NHS Parent Connection

Dear Trojan Families,

As we enter the week of Thanksgiving, I'd like to say THANK YOU to our students, faculty/staff, parents/guardians, and community. Our students have been working hard in and outside of the classroom, pouring their heart and soul into athletics, arts, clubs, and in service to our community. Our faculty/staff have spent countless hours lesson planning, grading assignments, and leading, guiding, and coaching our next generation. Parents, thank you for your ongoing support, encouragement, and assistance here at NHS.

It's my desire for everyone to take some time to rest, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments with friends, family, and loved ones. Whether you're traveling or staying close to home, be intentional about filling your days with relaxation and gratitude. Let's also remember to check in, encourage, and uplift someone as we are a community, and we need each other.

In partnership,

Michael Abraham

Principal

Students should mark their calendars to begin studying and preparing for final exams and end-of-course (EOC) exams as they are right around the corner. It is essential for students to be present and on time on their scheduled testing days. Please refer to the schedule below. Let's work together to ensure a smooth and successful testing period for our Trojans!

FAFSA

FAFSA Season is officially here and the 2025-2026 form is now live. Head on over to fafsa.gov to start your form today. Should you need assistance, our School Counseling Department will be hosting FAFSA Night on Monday, December 9, at 6pm in the Media Center. Please CLICK HERE to register.

Junior IGP's

Parents of the Class of 2026, please check with your student to ensure they have scheduled their IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) meeting as they are underway and we have a lot of information to share. Please visit https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/Page/9524 to view our IGP video (English and Spanish versions available), course information and much more!

Summer Opportunities

Students and Parents! Are you looking for something exciting to do this summer? Enrichment opportunities for Summer 2025 are already available. View the Summer Programs Newsletter and check back monthly for updates!

Each month, we celebrate and honor a "Teachers of the Month" & as well as a "Difference Maker."

Our Teacher of the Month, Mr. Sanford, teaches English, and our Difference Maker, Mr. Stewart, teaches Social Studies. Both teachers go above and beyond to help their students and their colleagues. They both carry the TORCH (Tenacity, Organization, Respect, Community, & Honor). If you would like to help us with a small gift, click the button below to sign up. Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming Student Recognition.

Please support Friends of Northwestern by donating a pie for our "New to Northwestern" Teachers to help lighten their load this Thanksgiving Season. Pies are needed by 8am on Tuesday, 11/26 and can be home-made or purchased from the bakery section of any grocery store. Please provide store bought pies that don't need to be refrigerated. Please CLICK HERE to sign up. Thanks in advance for your support!

Students should continually check their canvas messages for important information as teachers, club advisors, and administrators use this tool to communicate with our students on a daily basis. Teachers also utilize My Homework to invite students to WIN (what I need) time.

Parents and guardians should be sure to log in to PowerSchool to keep up with students' academic progress and attendance. PowerSchool is the system used to keep up with students' grades and attendance. The system is live, so as teachers are updating grades and attendance, you can see it immediately. As a parent or guardian, you can also set up notifications for ParentPortal 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 has to miss school, please submit an excuse to nwabsencedocumentation@rhmail.org within three days of the absence.

Students have been notified via their canvas messages and have also been provided a sign-up link for makeup school. Makeup school takes place in the library. For questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Gravley at sgravley@rhmail.org or (803) 981-1928.

The following teams represented Trojan Nation at their respective State Championships. We are thrilled with the way our student athletes show up and represent NHS!! Way to go Trojans!

Congratulations to our Trojans who auditioned and to those who made the All State & SC Honor Choir. Way to represent Northwestern High School!

NHS Dance Department presents Dancing in Color on Friday, December 6, at 7pm.

Click the picture to purchase your tickets.

We would love to shine a spotlight on our students who are excelling in arts, athletics, or in our community. Parents, you are welcome to submit awards and recognitions via the form below.

November 25th

BB @ Blythewood HS Tournament- Boys Varsity only

November 26th

BB @ Blythewood HS Tournament- Boys Varsity only

November 29th

FB vs TBD-based off if we win this Friday-7:30pm-District Three Stadium

BB @ Indian Land Tournament-Girls Varsity only

November 30th

BB @ Indian Land Tournament-Girls Varsity only

December 2nd

WR vs Gaffney-Boys & Girls-6:00pm

December 3rd

BB @ South Pointe-GJV-5:00pm,Boys9th-5:00pm,BJV-6:15pm,GV-6:15pm,BV-7:45pm

December 6th

FB vs TBD based off if we win on November 29th-7:30pm-District Three

BB vs Lancaster-GJV-5:00pm,BJV-5:00pm,Boys9th-6:15pm,GV-6:15pm,BV-7:45pm

*IF WE PLAY FOOTBALL Fri, 12/6, this basketball game will be moved to Thu, 12/5 at home.

December 7th

WR @ Jim Hayes Invitational @ East Meck High School-Varsity Girls and Boys

WR @ Dan Davis Brawl @ Rock Hill High School-JV Boys Only

12/6-Dance Concert at 7pm (Auditorium)

12/9-Beta Club Induction at 6pm (Auditorium)

12/12-Band Christmas Concert at 6:30pm (Auditorium)

12/19-Winter Choir Concert at 7pm (Auditorium)

We hope you can join us to support our Trojans!

Club/Organization opportunities for your students to attend during WIN Time Tuesday-Friday.

The Salvation Army of York, Chester, & Lancaster County is looking for volunteers to ring a bell during the Holiday Season. CLICK HERE for more information and to get involved.