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Northwest High School is one of 20 schools in the nation to be recognized as a “School of Opportunity,” a coveted national designation honoring excellent public high schools that engage in practices that build on students’ strengths and create supported learning opportunities for all students. MCPS -TV reports.      

The principal of Northwest High School announced this week that she is taking a new job within the school district. “It is with mixed emotions that I announce that I will be leaving Northwest High School,” Lance Dempsey wrote in an April 19th email to parents, staff and students. “I will be the new Associate […]

Northwest High School in Germantown was placed on lockdown this morning following “threats of violence” made in a phone call, according to Montgomery County Police spokeswoman Angela Cruz. The call came in at 10:05 a.m. this morning (May 5) and students were immediately placed on lockdown, Cruz said. After police swept the school and deemed […]

Northwest High School recently launched it’s Millionaire’s Club which is part of the Millionaire’s Club Financial Literacy Program sponsored by the Montgomery County Employees Federal Credit Union. The club supplements the financial training students pursue in the MCPS Finance Academy. Students expressed concern over their financial future and see great value in the practical lessons […]