The Northwest School
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It’s not just what you learn but how.
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We’re all students, we’re all teachers.
Read MoreA vibrant, intellectual home. A warm inclusive community. A dynamic liberal arts education for grades 6-12 that prepares students to think critically, act compassionately, and discover their place in the world.
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Spotlight
Summer Camp at Northwest
Join us at Summer Camp this year! The Northwest School offers an in-person experience focused on social connections and academic enrichment based on The Northwest School's liberal arts curriculum and social justice mission.
Pushing the Limits of Clay
Despite the challenges of social distancing, Ceramics teacher Randy Silver devised curriculum that teaches the hands-on skills of working with clay, but in a home setting. Learn more about what his classes completed in Trimester 2.
Amazing Night of Music at Virtual Spring Concert
Northwest School performing arts students from all grades took the virtual stage for a fantastic evening of music during the Spring Concert, featuring the school’s bands, orchestras, and choirs, on April 29.
Upper School Athletes Earn Conference Honors
Season 1 conference play is finished and many Northwest School student-athletes took home conference awards.
Our Special Connection to Artist Jacob Lawrence
Renowned artist Jacob Lawrence, whose paintings will be the centerpiece of a brand-new exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum opening on March 5, holds a significant place in Northwest School’s history. Read more about it here.
Announcing Our New Head of School!
We are thrilled to announce that the new Head of School at The Northwest School is Ray Wilson. He will be joining our community beginning July 1, 2021. Welcome to the House Ray!
Students Amplify Stories Through Archives
Eleventh grader Shoshana R. was one of several students who dove into the lives of Japanese-Americans incarcerated in WWII. Along with her classmates she searched for a lesser-known story to tell about the Japanese-American incarceration by the United States government.