NHS Parent Connection

August 24th, 2023

May 4, 2025

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Trojan Families,

It was another excellent Trojan week at Northwestern—here’s a quick recap below!

Prom Video (click image)

Thank you Prom Committee

To My Amazing Coworker/Prom Chair Ms. Kelly Chavis and Her Incredible Committee,

“Y’ALL DID THAT”! Your committee took our prom to a level that hasn’t been seen before. It was truly something special. The effort, vision, energy, and tireless work was seen throughout the gym. I want to sincerely thank you and your committee for creating such a magical and fun night.

To the “25” and above Faculty and Staff,(if you were there last night, then you know who I’m talking to. )

Dancing with you guys on the floor last night was an absolute joy. Those moments are exactly why I love being at Northwestern High School. I went the extra mile—extra physical therapy, hot/cold pads, and lots of rest—just to make sure I could fully be in those moments with you. And it was so worth it! So, if you see me moving a little slow, blame it on the DJ!

I love you guys!💜💛💜

Written by Ms. Barnette, second by Mr. Abraham

"Leading with heart 💜, lifting with excellence 🏅."

How can you help?

Make sure students are on time and present every day.
Have educational conversations surrounding EOCs and focusing in class.
Email your child's teachers if they are struggling with course work at home.
Use resources below:

EOC Online Tools Training (Open using Google Chrome)
English 2 Test Blueprint
US History Test Blueprint
Algebra I Test Blueprint
Biology Test Blueprint
Full EOC website

Testing Dates

English 2 (part 1)-April 30th Conquered!
English 2-May 8th Up next
US History-May 13th
Biology 1-May 14th
Algebra 1-May 15th

Click the photo to access the Amazon wish list!

TROJAN EXCELLENCE

Congratulations to Ethan Root, our April Student of the Month!

"One of the best--hardest working kids around!" -Coach Hunt

Robert is also a recipient of the SC Teacher Fellows!

Each year, up to 200 high school seniors are selected for the Teaching Fellows program based on academic excellence, community service, and a commitment to teaching in South Carolina. After a competitive selection process, Fellows receive up to $24,000 in scholarships and commit to teaching in the state for each year they receive funding.

Thank you to Ms. Moody-Byers (Assistant Principal) and the Kappa Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi for supporting our students in achieving the South Carolina and North Carolina Black History Quiz Bowl Championship! Our students made a commitment over Spring Break to compete in the North Carolina Championship—and they showed up and showed out!

Yearbooks are Here

Students - the 2025 Northwestern yearbook has arrived. The theme this year, OWN IT celebrates all that it means to take Ownership in being Trojan!

Students who have purchased a yearbook should have received a yellow receipt. You MUST have this receipt to pick up your yearbook. Do not lose this receipt!

NO receipt, please see Mrs. Silva in A230.

Yearbook distribution will begin TUESDAY, May 6 during all lunches for SENIORS only. Grades 9-11 will begin picking up their books on Wednesday during lunch.

Again, you must have your receipt to receive your yearbook. Yearbooks are still available for purchase at yearbookforever.com After you purchase, a pick up slip will be delivered to your class so that you can pick up your book the next day.

Please see Mrs. Silva in A-230 with questions.

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

PLEASE USE THE QR CODE OR CLICK THE GRAPHIC FOR MORE INFORMATION

*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

SCHOOL COUNSELING

ADVANCED STUDIES PRESENTATION

SENIOR SCOOP

Parents, please check out the information from our Senior Meeting 2025 - Google Slides

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.

Graduation Walks

Be sure to check our Northwestern's Facebook Album with all of the graduation walks around Rock Hill elementary and middle schools. The dates and times are also listed on the Northwestern Student Canvas Course for your senior to check.

Attention Seniors with Painted Parking Spots

Please go ahead and make plans to have your parking spot painted black by May 3rd. If you choose not to paint it yourself, you can pay $60.00 to the Athletic office, and we will paint it for you. If you paint your spot, please use black water-based latex exterior paint and do not paint over the white lines. You have until May 3rd to have it painted or pay the $60.00 to the Athletic office. If neither of these are done, then $60.00 will be placed on your school account. Any questions please reach out to Coach Gaither or Mrs. Skipper in Athletic office.