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Northwest High
School Graduation
A Periodical Newsletter for Residents of the Northwest R-I School District
Groundbreaking Held for
Northwest High School
Stadium Renovation
On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 members of the
Board of Education, administrators, mem-
bers of the Alumni Hall of Fame and a repre-
sentative from ATG Sports were on hand for
the groundbreaking of the new Northwest
High School stadium and turf.
This project is one of many that were made
possible by the passage of Proposition LI-
ONS earlier this year. The estimated cost
of the field turf is $639,660. The estimated
cost of the entire stadium renovation is $850,000. It’s expected to be complete by August 9, 2014.
Pictured back row from left to right: Brad Peeples, NHS Athlete, Gary Bonacker, Board Secretary, Terry Russell, Execu-
tive Director of School Operations, Jeff Taggart, Activities Director, Paul Haug, former coach, Jack Morrison, former
athletic director, Joe Gianino, ATG Sports.
Pictured front from left to right: Rebekah Haas, VMS student, Daisy Nulsen, BWE student, Chris Shelton, Board Mem-
ber, Dr. Paul Ziegler, Superintendent of Schools, Victoria James, Board President, Gary Barrett, Board Member, Lee
Strande, NHS Athlete, Josh Haas, CSE student, Anna Haas, CSE student and Chase Viehland, MGE student.
Summer 2014
In this issue...
Superintendent’s
Message
Boardof
Education
Spotlight
Teacherofthe
Yearwinners
Student
Spotlights
Alumni
Spotlight
Newssource
Hundreds of friends and family gath-
ered at the Northwest High School
Stadium Sunday, May 18, 2014 to
witness the graduation ceremony for
the Class of 2014. Graduating seniors
heard from several speakers includ-
ing: Northwest High School Principal
Brad Snell, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Ziegler and Valedicto-
rian McKenna Wilhelm.
More photos and a video from the ceremony can be seen on the District website and Facebook page.
Class of 2014 by the numbers: Out of 431 graduates, 198 (46%) will attend a 2-year college, 99 stu-
dents (23%) of them will attend a 4-year college. For those students attending a 4-year college, 39 of
them are going to a private college or university.
Scholarships In total, the Class of 2014 was offered $4,092,551 in
scholarships. They accepted $3,050,770 of that.
Accomplishments Nine students received Bright Flight scholarships.
These are given to those students who score 30 or above on the ACT.
Three of them qualified for $37,500 because they received a 31 or
higher on the ACT.
Most Popular Choices Missouri Public Universities: Truman State
University, Missouri State University, Missouri Science & Technology, Southeast Missouri State Univer-
sity, University of Missouri Columbia.
Missouri Private Universities: Central Methodist University, Fontbonne University, Maryville University,
Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis University
Four-year College
Community
College
Technical School
Military
Employment
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President’s Letter
	 First, let me start off by saying how honored I am to be
servingonceagainasPresidentoftheBoardofEducationforthe
Northwest School District. I’ve served in this position, as well as
a member on the Board of Education
for 11 years. A lot has changed in the
District over that time, but the one
thing that has remained the same is
the District and Board of Education’s
commitment to providing a quality
education for all of our students.That
commitment to continually improve,
grow and strengthen the high stan-
dards already set for the students of
the Northwest School District, was
echoed by the community this past
April with the successful passage of Proposition LIONS. The
bond issue that will allow us to improve our facilities.
	 The Board of Education, Administration, staff and par-
ents worked closely to compile projects that we all felt were
necessary to continue leading the Northwest School District in
a positive direction. Over the next few weeks and months, you
can expect to see a lot of improvements happening at many of
our facilities. New roofs will go up, flooring will be replaced and
the high school stadium will soon be covered in turf. These are
just a few of the projects taxpayers said“Yes”to in April. We be-
lieve all of them will not only help improve the look, feel and us-
ability of our schools, but help in building upon the community
pride that already is strong here.
	 As a longtime resident, parent, grandparent and alum-
na of the Northwest School District, I understand the pride that
comes with growing up here; sending your kids and grandkids
to our schools and watching them walk across the stage at grad-
uation. It’s that sense of Lion pride that is in all of us in this com-
munity. We have faced adversity together, whether as parents
trying to help our children and grandchildren or as community
members lending a hand to those in need. My hope is that we
can continue to grow the successful partnership made between
the community and schools. I believe if we all work together, we
can improve, strengthen and build upon the strong educational
foundation we’ve established for generations to come.
Superintendent’s Note
	 Things are not always as they appear. I think we all
experience this at times in our lives. The Northwest School
District is not immune to this per-
ception. I bring this up because
recently, I’ve heard many com-
ments concerning District financ-
es and in particular, perceptions
about our finances. I’ve heard peo-
ple questioning how we can make
facility improvements while we are
cutting positions and unable to
provide raises or even cost of liv-
ing increases for our staff. I admit
it does appear unusual that we are
putting turf on the stadium field, yet we don’t have money
for staff. As I said, things aren’t always as they appear.
	 School funding comes from a variety of sources in-
cluding State, Federal and Local revenue streams. These
streams of money oftentimes have restrictions on how they
are to be used. One good example of a funding source that
has a restricted use is Bond Funds. As most of you are aware,
the District passed a Bond Issue in April with the support of
our community. The passage of the Bond Issue provided
the District with $12.5 million in new funding, but the fund-
ing has a catch. It must be used for capital improvement
projects; in other words facility improvements.
	 The facility improvements the District will accom-
plish over the next two years include: the replacement of
classrooms at High Ridge Elementary, gym/library improve-
ments at Murphy and Brennan Woods, roofing and flooring
projects at many schools, technology infrastructure up-
grades, and the stadium project at Northwest High School.
These improvements were derived from a facility commit-
tee that met in the fall to prioritize projects from a long
list of potential projects. The committee was made up of
parents, staff and administrators. Each individual was al-
lowed to vote for the projects they felt were most impor-
tant for the District. I did not participate in this process.
All new construction projects came from this meeting, and
while some of the improvements may not have been what I
would have chosen, I appreciate the committee’s hard work
in compiling the projects.
	 What the Bond Issue funds cannot be used for is
salary, benefits and operational expenses. It would be il-
legal for the District to utilize the funds in this way. I wish
we could use the funds for staff because I truly believe
they deserve a salary increase. They work tirelessly to not
only help our students succeed, but our families and com-
munity. Their dedication has not gone unnoticed. Unfortu-
nately, that commitment hasn’t been able to be rewarded
monetarily. Even though the District’s finances may not be
what we want, the community’s continued commitment to
student success is what makes our District wonderful. We
appreciate your continued support of the Northwest School
District as we work through some challenging financial
times to ensure the success of all our students.
Board of Education
Members Sworn In
Retta Tuggle, Nelson O. Weber, and Gary Barrett were sworn
in as members of the North-
west Board of Education, join-
ing members Nancy Bergfeld,
Gary Bonacker, Chris Shel-
ton, and Victoria James. After
nominations were submitted,
Victoria James was elected
as board president, replacing
outgoing president, Sherri K. Talbott.
Other reelected officers are Nancy Bergfeld vice president,
Retta Tuggle treasurer, and Gary Bonacker secretary.
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Board of Education Spotlight:
Gary Barrett
Why did you run?
I chose to run because I believe that every citizen has an obligation to educate the children in their community to the
best of our ability. I am willing to contribute my time, talents and passion to help our students achieve educational
excellence and grow into adults who are well-prepared to be good citizens. I have lived in
House Springs all my life and I believe that I understand what our community wants and ex-
pects regarding how we educate our children.
What do you hope to accomplish while serving?
To provide valuable input to an already cohesive team that believes it is our responsibility
to provide for the education of the youth in our community, to prepare them for both their
future and our future. It takes the efforts of many different people, parents, teachers, admin-
istrators and the community as a whole to provide the right setting for our students to have a
proper learning environment. It will give me great satisfaction knowing that I am involved in
providing the best possible teachers, resources and facilities to ensure that our kids have the
opportunity to succeed in life.
What is the most challenging part of serving on the Board of Education?
Finding ways to address the financial concerns that we must contend with in order to provide a quality education for
all of our students.
Most memorable Northwest memory?
While I was sitting at graduation for the first time as a Northwest R-I Board of Education member, I realized how hon-
ored and proud I am to be serving the community where not only I graduated from, but my wife, children and now
my grandchildren will be graduating from in the future. I TRULY BLEED BLUE.
Current occupation?
My wife Connie and I own and operate Barrett Concrete in House Springs, Missouri.
Children?
I have two children. Jason Barrett is my son and a 1991 NHS graduate who is currently employed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
I also have a daughter, Nicole Maxey who is a 1992 NHS graduate who works for the Northwest School District. My
grandchildren, McKenzy, Tessa and Cole all currently attend the Northwest School District.
Geoff Macy Named Chief Operating Officer
The Northwest School District is pleased to announce Mr. Geoff Macy as the new Chief Oper-
ating Officer effective July 1, 2014. Mr. Macy has served the students, families and staff of the
Northwest School District for over five years in several different capacities. Most recently, he
served as principal of Valley Middle School.
During his tenure in the Northwest School District, Mr. Macy has established himself as a lead-
er not only in the school he is working at, but throughout the entire district. Superintendent
Dr. Paul Ziegler noted,“Mr. Macy will bring a great deal of leadership, integrity, dedication and
intelligence to his new position. Anybody who knows Mr. Macy also knows that he is truly a
Northwest Lion that‘Bleeds Blue’. ”
Mr. Macy has a strong and successful record in education and serving children. He started his career with St. Louis
Public Schools. It was during his time there that he quickly established himself as a trusted leader in several middle
schools and Cleveland High School.
Mr. Macy’s experience working with students, families and staff will prove to be a valuable asset to the Northwest
School District and the students and families it serves.
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High Ridge Elementary
Students at High Ridge Elemen-
taryenjoyed the warmer weath-
er the last day of school with our
Spring Fling! Traditionally the
Spring Fling is High Ridge’s way
of saying goodbye to our 5th
graders, but this year, all grade
levels joined in the fun! The kids
had their faces painted, enjoyed
delicious snow cones and blew
bubbles on the playground. The
most popular activity was the
karaoke machine. Many of our
talented students shared their
various renditions of Frozen
songs!
Brennan Woods Elementary
The first Leadership Day at BWE was very success-
ful. Over 100 par-
ents, staff and com-
munity members
visited the school
that day to hear
about the different
leader roles offered
and the positive im-
pact it’s having on our students. This is a program
our teachers and students have really embraced
and we look forward to growing it next year.
Cedar Springs Elementary
More than 20 area businesses participated in this
year’s CARE Day at Cedar Springs. We had peo-
ple from all walks of life share with the students
what they do for a living
and what kind of educa-
tion it takes to get there.
Students got the oppor-
tunity to hear about the
work a wood carver, musi-
cian and cattle farmer do
every day. The students,
staff and teachers all look forward to this fun day
of learning each spring.
House Springs Elementary
We’ve been busy at House Springs Elementary this
spring! We’ve had a lot of fun activities planned for
our students, but one of our favorites was Grand-
parent’s Day. In early
April, we invited grand-
parents of all of our
students in to see the
great things happen-
ing at House Springs
Elementary. About 500 grandparents showed up
and were treated to songs, craft projects and tours
of the building. It was a great way for our students
to showcase all that they’ve worked on this year.
Murphy Elementary
Murphy Elementary students have talent! Singers,
dancers and musicians
entertained friends,
family and community
members at this year’s
Murphy Talent Show.
There were 19 acts
that included every-
thing from a student
violinist to a duo of dancers. More than 100 stu-
dents participated and contributed to the show’s
success!
What’s New at Your
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Neighborhood School?
Early Childhood Center
Hard work, dedication and team
work definitely paid off for stu-
dents, teachers and staff at ECC
this spring! Just a few weeks ago,
we learned that our center was
awarded the Bronze State Rec-
ognition for our Positive Behav-
ior Interventions and Supports
(PBIS) program. This is a proactive
approach to establishing a posi-
tive behavior support and culture
needed for students to achieve
social, emotional and academic
success. We are extremely proud
of our teachers and look forward
to growing this program to help
all of our students!
Maple Grove Elementary
Maple Grove Elementary had two Leadership Days
this spring. We invited community members and
parents in to learn more
about the 7 Habits of Hap-
py Kids and see it in action.
Students shared how they
are using the 7 Habits in
their classrooms as well as
at home. They also shared their own learning goals
and how they keep track of what they are doing to
reach those goals. It was a great day for Maple Grove
to show how we are developing student leaders
through character and academic excellence.
Woodridge Middle School
Woodridge Middle School students showcased their
talents when it came to an anti-bullying audio chal-
lenge this spring. Students in
every Advisory class were pre-
sented with a challenge from Bo
Matthews of WIL 92.3 to create
an audio file that talked about
why bullying wasn’t cool. Stu-
dents first talked about what
bullying was and why it needs to
stop, before working together in
teams to create their audio files.The winning students
got to enjoy a fun day at Sunnyhill Adventure Camp in
Dittmer. Daisy Coffman, Destiny Stewart, Katelyn Binz
and Gloria Wieners won this year’s challenge.
Valley Middle School
The creative and caring sides of Valley Middle School
students were evident in
this year’s anti-bullying
audio challenge submis-
sions. Roughly 300 VMS
students shared their
thoughts and writings
with their Advisory class
teacher before creating audio files. Teachers and
staff here were blown away by the thought and time
that was put into creating these quality audio files.
The winning students from Valley Middle were Mor-
gan Skyles, Rebecca Lagermann, Cody Mooney and
Drew Fisher. They all got to spend a fun-filled day at
Sunnyhill Adventure Camp in Dittmer.
Northwest High School
This year’s Senior Citizens Prom at Northwest High
School was a huge
success! In its 5th year,
the event drew more
than 250 senior citi-
zens in our area out to
the high school cafete-
ria to enjoy dinner and
dancing at no charge. News of this event was shared
not only in our area, but around the globe on social
media websites. It’s something that both students
and senior citizens look forward to!
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Erika Maucher
Congratulations to NHS
graduate and Homecom-
ing Queen Erika Maucher
for being named Miss
CongenialitybyAmerica’s
Homecoming Queen. She received
that designation after competing in
Missouri’s 34th Annual Homecoming
Queen Selection event held in March.
Maucher is the 2013 Northwest High
School Homecoming Queen. She was
also selected to represent the State of
Missouri at the 2013 Liberty Bowl Pa-
rade, Pre-Game, and Half-time show.
Austin Schwan
Congratulations to
Austin Schawan,
third grader at
House Springs Ele-
mentary who came
in third place at
the National Braille
Challenge competi-
tion last month. He
earned the right to compete, after
coming in first place in his level at
the Braille Challenge at the Missouri
School for the Blind. He was one of
only 60 contestants nationwide who
qualified to compete.
BWE Honor Choir
Five Brennan Woods Elementary stu-
dents participated in the East Central
Honor Choir
in April. This is
the first time
students in
the Northwest
School District
participated in
the event, sponsored by the Missouri
Music Educators Association.
The students who participated were:
•	 Sharahyah Donovan
•	 Nolan Torrence
•	 Kimberly Boyer
•	 Malaina Bagwell
•	 Tyler Iezzi
Student Spotlights
Uncertain Funding at State Level Continues to Burden the District
	 Over the past several years the Northwest School District has been plagued with revenue shortfalls from the
state funding formula. The picture is not much brighter for next year. Since the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Missouri
state formula has been funded using a proration factor. Essentially, this is a percentage that is withheld from the Dis-
trict’s distribution of funds. Through this fiscal year we will have an estimated $6.7 million withheld from funding and
is anticipated to grow to $7.8 million by the end of next fiscal year.
	 The District has done a great job of managing expenditures in several ways. Examples include our elimination
of positions with the reduction in enrollment, the reduction of the maintenance budget with the passage of the
2014 Bond Issue, and overall thrifty spending. However, our employees have seen very little in salary increases over
the past several years. Our overall per pupil costs has also remained essentially flat, at about $11,000 per student.
	 This year we are planning to finish the fiscal year better than budgeted, with savings from our building im-
provements and transportation budgets.This accomplishment is due in part, to the successful passage of Proposition
LIONS, which allowed the District to begin updating facilities. In addition, we anticipate savings from our professional
development for staff, along with salary and benefit budgets due to leaves and absences.
	 Initially, we had predicted a $2.6 million deficit operating budget for next year. However, with the additional
tax cuts passed by the Missouri Legislature in the final moments of the session, this deficit may increase with the pos-
sible reduction of Proposition C Funding. All of these factors have led the District to begin discussions on possible
ways we can overcome the increased funding shortfalls expected from the state, which will most likely include a
ballot initiative requesting a tax levy increase. These conversations have already begun and will continue to involve
administrators, teachers, Board members and staff. As plans develop, we will expand and include parents and com-
munity members. The District’s hope is that with everyone working together, we will most certainly find a solution
that will not impact the quality education Northwest School District students currently receive.
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Ms. Renee Hall-Re was named the Northwest School
DistrictTeacher of theYear. Ms. Hall-Re received the good news at
the annual Employee Recognition Night in April. During her ac-
ceptance speech, Ms. Hall-Re thanked her colleagues at the Early
Childhood Center for their ongoing
support. She also expressed her grati-
tude to the entire Northwest School
District for recognizing the great work
that is happening at the Early Child-
hood Center.
Winning this award also entitled Ms.
Hall-Re to a $1,000 award courtesy of
DNT (Document and Network Tech-
nologies), the District’s copier/printer
provider.Superintendent Dr. Paul Ziegler said of Ms. Hall-Re,“ Ms.
Hall-Rehasdevotedcountlesshourstoensuringthatthestudents
who attend Northwest Early Childhood Center are given the best
opportunity to get a jump start on their journey as life long learn-
ers. Thank you for your efforts Renee and good luck in represent-
ing Northwest in the MissouriTeacher of theYear.” Ms. Hall-Re will
now go on to compete at the state level for Missouri’s Teacher of
theYear.
	
	 Every year, the Northwest School District recognizes
outstanding educators by naming Teachers of the Year at the
Pre-K through 5th grade level, middle and high school levels.
Dozens of outstanding Northwest educators were nominated.
One was chosen for each of the three categories. The winners
then go on to compete for the District Teacher of the Year. In
addition to Renee Hall-Re who was named District Teacher of
the year, two additional outstanding educators were named
for their grade level. They are:
Tessa Weiland
7th grade Math Teacher
Valley Middle School
Julie Holstein
9th-12th grade Math Teacher
Northwest High School
Outstanding employees of the Northwest School District are rec-
ognized each spring for their continued commitment to the stu-
dents, staff and community members of the Northwest School
District. Three awards are given out recognizing exemplary edu-
cators, support staff and community members and/or organiza-
tions. Dozens of exemplary nominations came in for each award.
Here is the list of individuals selected for these honors during the
2013-2014 school year.The following employees were recognized
with an award at the annual Employee Recognition Night in April.
Apple Award
Recognizes excellence of character, performance and service on
the part of those who serve as Northwest educators.
Jason Brown, VarsityBasketballCoachatNorthwestHighSchool
TanealWallace,AssistantPrincipalatWoodridgeMiddleSchool
JenniferYounkins,AssistantPrincipalatNorthwestHighSchool
Golden Bell Award
Recognizes district support staff employees for their excellence in
character, performance and service to the Northwest School Dis-
trict.
Lee Helm, ValleyMiddleSchoolAdministrativeAssistant
Lorrie Dale, Brennan Woods Elementary Information Technology
Specialist
Carrie Long,HouseSpringsElementaryParaprofessional
Courtney Bays, Northwest Instructional & Student Services Center
AdministrativeAssistant
PRIDE Award
Recognizes an outstanding community member or patron who
goes above and beyond to make Northwest a better place.
PastorBillPetersandtheFirstBaptistChurchofHouseSprings
2013-2014 Outstanding Teachers, Staff and Community Members Recognized
	 Starting in the 2014-2015 school year,
the Northwest R-I School District will begin Late
Start Wednesdays. On those days, school will
start an hour later, giving teachers more time
to collaborate and improve their classroom in-
struction. Several districts in and around St.
Louis have seen increased student performance
after continued use of this designated teacher
collaboration time. A copy of the letter that was
sent home on the last day of school from Dr. Paul
Ziegler, Superintendent of Schools is on the Dis-
trict website, along with the updated school cal-
endar for the 2014-2015 school year.
	 It’s our hope that this information will
give you and your family ample time to prepare
for these changes in the coming school year. We
understand how busy our students, staff, par-
ents and community are and appreciate your
continued support of the Northwest School Dis-
trict as we work to find ways to continue build-
ing a strong academic environment for all our
students.
Northwest School District Implements Late Start Wednesdays
Renee Hall-Re Named
District Teacher of the Year Teachers of the Year Named
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Northwest R-I
School District
Board of Education
Victoria James, President
Nancy Bergfeld, Vice President
Gary Bonacker, Secretary
Retta Tuggle, Treasurer
Chris Shelton, Member
Gary Barrett, Member
Nelson O. Weber, Member
Northwest Newssource is published
bi-annually by the Northwest R-I School District
so that you will be informed about
public education in your community.
Dr. Paul T. Ziegler, Superintendent
Blue andWhite Night for Alumni
The Northwest High School Alumni As-
sociation honored its own at the first Blue
& White Night in April. More than 200
friends, family, administration and alumni
packed Andre’s West in Fenton to witness
9 Northwest alumni be inducted into the
Hall of Fame.
Three catego-
ries were es-
tablished to
recognize the
commitment
each alumni
has made to Northwest Athletics, Educa-
tion and the community as a whole. Each
inductee was nominated by various mem-
bersofthecommunityandselectedbythe
Northwest Alumni Association.
The inductees include:
Athletic Hall of Fame
Tom Clardy, Classof‘62,4sportathlete
(13varsityLetters)and1961SportingNews
All-American
Ed Garrett,1959-1989,teacher,coachand
athleticdirector
Kristi Snell Lee,Classof‘88,3sportathlete,
BasketballAll-American
Distinguished Alumni
Kathleen HoltgreweWeber, Classof
‘72,ServicetoAlumniassociationandpast
president
Lynda Bobbitt Burgman, Classof‘61,
philanthropistandfounderof“Kindnessin
aBox”
NelsonWeber,Classof‘57,Engineerand
publicserviceontheBoardofEducation
Distinguished Educator
Paul Haug,Classof‘67,teacherandcoach
1974–2003,CharterMemberAlumniAs-
sociation
Tom Orear, teacherandbanddirector1972
–1998,MarchingBandaccomplishments
SherriTalbott,teacher1972-2001,Award
winningteacher,publicserviceincluding
BoardofEducation
PRESORT STD
Non-Profit Organization
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House Springs, MO
63051
PERMIT #3
Northwest R-I School District
2843 Community Lane
High Ridge, MO 63049
POSTAL PATRON
Alumni Spotlight
MakingadifferenceforpeoplehereinSt.
Louis and abroad has been the mission
for Northwest alumna Lynda Burgman
for as long as she can remember. In this
editionoftheNewssource,thisNHSgrad
talks about her time in the Northwest
School District and how it helped define her inspirational path.
YouwereinavarietyoforganizationsatNHS.Whatimpactdidthat
have on you? Involvement in extra-curricular activities enhanced
my education and gave me the confidence to be in front of large
crowds.
How did your education shape your future? Growing up in High
Ridge during the 1950’s and getting a quality education in the
Northwest R-I School District gave me a firm foundation for life.
I not only realized the importance of a good education, but the
paths it could lead you on. That philosophy is one I built upon
during my 30 years as the Senior Vice President for the YMCA of
Greater St. Louis and a consultant for several non-profit charities
in the area.
Eventhoughyou’reretirednow,youarestillkeepingbusyhelping
others.Whatcanyoushareaboutyourcharity?It’scalledKindness
In A Box (www.kindnessinabox.org) and helps indigenous Que-
chua children and their families in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It
feedsapproximately200childrenatthreeschoolsinaKIABschool
lunch program, provides all pre-schools in the Province of Maras,
Peru with school supplies every year and gives micro-loans to in-
digenous women to raise barnyard animals for food and profit.
Public Notices and Statements
The Northwest R-I School District is compliant with state and federal
regulationspertainingtoparentsandstudentrights. Thoserightsare
outlinedinthefollowingdocuments:
Non-Discrimination Statement
Directory Information
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Parents’Right to Know Under the NCLB Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (DEA)
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Standard Complaint Resolution Procedure for NCLB Programs
Procedures for Public Complaints
Rights of Homeless Children
Public Service Choice and Supplemental Educational Services
AdequateYearly progress Notification
Copies of these are available to view on the District website www.
nwr1.k12.mo.us in the Public Notices and Statements section. If you
would like a copy provided to you, please contact Central Office at
636.677.3473
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Newsletter Summer 2014 for print (1)

  • 1. Northwest High School Graduation A Periodical Newsletter for Residents of the Northwest R-I School District Groundbreaking Held for Northwest High School Stadium Renovation On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 members of the Board of Education, administrators, mem- bers of the Alumni Hall of Fame and a repre- sentative from ATG Sports were on hand for the groundbreaking of the new Northwest High School stadium and turf. This project is one of many that were made possible by the passage of Proposition LI- ONS earlier this year. The estimated cost of the field turf is $639,660. The estimated cost of the entire stadium renovation is $850,000. It’s expected to be complete by August 9, 2014. Pictured back row from left to right: Brad Peeples, NHS Athlete, Gary Bonacker, Board Secretary, Terry Russell, Execu- tive Director of School Operations, Jeff Taggart, Activities Director, Paul Haug, former coach, Jack Morrison, former athletic director, Joe Gianino, ATG Sports. Pictured front from left to right: Rebekah Haas, VMS student, Daisy Nulsen, BWE student, Chris Shelton, Board Mem- ber, Dr. Paul Ziegler, Superintendent of Schools, Victoria James, Board President, Gary Barrett, Board Member, Lee Strande, NHS Athlete, Josh Haas, CSE student, Anna Haas, CSE student and Chase Viehland, MGE student. Summer 2014 In this issue... Superintendent’s Message Boardof Education Spotlight Teacherofthe Yearwinners Student Spotlights Alumni Spotlight Newssource Hundreds of friends and family gath- ered at the Northwest High School Stadium Sunday, May 18, 2014 to witness the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2014. Graduating seniors heard from several speakers includ- ing: Northwest High School Principal Brad Snell, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Ziegler and Valedicto- rian McKenna Wilhelm. More photos and a video from the ceremony can be seen on the District website and Facebook page. Class of 2014 by the numbers: Out of 431 graduates, 198 (46%) will attend a 2-year college, 99 stu- dents (23%) of them will attend a 4-year college. For those students attending a 4-year college, 39 of them are going to a private college or university. Scholarships In total, the Class of 2014 was offered $4,092,551 in scholarships. They accepted $3,050,770 of that. Accomplishments Nine students received Bright Flight scholarships. These are given to those students who score 30 or above on the ACT. Three of them qualified for $37,500 because they received a 31 or higher on the ACT. Most Popular Choices Missouri Public Universities: Truman State University, Missouri State University, Missouri Science & Technology, Southeast Missouri State Univer- sity, University of Missouri Columbia. Missouri Private Universities: Central Methodist University, Fontbonne University, Maryville University, Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis University Four-year College Community College Technical School Military Employment 1
  • 2. President’s Letter First, let me start off by saying how honored I am to be servingonceagainasPresidentoftheBoardofEducationforthe Northwest School District. I’ve served in this position, as well as a member on the Board of Education for 11 years. A lot has changed in the District over that time, but the one thing that has remained the same is the District and Board of Education’s commitment to providing a quality education for all of our students.That commitment to continually improve, grow and strengthen the high stan- dards already set for the students of the Northwest School District, was echoed by the community this past April with the successful passage of Proposition LIONS. The bond issue that will allow us to improve our facilities. The Board of Education, Administration, staff and par- ents worked closely to compile projects that we all felt were necessary to continue leading the Northwest School District in a positive direction. Over the next few weeks and months, you can expect to see a lot of improvements happening at many of our facilities. New roofs will go up, flooring will be replaced and the high school stadium will soon be covered in turf. These are just a few of the projects taxpayers said“Yes”to in April. We be- lieve all of them will not only help improve the look, feel and us- ability of our schools, but help in building upon the community pride that already is strong here. As a longtime resident, parent, grandparent and alum- na of the Northwest School District, I understand the pride that comes with growing up here; sending your kids and grandkids to our schools and watching them walk across the stage at grad- uation. It’s that sense of Lion pride that is in all of us in this com- munity. We have faced adversity together, whether as parents trying to help our children and grandchildren or as community members lending a hand to those in need. My hope is that we can continue to grow the successful partnership made between the community and schools. I believe if we all work together, we can improve, strengthen and build upon the strong educational foundation we’ve established for generations to come. Superintendent’s Note Things are not always as they appear. I think we all experience this at times in our lives. The Northwest School District is not immune to this per- ception. I bring this up because recently, I’ve heard many com- ments concerning District financ- es and in particular, perceptions about our finances. I’ve heard peo- ple questioning how we can make facility improvements while we are cutting positions and unable to provide raises or even cost of liv- ing increases for our staff. I admit it does appear unusual that we are putting turf on the stadium field, yet we don’t have money for staff. As I said, things aren’t always as they appear. School funding comes from a variety of sources in- cluding State, Federal and Local revenue streams. These streams of money oftentimes have restrictions on how they are to be used. One good example of a funding source that has a restricted use is Bond Funds. As most of you are aware, the District passed a Bond Issue in April with the support of our community. The passage of the Bond Issue provided the District with $12.5 million in new funding, but the fund- ing has a catch. It must be used for capital improvement projects; in other words facility improvements. The facility improvements the District will accom- plish over the next two years include: the replacement of classrooms at High Ridge Elementary, gym/library improve- ments at Murphy and Brennan Woods, roofing and flooring projects at many schools, technology infrastructure up- grades, and the stadium project at Northwest High School. These improvements were derived from a facility commit- tee that met in the fall to prioritize projects from a long list of potential projects. The committee was made up of parents, staff and administrators. Each individual was al- lowed to vote for the projects they felt were most impor- tant for the District. I did not participate in this process. All new construction projects came from this meeting, and while some of the improvements may not have been what I would have chosen, I appreciate the committee’s hard work in compiling the projects. What the Bond Issue funds cannot be used for is salary, benefits and operational expenses. It would be il- legal for the District to utilize the funds in this way. I wish we could use the funds for staff because I truly believe they deserve a salary increase. They work tirelessly to not only help our students succeed, but our families and com- munity. Their dedication has not gone unnoticed. Unfortu- nately, that commitment hasn’t been able to be rewarded monetarily. Even though the District’s finances may not be what we want, the community’s continued commitment to student success is what makes our District wonderful. We appreciate your continued support of the Northwest School District as we work through some challenging financial times to ensure the success of all our students. Board of Education Members Sworn In Retta Tuggle, Nelson O. Weber, and Gary Barrett were sworn in as members of the North- west Board of Education, join- ing members Nancy Bergfeld, Gary Bonacker, Chris Shel- ton, and Victoria James. After nominations were submitted, Victoria James was elected as board president, replacing outgoing president, Sherri K. Talbott. Other reelected officers are Nancy Bergfeld vice president, Retta Tuggle treasurer, and Gary Bonacker secretary. 2
  • 3. Board of Education Spotlight: Gary Barrett Why did you run? I chose to run because I believe that every citizen has an obligation to educate the children in their community to the best of our ability. I am willing to contribute my time, talents and passion to help our students achieve educational excellence and grow into adults who are well-prepared to be good citizens. I have lived in House Springs all my life and I believe that I understand what our community wants and ex- pects regarding how we educate our children. What do you hope to accomplish while serving? To provide valuable input to an already cohesive team that believes it is our responsibility to provide for the education of the youth in our community, to prepare them for both their future and our future. It takes the efforts of many different people, parents, teachers, admin- istrators and the community as a whole to provide the right setting for our students to have a proper learning environment. It will give me great satisfaction knowing that I am involved in providing the best possible teachers, resources and facilities to ensure that our kids have the opportunity to succeed in life. What is the most challenging part of serving on the Board of Education? Finding ways to address the financial concerns that we must contend with in order to provide a quality education for all of our students. Most memorable Northwest memory? While I was sitting at graduation for the first time as a Northwest R-I Board of Education member, I realized how hon- ored and proud I am to be serving the community where not only I graduated from, but my wife, children and now my grandchildren will be graduating from in the future. I TRULY BLEED BLUE. Current occupation? My wife Connie and I own and operate Barrett Concrete in House Springs, Missouri. Children? I have two children. Jason Barrett is my son and a 1991 NHS graduate who is currently employed at Oak Hill Cemetery. I also have a daughter, Nicole Maxey who is a 1992 NHS graduate who works for the Northwest School District. My grandchildren, McKenzy, Tessa and Cole all currently attend the Northwest School District. Geoff Macy Named Chief Operating Officer The Northwest School District is pleased to announce Mr. Geoff Macy as the new Chief Oper- ating Officer effective July 1, 2014. Mr. Macy has served the students, families and staff of the Northwest School District for over five years in several different capacities. Most recently, he served as principal of Valley Middle School. During his tenure in the Northwest School District, Mr. Macy has established himself as a lead- er not only in the school he is working at, but throughout the entire district. Superintendent Dr. Paul Ziegler noted,“Mr. Macy will bring a great deal of leadership, integrity, dedication and intelligence to his new position. Anybody who knows Mr. Macy also knows that he is truly a Northwest Lion that‘Bleeds Blue’. ” Mr. Macy has a strong and successful record in education and serving children. He started his career with St. Louis Public Schools. It was during his time there that he quickly established himself as a trusted leader in several middle schools and Cleveland High School. Mr. Macy’s experience working with students, families and staff will prove to be a valuable asset to the Northwest School District and the students and families it serves. 3
  • 4. High Ridge Elementary Students at High Ridge Elemen- taryenjoyed the warmer weath- er the last day of school with our Spring Fling! Traditionally the Spring Fling is High Ridge’s way of saying goodbye to our 5th graders, but this year, all grade levels joined in the fun! The kids had their faces painted, enjoyed delicious snow cones and blew bubbles on the playground. The most popular activity was the karaoke machine. Many of our talented students shared their various renditions of Frozen songs! Brennan Woods Elementary The first Leadership Day at BWE was very success- ful. Over 100 par- ents, staff and com- munity members visited the school that day to hear about the different leader roles offered and the positive im- pact it’s having on our students. This is a program our teachers and students have really embraced and we look forward to growing it next year. Cedar Springs Elementary More than 20 area businesses participated in this year’s CARE Day at Cedar Springs. We had peo- ple from all walks of life share with the students what they do for a living and what kind of educa- tion it takes to get there. Students got the oppor- tunity to hear about the work a wood carver, musi- cian and cattle farmer do every day. The students, staff and teachers all look forward to this fun day of learning each spring. House Springs Elementary We’ve been busy at House Springs Elementary this spring! We’ve had a lot of fun activities planned for our students, but one of our favorites was Grand- parent’s Day. In early April, we invited grand- parents of all of our students in to see the great things happen- ing at House Springs Elementary. About 500 grandparents showed up and were treated to songs, craft projects and tours of the building. It was a great way for our students to showcase all that they’ve worked on this year. Murphy Elementary Murphy Elementary students have talent! Singers, dancers and musicians entertained friends, family and community members at this year’s Murphy Talent Show. There were 19 acts that included every- thing from a student violinist to a duo of dancers. More than 100 stu- dents participated and contributed to the show’s success! What’s New at Your 4
  • 5. Neighborhood School? Early Childhood Center Hard work, dedication and team work definitely paid off for stu- dents, teachers and staff at ECC this spring! Just a few weeks ago, we learned that our center was awarded the Bronze State Rec- ognition for our Positive Behav- ior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. This is a proactive approach to establishing a posi- tive behavior support and culture needed for students to achieve social, emotional and academic success. We are extremely proud of our teachers and look forward to growing this program to help all of our students! Maple Grove Elementary Maple Grove Elementary had two Leadership Days this spring. We invited community members and parents in to learn more about the 7 Habits of Hap- py Kids and see it in action. Students shared how they are using the 7 Habits in their classrooms as well as at home. They also shared their own learning goals and how they keep track of what they are doing to reach those goals. It was a great day for Maple Grove to show how we are developing student leaders through character and academic excellence. Woodridge Middle School Woodridge Middle School students showcased their talents when it came to an anti-bullying audio chal- lenge this spring. Students in every Advisory class were pre- sented with a challenge from Bo Matthews of WIL 92.3 to create an audio file that talked about why bullying wasn’t cool. Stu- dents first talked about what bullying was and why it needs to stop, before working together in teams to create their audio files.The winning students got to enjoy a fun day at Sunnyhill Adventure Camp in Dittmer. Daisy Coffman, Destiny Stewart, Katelyn Binz and Gloria Wieners won this year’s challenge. Valley Middle School The creative and caring sides of Valley Middle School students were evident in this year’s anti-bullying audio challenge submis- sions. Roughly 300 VMS students shared their thoughts and writings with their Advisory class teacher before creating audio files. Teachers and staff here were blown away by the thought and time that was put into creating these quality audio files. The winning students from Valley Middle were Mor- gan Skyles, Rebecca Lagermann, Cody Mooney and Drew Fisher. They all got to spend a fun-filled day at Sunnyhill Adventure Camp in Dittmer. Northwest High School This year’s Senior Citizens Prom at Northwest High School was a huge success! In its 5th year, the event drew more than 250 senior citi- zens in our area out to the high school cafete- ria to enjoy dinner and dancing at no charge. News of this event was shared not only in our area, but around the globe on social media websites. It’s something that both students and senior citizens look forward to! 5
  • 6. Erika Maucher Congratulations to NHS graduate and Homecom- ing Queen Erika Maucher for being named Miss CongenialitybyAmerica’s Homecoming Queen. She received that designation after competing in Missouri’s 34th Annual Homecoming Queen Selection event held in March. Maucher is the 2013 Northwest High School Homecoming Queen. She was also selected to represent the State of Missouri at the 2013 Liberty Bowl Pa- rade, Pre-Game, and Half-time show. Austin Schwan Congratulations to Austin Schawan, third grader at House Springs Ele- mentary who came in third place at the National Braille Challenge competi- tion last month. He earned the right to compete, after coming in first place in his level at the Braille Challenge at the Missouri School for the Blind. He was one of only 60 contestants nationwide who qualified to compete. BWE Honor Choir Five Brennan Woods Elementary stu- dents participated in the East Central Honor Choir in April. This is the first time students in the Northwest School District participated in the event, sponsored by the Missouri Music Educators Association. The students who participated were: • Sharahyah Donovan • Nolan Torrence • Kimberly Boyer • Malaina Bagwell • Tyler Iezzi Student Spotlights Uncertain Funding at State Level Continues to Burden the District Over the past several years the Northwest School District has been plagued with revenue shortfalls from the state funding formula. The picture is not much brighter for next year. Since the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Missouri state formula has been funded using a proration factor. Essentially, this is a percentage that is withheld from the Dis- trict’s distribution of funds. Through this fiscal year we will have an estimated $6.7 million withheld from funding and is anticipated to grow to $7.8 million by the end of next fiscal year. The District has done a great job of managing expenditures in several ways. Examples include our elimination of positions with the reduction in enrollment, the reduction of the maintenance budget with the passage of the 2014 Bond Issue, and overall thrifty spending. However, our employees have seen very little in salary increases over the past several years. Our overall per pupil costs has also remained essentially flat, at about $11,000 per student. This year we are planning to finish the fiscal year better than budgeted, with savings from our building im- provements and transportation budgets.This accomplishment is due in part, to the successful passage of Proposition LIONS, which allowed the District to begin updating facilities. In addition, we anticipate savings from our professional development for staff, along with salary and benefit budgets due to leaves and absences. Initially, we had predicted a $2.6 million deficit operating budget for next year. However, with the additional tax cuts passed by the Missouri Legislature in the final moments of the session, this deficit may increase with the pos- sible reduction of Proposition C Funding. All of these factors have led the District to begin discussions on possible ways we can overcome the increased funding shortfalls expected from the state, which will most likely include a ballot initiative requesting a tax levy increase. These conversations have already begun and will continue to involve administrators, teachers, Board members and staff. As plans develop, we will expand and include parents and com- munity members. The District’s hope is that with everyone working together, we will most certainly find a solution that will not impact the quality education Northwest School District students currently receive. 6
  • 7. Ms. Renee Hall-Re was named the Northwest School DistrictTeacher of theYear. Ms. Hall-Re received the good news at the annual Employee Recognition Night in April. During her ac- ceptance speech, Ms. Hall-Re thanked her colleagues at the Early Childhood Center for their ongoing support. She also expressed her grati- tude to the entire Northwest School District for recognizing the great work that is happening at the Early Child- hood Center. Winning this award also entitled Ms. Hall-Re to a $1,000 award courtesy of DNT (Document and Network Tech- nologies), the District’s copier/printer provider.Superintendent Dr. Paul Ziegler said of Ms. Hall-Re,“ Ms. Hall-Rehasdevotedcountlesshourstoensuringthatthestudents who attend Northwest Early Childhood Center are given the best opportunity to get a jump start on their journey as life long learn- ers. Thank you for your efforts Renee and good luck in represent- ing Northwest in the MissouriTeacher of theYear.” Ms. Hall-Re will now go on to compete at the state level for Missouri’s Teacher of theYear. Every year, the Northwest School District recognizes outstanding educators by naming Teachers of the Year at the Pre-K through 5th grade level, middle and high school levels. Dozens of outstanding Northwest educators were nominated. One was chosen for each of the three categories. The winners then go on to compete for the District Teacher of the Year. In addition to Renee Hall-Re who was named District Teacher of the year, two additional outstanding educators were named for their grade level. They are: Tessa Weiland 7th grade Math Teacher Valley Middle School Julie Holstein 9th-12th grade Math Teacher Northwest High School Outstanding employees of the Northwest School District are rec- ognized each spring for their continued commitment to the stu- dents, staff and community members of the Northwest School District. Three awards are given out recognizing exemplary edu- cators, support staff and community members and/or organiza- tions. Dozens of exemplary nominations came in for each award. Here is the list of individuals selected for these honors during the 2013-2014 school year.The following employees were recognized with an award at the annual Employee Recognition Night in April. Apple Award Recognizes excellence of character, performance and service on the part of those who serve as Northwest educators. Jason Brown, VarsityBasketballCoachatNorthwestHighSchool TanealWallace,AssistantPrincipalatWoodridgeMiddleSchool JenniferYounkins,AssistantPrincipalatNorthwestHighSchool Golden Bell Award Recognizes district support staff employees for their excellence in character, performance and service to the Northwest School Dis- trict. Lee Helm, ValleyMiddleSchoolAdministrativeAssistant Lorrie Dale, Brennan Woods Elementary Information Technology Specialist Carrie Long,HouseSpringsElementaryParaprofessional Courtney Bays, Northwest Instructional & Student Services Center AdministrativeAssistant PRIDE Award Recognizes an outstanding community member or patron who goes above and beyond to make Northwest a better place. PastorBillPetersandtheFirstBaptistChurchofHouseSprings 2013-2014 Outstanding Teachers, Staff and Community Members Recognized Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, the Northwest R-I School District will begin Late Start Wednesdays. On those days, school will start an hour later, giving teachers more time to collaborate and improve their classroom in- struction. Several districts in and around St. Louis have seen increased student performance after continued use of this designated teacher collaboration time. A copy of the letter that was sent home on the last day of school from Dr. Paul Ziegler, Superintendent of Schools is on the Dis- trict website, along with the updated school cal- endar for the 2014-2015 school year. It’s our hope that this information will give you and your family ample time to prepare for these changes in the coming school year. We understand how busy our students, staff, par- ents and community are and appreciate your continued support of the Northwest School Dis- trict as we work to find ways to continue build- ing a strong academic environment for all our students. Northwest School District Implements Late Start Wednesdays Renee Hall-Re Named District Teacher of the Year Teachers of the Year Named 7
  • 8. Northwest R-I School District Board of Education Victoria James, President Nancy Bergfeld, Vice President Gary Bonacker, Secretary Retta Tuggle, Treasurer Chris Shelton, Member Gary Barrett, Member Nelson O. Weber, Member Northwest Newssource is published bi-annually by the Northwest R-I School District so that you will be informed about public education in your community. Dr. Paul T. Ziegler, Superintendent Blue andWhite Night for Alumni The Northwest High School Alumni As- sociation honored its own at the first Blue & White Night in April. More than 200 friends, family, administration and alumni packed Andre’s West in Fenton to witness 9 Northwest alumni be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Three catego- ries were es- tablished to recognize the commitment each alumni has made to Northwest Athletics, Educa- tion and the community as a whole. Each inductee was nominated by various mem- bersofthecommunityandselectedbythe Northwest Alumni Association. The inductees include: Athletic Hall of Fame Tom Clardy, Classof‘62,4sportathlete (13varsityLetters)and1961SportingNews All-American Ed Garrett,1959-1989,teacher,coachand athleticdirector Kristi Snell Lee,Classof‘88,3sportathlete, BasketballAll-American Distinguished Alumni Kathleen HoltgreweWeber, Classof ‘72,ServicetoAlumniassociationandpast president Lynda Bobbitt Burgman, Classof‘61, philanthropistandfounderof“Kindnessin aBox” NelsonWeber,Classof‘57,Engineerand publicserviceontheBoardofEducation Distinguished Educator Paul Haug,Classof‘67,teacherandcoach 1974–2003,CharterMemberAlumniAs- sociation Tom Orear, teacherandbanddirector1972 –1998,MarchingBandaccomplishments SherriTalbott,teacher1972-2001,Award winningteacher,publicserviceincluding BoardofEducation PRESORT STD Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID House Springs, MO 63051 PERMIT #3 Northwest R-I School District 2843 Community Lane High Ridge, MO 63049 POSTAL PATRON Alumni Spotlight MakingadifferenceforpeoplehereinSt. Louis and abroad has been the mission for Northwest alumna Lynda Burgman for as long as she can remember. In this editionoftheNewssource,thisNHSgrad talks about her time in the Northwest School District and how it helped define her inspirational path. YouwereinavarietyoforganizationsatNHS.Whatimpactdidthat have on you? Involvement in extra-curricular activities enhanced my education and gave me the confidence to be in front of large crowds. How did your education shape your future? Growing up in High Ridge during the 1950’s and getting a quality education in the Northwest R-I School District gave me a firm foundation for life. I not only realized the importance of a good education, but the paths it could lead you on. That philosophy is one I built upon during my 30 years as the Senior Vice President for the YMCA of Greater St. Louis and a consultant for several non-profit charities in the area. Eventhoughyou’reretirednow,youarestillkeepingbusyhelping others.Whatcanyoushareaboutyourcharity?It’scalledKindness In A Box (www.kindnessinabox.org) and helps indigenous Que- chua children and their families in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It feedsapproximately200childrenatthreeschoolsinaKIABschool lunch program, provides all pre-schools in the Province of Maras, Peru with school supplies every year and gives micro-loans to in- digenous women to raise barnyard animals for food and profit. Public Notices and Statements The Northwest R-I School District is compliant with state and federal regulationspertainingtoparentsandstudentrights. Thoserightsare outlinedinthefollowingdocuments: Non-Discrimination Statement Directory Information Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Parents’Right to Know Under the NCLB Act Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (DEA) Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Standard Complaint Resolution Procedure for NCLB Programs Procedures for Public Complaints Rights of Homeless Children Public Service Choice and Supplemental Educational Services AdequateYearly progress Notification Copies of these are available to view on the District website www. nwr1.k12.mo.us in the Public Notices and Statements section. If you would like a copy provided to you, please contact Central Office at 636.677.3473 8