Northwest Academy

Last day of school talent show was a banger! Original songs and dance, a few covers, an original short play, an Appalachian dulcimer, and a whirlwind mix of interpretive dance, juggling and card tricks made for an impressive and hilarious end to a fun school year.

This spring, the NWA Science Research Program warmly welcomed Dr. Mary Brunkow, Nobel Laureate, to our campus for a special 'science lunch and learn' presentation about her research. Dr. Brunkow is a molecular biologist who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine. Middle and high school students enjoyed learning about her inspiring molecular biology and genetics research related to the discovery of the FOXP3 gene and its role in immune tolerance. What an incredible opportunity for our students to be inspired by a scientist who has revolutionized modern medical care for cancer treatments, autoimmune diseases and organ transplants. Thank you to our families who made this event possible!

NWA and PAMCUT present: a filmmaking and digital animation student screening! Thursday June 11, 6pm, at Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium. This screening is FREE and open to the public.
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A curated selection of student short films, music videos and animations created by students from 2024-2026.

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Hooray for Gracelyn!! Ranked in the top 1% of Tiny Wings players, Gracelyn knows about perseverance. She used to be a competitive Irish Dancer, and she spends a lot of time obsessing over the Four Corners region of the US, which she hopes to visit this summer. Gracelyn is also a huge fan of the Sharknado franchise. Congratulations Gracelyn! 🎓🎊

Three cheers for Jorja!! A star of the NWA (and NW Children's Theater) stage, Jorja has been in 24 theatrical productions so far. She dislikes all beans, except the best beans - jelly. Jorja has had 11 animals as pets in the span of her life, and her favorite of all animals is the black bear. Congratulations Jorja! 🎓🎉