you for your continued support of our school, our athletic department, and our student-athletes. 

The Ranger Way!

High School Band Starts on the Right Note! 

Mr. Shirey and the Marching Rangers have spent the last several weeks preparing for another fantastic marching band season. Once again, they have been preparing for the Pregame traditions as well as their first half-time show, inspired by James Bond! 

Our Marching Rangers have already been quite busy! Students participated in their annual band camp this summer. The culmination of band camp included performing Pregame and the first half time show for friends and family. This was a great opportunity to share with loved ones all the hard work that our Rangers had been putting in during the last days of summer. Additionally, students recently marched in the 75th Pemberville Parade and performed a stand still concert for audience members.

Mr. Shirey stated, “I am very proud of this group. They have over 20 new members and several students who switched instruments to better balance the band. Even with those obstacles, they are performing better than ever and are extremely dedicated and disciplined. I think audiences are going to be blown away this year by the band!” 

Be sure to come out and see our Marching Rangers in action this season!   

Welcome Ms. DiTommaso

This year, we welcome Natalie DiTommaso as the new sixth grade Language Arts teacher. Ms. DiTommaso earned her teaching degree from the Ohio University and is looking forward to spending her first year of teaching within the Northwood community. When she is not preparing lesson plans, she enjoys traveling. Ms. DiTommaso has been out of the country five times and plans for many more travel adventures. 

Ms. DiTommaso is very excited for the year ahead. Special lessons that her students can look forward to include, comparing and contrasting reading to viewing, novel study, figurative word meaning, and many more!

Same Face, Different Space

Mrs. Shellie Semler is one of the most recognized faces at NLS, as she has taught at the junior high level for 26 years. When she is not in the classroom she loves being outdoors. Mrs. Semler enjoys running, biking, kayaking, hiking, and anything else that takes her outside!

This year, she is not only taking on a new set of students, but a new classroom, and a whole new grade level, as she has moved to the sixth grade team where she will teach sixth grade math. Mrs. Semler explained that she looks forward to creating new interactive games and implementing new hands-on lessons. She’s also excited to see what the new I-Ready program has to offer her students. 

When asked what she is most looking forward to this year, she stated, “Something different! New age group, longer classes, one grade instead of two. Also, still being the NJHS advisor, so having a chance to work with some of my former students.” 

Mrs. Larson Brings Her Expertise to NHS

While she is a new face to Northwood, Mrs. Katie Larson is no stranger to the classroom. Mrs. Larson has 11 years of teaching experience, having taught 5th and 7th grade math as well as 8th grade science. She attended the University of Missouri, Columbia for her Bachelors degree and the University of Toledo for her Masters degree. A fun fact about Mrs. Larson is that the mainstay channels for music/news in her car are: Tom Petty Radio, The Spectrum, The Coffee House, Alt Nation, BBC World Service, & NPR. 

Mrs. Larson looks forward to building relationships with the families of Northwood. She added, “A small district like Northwood is appealing because a teacher has every student in one grade level, so they get to know the entire family as each sibling passes through. I think deeper relationships between the school and home are formed this way.”

Looking forward to this school year, Mrs. Larson explained that 7th and 8th grade math get pretty deep into algebra. Students will play with algebra tiles and learn the parts of expressions and equations, as well as how to manipulate them. She also plans on implementing various hands-on activities with three-dimensional figures when students begin studying surface area and volume. 

Mrs. Larson concluded, “When I am not working, I like to watch the Cleveland Indians, read historical fiction, cook, exercise, sail, and take my dogs for walks. I am thrilled for the opportunity to teach at Northwood and I look forward to immersing myself into school life and the community!” 

Dr. Ann McVey Joins NLS

This year, Dr. Ann McVey joins our administrative team as Director of Student Services and Curriculum. Dr. McVey began her career in education as a teacher at Bowling Green City Schools where she spent 19 years teaching 7th grade language arts and social studies. Additionally, Dr. McVey served as the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of Bowling Green City Schools. She retired in June of 2015 and then took a position with Eastwood Schools where she spent four years working with preschool, special education, and curriculum before taking her newest position as a Northwood Ranger! 

Dr. McVey stated, “I am really excited to get to know the students and teachers at Northwood. I love having an office in the building and seeing everyone every day!” She concluded, “Not all schools are like Northwood. It’s like a family here. Everyone works together to make this a special place for children. The Rangers are the best!”

Box Tops for Education

The Northwood 7th and 8th grade are continuing the collection of Box Tops for Education. Each Box Top collected is valued at 10 cents and can be found on General Mills products. They are turned in throughout the school year, and then our account is credited. We may then choose from a variety of items to be used in our classrooms.

General Mills has developed a free app, which allows you to scan your grocery receipt (within 2 weeks of purchase), and record the earned Box Tops to our account. This requires a registration code for our account. This code is only applicable to our collection, and does not allow you to divide points amongst different groups. For example  you may have a student in the elementary and junior high, but you can only assign the specific receipt to one group. The app may be downloaded from Google App Store.

We will continue to collect the box tops and when the school group code is available, it  will be shared via Schoology. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Hummel at bhummel@northwoodschools.org. Thank you for your continued support!

The Ranger Way

This year, we will be using the hashtag #TheRangerWay as our social media tag. Be sure to tag #TheRangerWay on social media posts you would like to share with us throughout the school year! 

• Sept. 9: NEO Meeting, 8am
• Sept. 11: Athletic Boosters Meeting, 7pm
• Sept. 16-20: 5th Grade Camp
• Sept. 16: Key Club Blood Drive
• Sept. 17: Marco’s Pizza Night
• Oct. 4: Homecoming Game

Ranger Bands, Math Black Belts, & Coming Home 2018

Ranger Band Members Prepare for Band-O-Rama!

Our Ranger band members are currently focusing on preparing for the Band-O-Rama Concert that will be held on February 27th. Mrs. Petteys explained that, “This concert is our only concert that consists of all Northwood bands in one spot at one time!” Band members and the audience will have the chance to see the progression of the bands, starting with beginning band all the way up to the high school band. Mrs. Petteys added, “This is great for beginners to see where they will be in the years to come, and great for the high school students to reflect on how far they’ve come!” Additionally, the NHS Jazz Band will also take the stage at this concert!

Currently, band students have been working on a variety of different styles of music. Students have been playing marches, jazz music, along with movie and video game music! Mrs. Petteys stated that fifth grade band (beginning band) is now beyond the point of just putting their instruments together and holding out one note for a long time. They can now play quarter notes and eighth notes while playing independently from each other. This gives them the ability to start playing more recognizable music!

When asked what students are enjoying the most, Mrs. Petteys said, “I think they are enjoying the selections of music because they are recognizable tunes and they range in a  variety of styles of music. It’s fun being able to start rehearsal by playing a slow lyrical piece with a rich, full sound (“Simply Gifts”) and then switch 10 minutes later to a piece of music that makes you want to dance in your seat (Disney’s “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”).”

It surely is an exciting time for Northwood Bands! Be sure to look out for pictures of our high school band members who traveled to Cleveland yesterday evening for an opportunity to perform before the Cleveland Cavs game!

3rd Graders Earn Math Black Belts!

Third grade students are currently focusing on two of the basic operations used in math, multiplication and division! During this unit, students have participated in a variety of learning activities, including multiplication and division mastery of facts, songs, pictures, and arrays. Mrs. Turner explained that students have enjoyed participating in the multiplication mastery timed tests and also love the skip counting songs! She further explained that students practice together daily and then take a test at each level until they reach a “black belt” level. Students receive stickers and beads as they master the levels. Students continue to practice facts and are rewarded with their black belts as they achieve their math goals! Mrs. Turner concluded, “Third Grade Math Rocks!”

 

 

 

Congratulations to our Coming Home Court!

 

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Coming Home Spirit Week!

 

Coming Home Ceremony & Dance Information

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Alumnus of the Year Nominations!

Northwood High School is seeking nominations for its Annual “Alumnus of the Year” award.  Nominees must have graduated from Northwood High School in or prior to spring of 2017, and the recipient will be recognized at the Academic Awards Banquet in May. Letters of nomination should include the nominee’s name, current address, year of graduation, and a description of his/her accomplishments since graduation.  These can include, but are not limited to, post-high school education, honors or awards received, employment history, and any other relevant information to support the nomination.  Deadline for applications is Friday, February 23^rd.   Letters of nomination must include the name and address of the person making the nomination and should be sent to:

Jason Kozina, Principal

Northwood High School

600 Lemoyne Road

Northwood, Ohio 43619

jkozina@northwoodschools.org 

Friday, January 19th – End of Second Quarter/1st Semester

Monday, January 22nd – Records Day

Friday, February 2nd – Coming Home (HS Dance to begin after the game at 9pm)

Musical Announcement & Classroom Spotlights!

This Spring, Northwood High School Drama Department Will Present………..

• Interested in watching the movie before auditioning? Mark your calendars for Wed. Dec. 6th at 3:15pm – location to be determined!

AUDITION INFORMATION:

All auditions will take place in the AAA building. Audition sign-ups will be available outside of the music room. Audition materials will be available outside the music room as well as in the F-Pod. Have questions? Feel free to ask Mrs. Slater or Mrs. Toflinski.

Auditions will be held on the following dates:

Monday, Dec. 11th, 2:45-6pm

Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 2:45 – 6pm

Wednesday, Dec. 13th, 2:45 – 5:30pm

CALL-BACKS – Friday, Dec. 15th, starting at 2:45pm

Kindergarten Students Learn Sounds

Mrs. Canaday’s kindergarten students are beginning a unit on sounds. Sounds are the first part of learning how to read and write words! Mrs. Canaday explained that all of kindergarten is divided into six groups to work on a specific skill. Mrs. Canaday’s group is focusing on what letter a word starts with. Additionally, each group has a high school mentor who comes to help! 

Kindergarten students have enjoyed hands on games and activities that are at their level. They especially enjoy their high school helper, Brendon, who comes to play games and help them learn. Brendon even joins them for recess sometimes! Mrs. Canaday added, “We love having high school students come to be mentors for the younger kids and help them get excited about learning!”

 

First Graders use MATH

Mrs. Anderson’s first graders are currently learning about additional strategies. Students will learn different strategies to help them add to 20! Mrs. Anderson explained that, “Instead of whole group math instruction, we do something called MATH. M is for meet the teacher: students meet with the teacher for the lesson. A is for at your seat, students complete their math workbook independently. T is for technology time, students work on a math app. H is for hands on, students work with a partner or alone to complete various math games and activities.” Mrs. Anderson continued, “This type of instruction lets me meet the needs of all of my learners. I am able to differentiate their work. Some may be completing first grade work, some may need additional support through repeated teachings, or some may need to be challenged. Our high school mentors really help our students complete their math as well! The students enjoy seeing the mentors!”

During this unit, students have enjoyed doing their math using the MATH rotation system because it fast-paced and everyone is doing something different! Additionally, Mrs. Anderson concluded, “My students enjoy using the pod common area to complete their work as well. We use it to record ourselves reading and more!”

 

7th Graders Conquer Algebra Expressions & Equations

Mrs. Semler’s 7th grade math students are currently focusing on Algebra expressions and equations, including multi-step equations and using the distributive property. This unit involves lots of partner activities. Mrs. Semler encourages peer teaching if students are not understanding. She added, “Many students started out with little understanding about algebra and have done an AWESOME job with it! Understanding is through the roof!”

One activity that students participated in was performing a “partner swap” activity. This involved having to solve five different equations, each with a different partner in the room. “I love seeing the kids teach each other and maybe talk to someone they wouldn’t talk to on a typical day,” said Mrs. Semler. She concluded, “Grades on this unit have been higher than I have ever had before! The kids are really invested in conquering this unit! I’m a SUPER PROUD teacher!

Fall Sports League Honors:

Ranger Football:

Football All-League, All-District

1st Team TAAC

Brandon Hayes- O and D

Jon Lucas-D

2nd Team TAAC

Zac Heuser-O

Anthony Williams-O

Honorable Mention TAAC

Tim Romstadt

Dave Chappell

Donte Dixon

Austin Cole

All District

2nd Team

Brandon Hayes

Jon Lucas

Honorable Mention

Zac Heuser

Anthony Williams

Lady Rangers Soccer:

2^nd Team all District

Rylee Hazlett

Honorable Mention All District

Becca Brittian

Kennedy Carey

Brooke Schmitz

1^st Team All TAAC

Rylee Hazlett

Becca Brittian

Kennedy Carey

2^nd Team All TAAC

Emily Bowen

Corey Fry

Brooke Schmitz

Sarah Steenbergen

Honorable Mention All TAAC

Tori Romstadt

Angelina Nagel

1^st Team All NWOHSSL

Rylee Hazlett

Becca Brittian

Kennedy Carey

2^nd Team All NWOHSSL

Brooke Schmitz

Sarah Steenbergen

Honorable Mention All NWOHSSL

Emily Bowen

Corey Fry

 

Ranger Golf:

Honorable Mention

Allen Powell

Ranger Cross-Country:

Trinity Fowler– TAAC Champion, First-team all league, District 5th place finish, Regional and State Qualifier.  Holds school individual record at 19:07 (1:57:35 at Maumee Bay State Park on 10/17/2015)

Girls Varsity team record: Trinity Fowler, Jocelyn Dunbar, Delaney Genson, Megan Goins, Adrienne Wasch (1:57:35 at Maumee Bay state park on 10/17/2015)

Boys Varsity team record: Phil Ottinger, JJ Poiry, Zak Sherman, Antonio Garcia, Gabe LaPlante (1:39:08 at Owens CC/Findlay on 10/21/2017)

Dale Balister- holds the school individual record at 17:19 (2007)

Harvey Wilson-holds the two mile record at 10:15 (1975)

PENTA Career Night:

Music Department Events:

 

Betty’s Spaghetti Dinner:

Fall Leaf Clean-Up Assistance:

 

NHS School Guidance Website:

Did you know that our Rangers have access to the NHS School Guidance website? Be sure to check this site frequently for information regarding the ACT, scholarship opportunities, and more! NHS Ranger Guidance

 

 

 

“Speed Dating,” Studying Communities, Homecoming 2017 & More!

“Speed Dating” in Mr. Myers’ Class

Mr. Myers’ 8th grade language arts students are currently diving into short stories! During this unit, students focus on analyzing short stories by looking at literary elements such as plot and conflict. Mr. Myers explained that thus far, students have enjoyed reading their stories in the new common area, reviewing terms using Quizlet Live, and of course “Speed Dating!”

The “Speed Dating” activity required students to create fake dating profiles using examples of indirect characterization. Their “dates” had to guess which traits they were trying to represent! This was a wonderfully engaging activity that helped students with understanding what can sometimes be a very difficult language arts concept. The next stop for Mr. Myers’ students is a focus on theme!

 

3rd Grade Students Study Communities

Mrs. Bates’ 3rd grade social studies students are currently studying communities. The focus of the unit is to discover the types of communities there are and to learn the three branches of our local government, including the jobs of these branches. Students discovered the characteristics of the three types of communities (urban, suburban, and rural). During their research they wrote about each type and created pictures for each of them.

Mrs. Bates explained that students enjoyed creating posters for the communities, and are looking forward to a class field trip to the municipal building where they will talk with former city councilwoman, Connie Hughes (who also serves as one of our library aides), and current city councilwoman, Kelley Wills, who is our very own government teacher! Students are hoping that they will also be able to meet, Mr. Schimmel, our mayor of Northwood!

 

Homecoming 2017

Congratulations to our 2017 Homecoming King and Queen, Gabe LaPlante and Allison Vogl! Thank you to our NHS Student Council for planning a great first Homecoming Dance in the new building!

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District Reminders

NES Author Visit:

Northwood Fall Festival:

Mark Your Calendars for Financial Aid Night:

The Salvation Army Thanksgiving & Christmas Applications:

Wood County Youth Empowerment Project:

Trunk or Treat

Mark Your Calendars:

Friday, Oct. 13th: NES Author’s Visit Day

Tuesday, Oct. 17th: Marco’s Pizza Night

Wednesday, Oct. 25th: Fall Choir Concert / Trunk-or-Treat

Friday, Oct. 27th: NES Pumpkin Run / End of 1st Quarter!

Thursday, Nov. 2nd: Marching Band Concert

Wednesday, Nov. 8th: NES Picture Day / Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thursday, Nov. 9th: NHS & PK Picture Day / Parent-Teacher Conferences

Friday, Nov. 10th: No School for NES / NES Parent-Teacher Conferences