Northwest
Teamwork | Pride | Excellence
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Successful endings and beautiful
beginnings
By Dr. Ryder Warren
Superintendent of Schools
We have ended a phenomenal school year, and I hope you and your
family are enjoying some special time together this summer. Your
Northwest ISD school and district leaders are already working very hard
to prepare for the 2018-19 school year. It may seem hard to believe, but
the start of the new school year is just around the corner. In the middle
of our preparations, let me take just a moment to reflect on the 2017-18
school year.
Our students and staff have a lot to be proud of as this past year brought many successes. As an example of this,
I hope you enjoy reading about some of their accolades, such as our National Merit Finalists Zoe Bass, Haniyah
Burney and Tobey Mathis. From academics to extracurricular activities, Northwest ISD students excelled, and our
school pride and traditions grew along with our students’ knowledge and understanding. From the success of our
athletic playoff teams to our fine art achievements, it was fun to watch our students’ hard work pay off at the state
level and beyond.
For the parents and caregivers of our new graduates, we know this is an exciting (but also maybe a little sad) time
in our lives. As one of those parents, we watch our babies grow up, celebrate their successes, and stand in awe
when graduation has finally arrived. I am so proud of our 2018 graduates, and my family and I were especially
honored to be part of the first graduating class of V.R. Eaton High School. Thanks to the vision of our NISD Board
of Trustees and the dedication and support of our wonderful teachers and staff, I have no doubt that our graduates
will go on to do great things. As I stated during graduation, I feel we will all be honored to live in a world this group
of young men and women lead.
Finally, I want to recognize your school board for approving the 2018-22 Strategic Framework, which will provide
the future direction for our district. Grounded in the belief that kids come first, NISD is now focused on the vision
of empowering learners and leaders to positively impact the world. I am excited to be transitioning to our new core
beliefs, vision, mission and strategic goals, and we are working to engrain these into the culture of our schools.
As we take a moment to celebrate the successful ending of the 2017-18 school year, know that exciting plans
are already underway for next year. I am looking forward to the 2018-19 school year and all the learning and
engagement that will certainly happen. Thank you for supporting Northwest ISD, and I can’t wait to see our
students return on Aug. 27. n
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