

NHS Parent Connection
August 24th, 2023

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Trojan Families,
We are wrapping up End-of-Course (EOC) exams this week, and our students have been working incredibly hard. They need your continued support and encouragement as they finish strong.
With spring in full swing, we want to remind everyone that our dress code is still in effect. Please refer to the student handbook and help ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately and ready to learn each day.
A special thank you to the Friends of Northwestern Booster Club for the wonderful lunch provided to our staff last week! It was a thoughtful gesture that brought joy and fellowship as we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week.
As we approach the end of the school year, we ask that you take time to talk with your child about resolving conflicts in a healthy and respectful way. Our administrative team is here to support students in navigating disagreements, but they must be willing to accept help and set pride aside.
Let’s finish the year strong—together.
Go Trojans!
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:
Testing Dates
- English 2 (part 1)-April 30th Conquered!
- English 2-May 8th Conquered!
- US History-May 13th (Tuesday)
- Biology 1-May 14th (Wednesday)
- Algebra 1-May 15th (Thursday)
Last Chance to Buy a Yearbook!
Only a few copies remain—don’t miss your chance to own this year’s memories!
Yearbooks must be purchased online at YearbookForever.com. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Students can pick up pre-ordered books on Monday during all three lunches in the courtyard.
Questions? Email Mrs. Silva at mlsilva@rhmail.org.
NHS Olympians are currently accepting applications for rising seniors. This is a highly competitive organization so please get your applications in by Tuesday, May 13th. Click the following link to apply" https://forms.gle/QBzozxab4sWCMq3g9
Trojan Excellence
Congratulations to our boys' and girls' track teams for winning their division and bringing home the Battle of the Rock Championship! Now it’s time to run fast, throw far, and jump high at the state championship on Thursday — let’s go, Trojans!
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
Summer Bridge at Clinton College
Seniors!!
Clinton College is a HBCU located in Rock Hill, SC. They have a Summer Bridge program that will be a great opportunity for students. It's a 6-week, on campus program. Students will stay on campus, enroll in College Algebra, English 101 and Career Planning & Development and participate in campus activities. Students will also engage in workshops that promote personal growth and leadership.
The program dates are June 16-July 25. There is a $150 Housing Deposit and $100 Enrollment fee. The total cost is $250. Courses are free.
Students who already have plans and want to get a taste of college life during the summer are also welcome to attend.
Interested? Please email cbednarz@rhmail.org with your name, a contact number, and personal email address.
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.
Senior Yard Signs
Senior yard signs are $20. They can be purchased by visiting "A office".
ATHLETIC EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
May 15th
TR @ State Championship- Spring Valley High School-5:00pm
May 16th
FB SPRING FOOTBALL GAME-DISTRICT THREE STADIUM
SCHOOL STORE BY JOSTENS
FOR YOUR INFORMATION!!!
School Board Meetings
- Tuesday, May 13, at 6pm (District Office)
- School Board Meeting Videos
School Improvement Council (SIC)
SIC 2025 Annual Report (click here)
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Friends of Northwestern
For upcoming events, announcements, or FON news visit:
Facebook: Friends of Northwestern Academic Boosters
Twitter: Friendsof_NHS
Instagram: FriendsofNHS_RockHill
LOOKING AHEAD
MAY 18: Speech Language Pathologist Day
MAY 22: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm (3rd & 4th Block Exams)
MAY 23: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm (1st & 2nd Block Exams--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)