The Northwest School

A wonderful way to close out the year for our Performing Dance Ensemble! 💃
 
Last night, students took the stage at Broadway Performance Hall for the PDE Extravaganza, showcasing months of hard work, creativity, and collaboration through student created duets and group performances. It was an evening filled with energy and artistry as we celebrated the accomplishments of our dancers and recognized our graduating seniors.
 
Congratulations to all of the performers, choreographers, and faculty who helped make this year’s show such a success! 👏

As the school year comes to a close, our Middle School students enjoyed their end of year trips!☀️
 
7th graders spent two days at Camp Huston participating in outdoor activities and building community, while 8th graders headed to Lynndale Park and Lynnwood Bowl and Skate for a day of class bonding and celebration.
 
A great way to spend time together outside the classroom! 🎉

Celebrating our seniors continuing their athletic journeys at the collegiate level! 🎓
Recently, Northwest student athletes gathered with Athletic Director Britt Atack for our senior signing celebration as they prepare for the next chapter both academically and athletically.
 
Violet S. - University of San Diego, Ultimate
Suriya S. - University of Washington, Ultimate
Tanner M. - Cal Poly, Ultimate
Reed H. - Sewanee, Soccer
C**t J. - Lawrence University, Soccer
Andrew O. - University of Denver, Soccer
Riley J. - Carleton College, Ultimate
Zach P. - University of San Diego, Rowing
 
Congratulations to all of our seniors. We can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you! 👏

7th grade science in action! 🌱

As part of their biodiversity and native plants unit, 7th grade students planted native greenery at the front of the school as part of The Northwest School’s broader sustainability efforts. Their work will help support native pollinators, increase biodiversity, reduce water use, and contribute to a cooler urban environment. 💚

Pizazz 2026 was a success! ✨

Missed the event or want to relive the evening? Check out our recap here: https://www.northwestschool.org/nws-stories/pizazz-2026-recap

Thank you to everyone who helped make Pizazz: A Night for the House such a special evening. From the auctions and Dessert Dash to Raise the Paddle and a fantastic performance by the NWS Jazz Band, it was a memorable night made possible by our incredible community.

You can still make a gift in support of Financial Aid by clicking the link at the bottom of our recap web post 💛

We're thrilled to host today's professional development opportunity for Admission.org and Puget Sound Independent Schools right here on Northwest's campus!

This morning's session was exclusively for schools that are PSIS admissions consortium members, with the afternoon Enrollment Management Association session run by E3N open to Admissions teams from other Seattle-area schools.

The Northwest Association of Independent Schools ED, Chris Watson delivered the keynote address, and our very own Ray Wilson (Head of School) was among other featured speakers!

Yi Wang, who teaches Chinese in our Modern Languages department, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Chinese Language Teachers Association of Washington (CLTA-WA) through May, 2029. 🎊🎉

The CLTA-WA supports professional development for Chinese language teachers, and also promotes Chinese language education across Washington state.

During her time at NWS, Yi's students have earned multiple state and national awards. And Yi herself has won several national and international awards for curriculum design and contributions to Chinese language education.

She's excited for the opportunity to give back to the teaching community by serving on the CLTA-WA Board, and support efforts for more effective instruction, best practices, and collaboration among educators.

Mark your calendars: Wed, May 20 at 3:45 p.m.

We're celebrating all our fantastic Middle School teams and athletes: soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, and ultimate.

Join us for athlete recognitions, games in the gym and on the rooftop, and ice cream! ⚽️🏀🥅🍦🍨

Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.

Are you thinking about getting a head start this Fall to enroll during the 2027-2028 school year?

Join us for the Spring Preview Admissions Event tomorrow!

This is the perfect opportunity for prospective parents interested in our Middle and Upper school day program to learn more about how to apply to the Northwest School.

We will begin with a campus tour (including academic spaces, and athletic and dining facilities), followed by a presentation about the application process.

If you haven't already, sign up online: https://www.northwestschool.org/admissions/visit

Please share and forward to others who might be interested.