NHS Parent Connection

The time is ALWAYS right to do what is right. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dear Dr. Schmolze,

Thank you for leading our district with love and for having a strong commitment to education. Your dedication to putting children first while building strong leadership and empowering educators has left a lasting impact on our schools and community.

On a personal note, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Trojan family and to serve as principal. Being entrusted with this role has been an incredible honor, and I have found immense joy in leading and supporting our students and staff. Your belief in me, along with your guidance and support, has meant so much, and I will always appreciate the confidence you placed in me.

Wishing you God’s speed and abundant blessings as you embark on this next chapter. May your retirement be filled with joy, fulfillment, and new adventures.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Northwestern Trojans

The Power of Language

Dear Trojan Families,

I hope this message finds you well. As we continue to work together to support our children’s education, I want to emphasize the power of language and unity in shaping their success. The story of the Tower of Babel reminds us how vital a shared language is in accomplishing great things. When the people spoke the same language, they worked together seamlessly. However, when their language was confused, their unity crumbled, and they could no longer progress.

Similarly, when we—parents, educators, and students—speak the same "language" of education, we create an unshakable foundation for success. But if the message of learning is reinforced only at school and not at home, our children may struggle to see its true value. Education thrives when we are united in our expectations, encouragement, and involvement.

At school, the specific language we are speaking is "Be excellent in everything." Excellence starts with the little things—wearing IDs while on campus, putting away personal electronic devices during instructional time, and taking responsibility for daily tasks. These small habits shape discipline, responsibility, and respect, which are critical for success in school and beyond.

I encourage you to continue this conversation at home. Talk with your child about what excellence looks like and help them take ownership in meeting expectations. When we work together, we ensure that every child builds a strong future with limitless possibilities.

Thank you for being our partners in this mission. Let’s keep speaking the same language of learning, growth, and success!

In partnership,

Michael Abraham

Principal

We would like to THANK our amazing school counseling team as they support our students socially, emotionally, academically, and beyond. Help us thank our counselors this week during National School Counseling Week (Feb 3-7) by sending notes or small tokens of appreciation.

*School Counselor caseloads are divided by student last name*

STUDENT LAST NAME/COUNSELOR/COUNSELOR EMAIL

A – Ch MS. BEDNARZ CBEDNARZ@RHMAIL.ORG

Ci – Gi MS. DEAN ADEAN@RHMAIL.ORG

Gk – K DR. HERRINGTON BHERRINGTON@RHMAIL.ORG

L - N MS. BURKHART CBURKHAR@RHMAIL.ORG

O - Si MR. HERRINGTON MHERRINGTON@RHMAIL.ORG

Sk - Z MS. SCOTT SMSCOTT@RHMAIL.ORG

CAREER COUNSELOR- MS. TUCKER CTUCKER@RHMAIL.ORG

Congrats and best wishes are in order as our NHS Dance Company is going to state on Saturday, February 22. We would love to see everyone in the stands cheering loud and proud as we're hoping to make room in our trophy case! GO TROJANS!!!

Congrats to our first EVER Girls State Qualifier, Kerrington Ratliff. We're elated for all of your accomplishments, and we can't wait to watch you grow.

We look forward to meeting prospective teachers at the upcoming Educator Fair.

Please click the graphic below to RSVP.

Do you have a talent you'd like to share in a fun, supportive environment? Sign up today by clicking the graphic below as spots are limited to the first 18 acts.

1st Place-$300; 2nd Place-$200; 3rd Place-$100

Click the image to go to the link. You can choose if you'd like to be a member or simply receive emails when volunteers or donations are needed.

Last Names A-G--Mr. Daniel McCallum--dmccallum@rhmail.org

Last Names H-M--Ms. Katrina Moody-Byers--kmoody-byers@rhmail.org

Last Names N-Z--Mr. Tony Lancaster----alancaster@rhmail.org

Curriculum & Instruction--Ms. Rhine Kirkland---rkirkland@rhmail.org

COMPLETE THE FAFSA FORM

College bound students, regardless of income, who want to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs (including grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans) should head on over to fafsa.gov to start your form today.

ENROLL, ENLIST, EMPLOY

Seniors should be considering what they are planning to do after graduation in just a few short months. It's ok to not have a definitive plan right now, but they should be thinking about all of the available options-tech or trade school, college, military, or career opportunities. Students may speak with their school counselor or our career counselor for assistance.

Visit School Counseling / Career Planning for career counseling opportunities.

Visit School Counseling / SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES to access opportunities.

Visit School Counseling / Transcript/Records Request to request your transcript.

Save the date for Spring Graduation--Tuesday, May 27th at 1pm (Winthrop Coliseum)

February 4th

BB vs Fort Mill-GJV-5:00pm;BJV-5:00pm;9thgrade-6:15pm;VG-6:15pm;VB-7:45pm

February 7th

BB @ Rock Hill-9thgrade-5:00pm;GJV-5:00pm;BJV-6:30pm;VG-6:30pm;VB-8:00pm

FREE WRITING TUTORING

The Oracle is now open for the semester Tuesday-Thursday during all lunches in A-212!

Please come see us for free writing tutoring during those times!

HALL OF FAME

Do you know a former Trojan who made an incredible impact on Northwestern Athletics? Whether they were a standout athlete, coach, or contributor, now is your chance to help them earn a spot in the prestigious NHS Hall of Fame!

We are currently accepting nominations for the Class of 2025! If you think you or someone you know deserves to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to Northwestern Athletics, we want to hear from you! Submit your nominations today! 📅 Deadline: Monday, February 10th, 2025.

Don’t miss the opportunity to honor the legacy of our past Trojans!

We would love to shine a spotlight on our Trojans who are excelling in our community and beyond. Please complete the form below to highlight our Trojans who are making a difference.

Please be sure to log in to PowerSchool to keep up with students' academic progress and attendance. The system is live, so as teachers are updating grades and attendance, you can see it immediately. You may also set up notifications for Parent Portal to contact you about your child's progress on a weekly basis, daily basis, or anytime a new grade or attendance code has been entered.

• Students must be present for at least 60 minutes to get credit for attending class.
• Parents may submit up to three parent notes per semester or a total of 6 per school year. If your student is absent, please submit an excuse to nwabsencedocumentation@rhmail.org within three days of the absence.

FEB 3-7: National School Counseling Week

FEB 14: No School (Teacher Workday)

FEB 15: School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

FEB 17: District Weather Make-Up Day (E-Learning)

FEB 28: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm

MAR 7: Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day

MAR 12: End of Quarter 3

MAR 14: No School (Staff Holiday)

MAR 17: No School (Teacher Workday)

MAR 28: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm

APR 4: School Librarian Appreciation Day

APR 7-11: National Asst. Principal Appreciation Week

APR 21-25: Spring Break

MAY 1: School Principal Day

MAY 2: School Lunch Hero Day

MAY 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week

MAY 7: School Nurse Day

MAY 18: Speech Language Pathologist Day

MAY 22: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm

MAY 23: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm (Last Day of School)

MAY 26: Potential Weather Make Up Day

MAY 27: Graduation @ 1pm (Winthrop Coliseum)

AUG 4: 1st Day of School (25/26 Academic Year)